GameChangers - Playful innovation, VR,AI,Robotics

Social innovation empowered by immersive technology.

GameChangers is part of the Digital Futures mission at Dutch Design Week and offers an experience where imagination, research, and real-world practice come together. In this third edition, GameChangers once again presents fresh insights and current applications of immersive technologies. Serious games, AI simulations, virtual reality, and interactive installations are increasingly shaping how we learn, work, communicate, and live together. At the same time, these technologies raise important questions about ownership, inclusion, and ethics. This interactive exhibition explores how playful innovation can contribute to social innovation, education, collaboration, and behavioral change, while also raising critical questions about risks related to ethics, social impact, and accessibility. The exhibition shows that technology not only inspires but also works in real-world practice.

This is what you can look forward to

From virtual museums to paragliding in VR, from conversations with virtual humans to controlling robots with your mind: GameChangers invites you to explore, engage, and experience! For professionals and organizations, GameChangers offers valuable insights into the real-world applications of emerging technologies—from training and onboarding to simulation, marketing, and behavior change. A content-rich program of talks and workshops features creators, researchers, and practitioners sharing their knowledge and projects. For all ages—families, curious minds, students, and professionals—there’s something to see, learn, and try out. We invite you to discover the power of immersive technologies as a driver of meaningful change.