Joe Granato, Founder and Director of the New 8_Bit Heroes. Joe discussed how his experiences as a videographer, filmmaker, and documentarian serve to create exciting and engaging digital games such as Mystic Searches. Digital games are big business, but it's also a way to connect with people. Joe discussed audience interests after his presentation.

Steve "SCAT" Caterson, Play Designer/Sr. Producer at HASBRO. Steve “Scat” Caterson shared his career journeys through the world of games, toys, and entertainment. Digital games are big business, but it's also a way to connect with people. Steve followed his presentation with an open discussion about the business of digital game design.

Join us at the FREE event during RIStartup Week! NEIT students and SkillsRI / NESMaker Summer Interns will be demonstrating their newly developed games.

A career in digital game development is not only lucrative... it's a growing industry for an exciting career! Did you know that even health and wellness outcomes can be improved through digital games (ie "gamification")? You might be scratching your head wondering what health and wellness have to do with digital gaming. Join us on […]

Come hear from our expert guest speaker, Irena Pereira CEO & Creative Director of Unleashed Game. Unleashed Games is a collection of game industry veterans who have delivered games for every platform, building a revolutionary social game experience.

Register here and join us as we unravel whether AI will be healthcare's greatest ally or its most complex challenge. Dive into a riveting debate on artificial intelligence’s role in healthcare. Our “Angel” experts will champion AI as the key to groundbreaking medical innovations, while our “Devil” skeptics scrutinize the ethical and societal implications of […]

Come Play with Us and Discover Rhode Island's Brightest Innovators Hey game enthusiasts and innovation lovers! We at RIDIGI are thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Innovator Showcase. We'll be there showing off our latest and greatest games, and we'd love for you to come play with us! What's Happening? We're excited to be […]

Hosted by Rhode Island Digital Institute and New England Tech Join us for an exciting evening with Irena Pereira, CEO & Creative Director of Unleashed Games. Hear about her journey as the founder and leader of a unique digital game development company. Irena's story offers valuable insights and tips for new start-ups in the gaming […]

Hosted by New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) and the Rhode Island Digital Institute (RIDIGI). As mental health challenges continue to rise, the need for innovative solutions has never been greater. Artificial Intelligence offers transformative potential to improve well-being, streamline care, and enhance outcomes for both patients and healthcare professionals. Join us at the RIDigi […]

Transforming Construction Through Digital Technology Presented by Dimeo Construction Company Hosted by New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) and the Rhode Island Digital Institute (RIDIGI). Dimeo Construction Company is a leader in utilizing advanced digital technology throughout the planning and construction process. Senior representatives from Dimeo will demonstrate how this technology enhances project efficiency, reduces […]

March - October 2025 Pawtucket Game Design Tournament An exciting opportunity awaits all Pawtucket High School students!  Sign up for the Pawtucket Game Design Tournament to: All knowledge levels welcome! […]

The 2025 Pawtucket High School Game Design Tournament & EXPO presented by New England Tech and RIDigi is taking place on November 6, 2025, following months of preparation that began in Spring 2025. During this lead-up, Pawtucket high school students have been growing their game design skill set, learning coding, storytelling, art, music, and production. The program […]