September 14 - 15, 2025 | NYU Center For The Study of Antisemitism

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Combatting Extremism, Antisemitism & Hate In Gaming

Collaborate with students, meet industry mentors, and unlock internship opportunities.

Applications Close August 18th

Takes less than 5 minutes to apply.

You’ve Been Summoned to Apply To The GameChangers Summit

We’re building tools to tackle today’s challenges in the gaming world—while also creating new games that strengthen, educate, and inspire. And we need players  like you to help lead the charge. If you're up for the mission, keep reading.

Are you a student passionate about gaming?

The Problem

Gaming’s leveled up—but tools to fight hate, extremism, and antisemitism are still lagging behind..

Your Mission

Join NYU and ADIR at the GameChangers 2025 Summit—a hands-on workshop where you'll collaborate with exceptional students, learn from leading researchers and industry experts, and design games and tools to help shape a better digital future.

What’s In It For You?

Collaborate with fellow students and grow your network

Network with leaders in tech, media, and gaming.

Relevant Internship and Employment Opportunities

Accepted Participants Who Complete The Workshop Will Receive A Certificate Of Completion from NYU.

Winning Teams Can Receive Up To A $10,000 Grant To Advance Their Projects

Agenda Highlights

  • August 24 Sessions

    Introduction to Entrepreneurship
    Speaker: Morielle Lotan
    What it takes to build with urgency, vision, and values.

    What is Extremism and Antisemitism?
    Speaker: Dr. Avinoam Patt
    Understanding the foundations and modern-day manifestations of hate.

    AI Tools in Gaming
    Speaker: Ben Aviv
    How AI can supercharge your game design and development workflow.

    September 7 Sessions

    Introduction to Entrepreneurship
    Speaker: Raquel Saxe-Gelb (Google Jigsaw)

    The Nature of the Problem in Gaming – Academic Lens
    Speaker: Mariana Olaizola Rosenblat
    Exploring structural issues, player behavior, and ethical considerations.

    Challenge Descriptions
    Walkthrough of this year’s two core challenges:
    – Trust & Safety
    – Game Design

    Recorded Sessions
    How to measure impact
    Storytelling

  • Students will work in teams to design, and build games and trust & safety tools to combat digital extremism, antisemitism and hate. Activities include ideation, MVP development, mentorship sessions, and final pitch presentations.

  • Join us for a special gathering featuring the winning GameChangers teams, a keynote from Nadav Eyal, and a celebration of the work, talent, and technologies driving the fight against hate.

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Eligibility

High School Students - Juniors and Seniors
College Students - Actively Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate Program
Passionate About Gaming and Social Impact 

Takes less than 5 minutes to apply.

 *Grant funds will be disbursed only upon the signing of a legal agreement outlining the terms, responsibilities, and use of funds.

People

Mariana Olaizola Rosenblat

Policy Advisor on Technology & Law, NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights

Luc Bernard

Founder & Executive Director, Voices of the Forgotten

Ron Kerbs

Founder & CEO, Kidas

Raquel Saxe Gelb

Chief of Staff & Senior Program Manager, Jigsaw (Google)

Dr. Avinoam Patt

Inaugural Director, NYU Center for the Study of Antisemitism (New York University)

Liram Koblentz-Stenzler, PhD

Senior Researcher and Head of the Antisemitism & Global Far-Right Extremism Desk, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) at Reichman University

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • GameChangers 2025 is a two-day innovation summit where students come together to design, build, and pitch games and tools that combat antisemitism, extremism, and hate in digital spaces. Hosted at New York University and powered by ADIR, the summit empowers students to shape a safer, more inclusive future online.

  • We are looking for high school and college students based in the New York Metropolitan Area. We welcome students from all backgrounds who are passionate about technology, innovation, and making an impact.

  • No. Participation in GameChangers 2025 is completely free. Students only need to bring their ideas, energy, and willingness to collaborate.

  • Some experience is recommended. We’re looking for students who have skills in technology, design, or business—whether you’ve built a project, taken a class, or participated in a competition. You don’t need to be an expert, but you should bring relevant experience and a passion for using your skills to fight hate and make an impact.

  • You’ll work in teams to design and prototype solutions with guidance from industry experts, educators, and mentors. You’ll also have the chance to pitch your ideas to leaders in gaming, media, and tech.

  • GameChangers 2025 will be held September 14–15, 2025, at New York University (NYU) in Manhattan.

  • Yes. Meals and snacks will be provided throughout the summit. Please let us know in advance about any dietary restrictions.

  • Yes. Students under 18 are welcome but must submit a signed parental consent form before attending.

  • Yes. All participants who complete the summit will receive a certificate of completion from NYU and ADIR, recognizing their contributions to GameChangers 2025.

  • Submit your application here by. The application is quick and only takes a few minutes.

  • Please reach out to our team at team@theadirchallenge.com. We’re happy to help!

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