Get Ready for the Ultimate Games Industry Event: The GI Academy at EGX

The GI Academy Zone at EGX, organized by GamesIndustry.biz, is set to be bigger and better than ever this year. With a host of experts and interactive activities, this annual career fair promises to offer invaluable insights into the world of gaming.

Discover Your Path to a Thriving Career in the Games Industry

Building on the success of our Academy guides section, this year’s GI Academy at EGX will showcase various career paths in the gaming industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain direct feedback from industry experts in game design, art, writing, voice acting, production, engineering, programming, and more.

Engage With Renowned Speakers and Industry Leaders

We’ve lined up an impressive roster of speakers for the GI Academy, including renowned composer Grant Kirkhope and representatives from PlayStation, Larian Studios, Rare, Media Molecule, Sports Interactive, Rebellion, Radical Forge, XR Games, and Splash Damage.

Unlock Your Potential: Graduate from the GI Academy

As part of the GI Academy experience, attendees will have the chance to ‘graduate’ by completing various activities throughout the event. Simply pick up your Academy passport and get it stamped after attending talks, having your portfolio reviewed, and visiting exhibitor booths.

Explore Leading Universities and Exhibitors

The GI Academy will be located on the EGX show floor, alongside exhibitors such as Abertay University, Glasgow School of Art, Wrexham University, Teesside University, Rebellion, Sports Interactive, and Escape Studios.

Don’t Miss Out: Save the Date and Get Your Tickets

The GI Academy will run for four days, from Thursday, October 12th to Sunday, October 15th. Secure your pass to EGX now and be part of this incredible event. If you’re a university or college looking to send students, don’t forget to inquire about our group booking discount by emailing bookings@egx.net.

Program Highlights

Thursday, October 12th

• Getting your foot(ball) in the door: How to get a job in games – 11:30am – 12:15pm
  Presented by Jamie Stewart, Developer Advocate, Sports Interactive
• Getting your first job in game development: A recruiter’s POV – 12:30pm – 1:15pm
  Presented by Andy Driver, Talent Acquisition Manager, XR Games
• [Panel] Understanding technical art roles – 1:30pm – 2:15pm
  Featuring Bruce Slater, Calvin Simpson, Anthony Marmont, Piotr Sidorowicz, and Lauran Carter
• [Panel] Accessibility at Rebellion: Including everyone – 2:30pm – 3:15pm
  Featuring Cari Watterton, Adriaan Scheepers, Edd Waterhouse-Biggins, Mathew Alcock, and Mollie Evans
• Navigating neurodiversity: What you need to know about the games industry – 3:30pm – 4:15pm
  Featuring Georgie Christoforou, Cameron Keywood, and Dom Shaw
• Creativity with constraints: How licensing impacts assets and visuals for Football Manager – 4:30pm – 5:15pm
  Presented by Danny Quin, Producer (Art and Animation), Sports Interactive
• One-To-One Portfolio Reviews – 1pm – 3pm & 3pm – 5pm
  Review your portfolio with industry experts, including Melissa ‘Mj’ Lewis, Michael Gribben, Andy Driver, Edd Waterhouse-Biggins, Adriaan Scheepers, and Cari Watterton

For the full four-day program, please visit our website.

Friday, October 13th

• [Panel] Get a job supporting the games industry: Working in games without working on a game – 11:30am – 12:15pm
  Featuring Chris Filip, Nicole Stewart Rushworth, Leela Collins, Tanya Kapur, and Sky Tunley-Stainton
• So you want to be an artist? Tips for a creative career – 12:30pm – 1:15pm
  Presented by Sinead Oram, 2D Artist, Media Molecule
• Voice acting in the video game industry – 1:30pm – 2:15pm
  Presented by JD Kelly, Voice Actor
• Biggest mistakes in the industry: How human mistakes are part of building your game career or business – 2:30pm – 3:15pm
  Presented by Stefano Petrullo, CEO and Founder, Renaissance PR
• Production: perilous pitfalls and prevalent practices – 3:30pm – 4:15pm
  Presented by Steven Taarland, Senior Producer, Media Molecule
• [Panel] Voice actors: Ask us anything – 4:30pm – 5:15pm
  Featuring JD Kelly, Shaun Mendum, and Lauren Clare
• One-to-One Portfolio Reviews – 11am – 1pm, 1pm – 3pm, & 3pm – 5pm
  Review your portfolio with industry experts, including Jasmine Streatfield, Eoghan Mulvenna, Steph Darrah, Magdalena “Maggie” Mojsiejuk, JD Kelly, and Sinead Oram

For the full four-day program, please visit our website.

Saturday, October 14th

• Grant Kirkhope: My career in video games – 11am – 11:25am
  Presented by Grant Kirkhope, Composer, Kirkcophony, and Chris Dring, Head of Games B2B, GamesIndustry.biz
• The other roles in games: Four discussions on lesser-known careers – 11:30am – 12:15pm
  Featuring Kat Welsford, Jordan Mitchell, Summer Davies & Spencer Grant, Jamie Trentham, and Anna Vancouver
• Fitting into a production pipeline: The practical realities of working at a studio – 12:30pm – 1:15pm
  Presented by Louise Roberts, Rare
• Designing through the impostor syndrome: Tips from a secretly shy systems designer – 1:30pm – 2:15pm
  Presented by Eilidh MacLeod, Senior Game Designer, Media Molecule
• [Panel] The barriers we face: Underrepresented groups in games – 2:30pm – 3:15pm
  Featuring Anni Valkama, Dan Ahern, Lex Luddy, Ryan Brown, Harriet Frayling, Jay Shin, and Shaz Shanghari
• [Panel] Levelling up your applications and finding the right studio for you: The London Studio way – 3:30pm – 4:15pm
  Featuring Madeleine Thrush, Suraj Mehan, and Will Freeman
• [Panel] Avoiding the talent war: Talent acquisition without the fight – 4:30pm – 5:15pm
  Featuring John Chalkley, Paul Murphy, and Jacob Rand
• One-to-One Portfolio Reviews – 11am – 1pm, 1pm – 3pm, & 3pm – 5pm
  Review your portfolio with industry experts, including Lucy ‘Loukia’ Kyriakidou, Albert Naumovs, Madeline Thrush, Suraj Mehan, Louise Roberts, and Jamie Macleod

For the full four-day program, please visit our website.

Sunday, October 15th

• Game Writers Panel: Building a successful career in game writing and narrative design – 11:30am – 12:15pm
  Featuring Brendan Ford, Raymond Vermeulen, and Chrystal Ding
• The art of the interface: Launching a career in game UI/UX – 12:30pm – 1:15pm
  Presented by Edd Coates, UI Database Creator and UI Lead, Radical Forge
• So you want an internship in games? – 1:30pm – 2:15pm
  Presented by Duncan Rendall, Software Engineering Intern, Rare
• Dare to be Digital Awards – 2:30pm – 4:15pm
• One-to-One Portfolio Reviews – 11am – 1pm, 1pm – 3pm, & 3pm – 5pm
  Review your portfolio with industry experts, including Eduardo Gomez, Chrystal Ding, Raymond Vermeulen, Brendan Ford, Duncan Rendall, and Edd Coates

For the full four-day program, please visit our website.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore various career paths, gain expert advice, and connect with industry professionals at the GI Academy. Get your tickets now and embark on your journey to success in the gaming industry!

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