Get Into Games: Dundee 2026
If you have ever wondered what a career in the UK games sector looks like? Get into Games is your first stop!
Aimed at 12-21 year olds, this one-day FREE event features;
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
Playable games area with local Dundee indie developers showcasing unreleased titles
Career Stage Talks Schedule
12:00 -Trains, Buses & DLC - Which role is right for me ? - Kevin Conaghan (Rivet Games)
12:30 - Who is the imposter? - A games education post mortem - Innes Aitken (Spike Candy Games)
13:00 - What Game Studios Actually Evaluate During Interviews - Dave Andrews (Outplay)
13:30 - You Don't Need Permission to Start - Emmanuel Omijie (VCD Studios)
14:00 - Panel - The Truth of Indie Development - Tom Goodchild (Ice Beam Games) Alastair Low (Lowtek Games) Matt Stark (Sad Owl Studios)
15:00 - No Talent? No Problem! - Vincent Shcuerer (Rebellion)
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
Studios in attendance include Outplay, Ninja Kiwi, and many more!
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. Those who sign up in advance will get priority access to 1-2-1 sessions and follow-up guidance.
This event is sponsored by SAE Institute, Ubisoft Reflections, Creative Scotland, Ninja Kiwi, and Outplay.