Calling all aspiring and emerging female-identifying game developers in South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda.  Do you want to enhance your skills in digital storytelling, game design and development, collaborate with international peers, and participate in a game jam with inspiring devs from across the globe? This is your chance! 

Applications for Roots & Pixels – an exciting international training initiative powered by Howest – Digital Arts and Entertainment and VLIRUOS – are OPEN!

Roots & Pixels is a unique programme designed to bring together female-identifying game developers from Belgium and Africa for an empowering, creative, and career-building experience in Kortrijk, Belgium from 23 March – 3 April 2026.

Whether you’re working in game development, teaching yourself through game jams and hobby projects, or finding your own path into the digital arts, this opportunity is for you.

What’s in store:

✅ Week 1: Masterclasses & workshops in narrative design, storytelling, game design & business

✅ Week 2: A collaborative Game Jam focused on creating meaningful games

✅ Industry visits & networking opportunities

✅ All expenses covered for participants from South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda (thanks to VLIR-UOS!)

✅ A life-changing opportunity to learn, grow and connect with fellow creatives from across continents

🗓️ Application Deadline: 15 August 2025

📍 Open to junior level and up – and YES, self-taught and jam experience absolutely counts!

🔗 Learn more and apply here: www.rootspixels.be