Industry Events

Join us for a week of B2B networking, business development, mentoring, conferences, showcases and professional development. From scouting new collaborators and pitching to publishers, to building your audiences and networking with content creators; there is something for all career stages at Games Week.
Get the most out of your Games Week and explore our program tailored to the Games Industry.

High Score

Celebrating its 10th year, High Score is Australia's preeminent game audio conference.

Taking Up Space Conference

For the first time ever, Taking Up Space opens its conference to all audiences. Join us for a day of thought provoking talks about the future of games industry.

Taking Up Space: Networking Event

Keep your conversations going at the Taking Up Space evening networking event.

Games Connect Asia Pacific

GCAP is a professional games conference, focusing on upskilling and building connections for mid-to senior-level video game practitioners.

MIGW Women in Games Welcome

Dive into games week and meet your peers at this welcome party.

MASS - Dev Day

MASS Dev Day is a one-day game development conference featuring a lineup of expert speakers at the new co-working space in Collingwood.

Games For Change Summit

A one-day conference celebrating impactful games and the people behind them.

Games for Change Showcase

Free-to-play showcase platforming games with social impact.

MASS - Open House

Need a meeting space, a work space or a space to catch your breath? MASS co-working space is open during Games Week from Wednesday to Friday for visitors.

Australian Game Developer Awards

The annual honors for artistic and technical merit for Australian game developers.

The Design of DREDGE Screening + Q&A

Explore the making of DREDGE and meet the minds behind one of the most successful, genre-defining indie games.

MASS - Launch Party

MASS Co-Working has opened its doors just in time for Games Week and we want to celebrate and show everyone the new home for Melbourne game development.

Play Now Melbourne 2026

Presented by VicScreen, Play Now is Australia's leading B2B games market. Platforming local talent, this market connects game developers directly with publishers and investors.

New Zealand Game Developers Breakfast

Connect with New Zealand game developers at this annual networking breakfast.

Careers + Frontiers: Education Symposium

An educational conference for students, parents and teachers looking to explore careers in the games industry.

Freeplay’s Parallels

Hear from the developers behind creative masterpieces pushing the boundaries of game development.

IGDA Foundation - Resume Review & Mixer

Looking to advance your career? Connect with industry experts in one-on-one meetings and get meaningful feedback on resumes and portfolios.

HOUSE OF SIN

For one night only, the twisted world of 'Cult of the Lamb' escapes the screen and takes over Melbourne. Grab tickets for this late night variety show featuring puppets, magic, pole, caberet and more!

TG Lightning Talks

TG Lightning Talks showcase bite-sized technical game development talks paired with a bite to eat and new friends to meet.

Megadev

The final hurrah and party celebrating everything Games Week.

Be Part of the Program

Are you running a Games event in Melbourne from 3-11 October? Register now to be included in the DLC program. A series of events that highlight incredible local talent and amazing venues.

Industry Assist for Games Week 2026

IGDA Melbourne's Industry Assist program provides Games Week event tickets at no cost to members of the games industry who have been impacted by layoffs, studio closures, or general economic conditions.

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