The DiGRA 2026 Organizing Committee invites submissions for our Exhibition Showcase, running throughout the conference. This is an opportunity for game developers, researchers, students, and artists to present innovative, playable, and visually compelling digital and analogue work that aligns with the conference theme of "Intersectional Pleasures" or broadly explores critical issues in game design, culture, and creation. This showcase is a dedicated space for attendees to experience interactive media and games firsthand, fostering dialogue between academia and the creation of ludic content.

Selected exhibits will be displayed in the main conference lobby area or in the newly launched Humanities Electronic Arts and Research Technology (HEART) lab which is a creative industry focused immersive digital electronic arts lab.

Call for Exhibitions

DiGRA 2026

Theme: Intersectional Pleasures

Maynooth University, Ireland | 14 – 18 June 2026

Exhibition Proposal Requirements

Proposals should be submitted via this form and will require the following information:

Name and email for point of contact.

Requirement

Title of Work

Contact Info

Dates

Brief Description

Supplementary Media

Space Requirements

Technology Support Requirements

Developer Background

Details

The title of the game, interactive installation, or exhibit.

A concise, compelling summary (approx. 200–300 words) of the work. This should cover the concept and gameplay, as well as highlighting relevant themes aligned with DiGRA. Include links to any relevant supplementary material e.g., images, videos.

The dates you would like to exhibit your project.

Include a URL to any relevant supplementary media e.g., videos.

An overview of the physical space needed for the exhibit. This should detail:

-Required footprint (e.g., 3m x 3m, or a single table space).

-Access to walls, floor, or specialized mounting/display surfaces.

-Specific environmental needs (e.g., low light, quiet area, open public space).

A detailed list of all technical equipment required for the exhibit to function:

Internet/Networking: Clearly state if an internet connection is required and for what purpose (e.g., online play, downloading updates, remote server access).

Hardware: If you will have any specialised hardware requirements e.g., monitor size/resolution, speakers, projector, power strips, networking hardware).

Note: Proposers should aim to provide their own specialized or proprietary hardware and preference will be given to exhibits that can be installed without additional hardware requirements. The conference will confirm availability of basic equipment (tables, chairs, standard power, and Wi-Fi) upon acceptance.

Please highlight whether your exhibit is a showcase of:

Student Work: (e.g., part of a university capstone project, coursework, or student team). Please specify the affiliated institution.

Indie Developer Work: (e.g., a project developed by a small, independent team or individual not affiliated with a major publisher)

Academic/Other: If the work falls outside the above categories, please briefly describe the context (e.g., University research or outreach project, professional art installation)

Submission & Important Information

• Submission Deadline: 23:59 AoE 15 February 2026

• Submission: Please complete this form.

• Notification of Acceptance: 1 March 2026

• Exhibition Dates: 14 – 18 June 2026

We look forward to reviewing your proposals and celebrating the best of game creation at DiGRA 2026 in Maynooth!