We’re excited to welcome you to our campus for the Student Games Showcase, as part of UTS Tech Festival 2026!

Game development blends creativity and technology to create immersive digital experiences. From action-packed adventures to interactive educational tools, games have become a dynamic force for both entertainment and learning.

At the showcase, you'll meet talented UTS students who have harnessed their passion and skill to produce engaging video and board games. It is a chance to celebrate our students' accomplishments from the semester and showcase their skills as game designers and developers to a wider audience.

From impressive graphics and animations to engaging gameplay mechanics, these projects showcase the immense potential of game development to push the boundaries of what's possible in the digital world.

Date: Friday 26 June 2026
Time: 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: UTS Building 11. Please proceed to Level 4

Who is invited:

All UTS students and staff members
Future students who may be considering studying Engineering or IT at UTS
High School teachers and career advisors, and parents of prospective students
Friends and family
Industry representatives and research partners
Sydney Game Development Community
Anyone curious about developing and playing games.

Top Rated Projects from:

Game Design Methodologies: This second-year core subject introduces basic iterative design methodologies, playtesting practices, and game design theory through hands-on projects that emphasize rapid prototyping and kit-bashing to produce proof of concept game
Game Design Studio 1: Our third-year capstone subject for the Bachelor of Games Development that teaches our students how to design, develop and implement a game based on client specifications. Groups work in teams and utilize a player-centric design philosophy with constant user testing according to Agile methodology and the SCRUM framework to produce a final project.
3D Computer Animation: This subject covers the major areas of 3D computer animation. It provides students with the opportunity to learn a major commercial 3D modelling, animation and rendering package. It also covers the principles and practice of pre-production planning, production management, and post-production of an animation project.
Computer Graphics: This subject helps students develop problem-solving and communication skills in the context of computer graphics, including shape representation, manipulation and visualisation. It helps students enhance their skills to design and implement three-dimensional (3D) computer images, such as those used in animated films, virtual reality (VR), data visualisation and computer games.

The Games Showcase is supported by:

Who is MSI?

MSI is a global leader in gaming, content creation, and AIoT solutions. Bolstered by its cutting-edge R&D capabilities and customer-driven innovation, MSI has a wide-ranging global presence spanning over 120 countries. Its comprehensive lineup of laptops, graphics cards, monitors, motherboards, and desktops are globally acclaimed, engineered to provide gamers and creators with top-tier performance.

Who is Riot Games?

Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. As we went from one game to many, we have expanded to over 4,500 Rioters across more than 20 offices around the world bringing a global perspective to the games we create and the characters in them. From the streets of Piltover to the Radianite labs of Alpha Earth, we are all about making games and serving the people who love them.

Light refreshments will be provided.
Note: We aim to accommodate dietary needs where possible. Due to operational limitations, we can’t guarantee all requirements will be met - please check with staff if you have any concerns.

Please register your attendance by Friday 19 June 2026.

For enquiries contact techfestival@uts.edu.au.

This event is proudly brought to you by the UTS Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

Please Note: This event is being hosted as a part of the 2026 UTS Tech Festival, which is being held from Monday 22 June - Friday 26 June. Find out more about Tech Fest 2026 here.

To ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all attendees, security measures are in place.

UTS Tech Festival

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