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convergence 2026

Celebrating 25 Years of the Digital Worlds Institute!
 
April 23 - 25, 2026

ABOUT

UF Digital Worlds Institute’s Convergence event is an annual celebration that brings together students, alumni, community partners, and industry professionals. This year marks a monumental milestone as the Institute turns 25.

 

Our talented students will be featured at the Student Showcase, highlighting a legacy of innovation through games, stories, and animations—presented both in-person and online.

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About
Showcase
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STUDENT
SHOWCASE 2026

Thursday, April 23rd @ 5:30 PM
Reitz Union - Grand Ballroom

25

DW

For a quarter-century, the Digital Worlds Institute at the University of Florida has been a trailblazer at the intersection of creativity, technology, and storytelling. Since its founding in 2001 as an interdisciplinary hub bridging arts, engineering, and communication, DW has empowered students to imagine, design, and build the digital futures of tomorrow.

25th Anniversary!

Digital Worlds Institute — 2001 to 2026
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Partners

University Partners

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