Junior Girls in Games is an immersive full-day event that covers the basics of Game Art and Game Programming for aspirational game developers in Years 9 & 10 that identify as female.

Wednesday 16th September 2026 | 8.30am - 4.30pm

RSVP now! Registrations close Wednesday 2nd September at 12pm.

Girls in Games includes hands-on and inspirational game design, game art, and game programming workshops. Over the course of the day, you'll be introduced to creating art assets and programming in a game engine, while gaining valuable insights from MDS Game Development staff.

What you need to know:

  • Registration opens at 8.30am on Level 1, so please arrive on time to check in and get settled.

  • Lunch and snacks will be provided to registered participants throughout the day. Bring your own water bottle to refill on campus.

  • The event will wrap up around 4.30pm, so plan accordingly.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule (subject to change) 

Time 

Activities 

Where 

8.30am 

Registration 

Level 1 

8.50am 

Introductions & Housekeeping 

Innovation Hub,  

Level 4 

9am 

Keynote Speaker (TBC) 

Innovation Hub,  

Level 4 

10am 

Morning Tea Break 

Innovation Hub,  

Level 4 

10.30am 

Morning Session: Game Art 

- Game Art 2D 

 

1pm 

Lunch Break 

Innovation Hub, 

Level 4 

1.30pm 

Afternoon Session: Game Programming 

- Game Maker Basics 

 

3.30pm 

Afternoon Tea Break 

Innovation Hub, 

Level 4 

4pm 

Awards 

Innovation Hub, 

Level 4 

4.30pm 

Event Concludes 

 

Please note: There is no onsite parking. View nearby carparks here or access bus service information here.

When

Where

Media Design School at Strayer
Level 1
10 Madden Street
Central Auckland 1010

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Are you a New Zealand or Australian Resident / Citizen?
Have you attended this event before?
Have you ever created your own game art assets?
Have you ever created your own game using code?
Have you done any coding classes/workshops at school or elsewhere?
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