9:30 - 4:30 May 13th. 2023 16 - 20 Feb, Virtual Event

What’s on

Interactive Futures 2023

All tickets are FREE

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Speakers from Lively, SEGA HARDlight, Sumo Digital, Third Kind Games and Lab 42 all confirmed.

Session overview

More details for each session can be found below

  • 2023

    Saturday 13th May 2023 @ Royal Spa Centre

Session details

Why There’s A Career In Games For Everyone

There are a range of exciting careers on offer in the games industry. Hear directly from industry the opportunities available ranging from artists, UX, operations and audio to name a few.

How we made it – Routes into the Games Sector

In this session we hear from people just starting out in the industry and the different pathways they have taken to get there.

CV/Portfolio Reviews & Ask us Anything

Over the lunchtime break you can speak directly to local studios and get advice on your CV & portfolios. Also if you have any questions there will be a team of people who actually work in the industry on hand to answer them. Bookings for CV or Portfolio reviews can be booked on the day at the registration desk and will be allocated on a first come first served basis to avoid disappointment.

Lunch break and Meet the Studios – Expo

This is your chance to meet the studios through our expo. Exhibitors include; Lab42, Lively – a Key Words Studio, Third Kind Games, Sumo Leamington, Ubisoft Leamington, Maverick Games, RiVR. Please note there is no onsite catering at the venue put just a short stroll away is the town of Leamington which has lots of food options, or visit the Avery cafe in Jephson Gardens right next to the venue and bring back some delicious treats which can be consumed in the networking areas at the venue. A bar for refreshments will be available on site.

Future of game development

Understand what is changing in the world of game development. This exciting session will show how AI is being used to generate new worlds through a live demo, followed by a discussion about what the future of gaming could be.

Live Demo – Richard Tawn, Studio Art Director – Lively – a Keywords Studios

Followed by panel discussion.

Leading the way on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is important in any industry. Find out first-hand what the games industry are doing to support this.

Why Leamington Spa is Home to the Best Places To Work in UK games

Leamington is known for being a hotbed of talent within the games industry and home to one of the largest clusters of video games businesses in the UK. Find out what makes this area one of the best places to work.

“There are so many great sessions lined up to appeal to anyone interested in a career in the sector. The video games sector is a crucial part of the Warwickshire economy and it offers incredibly rewarding careers due to the variety of opportunities and skills required. This is why we want parents to join as well to find out more. We are really fortunate that so many of the video games studios in our area are willing to give their time to take part in this event and I know it will be great fun for everyone attending.”

Kimberley Fraser-Bell, Strategy & Commissioning Manger for Economy & Skills at Warwickshire County Council

“We are so proud to once again be hosting this inspirational event and are thrilled that so many of our local video games studios have been involved in shaping the programme, to share their insights and experiences with the industry’s next generation. We would urge anyone with an interest in the sector to come along, it could be a life changer!”

Philip Clarke, Head of Place, Arts and Economy at Warwick District Council