In order to connect the younger generations with the key role of information, we are pleased to join forces with InForm to organize a game jam aimed at computer science, journalism and design students.

Based on an original idea by InForm, this 24-hour event will kick off on Friday evening, September 27 at 17:00 and will challenge students to design and develop video games around the theme of information. Fact-checking, a journey into the life of a journalist, deepfakes: let’s see what the students come up with and how each game could be a medium to communicate with young audiences. This event is hosted by EPFL, organized in collaboration with numerous partners, and made possible by the generous support of our sponsors.

General information

• Free food and drinks
• Coaching from a video game designer
• Win CHF 3k in gaming gear, game keys, and more!
• Register now (limited to 50 students)

Program

• 17:00 : Check-in of participants
• 17:10 : Welcome from IMI and EPFL
• 17:20 : Introduction of the theme by InForm
• 17:35 : Presentation of the game jam and the challenge by GameLab UNIL-EPFL
• 17:50 : Creation of teams (max. 5 people per team)
• 18:00 : Start of the game jam, moderated by LauzHack

Meals and beverages will be available throughout the event. In addition, video game designer Sandro Dall’Aglio will be present at various times to guide the teams.

Jury members

• Olivier Michel, Crésus
• Hassane Assendal, ELCA
• Karine Papillaud and Patrick Vallélian, InForm
• Maël Addoum, ISART Digital
• Isaac Pante, GameLab Unil-EPFL
• Gaël Hurlimann, EPFL
• Mounir Krichane, IMI

Location

EPFL, BC Building
Chemin Alan Turing
1015 Ecublens

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