Get Into Games: Birmingham 2026

​If you have ever wondered what a career in the UK games sector looks like? Get into Games is your first stop.

​This one-day FREE event features;

• ​20+ stalls from some of the UK's most well-known game developers, University games courses and training providers looking to support your journey into the sector

• ​A full programme of games career talks from a range of games development professionals on everything from building the level to how to make amazing audio for your games

• ​A 1-2-1 careers cafe for 15-minute chats with sector professionals about your career direction

• ​Entry-level workshops for people looking to develop their first game concept or learn to use game development engines

• ​Esports and playable games area with local Midlands indie developers showcasing unreleased titles

​By the end of the day, you will have;

• ​A good plan for your next steps into the sector

• ​Understood what 'good' looks like for a range of different roles

• ​Met game developers face-to-face and played in-development titles

• ​Had the chance to sign up for further training, open days and development courses based on your needs

​Get into Games is kindly sponsored by Rare -the renowned British game studio known for its creativity and charm, creating iconic titles like Banjo-Kazooie, Sea of Thieves, and GoldenEye 007. Rare is based just outside of Birmingham.

​This event is organised by Into Games - a UK games skills charity set up to create a fairer, more accessible pathway into videogame careers. Go to https://intogames.org for more details.

​Entrance to the event is totally free, and there is no need to sign up in advance, but those who do will get priority access to 1-2-1 sessions and follow-up guidance.