Microsoftthrough Africa Transformation Office (ATO)announced its second edition Xbox Game Camp in Africa.
Details
The conference will be held by July 16-17 and will also include interpersonal events Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Casablanca.
The two-day conference that started in 2014 in Sweden before later forming into a global program seeks to recognize and honor all game creators in more than 50 different countries and territories.
About the Event
Like the previous edition, Game Camp Africa will feature workshops on various game development topics, giving young talents the opportunity to learn from industry leaders. For the first time, participants will also have the opportunity to pitch gaming and business ideas to a panel of experts who will then provide them with focused coaching and mentoring.
Using online learning resources, developers can participate remotely through Microsoft Teams as well as through three open locations across Africa, including Johannesburg, Nairobi and Casablanca.
These online resources include targeted training modules that closely match developers’ individual skills and interests.
What they say
“We are excited to bring Game Camp to Africa for the second year in a row and look forward to strengthening its impact on the gaming community through practical new additions to the program“, says Phyllis Migwi, Country Manager for Microsoft Kenya.
“Africa has a long history of producing top developer talent and we believe the affinity for producing tech talent can be leveraged to usher in a new era of exponential growth in the African gaming industry,“, she adds.
Lillian Barnardthe President of Microsoft Africa added: “There is outstanding talent across the continent. However, many individuals lack access to the essential tools and resources they need to turn their expertise into successful businesses. To realize the enormous potential that gaming presents, we need to start by closing the opportunity gap and leveling the playing field. We believe that by investing in initiatives like Xbox Game Camp, we can help develop thriving gaming ecosystems by harnessing the amazing talent that has the potential to make a positive contribution to the wider economy»,
How to Participate
To participate, individuals must be adults, reside in any country on the African continent, and be studying or working part-time or full-time in software development, visual arts, 3D, music and audio, web design, narrative design, or professional project management.
Interested game developers can apply be part of the program before June 15, 2024
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