A GCAP & The AGDAs Ticket includes access to all 3 days of GCAP (Mon – Wed), all GCAP Services such as our networking platform, and GCAP Content such as our keynotes and talks, plus access to The AGDAs (Wed afternoon). Yes! You can buy a single day ticket for any of the days of GCAP, or buy for specific days you’re interested in. Tickets are open for purchase online and at the door until the AGDAs ceremony commences at 3pm, 7th of October. You will receive entry to The AGDAs on 3pm, Wed 7 October in Plenary 1 of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Light canapes, drinks and entertainment are included. Please note: The AGDAs Ticket Holders will not have access to GCAP, GCAP Content or GCAP Services. Tickets for the event are non-refundable (except where applicable under relevant legislation/regulations) and non-transferable and cannot be reproduced, upgraded or resold above their original value. Refund Exceptions: • IGEA will only offer a refund or exchange of a ticket if the event is cancelled, rescheduled or significantly relocated (and you cannot or do not wish to attend the rescheduled or relocated event) or to the extent otherwise required by law. • IGEA will provide refund or exchange of a GCAP & The AGDAs Ticket only to any customer who is unable to attend due to illness (with applicable evidence – i.e. a doctor’s certificate) on or before October 9th.Prior to GCAP & The AGDAs FAQs
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Your tickets can be found in the ‘My QR code” section of your the GCAP app. Simply scan this one at our kiosks, and your ticket will print. No further apps or tickets needed! We are in the CONVENTION CENTRE side of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, on Level 1. The address is 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006. More information on how to get to MCEC can be found via this link: MCEC Plan Your Visit In order to ensure you have your conference badge ready and arrive on time for the opening keynote presentation, we recommend you arrive at 7:30 AM on Monday 5th October, 8:00 AM on Tuesday 6th October, and 8:00 AM on Wednesday 7th October. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and the majority of dietary requirements have been considered that were indicated to us when you registered for your ticket. We will also have an allergens table to cater for those with more specific allergies. These attendees and more have been flagged as experts in their fields and what’s even better is that they want to meet you and help where they can! These are the people you want to be meeting with so check it out on the GCAP 2026 App! Back for another year at GCAP, the Screen Australia Local Lounge is your go-to space to chill, play, and discover. Each day, the Lounge will spotlight different Australian-made games, all funded through Screen Australia. Come explore a new lineup daily, meet the creators behind the projects, and experience the innovation and talent thriving in Australia’s independent game scene. It’s the perfect spot to take a breather and celebrate local creativity. Lunch and drinks will begin at 2pm in the main foyer of GCAP, level 1. The ceremony will begin at 3pm sharp. Yes! Light canapes and beverages will be served before and after the ceremony for 1 hour. We’ll also have both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Business Casual. The AGDAs takes place as part of the closing ceremony for GCAP 2026, so we’re not expecting full glam – just maybe a blazer or two. On Arrival and During GCAP & The AGDAs FAQs
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Play and vote for your favourite Australian Game of the Year. The Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) is a national event celebrating outstanding games and individual achievements by Australian game developers, elevating and celebrating our talented and diverse local games Industry. As part of Games Week 2026, ACMI is partnering with the AGDAs to present a playable showcase of the best new games in Australia. Drop into ACMI and take your pick on what to play, before you vote on which game takes out the highly coveted ACMI Audience Award! We hope you had a great time at our GCAP & The AGDAs! Your feedback is essential to us, and it helps us improve and make future events even better. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and experiences with us in our post-event survey. If you’d like to provide feedback directly, email us at GCAP@igea.net After GCAP & The AGDAs FAQs
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