Tech Fest is back for 2026
Tech Fest is back on-campus for another year – and we have a great many games-focused events for you to enjoy over the course of the week!
Such events include:
Recent News
We’re Excited to Join the IGEA!
We’re proud to share that we’ve officially joined the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA)!
Becoming a member of IGEA connects us with Australia and New Zealand’s leading network of game developers, publishers, and industry advocates.
Together, we’ll continue to help grow and support the local games industry, champion creativity, and contribute to a thriving, sustainable future for interactive entertainment.
UTS Playmakers Arcade Debuts at Fortress Sydney
Last night marked an exciting milestone for the UTS Playmakers Arcade, as the monthly event was hosted at Fortress Sydney for the very first time. The move brought new energy to this beloved showcase, creating a professional, vibrant setting for students, alumni, and industry professionals to connect, play, and celebrate game development together.
PhD Students Marell and Qing Shine at SXSW Sydney
Our PhD students Marell and Qing recently represented our lab at SXSW Sydney, bringing their research, creativity, and skills to one of the world’s leading innovation and creative festivals.
Celebrating 9 Years of Innovation and Collaboration
Today’s End-of-Year Showcase marked another milestone in a tradition that continues to grow stronger each year. For nearly a decade, students from the Bachelor of Game Development and the Bachelor of Music and Sound Design have come together to explore, experiment, and create in ways that blur the boundaries between games and sound.
This year’s showcase once again highlighted the power of collaboration, featuring projects that combined imaginative storytelling, technical innovation, and rich sonic design to deliver experiences that both entertain and inspire.