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Game-On! Inaugural Symposium

We are excited to invite you to submit an abstract for the Game-On! Symposium: Where Pedagogy Meets Play, taking place on 20 May 2026 at the eFundanathi eZone, Wits Education Campus, Parktown with hybrid participation options available.

This inaugural event celebrates innovation in higher education through game-based learning, digital storytelling, and playful pedagogy. Whether you’re an educator, researcher, instructional designer, student, or developer, we welcome your contributions across a variety of engaging formats:

๐ŸŽฎ Scroll of Insight โ€“ Research Paper Presentation
๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden Gem โ€“ Showcase of an innovative teaching tool
โšก Speed Run โ€“ PechaKucha storytelling sprint
๐ŸŒฑ Skill Tree โ€“ Interactive Workshop
๐Ÿš€ Power-Up โ€“ โ€œHow Toโ€ฆ in 5 Stepsโ€ demo
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Game Map โ€“ Poster Sessions (print or digital)
๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Playtest Arena โ€“ Game Demos

For queries or more information, feel free to contact us at efundanathi@outlook.com.

We look forward to your game-changing ideas!

20TH May Hybrid Event 2026

eFundanathi eZone, Wits Education Campus Parktown

IMPORTANT DATES

  1. Submission Deadline: 13 February 2026
  2. Notification of Acceptance: 13 March 2026

Themes include:

  • Gamification in curriculum design
  • Digital storytelling & interactive media
  • Ethics & inclusivity in educational games
  • AI & adaptive learning
  • Low-tech/no-tech playful learning
  • Indigenous knowledge & African-themed games
  • Assessment & analytics in playful learning