Jabari Ali
Founder, Plus Arcade
Jabari Ali is listed as Founder, Plus Arcade. Jabari is scheduled to speak at GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 on 1 March 2027.
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About
Jabari Alii is a developer, director, and community leader whose work in gaming spans AAA studios, indie studios, national nonprofits, and entertainment companies. He recently served as Oakland director for The Hidden Genius Project and as systems designer on The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution for Skydance Interactive. Jabari is now programs and partnerships director at Hack the Hood and the founder of Plus Arcade, an entertainment company delivering large-scale social events around gaming, animation, and nerd culture. He has led workshops and talks at major events including AfroTech, San Diego Comic-Con, and the Game Developers Conference (GDC). He is also an indie developer with two games slated for release in 2027.
Upcoming
GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 1 March 2027 – 5 March 2027
- The Black Designer's Dilemma Speaker
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Jabari at events on B2DB.
- Carl Varnado Creative Director · Rancho Solano Preparatory School 1 shared session
- Evan Narcisse Senior Writer · Brass Lion Entertainment 1 shared session
- Jarory DeJesus Founder · Coquito Games 1 shared session
- Kim Belair Co-Founder · Sweet Baby Inc 1 shared session
- Pamela Iluore Senior Product Manager · Sony Playstation 1 shared session