Aeternus Games Summit
About this Event
Are you a games professional who loves Jesus?
This is your gathering.
We’re bringing together developers, artists, designers, writers, producers, and visionary leaders who refuse to compartmentalize their faith and their craft. Whether you feel like the only believer in your studio, carry a burning vision to create games that point people to the heart of God, or simply want to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with others who get it - this is for you.
Here we will pray together, sharpen one another in craft and calling, challenge low expectations of Christian media, confront fears of rapid technological change, and dream about the future of interactive storytelling.
This is church.
This is thought leadership.
This is the drinking of Living Water.
“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:13-14
In this challenging moment in our industry's history, it can be easy to lose heart. But the Holy Spirit is alive, welling up as a spring of water. Let's fix our eyes on what's eternal!
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Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM
Check-In
🕑: 08:30 AM
Worship
🕑: 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: Jalyssa Eliasen
🕑: 09:30 AM
Artist's Sacrifice: A Vision for Christian Wellness in an Age of Uncertainty
Host: Neel Upadhye
Info: Our industry is in a time of upheaval. Thousands of developers are either striving to find work, or find meaning in it, aiming to integrate their professional lives and Christian faith. Artists throughout history have wrestled with the relationship between work and witness and how one’s vocation can bring Christ glory. Through Romans 12:1-2, we'll examine our calling as Christians, seek God's wisdom in navigating moral compromise and find the joy in following Christ, no matter the cost.
🕑: 10:30 AM
AI & The Imago Dei: Faithful Creativity
Host: Lara Samms
Info: As AI becomes a daily tool for filmmakers and creatives, the question is no longer if we use it—but how and why. This panel explores the practical use of AI through the lens of ethics and theology, from governance to the deeper questions of how these tools may be shaping our dependence and creative decisions. Lara Samms, Chris Hood, and Joy Guey will examine how AI is already influencing creative workflows, and how the Christian stays faithful to truth, stewards creativity, and remains accountable in the secular race towards transhumanism.
🕑: 12:00 PM
Lunch (catered)
🕑: 01:30 PM
Identity in Christ: The Ultimate Avatar
Host: Chris Skaggs
Info: As game creators we are always in the business of making images that can become idols - including the images we make of ourselves. And yet our most significant identity is not as developers, designers, programmers, artists, or any other title that goes in the credits. WE ARE MUCH MORE. We are citizens of God’s kingdom. We are members of God’s household. We are sons and daughters of a loving Father. We are immortal. Join Chris Skaggs, Donald Barrett, and Aaron Craft for this panel discussion on how we can resist the norm of defining ourselves by our career, and live for our identity as God’s Avatars instead.
🕑: 02:30 PM
Patch Notes from the Next Generation
Host: Bernie "Romans Ten" Mapili
Info: Join ReachConf Founder Bernie “Romans Ten” Mapili and two Gen Z Creators as we explore design, player engagement, content strategy, and specifically how Game Developers can succeed when working with Content Creators. Enzo “Zakurouiii” Dela Paz has been a Youtuber dedicated to Roblox content for 4 years with 35 million views and 310,000+ subscribers. Ellis “Green Pug” Bowick has been in game development and a speedrunner over the same period of time. This cross-generational conversation explores design, player engagement, content strategy, and the rapidly evolving Roblox ecosystem.
🕑: 04:00 PM
Being the Light in the Game Industry
Host: Michael Carter
Info: How can you reflect Christ in your professional life wherever God is leading you? This panel explores practical ways to live out your faith while making a positive impact on the people around you - whether you're working at a studio, freelancing, searching for your next opportunity, or just beginning your career. We'll explore what it means to be both a "light" that points others to Christ and "salt" that preserves integrity, compassion, and truth in the game industry. Whether you're a new believer or have walked with Christ for years, you'll leave with encouragement and practical ideas for reflecting Christ throughout your career journey. Bring your questions, let's grow together, and have some fun! Facilitated by Michael Carter with Neil Uchitel, Martin Montgomery, and Tom Bible.
🕑: 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Jalyssa Eliasen
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 28.52
