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
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.
RSVP now! Registrations close Wednesday 2nd September at 12pm.
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 |
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1pm | Lunch Break | Innovation Hub, Level 4 |
1.30pm | Afternoon Session: Game Programming - Game Maker Basics |
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3.30pm | Afternoon Tea Break | Innovation Hub, Level 4 |
4pm | Awards | Innovation Hub, Level 4 |
4.30pm | Event Concludes |
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Please note: There is no onsite parking. View nearby carparks here or access bus service information here.
