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.
Sponsored by Rare and Discover Creative Careers.
This one-day FREE event features;
30+ 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 (line up below)
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.
Career stages line-up
Stage 1 Line-Up
Louise Roberts – Monetisation Lead at Rare
Talk: Which games career pathway is right for me.
A brilliant overview of the many roles that make up modern game development — including those you might not even know exist yet.
Niccolò Temperanza – Game Art Specialist, Escape Studios
Talk: Art of Lighting: Understanding the Physical Properties of Light
A deep dive into lighting for games, breaking down the science and artistry behind creating believable worlds.
Tiffany Wild – Gameplay Engineer at Wargaming
Talk: Want a technical role in games? Here’s where to start
A practical, encouraging session for anyone curious about programming or technical roles — no computer science degree required.
Millie Jo MacIver – Project Lead at Games Leadership
Talk: No Critical Path: How your journey into games might surprise you
A refreshing reminder that careers don’t have to be linear — and often the detours are where the magic happens.
SAE Institute – Student Panel
Talk: From Student to Studio with SAE Institute
SAE students share their lived experiences of learning game development and making the jump towards industry.
Vicky Boyce – Lead Designer at Third Kind Games
Talk: The Why, How and What of Games Design
An accessible introduction to what game designers actually do, and how ideas become playable experiences.
Jemima Tyson Smith – Narrative Designer
Talk: Say Yes to Sidequests: a scenic route into the games job of your dreams
A heartfelt look at how side projects, curiosity, and unexpected opportunities can shape a career in games.
Nia Wearn – Narrative, Dambusters
Talk: The Producer’s Superpower: Aligning People, Process and Play
Exploring production through the lens of collaboration, communication, and creativity.
Thomas Jordan Wanless – 3D Artist at Voodoo
Talk: An Introvert’s Guide to Networking in Game Dev
Networking, without the awkward small talk, especially useful if big rooms and loud voices aren’t your thing.
Stage 2 Line-up
Nathaniel Head – Founder, Game Dev Group
Talk: Forging your own path into games
An inspiring look at community-building and creating your own opportunities.
Corey Brotherson – Narrative Designer & BAFTA Winner
Talk: Finding the Right Words: My Journey into Narrative Design
A personal journey into storytelling for games, from first steps to award-winning work.
Delia Nadoleanu
Talk: Pathways into Production: Narrowing Down Career Options
Helping you understand production roles and how to work out where you might fit.
James Adey – Programmer at Ubisoft
Talk: Game Jams for Everyone! How you can gain experience without needing an employer
Why game jams are one of the most accessible ways to build skills, confidence, and community.
Chukwuyenum Opone
Talk details coming soon
Keep an eye out — more information to be announced.
Ines Legarto – CEO, Makeshift Interactive
Talk: Shifting Worlds: My Way into Games
A founder’s perspective on building a career - and a studio from scratch - in games.
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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.