Expo 2026 Student Registration

About this event

Step 1: Register Step 2: Fill out your Project Proposal (We'll supply the template)

Step 3: Submit your Proposal by November 1st through the portal.

Step 4: Develop!

Step 5: Submit your .exe by November 10th

Register to participate in the 2026 Rhode Island Game Design Expo Student Game Design Competition, taking place on November 17, 2026 .

Open to students ages 13–18 , the competition gives young creators the opportunity to develop and showcase their game, receive feedback, connect with mentors and industry professionals, and compete for prizes.

Students may register individually or as part of a team. Existing projects are welcome, and participants may continue developing their game leading up to the Expo.

To support students during the development process, we’re also offering three optional game design workshops at New England Institute of Technology:

• September 19, 2026

• October 17, 2026

• November 7, 2026

Workshop attendance is not required to compete. Students can submit an existing project or use a basic Unity starter project provided through the program. If you're interested in participating in those workshops, please select "yes" on the form when registering for the event!

FREE Admission & FREE Parking!