Classes & TalksFriday, November 13
Games4SocialImpact 2026
Friday, November 13 · 5-6 p.m. · Information Sciences Building
- When
- Friday, November 13 · 5-6 p.m.
- Saturday, November 14 · 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Sunday, November 15 · 12-4 p.m.
- Where
- Information Sciences Building135 North Bellefield Avenue · Pittsburgh, PA · 15213
About this event
About
Have you ever thought about DESIGNING A GAME? Even if you never considered designing a game, you are looking at this website and thinking, “I’m curious! I got this! I can totally do it!” And to add some icing to the cake, you can actually build something that has a positive social impact. Oh, yeah, and we recognize some games with awards! And there’s free food! And the event itself is free!
What is a game jam?
According to Wikipedia, a game jam is a gathering of people for the purpose of planning, designing, and creating one or more games within a short span of time, usually ranging between 24 and 72 hours. Participants are generally composed of programmers, game designers, artists, writers, and others in game development-related fields.
When is it?
Friday, November 13, 2026. 5 to 6 p.m. Orientation, team registration, keynote, talking to people, etc.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 – 9 a.m. through Sunday, November 15, at Noon Game Jam
Sunday, November 15, 2026 - Noon to 3 p.m. Judges and jammers evaluate games
Sunday, November 15, 2026 - 3 to 4 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Where is it?
Information Sciences Building
135 North Bellefield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Listed by University of Pittsburgh (Localist), gathered by the Pittsburgh events calendar.