Jane McGonigal – Game Designer Forging Resilience Through Play
At the intersection of play and planetary challenges, Jane McGonigal is redefining how humanity prepares for the future. As a world-renowned game designer and Director of Future Forecasting, she creates immersive games and experiences that harness collective imagination to solve real-world problems—from climate resilience to mental health and social innovation. Her groundbreaking work, including best-selling books and award-winning games like SuperBetter, turns participants into proactive heroes who build skills for uncertainty and collaboration. McGonigal’s visionary approach proves that games are not escapism but powerful tools for agency, optimism, and systemic change. In 2026, as global disruptions mount, she continues expanding her impact, teaching leaders and communities worldwide how playful foresight can unlock bolder, more resilient futures.
