Games for Change 2026: Summit

Join us for an inspiring day exploring the transformative potential of digital games as a part of Melbourne International Games Week 2026. This year's Summit brings together developers, educators, researchers, and change-makers to explore how interactive storytelling and immersive gameplay can help solve real-world problems.

Games for Change is where health, environmental, wellbeing, civic and social impact leaders discover how videogames can drive measurable change - building empathy, inspiring action, and creating a healthier, fairer, and more connected world.

From mental health and climate action to richer learning and deeper civic engagement, games are emerging as powerful tools for positive change.

Whether you're a game designer, teacher, policymaker, or simply passionate about innovation, this is your chance to discover how play can empower purpose, and how Games for Change Australia is helping to build a better, more empathetic world.

Participants are also invited to visit the free Games for Change Showcase in Cameo on 7 & 8 Oct.