About Playtopia
Founded in 2018, Playtopia is Africa’s first annual destination Indie Games & Immersive Arts festival and conference. It is a gathering of South African and global creators and players, where we celebrate the African “scene”. A place for people to come together to share ideas, connect across continents and disciplines, and to exhibit work.
Playtopia is the festival component of the Playtopia Foundation, a not for profit company which aims to generate opportunities in game development in South Africa. It consists of the Maker Massive, the Jam Dole, Super Friendship Arcade and the Playtopia Festival.
Organising committee
Dominique Gawlowski – Festival Director
Ben Rausch – Program Director
Anja Venter – Assistant Program Director
Jeremy Moyle – Production Manager
Kayla Gordon Hogg – Assistant Production Manager
Melissa Nzuza – Project Manager & Volunteer Coordinator
Crystal Ball – Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
Kirsten-Lee Naidoo – Business Development
Amy Blanchard – Production Coordinator
Kgosi Motsepe – Social Media Liaison
Danielle Hitchcock – Website & Design
Al John “Hyphen” Sproat – Community Manager
Natasha Davidson – Head of Decor
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