The Future is Green: a metaverse and gamification challenge for sustainable city design
Do you consider yourself a “gamer”? What if you could apply your knowledge in Roblox or Minecraft to help our society and the world around us?
Join the metaverse and gamification challenge for EELISA students! An activity by the EELISA Metaverse & Sustainability Community and learn how to develop educational games on sustainability and climate change mitigation in urban areas through the power of game design and the metaverse.
Urban areas are under threat from climate change, but we can take action. Through Roblox and Minecraft, platforms loved by millions of kids worldwide, we can educate, inspire, and reshape our urban future. Imagine the impact we can make together!
Come to Erlangen, Germany, and work together in a team with students from all over Europe. Showcase your skills, and gain new ones along people from all fields and backgrounds.
Program:
After two days of expert guidance on sustainable cities and game design, you will have the chance to present your creation to our jury of sustainability, game design, and education experts. Their feedback will fuel your growth and help refine your masterpiece.
A Roblox expert will be available throughout the event to provide guidance and support with game development specifically for the Roblox platform. However, please note that we are unable to offer assistance or support for participants who choose to develop games on other platforms, such as Minecraft or similar alternatives.
Friday, 01.09.2023
| 09:00 | Welcome and introduction of participants |
| 09:30 | Keynote Speech by Gamification Expert, Prof. Dr. Benedikt Morschheuser (FAU) |
| 10:00 | Introduction of Roblox Expert and student-created Roblox game from FAU |
| 10:30 | Keynote Speech by Sustainable Cities Experts, Prof. Matesanz & Cordoba (UPM) |
| 11:00 | Getting together in pre-selected teams of four and guided brainstorming on game ideas |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Roblox Studio Introduction by Roblox Expert |
| 14:30 – open end | Work on the game design in teams |
Saturday, 02.09.2023
| 09:00 | Sharing session on the progress of each team |
| 10:00 | Working on the games in teams |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Feedback and mentor sessions for each team (by any of the experts) |
| 15:00 – open end | Working on the games in teams |
Sunday 03.09.2023
| 09:00 | Working on the games in teams |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Preparation for award ceremony |
| 14:00 | Presentation of the Roblox games by each team |
| 15:00 | Jury awards winning team |
| 15:15 | Participants exchange on learnings and skills gained during the challenge |
| 16:00 | Farewell |
Dive into the city level gameplay, where sustainability concepts come to life, and become a force for positive change.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity!
(Applicants with previous experience in developing
games on Roblox, Minecraft, or similar platforms will be prioritized.)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31st of July 2023
WHEN
01 – 03 September 2023
WHERE
Onsite, at d.hip Erlangen, Schenkstr. 127, 91052 Erlangen