WA Games Week kicks off this month
Inaugural Western Australian gaming event, WA Games Week, is set to kick off later this month, running from 17 – 23 September in Fremantle, Northbridge and online.
The week-long event is designed to bring together Australian and international industry experts, offering an unprecedented opportunity for professionals, enthusiasts, and the general public to immerse themselves in the world of gaming. Encompassing talks, town halls, networking and two days of expos, WA Games Week is spearheaded by Western Australian organisations Immerse Australia, Let’s Make Games and Pixel Expo.
The Talks
Renowned industry leaders from Australian and worldwide AAA studios will host talks and workshops, including Kelsey Gamble (League of Geeks), Ivan Ertlov (Playside Studios), Chris Murphy (Epic Games), Ash Ringrose (SMG Studio) and a special Amazon Web Services for Games session with Nirav Doshi, who will be giving away AWS credit to attendees.
In and around the The Talks, WA Games Week will be co-hosting a number of partner events with key local industry members, such as the SAE CG and Animation networking event, the Level Her Up Game Jam, a mixer hosted by Epic Games, and a VR Exhibition run by the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts.
Immerse Connect
Immerse Connect is a boutique one-day conference on Extended Reality (XR), set to captivate attendees with discussions on the future of immersive technology.
The event will feature panel discussions with industry experts and thought leaders sharing their knowledge on XR’s impact on diverse sectors including mining, resources, design, education, training, contemporary art, virtual production and creative industries. Held at the historic Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, this conference will delve into the possibilities and implications of these immersive technologies and their impact on various industries.
Perth Games Festival
Also taking place at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, Perth Games Festival is a family-friendly event that invites the public to explore the world of game making. It serves as a platform to showcase local titles, broaden their reach, and promote the vibrant community of Western Australian game developers. The festival promises to be an engaging experience for all ages, combining education and entertainment.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, 17 September – Saturday, 23 September 2023
Where: Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle (Immerse Connect & Perth Games Festival), Vin & Flower, Northbridge (The Talks) and online
Tickets: Tickets start from $10.00 – register here.
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