CG Spectrum LIVE | August 2026

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This isn't your typical open day. Give your students the opportunity to explore the world of games, animation, VFX and digital art through hands-on workshops, live demonstrations and interactive experiences. They'll meet industry mentors, hear real career insights, and discover what studying at CG Spectrum is really like, all in one immersive day designed to inspire the next generation of creatives.

27 August 2026. 10am-7pm

Fortress Melbourne

Daniel Hourigan

Daniel is a senior Houdini FX artist with 15 years of experience working on blockbusters such as Terminator: Dark Fate, John Wick 3, Aquaman, The Wolverine, and Game of Thrones.

Known for John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

Simon Warwick

Simon has been working in the game industry since 2005, and was credited as the only technical cinematic animator for Batman: Arkham City at Rocksteady Studios.

Known for Batman: Arkham Knight

Kathy Constantin

Dr. Kathy Constantin has worked in production and recruitment for high-end visual effects, and her credits include Captain Marvel, Jungle Cruise, Mortal Kombat, Ford vs. Ferrari, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, ...

Known for Thor: Ragnarok

Scott Claus

While at Disney and DreamWorks Scott animated classics like Pocahontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Road to El Dorado. He later won an Oscar for best special effects for Life of Pi.

Known for Hercules

Humza Khan

Humza has worked for EA, Microsoft, Activision, LucasArts, Wargaming, Ubisoft, Fischer Price, Hasbro, Mattel. Credits include: Call of Duty, The Division 2, and the Sims.

Known for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

Firas Hosn

While at Ubisoft, AAA programmer Firas released almost a game a year including Far Cry 3, 4, 5, Assassin's Creed 3, Your Shape, Splinter Cell: Blacklist and Watchdogs 2 and 3.

Known for Assassin's Creed 3

Ehsan Ebrahimzadeh

Ehsan has worked as an environment artist for video games since 2009 and is currently a Senior Environment Artist at Arkane Studios, working on Redfall.

Known for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Hubert Lapointe

Montréal-based Hubert Lapointe has worked as an animator and animation supervisor on hit shows like Rick & Morty and The Ollie and Moon Show, and as a software instructor for ToonBoom.

Known for Rick and Morty

Tyler James

Award-winning artist Tyler has worked with major clients like Cryptozoic and Blizzard on titles including Heroes of the Storm, Warhammer, Rift, Star Wars, Hex, Warcraft, and RWBY.

Known for Heroes of the Storm

Brandon Reimchen

Brandon brings almost 20 years of experience as a video game concept artist with a long client list that includes EA, Activision, Capcom, Gree, and Disney Interactive.

Known for Resident Evil

Travis McGeathy

Known for Diablo III

Nicklas Byriel

A certified V-Ray instructor, Nicklas is a 3D generalist/TD with over a decade of experience in 3D visualization, including running his own company Negative Black.

Known for Founder of Chaos Theory

Addison DeBolt

Known for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

Who should attend

Whether you're just starting to explore your options or already know where your passion lies, CG Spectrum LIVE is designed for anyone curious about a future in the creative industries.
This event is for you if you:

You're passionate about games, animation, VFX or digital art.
You're a high school student exploring what to study after school.
You love creating and want to turn your creativity into a career.
You're unsure which creative pathway is right for you and want to explore your options.
You're considering a career change into the creative industries.
You're a parent wanting to better understand creative study and career pathways.
You want to meet industry mentors, ask honest questions and experience what creative careers are really like.

Event Schedule

CG Spectrum LIVE runs from 10am to 7pm at Fortress Melbourne, split into three session times so you can pick whichever suits you: 10am–12pm, 12pm–2pm, or 4pm–7pm for CG Spectrum After Hours. Once you're in, explore at your own pace: live stage talks run every hour, with workshops, demos and interactive experiences running throughout your session.

10:00am

Doors Open

At The Arena, within Fortress Melbourne

All Day 10am-7pm

Choose your slot:

• 10am–12pm

• 12pm–2pm

• 4pm–7pm

🎮 Explore the Expo Floor

Four zones, covering different disciplines. Experience real student work, hands-on and interactive activities, and a feel for how creatives in that field think, solve problems and build.

• Game Development: design, art and code, built into systems someone else has to actually play

• 2D & 3D Animation: performance without an actor. Timing and weight that make a character believable

• Digital Art & 3D Visualisation: the visual language a project runs on, built through concept art, environments and light

• VFX / 3D Modelling: simulating what doesn't exist in front of a camera, and making it hold up next to what does

LIVE on Stage

🎤 Straight From the Industry

Talks on portfolios, breaking into the industry, and where AI is changing the game.

Prize Giveaways

🎁 Chance to Win

Enter for your chance to win prizes that include a Wacom tablet, 1-year Toon Boom Harmony licence, a 1-hour private mentor session.

4:00pm–7:00pm

🌙 CG Spectrum After Hours

The floor shifts to networking, live activities, and time to connect with working professionals and fellow creatives.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which year levels is the event suitable for?

CG Spectrum LIVE is designed primarily for Years 10 to 12 students who are exploring post-school study and career pathways in the creative industries.

Is there a cost to attend?

No. The event is completely free for schools, teachers and students, however registrations are essential.

Can I register multiple students? Yes. Teachers can register an entire class or multiple classes using the school registration form.

What will students experience on the day? Students will explore games, animation, VFX and digital art through interactive workshops, live demonstrations, industry talks and creative showcases. They'll also have the opportunity to meet industry mentors, ask questions, and learn more about creative career pathways.

How long should we plan to attend? Schools are welcome to attend in their respective 2 hour slot. Students can explore the event at their own pace and participate in the activities that interest them most.

Is the event supervised? Yes. CG Spectrum staff, industry mentors and student ambassadors will be available throughout the event to support attendees and facilitate activities.

Can students participate in workshops? Absolutely. Interactive workshops will run throughout the day, giving students the opportunity to experience different creative disciplines firsthand.

Will students be able to speak with industry professionals? Yes. Students will have opportunities to meet industry mentors, attend live talks, ask questions and gain insights into careers in games, animation, VFX and digital art.

Will there be information about studying at CG Spectrum? Yes. Students and teachers will be able to speak with the CG Spectrum team about courses, entry requirements, scholarships, FEE-HELP, student support and study pathways.

How do I register my school? Simply complete the registration form on this page. Our team will then be in touch to confirm your booking and provide everything you need ahead of the event.