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Get Into Games: Birmingham 2027

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6Apr

Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH, UK

10:00-15:00 (UK time)

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

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

- ​Playable games area with local West Midlands indie developers showcasing unreleased titles

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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 Ubisoft Reflections.

​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.

​This event is sponsored by Ubisoft Reflections and SAE Institute.

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