Talk It Out! NSW Game Dev Microtalks
Description
State of Play NSW and Xsolla invite you to TALK IT OUT!
An inspiring night of 5-minute microtalks from the NSW game developer community. Share wins, lessons, hot takes and challenges with fellow devs and industry peers.
Network with games industry peers, connect with fellow developers and make new friends! We will be revealing our lineup on speakers from early May, so be sure to keep a look out on our socials!
Event Details:
Thursday, 28th May at The Burdekin, 2-4 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Doors open at 6pm, talks kick off at 6:30pm!
First 100 registered attendees receive a FREE drink token.
Please note The Burdekin is a licensed venue, so this is a strictly 18+ EVENT.
Want to participate?
Are you an NSW developer with a story to tell or an industry expert fired up about a topic? We want you to TALK IT OUT!
Complete our application form and tell us your 5-min presentation idea and we will get back to you within 48 hours to confirm your talk.
Form link:
https://www.stateofplaynsw.com.au/speak
State of Play NSW Socials
Stay up to date with event details including our lineup of speakers:
Take the Survey.
Our NSW Independent Developer Survey 2026 is now open.
The State of Play NSW Developer survey is the largest, most comprehensive study of independent game developers in NSW.
If you are a NSW games developer, or a game developer who has recently left the state, it’s time to make your voice heard and help shape the future of funding, mentoring and support for the local games industry.
FAQs
- Can I do a talk?
YES!
If you are a NSW developer with a story to tell or an industry expert fired up about a topic, we want you to TALK IT OUT!Complete our application form and tell us your 5-min presentation idea and we will get back to you within 48 hours to confirm your talk.
Form link: - Do I have to register?
Yes! Please register to attend the event.
The first 100 registered attendees will receive a drink token on arrival.
- What is State of Play NSW?
State of Play NSW is a 100% not-for-profit advocacy group dedicated to delivering meaningful outcomes for NSW Indie Game Developers through:
Improved Funding: Advocating for production funding, mid-career development support, and international opportunities.
Visibility: Promoting NSW indie games on state, national, and global stages.
Community Building: Strengthening the local indie ecosystem through events, surveys, and collaboration.
Data-Driven Advocacy: Using research, surveys, and annual reporting to inform funding bodies and government policies.
For more information on State of Play NSW, visit our website
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