Gamers, influencers, businesses, educators and industry leaders are invited to help shape this year’s Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) ahead of its return this October.
The state government is calling for expressions of interest to join this year’s program of events, which will take place from October 4 to 12.
This year’s event will include a focus on satellite events, with submissions invited to present MIGW events in outer metropolitan and regional Victoria, extending the leading games industry event in the Asia Pacific region beyond the city.
From workshops to exhibitions, live demonstrations, talks and conferences, MIGW provides an international platform for Victoria’s games industry and attracts more than 125,000 people.
The 2025 program will once again activate spaces including ACMI, Fed Square and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Highlights include the return of Big Games Night Out, a free, family-friendly takeover of Fed Square and ACMI with playable games, food and entertainment as well as High Score, a conference on music and sound design in video games, presented by the Victorian Music Development Office.
Play Now Melbourne will once again invite local developers to pitch their projects to some of the world’s best publishers, platform holders and investors and Games Connect Asia Pacific, Australia’s leading professional development event for the games industry will also take place.
PAX Aus will also return to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, where visitors will have the chance to discover and play the latest work by Victorian games studios as part of the PAX Rising program.
Creative Industries Minister Colin Brooks said Victoria was at the forefront of Australia’s games industry.
“Melbourne International Games Week celebrates this growing creative sector, showcasing products, developments and opportunities for our local industry which drives jobs and the economy,” said Mr Brooks, who encouraged those interested in joining the program, to apply.
“We invite local games businesses, enthusiasts and event organisers to get involved, particularly those in regional areas.”
To apply, visit: gamesweek.melbourne/about/event-registration
