▶ WHEN: Saturday, September 26
▶ WHAT TIME: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
▶ WHERE: RIT’s Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED)
▶ ADMISSION: Free
The 2026 Rochester Game Festival is happening at RIT’s Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) on Saturday, September 26!
▶ KEYNOTE SPEAKER (11 AM – 12 PM)
Aesthetician Labs: A Little Goes a Long Way
In this economy, nobody has endless cash to throw around. How do we have the most fun for our dollar? And how can we ensure that there will be more new cool games in the future when layoffs and closures are everywhere? Indies, how do we survive this apocalypse? The answer is simple, but also complex… so let’s talk about it!
Whether you love to play games, make games, or just love supporting your local community, this talk is for you.
▶ EXHIBITOR FLOOR (12 PM – 5 PM)
New and upcoming projects from MORE THAN 40 EXHIBITORS from across New York State will be on display on the Exhibitor Floor during this year’s event!
Interested in sponsoring? Your support covers event logistics, marketing, and programming, keeping ROC Game Fest free and accessible for everyone! More information about an event sponsorship is available on our Sponsor Flyer.
SPONSORSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED