# Event Details - **Event Name**: KHEM FEST Game Jam: Cyber-Ancestral Visions - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Khem Fest ignites with a high-energy Game Jam for high school students.About this EventKhem Fest ignites with a high-energy Game Jam for high school students, co-sponsored by Express Newark, Rutgers University, Prudential Community Grants, Bloomfield College, Creative Arts & Technology (CAT), NJIT’s National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), International Game Developer’s Association (IGDA) and the City of Newark’s Office of Comprehensive Community Education (OCCE). Students will collaborate under pressure to design and prototype video games inspired by Afrofuturist themes and principles, mentored by industry professionals. This day focuses on technology, engineering, and math as pathways to creation.FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY (13-19 years of age)The Challenge:Student teams will conceptualize, design, and prototype a playable game level based on the theme "Cyber-Ancestral Visions," drawing inspiration from AfroFuturism, Adinkra symbols, and ancient African innovation. Mentors from IGDA and NSBE will guide them through the process.Why Your Students Should Attend:Develop Real S.T.E.A.M. Skills: Apply coding, logic, graphic design, and project management in a real-world, high-energy environment.Career Exposure: Connect with college professors, game developers, and NSBE collegiate members.Build a Portfolio: A finished prototype is a powerful asset for college and internship applications.Cultivate Cultural-Tech Identity: Re-frame technology as a tool for cultural storytelling and innovation. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a6291ec0-aa59-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w633-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/khem-fest-game-jam-cyber-ancestral-visions/100001999711755692 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, fine-arts, contests, it, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Newark - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Express Newark - **lat**: 40.7406306 - **long**: -74.1710063 - **full address**: Express Newark, 54 Halsey St., Newark, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: KHEM FEST Game Jam: Cyber-Ancestral Visions - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6078fa8dde0fe1128b6b0d8a611761cfcff17ee557b83c37506d78c80e6c5a09-rimg-w1200-h1402-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788743776 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is KHEM FEST Game Jam: Cyber-Ancestral Visions being held? - **A:** KHEM FEST Game Jam: Cyber-Ancestral Visions takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Express Newark, 54 Halsey St., Newark, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing KHEM FEST Game Jam: Cyber-Ancestral Visions? - **A:** KHEM FEST Game Jam: Cyber-Ancestral Visions is organized by Musuyanama & PBS Media. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** KHEM FEST Game Jam: Cyber-Ancestral Visions is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newark, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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