PAX AUS 2018 ‘NEXT Exhibition’ Is Highlighting Underrepresented Developers

by Dylan Blight

MCV Pacific reports that the NEXT Exhibition, announced earlier this year, has successfully received funding and will feature in the main concourse of PAX AUS 2018.

Created by Ally McLean and Liam Esler, with contributions from Jay Justice, the exhibition aims to give PoC, queer, disabled, and gender-diverse teams—and, more broadly, underrepresented developers—the opportunity to showcase their games at Australia’s biggest games convention.

Beyond premium booth space at PAX, the NEXT Exhibition will also handle furnishing, promotion, staffing, and press for the selected teams. Six developers will be chosen, and everything will be covered—making their showcase 100% free.

The premium sponsor is Australian developer Big Ant Studios, with additional support from fellow Australian developer Defiant Development, along with IGEA, Game As You Are, and mentoring program The Working Lunch.

It’s a fantastic program and, with PAX combining with the EB Expo this year, foot traffic will likely be the biggest yet. With NEXT featured in the main concourse, it’s a huge opportunity for the teams selected.

You can read more about the NEXT Exhibition at MCV Pacific.

Developers looking to apply have until 5:00 PM, July 31 (AEST) and can submit via this form.