International Digital Entertainment Festival

Develop your skills and discover career pathways in the exciting realm of digital games! The International Digital Entertainment Festival (iDEF) presents games, films, workshops and forums over three days at the Library (and at the Royal Exhibition Buildings).

All sessions are free and bookings are required. To make a booking phone 03 8664 7099, email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au or book online through What's On.

The gaming network

Gaming doesn't have to be an isolating experience. Join a panel of gaming experts for an interactive discussion of the incredible social networking opportunities that the world of games is opening up.
Time: Fri 30 October, 2.30–4pm
Venue: Experimedia

Second Skin

Second Skin is an MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) documentary (2008, 95 min), directed by Juan Carlos Pineiro Escoriaza, about virtual worlds and the real lives they affect. It features players who populate virtual worlds in online games like World of Warcraft and Second Life.
Time: Fri 30 October, 6.30–8pm
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette (Entry 3, La Trobe Street)

The digital future is not a distant future

Participate in a forum featuring key industry speakers exploring the fast-paced changes in gaming and technology and the implications for our lifestyles.
Time: Sat 31 October, 11am–12.30pm
Venue: Experimedia

Take me by the hand
Join game developers as they walk you through their favourite games and reveal the highlights and hiccups of game development.
Time: Sat 31 October, 1.30–3pm
Venue: Experimedia

SYN FReeZA Gaming Tournament
Get ready for an afternoon of action at this youth gaming event presented in partnership with SYN Media. Battle your friends and enemies at Sing Star, Guitar Hero, Mario Kart and more. There are great prizes to be won, plus the glory of being the SYN Gaming Champion for 2009!
Time: Sat 31 October, 4–6pm
Venue: Experimedia

Free programs for schools

Tell them games are good for learning
A discussion of how games support the development of a range of transferable skills and knowledge.
Time: Fri 30 October, 10-11am
Venue: Experimedia

Do you have a game plan?

Discover career pathways for students with a passion for games.
Time: Fri 30 October, 11.15am-12.15pm
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette (Entry 3, La Trobe Street)