Schedule & Registration

Wednesday 10th May at 4PM CET (10AM ET)
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About

The increasing popularity of online gaming has made it one of the most important activities for young audiences today. With the rise of online gaming, the need to ensure children's safety and security in gaming has become more critical than ever before. In this webinar, Maria Tamellini from GamerSafer sheds more light on the unique particularities of online games and what can be done to safeguard young gamers online. We will go into the importance of a holistic and proactive approach to help minors and their families better navigate these spaces.

The power of games is undeniable, and this webinar aims to help different stakeholders understand this medium's significance in young people's lives and what they can do to support them. Join us as we explore the world of online gaming and learn about the different steps that can be taken to protect young gamers.

Discussion topics will include:

• Matchmaking
• In-game dynamics
• Challenges of anonymity
• Bonding opportunities found within these virtual worlds

We recommend this webinar to hotline professionals, prosecutors, policymakers and people involved with child safety online.

Speaker Biography

Maria Tamellini is an award-winning entrepreneur and the co-founder of GamerSafer, a safety tech company working with multiplayer games, esports platforms and online communities to deliver safer, fair and welcoming online experiences for players.   She is a UC Berkeley Skydeck alumna and was awarded by Headstream Innovation for her positive impact in digital places. Maria collaborates on research and other projects with organizations like the Anti-Defamation League, Take This, Stanford Reach Lab, We Protect Global Alliance and Fair Play Alliance. She also serves as an advisor at Common Sense Media and Headstream Innovation. Before GamerSafer, Maria led a social impact business to support UN sustainable goals advancement and worked as a consultant in the tech for good space. She earned an MBA and international certification in social impact from credited institutions in Brazil, where she was born and raised and lives in California with her husband and kids.

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