Get into Games Birmingham welcomed more than 600 attendees to the Midlands Arts Centre for an inspiring day of careers talks across two stages, 1-to-1 conversations with professional game developers, and hands-on game design workshops spread across three floors.

Aimed at people taking their first steps into a career in games, the event gave attendees the chance to meet local game development studios and educators from across the sector. Exhibitors included leading organisations such as Rare, Playground Games, and Staffordshire University, alongside a wide range of training providers and creative partners.

The event was supported by Midlands-based studio Rare and Discover Creative Careers, making it 100% free for all attendees.

Participants at Get into Games Birmingham were encouraged to leave the day with:

• A clear plan for their next steps into the games sector
• A better understanding of what “good” looks like across different roles
• The opportunity to meet game developers face-to-face and play in-development games
• The chance to sign up for further training, open days, and courses tailored to their interests

Get into Games is an annual touring event delivered across Into Games’ key regions, including Brighton, Birmingham, London, South Yorkshire (Barnsley), Tees Valley (Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton), and Dundee.

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What attendees said

“I supported my son to attend who has additional needs and was really impressed by how the day ran on time. The talks helped me understand the sector and inspired him to follow his passion and interests. The connections made were incredibly valuable.”

“Brilliant event — really enlightening and full of great insights.”

“It was a really well-run and engaging event with a great atmosphere and strong footfall throughout the day. The level of interest from attendees was excellent, and it was clear there was a lot of enthusiasm for the exhibitors. It was fantastic to see game companies and educators side by side in the same space.”

“It was an amazing experience which really helped me think about how I want to pursue a career in game development. Thank you for the opportunity to get this insight and a sneak peek into the industry!”