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THU 8 OCT 2026 4:30–10:30PM AEDT
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What’s on
Two rooms. Plenty to explore. All times are Melbourne time (AEDT).
See you Thursday · Doors open at 4:30pm
| Time | Main hallPlaytesting | Small roomTalks |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30pm | Doors open | |
| 5–6:20pm | Playtesting · Session 1 | 5:00pm ‘Universal Design’ Theory in Tabletop Gaming 5:30pm Making Educational Games |
| 6:20–7:30pm | Dinner, TGDA year in review, awards & sponsor thanksTalks pause at 6:15pm. | |
| 7:30–8:45pm | Playtesting · Session 2 | 7:30pm Intersection between Board Games and RPGs 8:15pm Contracts with Publishers, Perks and Pitfalls |
| 8:50–10:10pm | Playtesting · Session 3 | 9:00pm The Secrets of Selling Indie Games 9:30pm How to Get ‘Projects We Love’ on Kickstarter |
| 10:10–10:20pm | Last thank yous & pack up | |
| 10:30pm | Doors close | |
SMALL ROOM · TALKS
‘Universal Design’ Theory in Tabletop Gaming
Explore accessibility and the design thinking behind P’kup.
Kyle Jarratt
Kyle Jarratt
MAIN HALL
Playtesting · Session 1
Bring your prototype or help another designer put theirs to the test.
5:00–6:20pm
SMALL ROOM · TALKS
Making Educational Games
An educator’s perspective on designing games for learning.
Melissa Rogerson
Tim Westman
Violeta Gordana
Melissa Rogerson, Tim Westman & Violeta Gordana
TOGETHER TIME
Dinner break, year in review & awards
Talks pause at 6:15pm. Main hall break starts at 6:20pm.
TOGETHER TIME
Dinner break, year in review & awards
6:20–7:30pm · Dinner, TGDA roundup and sponsor thanks.
SMALL ROOM · TALKS
Intersection between Board Games and RPGs
Ideas and techniques that cross between these two forms of play.
Az Valastro
Brandon Lee
Leo Cheung
Az Valastro, Brandon Lee & Leo Cheung
MAIN HALL
Playtesting · Session 2
Another opportunity to try prototypes and exchange feedback.
7:30–8:45pm
SMALL ROOM · TALKS
Contracts with Publishers, Perks and Pitfalls
What to look for and discuss when a publishing contract arrives.
Jay Bendixen
Joel Kennedy
Karl Lange
Ryan Boucher
Jay Bendixen, Joel Kennedy, Karl Lange & Ryan Boucher
MAIN HALL
Playtesting · Session 3
The final playtesting session of the evening.
8:50–10:10pm
SMALL ROOM · TALKS
The Secrets of Selling Indie Games
Reaching buyers online and on the convention floor.
Chris Lee Mayer
Dylan Rock
Eris Alar
Chris Lee Mayer, Dylan Rock & Eris Alar
SMALL ROOM · TALKS
How to Get ‘Projects We Love’ on Kickstarter
Lessons from campaigns that earned Kickstarter’s featured recognition.
Jason Tam
Jason Tam
WRAPPING UP
Last thank yous & pack up
10:10–10:20pm
UNTIL NEXT TIME
Doors close
Thanks for being part of DevCon 2026.
Talks pause for dinner at 6:15pm; the main hall break starts at 6:20pm. Listen out for announcements throughout the evening.
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