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Free ‘Get Into Games’ Careers Day Heads to Dundee This September
Non-profit games careers organisation Into Games has announced Get Into Games: Dundee 2026, a dedicated one-day careers event designed to help young people break into the video games industry.
Taking place on Saturday 26 September 2026 at Water’s Edge in Dundee, the free event is aimed at young people aged 12–21, offering direct access to professional studios, academic pathways, and hands-on technical workshops.
Opening Clear Pathways into Games Careers
Breaking into game development often feels opaque for aspiring talent, students, and career changers. Organised by national skills charity Into Games – an organisation dedicated to building fairer, more accessible routes into interactive careers – the Dundee event is structured to demystify the entry process.
Throughout the day, attendees can engage directly with developers, universities, and training providers to understand the specific skills, portfolios, and requirements needed to secure entry-level roles.
The programme features:
- Careers Showcase & Stalls: Meet teams from leading UK studios and training providers, including Dundee-based powerhouses Outplay Entertainment and Ninja Kiwi, alongside academic institutions offering specialised games courses.
- Sector Talks Programme: Sessions led by working industry professionals covering core disciplines, ranging from level design and programming to game audio.
- 1-to-1 Careers Cafe: Dedicated 15-minute mentoring slots giving attendees personal, direct feedback from industry veterans on their portfolios and career directions.
- Entry-Level Workshops: Practical, beginner-friendly sessions focused on initial game concepts and getting started with modern game development engines.
- Playable Indie Showcase: A dedicated games zone where attendees can play unreleased, in-development titles from local Dundee indie creators.
Industry and Public Support
The initiative is backed by a cross-section of industry partners and public bodies, with headline support from SAE Institute, Ubisoft Reflections, Creative Scotland, Ninja Kiwi, and Outplay Entertainment.
By bringing education providers, commercial studios, and aspiring creators together under one roof, the showcase aims to ensure that Dundee’s next generation of talent understands exactly what employers are looking for and how to take their first tangible steps into the ecosystem.
Event Details & Registration
Admission is completely free, though advance registration is required to secure priority booking for the 1-to-1 mentoring sessions and follow-up guidance resources.
- Date: Saturday 26 September 2026
- Time: 11:00 – 16:00 BST
- Venue: Water’s Edge, Camperdown Street, Dundee
- Target Audience: Young people aged 12–21, parents, and educators
- Cost: Free (registration required)
- Registration: Book your ticket via the official Get Into Games Dundee Event Page