It’s game on for the Sunshine Coast. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a budding games developer, Season of the Dev is here to connect and grow our local games scene. From March to May 2025, we’re bringing together our Sunshine Coast games development community for informative workshops, networking events, a community day and an exhilarating 3-day Game Jam.
All events are free or low cost, but have limited capacity. Registrations for the events are now open.
Screen Queensland’s Season of the Dev is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government through Jobs Queensland and delivered in partnership with Essential Screen Skills.
Community Day
Date: Saturday 15 March
Time: 10am–4pm
Location: Innovation Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs
Cost: Free
No registration required.
Please note: Due to weather conditions, we are postponing the Season of the Dev Community Day at Uni SC, initially scheduled for Saturday 8 March. The health and safety of our community is our top priority.
The free Community Day will now be held as above on Saturday 15 March.. Stay safe and we hope you can join us then.
Games Design Workshop
Date: Thursday 13 March
Time: 2–6pm
Location: Venue 114, 14 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Cost: Free, with afternoon tea provided
Programming Workshop
Date: Thursday 20 March
Time: 2–6pm
Location: Venue 114, 14 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Cost: Free, with afternoon tea provided
Game Jam
Date: Friday 28 to Sunday 30 March
Time: 10am Friday to 4pm Sunday
Location: Alexandra Park Conference Centre, 13 Mari Steet, Alexandra Headland
Cost: $20 registration fee per person
Art Workshop
Date: Thursday 10 April
Time: 2–6pm
Location: Venue 114, 14 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Cost: Free, with afternoon tea provided
Mental Health Workshop
Date: Thursday 17 April
Time: 1–3pm
Location: Venue 114, 14 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Cost: Free, with afternoon tea provided
Building a Sustainable Games Career Networking Event
Date: Thursday 24 April
Time: 5–9pm
Location: Your Mates Brewing, 41 Technology Drive, Warana
Cost: Free, with light food provided and drinks available for purchase
Business Development Workshop
Date: Thursday 8 May
Time: 2–6pm
Location: Venue 114, 14 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Cost: Free, with afternoon tea provided
End of Fest Celebration
Date: Friday 9 May
Time: 1–8pm
Location: Aussie World, 73 Frizzo Road, Palmview
Cost: $30, which includes ride access from 1–4pm and food and drink on arrival to the networking celebration from 4–8pm
Additional opportunity: We are supporting a select number of local practitioners to gain their Mental Health First Aid qualification to improve Mental Health outcomes for their games community. Places are strictly limited.
