After its overwhelming success in 2024 and 2025, Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is thrilled to announce that Level Up is back and bigger than ever in 2026, with Friday programming returning to Sydney!
Following an incredible double-header of Level Up in November 2025 filled with buzzing energy, innovation, and inspiration, we’re thrilled to continue the exciting journey this year! Level Up invites students (Years 8-12), as well as tertiary students, to explore the vast opportunities within the gaming and tech industries. Engage with cutting-edge technologies, meet industry personalities, and discover potential career paths in the dynamic realms of technology, coding, gaming, creative arts, and more — all under one roof! This is your chance to dive into the digital world and ignite your passion for future careers.
Taking place on Friday, 19 June in Sydney, start your Supa-Weekend a full day early with dynamic seminars, and opportunities to connect with top educators and industry leaders, ready to inspire your career journey. Pursue your dream job in the exciting world of digital innovation and unlock endless possibilities!
Admission to Friday’s Level Up programming is FREE for all students in Years 8-12 attending as part of a registered school group accompanied by teachers and faculty. Tertiary institutions are also welcome to attend at a discounted daily rate.*
Taken at Supanova 2024 – Brisbane. Photo by Jade Carpenter
What to Expect
🎤 Dynamic seminars led by top educators and industry professionals.
🤝 Hands-on networking opportunities with leaders in digital innovation.
🚀 Insightful sessions designed to inspire and empower your career journey.
🎮 Exciting Esports stages and competitions.
💥 Engaging Exhibitor showcases and interactive demos.
To register your school’s interest in attending Level Up in 2026, head on over to our Expression of Interest page, and let our team know!
Level Up Timetable – Friday June 19
| Supergirl Theatre | Supanova Seminars | Imagineers Stage | Gaming Stage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00am | LEVEL UP - Adam Spencer Keynote Panel | LEVEL UP - Technology as a Creative Partner | LEVEL UP - Create, Present, Inspire | LEVEL UP - Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workforce |
| 11.00am | LEVEL UP - Showcase Australia! Australian Animation in Action | LEVEL UP - In Conversation with Zoe Gaetjens | LEVEL UP - A Walk on the Weird Side | LEVEL UP - Game On: Career Pathways in Esports |
| 12.00pm | LEVEL UP - Get your geek on with Adam Spencers world of numbers | LEVEL UP - From Script to Screen: Careers in Writing & Comedy | LEVEL UP - Starting Your Own Creative Business | LEVEL UP - From Portfolio to Creative Pro |
| 01.00pm | Supa-Star Q&A: Veronica Taylor | LEVEL UP - The Paths to Publishing | The Supanova Cosplay Dash | LEVEL UP - Video Games - Fun to Play, Fun to Make, Fun to Share |
| 02.00pm | Supa-Star Q&A: Adam Savage | Supa-Star Q&A: Alex Garfin & Michael Bishop | Cosplay Ambassador: HeidzDee Cosplay - Cosplay & Concerts: Making Outfits for Barrier | LEVEL UP - XPPen: Tools for Every Creator |
| 03.00pm | Supa-Star Q&A: Holly Marie Combs & Brian Krause | Supa-Star Q&A: Donald Fullilove & Harry Waters Jr. | Comic Guest Q&A: Welcome to the Indigiverse | Student to Professional: How They Broke Into the esports and Gaming Industry |
| 04.00pm | Supa-Star Q&A: Anthony Daniels | Supa-Star Q&A: Alan Lee | Literary Legends : World Building Essentials with Bronwyn Eley, Juliet Marillier, Roy V. Marsham & Richard Swan | What do you need to get started on your journey into esports, gaming, content, and technology careers? |
Don’t miss out on the excitement. Join us at Level Up 2026 for an action-packed day in Sydney! Admission tickets, attending Supa-Star guests, and more information on ‘Level Up’ will be released in the lead-up to June. For all the latest news and announcements, stay tuned to @SupanovaExpo’s social media channels.
