Students interested in pursuing a career in the games industry should head on over to the Ballarat Get into Games (GiG) event on May 17-18.

　　Hosted at the Mining Exchange in Ballarat, the expo is open to the public, and consists of two days of demonstrations, playable games, competitions, and presentations from industry professionals.

　　Ballarat GiG will open on Friday, May 17, with an open day aimed at students who are interested in a technology-sector career. Teachers are encouraged to bring their students along. Admission is free.

　　Day two centres on the theme “Welcome to the World of Apps”. Attendees will have the opportunity to spend time with developers, learn about the process behind developing apps, participate in skill-based competitions, and play games on the Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

　　Some of this year’s speakers include:

　　- Tony Reed (CEO, Game Developer Association of Australia)

　　- Matt Hall (KlickTock Games)

　　- Developer team Many Monkeys

　　- Ballarat University and TAFE representatives.

　　More details, including a full program schedule and registration for schools, can be found at the Ballarat GiG website.

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