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Overview
The STRATEGIES Summer School is designed for individuals interested in how digital games can engage with ecological issues and promote responsible development. Participants will engage in a variety of activities, including academic poster sessions, discussion panels, and collaborative workshops with leading scholars and industry professionals.
Focus Areas
The program emphasizes two main areas: ecological games and responsible development. Participants will explore how game design can intersect with political imagination and how to create games that consider materiality, politics, and ethics. This initiative aims to move from understanding ecological challenges to implementing actionable solutions.
Who Should Attend?
This event is tailored for game designers and early-career researchers from diverse fields such as game studies, environmental humanities, and media studies. Projects at any stage, from early ideas to advanced research, are welcome. Participants are encouraged to critically examine game narratives, mechanics, development practices, and player engagement strategies.
What to Expect
Participants can look forward to:
- Academic Poster Sessions: Discuss projects with mentors experienced in ecological game research.
- Keynotes and Panels: Learn from experts about practical approaches and future directions in the field.
- Collaborative Workshops: Work on case studies with game studios, addressing design strategies and production challenges.
- Game Sessions: Engage with games in hands-on sessions with developers, including alumni from the Cologne Game Lab.
Application Process
Interested individuals should submit their CV and a motivation letter by May 15, 2026. Accepted participants will be required to prepare a scientific poster to present their project during the event. There is no participation fee, but attendees must cover their own travel and accommodation costs. For more information, visit the official event website or contact the organizers at [email protected].
