rAINBOW tECH FEST 2025 PRESS KIT eSSENTIALS
Visual Identity Assets
Brand Guidelines Booklet: https://link.rainbowtechfest.dev/brand-guidelines-pdf
Logos: https://link.rainbowtechfest.dev/rtf-2025-logos-dropbox
Brand Graphics: https://link.rainbowtechfest.dev/rtf-brand-graphics
LGBTQIA+ Tech Creators Unite on Twitch:'Creating Because We Can' at Rainbow Tech Fest
"Creating Because... - A space for play, experimentation, and creative exploration"
The Event
Rainbow Tech Fest 2025 is a vibrant 3-day virtual hackathon taking place June 19-21, 2025, celebrating Pride Month by showcasing LGBTQIA+ talent in technology and streaming. Hosted entirely on Twitch with Discord coordination, this innovative event invites participants to complete the statement "Creating Because..." in their own unique way—whether building websites, apps, tools, overlays, bots, or digital visualizations that express personal creativity and technical excellence.
Core Purpose
Creating a vibrant celebration of connection, creativity, and innovation that showcases LGBTQIA+ talent in tech and streaming through digital creations. Whether participants build for others, themselves, or the community, the focus is on finding joy and personal growth while pushing creative and technical boundaries.
Theme: "Digital Kaleidoscope: Creating Because..."
This inclusive theme invites participants to complete the statement personally:
"Creating because it brings me joy"
"Creating because it connects us"
"Creating because I can"
"Creating because representation matters"
The kaleidoscope metaphor represents both technical complexity and holistic diversity—encompassing profession, age, gender identity, and more—while staying firmly rooted in technology during Pride Month.
KEY FACTS & FIGURES
Core Participants: LGBTQIA+ creatives & allies
Global Reach: Participants from multiple time zones and countries
Platform Integration: Twitch streaming with Discord community features
Community Focus: Emphasis on inclusivity, safety, and authentic celebration
Innovation Areas: Web development, mobile apps, streaming tools, accessibility solutions, creative tech
WHAT MAKES THIS EVENT UNIQUE
Authentic Community Focus
“Our bottom line is that if our event does not feel safe for the most marginalized members of our communities, adjustments need to be made as soon as possible.”
"Creating Because..." Philosophy
Unlike traditional hackathons focused solely on competition, this event emphasizes personal expression and the joy of creation, allowing participants to define their own "why."
Streaming-First Approach
Purpose-built for the Twitch community, combining technical skill with content creation in a way that's native to streaming culture.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
Dedicated wellness breaks during the event
Mental health resources and support channels
Emphasis on sustainable participation over burnout culture
SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIPS
In-Kind Sponsorship Focus
All partnerships follow a community-first approach with in-kind contributions rather than monetary sponsorships, including:
Development tools and software licenses
Educational resources and course access
Mental health and wellness subscriptions
Design assets and creative tools
ORGANIZER INFORMATION
Event Organizer: Esnueil (she/her)
Esnueil is a multidisciplinary creative who bridges technology, storytelling, and community healing through her innovative Twitch channel. As a software engineer, singer, artist, and storyteller, she’s created a unique platform that integrates "rest as resistance"—merging sleep stories, community gardening, and inclusive gaming into a holistic approach where Black, queer, and neurodivergent folks can heal collectively rather than just escape temporarily.
This philosophy of holistic community care directly inspired Rainbow Tech Fest's "Creating Because..." theme and commitment to mental health resources, authentic inclusion, and sustainable participation over burnout culture. Through both her streaming work and event organizing, Esnueil demonstrates that true innovation in tech happens when we center healing, rest, and collective wellbeing alongside technical excellence.
Beyond traditional streaming, Esnueil addresses both digital and physical wellbeing by cultivating real gardens alongside digital ones, offering practical sleep solutions beyond entertainment, and showcasing games that inspire action rather than just representation. Her work recognizes that fragmented solutions create fragmented healing, which is why she has built a platform where collective rest becomes a transformative practice—addressing the overlooked connection between digital consumption and physical restoration for communities navigating both without support.
Platforms:
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/esnueil
Website: https://esnueil.gg
Event Essentials
Duration: 3 days (June 19-21, 2025)
Platform: Fully virtual via Twitch streams with Discord coordination
Time Coverage: Primary hours 17:00-01:00 UTC
Audience: LGBTQIA+ members and allies in technical/creative fields
Skill Level: All levels welcome—from beginners to experienced developers
Tentative Schedule
DAY 01: (June 19) Opening Ceremonies, Press Gay to Play Showcase, official hack-a-thon kick-off
DAY 02: (June 20) Creativity, Community, and Heads Down
DAY 03: (June 21) Submissions due 12 AM PST, RTF Raid Train, Awards and Finale Stream
TARGET AUDIENCE & COMMUNITY
Primary Participants
LGBTQIA+ members and allies within technical/creative fields
Twitch Unity Guild members and broader Twitch streaming community
Software engineers and developers building web apps, tools, and technical solutions
Gamers and game developers building gaming tools, mods, and interactive experiences
Digital artists and creative streamers working with art software, design tools, and visual content
Music creators and audio artists developing sound tools, music apps, and audio experiences
Technical creators building streaming tools, overlays, bots, and community platforms
Content creators exploring the intersection of streaming, gaming, art, and technology
Community builders focused on inclusive digital spaces across gaming, art, and tech
Skill Diversity Welcome
The event celebrates all forms of digital creativity and welcomes participants across the full spectrum of Twitch's creative community:
Software Development: Web apps, mobile apps, APIs, databases, full-stack applications
Gaming: Game development, mods, gaming tools, interactive experiences, esports utilities
Digital Art: Visual art generators, design tools, creative software, artistic streaming setups
Music & Audio: Music production tools, sound generators, audio streaming enhancements, podcast tools
Streaming Technology: Overlays, alerts, chat bots, extensions, moderation tools
Community Platforms: Discord integrations, engagement tools, community management solutions
Creative Tech Applications: Visualization tools, interactive art, experimental digital experiences
Accessibility Solutions: Inclusive gaming tools, accessible art creation, adaptive streaming interfaces
Any digital creation that expresses the participant's personal "Creating Because..." statement
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Main Award Categories
Technical Wow Factor Award - Outstanding functionality and complexity
Visual Delight Award - Exceptional aesthetic and design quality
Community Choice Award - Participant favorite (voted by attendees)
Creative Brilliance Award - Most innovative and unique concept
Compelling "Because" Award - Best expression of personal motivation
Special Recognition
"Most Necessarily Extra" Award - Most delightfully over-the-top features
"How Did We Get Here?" Documentation Award - Most entertaining project documentation
"Emotional Support Function" Award - Most wholesome or supportive tool
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT
Hashtags
Primary: #RainbowTechFest2025 #RTF2025 #DigitalKaleidoscope #CreatingBecause
Secondary: #PrideTech #LGBTQIA+Developers #TwitchHackathon #PrideMonth2025
Sample Social Posts
Announcement Post: "🌈✨ Rainbow Tech Fest 2025 is coming! Join us June 19-21 for 3 days of coding, creating, and celebrating LGBTQIA+ talent in tech. Complete the statement: 'Creating Because...' and show the world your digital kaleidoscope! #RainbowTechFest2025 #CreatingBecause"
Community Focus Post: "This isn't just another hackathon—it's a celebration of who we are and what we create. Whether you're building for joy, connection, or pure curiosity, Rainbow Tech Fest is your space to show off and show out! 🏳️🌈💻 #RTF2025"
Press Contact info
Media contact and interview requests: press@rainbowtechfest.dev
Social: https://bsky.app/profile/rainbowtechfest.bsky.social
For immediate press inquiries: contact@rainbowtechfest.dev
For event access/credentials: events@rainbowtechfest.dev