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PAX West
Sep 4 - 7, 2026
Seattle, WA
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WHAT IS PAX TOGETHER?

This heart will guide you to content in our PAX Together Program.

PAX Together is PAX's diversity initiative, a program at every PAX celebrating diversity, inclusivity, and working to lower the barriers to entry in gaming. PAX believes that games should be for everyone and made by anyone, and this program aims to further that goal.

PAX Together hosts and celebrates diverse gaming and gamers throughout PAX. The program includes The Intersection, panels, exhibitors, hosted games, developers, and so much more.

PAX believes that games should be for everyone and made by anyone, and this program aims to further that goal. 

Check out this page for more information on how PAX Together can welcome you home. 

THE INTERSECTION

The Intersection is a community space within PAX Together designed to provide a welcoming place for attendees to connect, gather, and celebrate the many identities represented within gaming.

For PAX West 2026, The Intersection will be operated in partnership with Stream for a Cause, a nonprofit organization works to develop communities that work for everyone. We will do our best to uphold these ideals in the space.

Rather than attempting to recreate the full programming and services of past Intersection events, Stream for a Cause is creating a community-focused space centered around connection, creativity, conversation, and fun.

Attendees can expect opportunities to meet fellow community members, participate in casual activities and games, connect with creators, and take part in programming throughout the weekend.

The Intersection welcomes women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, neurodivergent, and other members of historically marginalized communities, as well as allies.

LOCATION: Summit Building, Rm 440

HOURS: Friday - Sunday, 10:00am - 6:30pm; Monday, 10:00am - 6:00pm

2026 PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:

  • Erika's Collage Time!
  • Video Game Trivia
  • Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
  • Biqtch Puddin' Meet & Greet
  • Drag Bingo
  • RadioTV Solutions Fan Meetup
  • Drag Meet & Greets
  • Gartic Phone & Jackbox
  • And more!

The Intersection is a place to take a break from the convention floor, meet new people, and find community. At The Intersection, acceptance and inclusion are the expectation, not the exception.

PAX TOGETHER DEMO DAYS

The PAX Together program is proud to bring PAX Together Demo Days to PAX West!

Demo Days is a program dedicated to providing space and support to BIPOC tabletop game developers. It is no secret that the gaming industry has long had systemic barriers in place that prevent game developers of marginalized identities from breaking into it or forming connections. Demo Days is our attempt at lowering that barrier, even a little. We offer BIPOC game developers the opportunity to demo their games at a major convention as an Exhibitor in the Expo Hall. Demo Days is specifically supporting BIPOC game devs, holding space for more diverse games and stories to be shared with the PAX and gaming communities.

Demo Days is just one more way we bring PAX Together!

THE INTERSECTION GAMES LIBRARY

The Intersection Games Library features a variety of games including tabletop, board, card, and roleplaying games from small, independent, BIPOC and other creators of stigmatized identities. In addition to featuring these games, the library also uplifts attendees from targeted communities by providing safe space gaming tables with like-minded GMs, or Intersection Storytellers.

PAX Together Intersection Storytellers are volunteers that run tabletop games within the Intersection space. Our Storytellers commit to guiding stories in The Intersection using Safety Tools and being open to playing games with all our attendees. If you would like to bring your story to The Intersection in the future please complete The Intersection Storyteller Interest Form below. 

In support of the Intersection being a space where everyone can participate and feel safe, we have customized some popular TTRPG safety tools for use with all of our games.  Some Accessibility tools are available to use in the games library to check out on your own. 

In The Intersection acceptance and inclusion are the expectation, not the exception. 

Full game schedule to be announced!

STORYTELLER INTEREST FORM

If you have questions about the PAX Together program, or if you think your game should be featured in The Intersection Games Library; that it is a tabletop, board, or roleplaying game that is either created by, or features, BIPOC or members of stigmatized communities, then email PAXTogether@reedpop.com to learn more. Featured games have scheduled games sessions in The Intersection, with the game's name and description featured prominently in the schedule.

PAX TOGETHER FELLOWSHIP

The PTI Fellowship is a program created to highlight BIPOC game devs and content creators who are rising luminaries and influencers in the gaming industry. The program launched at PAX West 2023 with Tanya DePass as the first PTI Fellow. PAX has been honored to work with amazing Fellows who embody the mission of The Intersection in their work.

PAX looks forward to growing this program - working with other gaming-focused organizations and diversity-aware companies to continue highlighting the contributions of BIPOC devs and creators to the gaming industry. Email PAXTogether@reedpop.com to learn more about becoming a sponsor or about the availability of the fellowship program.

PAST PAX TOGETHER FELLOWS INCLUDE:

Amir “dimplesndice” Hamzah

Ave “Calamity” Kaye

Brian "urbanbohemian" Gray

Cassie aka Lamia (they/them)

Eugenio Vargas

Tanya DePass

PAX TOGETHER STAMP RALLY

The PAX Together Stamp Rally is a program designed to help attendees explore and discover new parts of PAX and the gaming industry.

Start by picking up your stamp rally card in The Intersection. Complete any 3 of our 5 qualifying tasks, ranging from attending PAX Together Picks panels to visiting participating booths to finding a hidden Step & Repeat banner in the building.

Each task will earn you a stamp; once you have 3 stamps, return to the Intersection to trade your completed card for a prize! (Sorry, you won’t get to keep the card.)

Limit 2 prizes per person per show; Intersection Enforcers will be marking your badge to indicate when you’ve reached your limit.

PAX TOGETHER PICKS

PAX Together has curated a selection of games, events, and panels which are recognized by PAX as uplifting gamers and creators of underrepresented backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. These are our PAX Together Picks.

Look for panels, booths, and other events around PAX with the PAX Together heart when you're planning your PAX West!

PAX TOGETHER EXHIBITOR PICKS

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PAST PARTNERS AND SPONSORS OF PAX TOGETHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

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