DiGRAAustralia 2025 National Conference

We are proud to announce that the 2025 DiGRAA National Conference will be held from Wednesday, February 5 to Friday, February 7, at the University of South Australia, City West Campus in Adelaide. Registration is free, and all are welcome!

Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/digraaustralia-2025-national-conference

Event Details:
 Hosted by DiGRA Australia and the University of South Australia, this three-day hybrid conference invites game researchers, critics, designers, developers, artists, and enthusiasts at any career stage to come together and engage with the diverse and dynamic world of Game Studies. This year’s theme, “Communities of Practice and Play,” focuses on the roles, experiences, and cultures surrounding games and gameplay. Both in-person and online participation options are available, making the conference accessible to all interested in hearing about, and discussing games, players, and gaming culture.

What to Expect: Attendees will experience a range of presentations, interactive discussions, and engaging exhibitions. Alongside traditional talks, the Experimental Track will showcase creative, interactive works—from digital games to tabletop card games that invite hands-on exploration. 

Highlights Include:

  • In-Person and Online Sessions: Enjoy live presentations and talks with game scholars and creators from across Australia.
  • Experimental Track Exhibit: Discover innovative and playful experiences, including demos, installations, and other interactive projects.
  • Networking Opportunities: Meet fellow attendees and presenters to discuss and explore insights and projects in the world of Game Studies and game development! 

Important Information:

  • Conference Dates: Wednesday to Friday, February 5–7, 2025
  • Location: Bradley Forum, University of South Australia, City West Campus, Adelaide, South Australia. 
    The Bradley Forum is located on Level 5 of the Hawke Building on the City West campus, 50-55 North Terrace, Adelaide
  • Format: Hybrid – join us either in person or online

AVCON Adelaide Panels!

I was lucky enough to be invited to speak on two panels at AVCon (Adelaide’s Anime and Video Games Festival) this year which ran from July 21-23.

On Saturday I spoke on the Women in Gaming Q&A panel with some wonderful other women doing great things here in SA! A special thanks to AVCON for organising and running this panel – thank you for having me!

On Sunday I was invited to be a part of a Panel run by UniSA about Careers in Gaming. The panel was hosted by Associate Professor Stewart Von Itzstein and I shared the stage with the wonderful Billy Bizilis and Lindsay Talbot – I loved hearing all about their stories and experiences and the different ways in which we’ve each enjoyed careers in games! Thanks so much UniSA for organising this panel, thanks to Stewart for hosting and thank you to Billy and Lindsay for sharing your stories and the stage with me!