This September, CGL marks its 15th anniversary with Transformations – Dynamics of Change in Media Environments. From September 23–25, international experts from academia, the games industry, and the creative sector come together to explore the future of media, game development, and digital storytelling.

Highlights include keynote talks on game studies and industry trends, thematic summits on sustainability, social impact, and artificial intelligence and a curated exhibition showcasing student projects and innovative prototypes from the CGL incubator. The conference also features artistic performances blending science and creativity, creating a unique platform for interdisciplinary exchange.

Keynotes:

• Benedikt Grindel & Odile Limpach | Playing the Long Game: 30 Years of Industry Disruption and Personal Reinvention
• Richard Lemarchand | Identity Trouble: Body Swapping, Mind Hopping, and Gnostic Transformations in Storytelling and Game
• Gundolf S. Freyermuth | Are Game Studies Any Good? What for? And Why Not? With a Few Asides on Academia’s Global Crisis

Find the full conference program here!