The Ukie Student Conference will return virtually this year as a partner event at the London Games Festival on the 7th and 8th of April. The conference will be 2 days of exclusive talks from industry insiders to give you some insight and advice for your journey into the games industry.
Free tickets are available here
SCHEDULE:
SPEAKER TALKS
Demi Mark, Freelancer, Freelancer
Networking
The importance of networking with others within the industry to find new opportunities, get advice and find guidance
Clemens Scharfen, Senior Programmer @ nDreams
Unreal Coding - Things you learn the hard way
Unreal Engine is a fantastic Game Dev software. However, for programmers, Unreal comes with various challenges. This is a session on tips, tricks and pitfalls for coders that will improve your skills.
Naveen Yadav, QA Manager @ nDreams
A day in the life of QA!
How (and why!) I made my unconventional way into the games industry. What QA in the industry is all about. My top advice to students looking to get into QA in the games industry.
Deborah, Farley, Head of Talent and Outreach @ UK Games Talent and Finance
Your first steps to running your own Indie Studio
Interested in finding out about what it takes to set up your own Indie Studio? This talk is for you!
Michael Killick, Games Lecturer and Course Lead @ Rizing Games UK
Get into Games Design and Education
Provide an introduction to Games Design to students and how video games can be a force for good in education
Jay Shin, Director / Co-founder @ Arrogant Pixel LTD
The Power of the Student Voice
As a student, it is easy to feel like you are not as significant as you actually are. However, Universities react to student feedback and action; you are more powerful than you think!
Paul Franks, Interactive Entertainment Lead @ Coutts & Co
Get a real job!
Highlighting the importance of getting involved in the interactive entertainment sector as one of the largest industries in the World. It really is a real job, and one of the most important out there.
Kostas Zarifis, Game Director @ Rogue Sun
Behind the Scenes of the Design Interview and Test
A look into an indie studios process when evaluating Junior Design candidates
Jay Uppal, Game Development & Publsihing Consultant @ Newzoo
The Power of the Student Voice
A short introduction to the Metaverse, what it is, why its relevant and what the future may hold for this space
Kim Parker-Adcock, Managing Director @ OPM Jobs Ltd
How NOT to Get a Job in the Games Industry
Contact Kirstie if you have any questions