A free online festival to inspire people from every background to discover careers in the UK’s fastest growing creative industry – video games.
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Get involved with over 50 online events including:
- Career talks
- Games studio open events
- University careers shows
- Careers fair, awards shows and conference
- Games development classes
- Talks, workshops and exhibitions at the National Videogame Museum
- Portfolio pitch events
- The Games Education Virtual Summit
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Past Events
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16-17 18+
Esports in Education Conference 2021
24th March | 10:00
British Esports AssociationEsports in Education Conference 2021
24th March | 10:00
British Esports AssociationThe Esports in Education Conference 2021 sets the scene for an open discussion around skills pipelines from education at…
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8-11 12-15 16-17 18+
Ultimate Games Careers Lesson Pack
26th March | 09:00
Digital SchoolhouseUltimate Games Careers Lesson Pack
26th March | 09:00
Digital SchoolhouseDigital Schoolhouse and Into Games have created a bumper lesson pack for schools to use during Games Careers Week and…
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12-15 16-17 18+
Ukie Student Conference: Live
26th March | 09:00 to 17:00
UkieUkie Student Conference: Live
26th March | 09:00 to 17:00
UkieThe Ukie Student Conference: Live will have exclusive talks from industry insiders from all sectors such as PR, game…
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8-11 12-15 16-17 18+
Games Career Profiles at the National Videogame Museum
26th March | 09:00
The BGIGames Career Profiles at the National Videogame Museum
26th March | 09:00
The BGIAn online set of resources for families, presenting answers young people have asked game developers about games careers…
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16-17 18+
Games Professionals Q&A
26th March | 12:00 to 13:00
Cheadle 6th Form CollegeGames Professionals Q&A
26th March | 12:00 to 13:00
Cheadle 6th Form CollegeGames professionals will answer questions from students about their jobs, what they do and how they got there!
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16-17 18+
Using Game Engines and VR to create Concerts, Digital Experiences and Theatre
26th March | 15:30 to 16:30
Rose Bruford College of Theatre & PerformanceUsing Game Engines and VR to create Concerts, Digital Experiences and Theatre
26th March | 15:30 to 16:30
Rose Bruford College of Theatre & PerformanceThis event is for people who would like to learn more about two new Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance…
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16-17 18+
How Tranzfuser can bolster your games career
26th March | 16:00
Tranzfuser (UK Games Talent and Finance)How Tranzfuser can bolster your games career
26th March | 16:00
Tranzfuser (UK Games Talent and Finance)Join us on Twitch as we catch up with the Tranzfuser alumni! We’ll discuss what has happened since they took part in…
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8-11 12-15 16-17 18+
Careers Q&A with Sumo Digital and the National Videogame Museum
26th March | 16:30 to 17:30
The BGICareers Q&A with Sumo Digital and the National Videogame Museum
26th March | 16:30 to 17:30
The BGILivestreams with developers from National Videogame Museum’s local game development powerhouse: Sumo Digital!
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16-17 18+
Portfolio Pitstop
27th March | 10:00
Into GamesPortfolio Pitstop
27th March | 10:00
Into GamesGet top-level, quick portfolio feedback from industry professionals on Twitter! Share your games portfolio with…
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16-17 18+
The Grads in Games Student Conference 2021
29th March | 10:00
Grads in GamesThe Grads in Games Student Conference 2021
29th March | 10:00
Grads in GamesThe Grads In Games Student Conference is back for 2021 as part of Games Careers Week, with a lineup packed with games…
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12-15 16-17 18+
Flex your Skills and Win some Stuff!
29th March | 10:00
nDreamsFlex your Skills and Win some Stuff!
29th March | 10:00
nDreamsA week long competition for Designers!
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18+
British Esports Association Educational Livestream
29th March | 1000
British Esports AssociationBritish Esports Association Educational Livestream
29th March | 1000
British Esports AssociationEsports educators and industry join a stream to discuss esports careers and opportunities amongst students and…
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8-11 12-15 16-17 18+
Poke Pixels!
29th March | 11:00 to 19:00
Triangular PixelsPoke Pixels!
29th March | 11:00 to 19:00
Triangular PixelsAsk the award winning Cornish games studio Triangular Pixels about making your own games from home!
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18+
Why Are Games Credits So Long? Analytics and Other Teams You Might Not Know in Games
29th March | 18:00 to 19:00
Square EnixWhy Are Games Credits So Long? Analytics and Other Teams You Might Not Know in Games
29th March | 18:00 to 19:00
Square EnixWhen considering a career in games, many people immediately jump to the hands-on roles – game designers, programmers,…
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8-11 12-15 16-17 18+
Ubisoft – Advice for our Younger Selves
30th March |
Ubisoft – Future Games of LondonUbisoft – Advice for our Younger Selves
30th March |
Ubisoft – Future Games of LondonHonest, raw feedback and insight from Ubisoft FGOL teams that they wish they could have had when they were starting out…
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16-17 18+
The University Open Day
30th March | 10:00
Grads in GamesThe University Open Day
30th March | 10:00
Grads in GamesDo you want a career making games? Are you currently at school or college and thinking about university applications…
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18+
Career Connector
30th March | 10:00
Grads in GamesCareer Connector
30th March | 10:00
Grads in GamesOn March 30th 2021 Grads in Games introduces a new brand of graduate careers fair for the games industry. We understand…
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How Tranzfuser can bolster your games career
30th March | 14:00
Tranzfuser (UK Games Talent and Finance)How Tranzfuser can bolster your games career
30th March | 14:00
Tranzfuser (UK Games Talent and Finance)Join us on Twitch as we catch up with the Tranzfuser alumni! We’ll discuss what has happened since they took part in…
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16-17 18+
Electronic Arts’ PRIDE Employee Group presents: Let’s talk about money!
30th March | 14:00
Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts’ PRIDE Employee Group presents: Let’s talk about money!
30th March | 14:00
Electronic ArtsJasmin Dawes is one of the co-leads of the UK chapter of the PRIDE employee resource group at Electronic Arts, and works…
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16-17 18+
How to Prepare For Your First Role in Games
30th March | 16:00 to 17:00
Into GamesHow to Prepare For Your First Role in Games
30th March | 16:00 to 17:00
Into GamesA live panel discussion from industry experts from, Electronic Arts (Apex Legends, The Sims), Creative Assembly (Total…
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16-17 18+
A-Level Game Programming Resources from Sumo Digital and the SWICS
30th March | 16:30 to 17:30
SWiCSA-Level Game Programming Resources from Sumo Digital and the SWICS
30th March | 16:30 to 17:30
SWiCSStudents from the Sheffield Women in Computer Science (SWiCS) society talk to the NVM about promoting careers in…
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12-15 16-17 18+
Work + Play: Mental Health In Video Games
30th March | 19:00 to 20:30
mayamadaWork + Play: Mental Health In Video Games
30th March | 19:00 to 20:30
mayamadaWhat effect does playing video games have on our mental health? Join us for an open discussion on the impact gaming has…
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16-17 18+
Q&A (Question & Advice) with industry experts!
30th March | 19:00 to 20:30
BAME In GamesQ&A (Question & Advice) with industry experts!
30th March | 19:00 to 20:30
BAME In GamesBAME in Games is delighted to be hosting a Q&A (Question & Advice) featuring 7 distinguished members of the games…
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16-17 18+
The Grads in Games Awards 2021
31st March | 09:30 to 18:00
Grads in GamesThe Grads in Games Awards 2021
31st March | 09:30 to 18:00
Grads in GamesThe Grads In Games Awards recognise the people, studios and institutions that have made a real impact in improving the…
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16-17 18+
Games Education Summit Day 1
31st March | 09:30 to 17:00
The BGIGames Education Summit Day 1
31st March | 09:30 to 17:00
The BGIHear cutting edge best practice, with innovators and leaders in games companies and education sharing how they’ve…
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8-11 12-15 16-17 18+
DigiGirlz Gaming Day
31st March | 10:00
Microsoft DigiGirlzDigiGirlz Gaming Day
31st March | 10:00
Microsoft DigiGirlz“New to DigiGirlz we are hosting a day solely around gaming, starting with ideation to game creation. We are being…
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16-17 18+
Electronic Arts’ Black EA Team (Beat!) presents: Careers in Marketing
31st March | 11:00
Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts’ Black EA Team (Beat!) presents: Careers in Marketing
31st March | 11:00
Electronic ArtsBeat! Lead Arielle Vieira chats to Sola Kasali about her career in Marketing at Electronic Arts. Hear about Sola’s…
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12-15 16-17 18+
Electronic Arts: Our Work Is Play – Meet the Talent Team
31st March | 13:00
Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts: Our Work Is Play – Meet the Talent Team
31st March | 13:00
Electronic ArtsAt Electronic Arts, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We bring great entertainment to people around the world and…
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16-17 18+
The Inside Scoop on Working in Games
31st March | 15:00 to 16:00
Payload StudiosThe Inside Scoop on Working in Games
31st March | 15:00 to 16:00
Payload StudiosJoin us for this online panel where our speakers will offer an insight into what it’s like working in different areas…
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8-11 12-15 16-17 18+
Developing Lost Words: Beyond the Page
31st March | 15:00
Sketchbook GamesDeveloping Lost Words: Beyond the Page
31st March | 15:00
Sketchbook GamesMark will be talking about the journey of developing his studio’s debut title, Lost Words: Beyond the Page, which is an…
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16-17 18+
The Women from Women in Games talk about getting into the industry and how they got there
31st March | 18:00 to 19:00
Women in GamesThe Women from Women in Games talk about getting into the industry and how they got there
31st March | 18:00 to 19:00
Women in GamesWe will be uploading some of our recordings from our recent Careers event and also some never seen before “My Story”…
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16-17 18+
Games Education Summit Day 2
01st April | 09:30 to 17:00
The BGIGames Education Summit Day 2
01st April | 09:30 to 17:00
The BGIOn Day 2 students, interns and young developers will deliver valuable insights into their pathways towards careers in…
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16-17 18+
Electronic Arts’ Black EA Team (Beat!) presents: Careers in Finance
01st April | 11:00 to 11:45
Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts’ Black EA Team (Beat!) presents: Careers in Finance
01st April | 11:00 to 11:45
Electronic ArtsCareers in Games aren’t just about developers. At Electronic Arts, we need all kinds of talented and skilled people to…
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16-17 18+
Show me your Hire Love
01st April | 11:00
TT OdysseyShow me your Hire Love
01st April | 11:00
TT OdysseyHop onto the Hire Kart with Ian and his 20 year games career riding shotgun, let him help you slipstream the pitfalls of…
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16-17 18+
nDreams – What’s it really like… “Day in the Life of a Designer”
01st April | 11:00 to 13:00
nDreamsnDreams – What’s it really like… “Day in the Life of a Designer”
01st April | 11:00 to 13:00
nDreamsAn nDreams Junior Design that has come direct from university to us, he is now a finalist in the Grads awards. He will…
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16-17 18+
Search for a Star 2021 Winners Presentation
01st April | 12:30 to 13:30
Grads in GamesSearch for a Star 2021 Winners Presentation
01st April | 12:30 to 13:30
Grads in GamesSearch for a Star & its companion challenge, Rising Star, are designed alongside leading studios and game developers to…
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16-17 18+
Electronic Arts’ Women’s Ultimate Team presents: Careers in Marketing and Media
01st April | 13:00
Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts’ Women’s Ultimate Team presents: Careers in Marketing and Media
01st April | 13:00
Electronic ArtsJoin Catherine Becker (Head of Media) as she chats to four inspiring professionals from across EA’s marketing team. …
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12-15 16-17 18+
Get your Foot in The Door
01st April | 13:00 to 15:00
nDreamsGet your Foot in The Door
01st April | 13:00 to 15:00
nDreamsAt nDreams, we want people to have the strongest chance and put their best foot first.
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16-17 18+
Twitch Success & Gaining an audience: Streamer 101
01st April | 18:00 to 19:00
Game AcademyTwitch Success & Gaining an audience: Streamer 101
01st April | 18:00 to 19:00
Game AcademyGame Academy invites all aspiring streamers to an amazing event and discussion on how to achieve your dreams.Their…
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About the BGI
The BGI is a charity number 1183530 which educates the public about games through the National Videogame Museum, training and research.
About Into Games
Into Games is a national non-profit Community Interest Company that supports people from all backgrounds in finding rewarding careers in games.
About Grads for Games
Grads in Games is a non-profit Community Interest Company which equips students with the skills games employers need.