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What is it
Join our expert panel exploring gaming's transformative impact during Melbourne International Games Week. From competitive esports creating new careers to games driving social change and revolutionizing learning, we'll examine both the promise and perils of gaming.
When
07/10/2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where

Melbourne Connect, The Forum (Level M)

Free
Register here

How Gaming is Changing Our World

 

Gaming is a $300 billion global force reshaping politics, education, culture and community – with over 3.3 billion players worldwide, it's far more than entertainment.

Join our expert panel exploring gaming's transformative impact during Melbourne International Games Week. From competitive esports creating new careers to games driving social change and revolutionizing learning, we'll examine both the promise and perils of gaming.

Whether you're a gamer, educator, policymaker or simply curious about digital culture, discover why this rapidly growing industry demands serious attention.

Level up your understanding of how gaming is reshaping our reality.

 

About the Speakers

Nellie Seale
Director and Co-founder, Melbourne Megagames; PhD, CIS, University of Melbourne

Dr Wajeehah Aayeshah
Lecturer, Arts Teaching Innovation (ATI), University of Melbourne

Dr Madeleine Antonellos
Tutor and interdisciplinary researcher, CIS, University of Melbourne