Shape the future of the UK games industry! TIGA’s highly anticipated Games Education Conference 2025 is set to take place on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, at Birmingham City University. This vital forum provides a crucial opportunity for educators and games industry professionals to connect, exchange knowledge, and tackle key challenges facing games education today and in the years to come.
Whether you’re an academic shaping curriculum or a studio looking to nurture future talent, this conference offers invaluable insights and networking opportunities across a wide range of critical subjects, including:
- Skills requirements in the games industry in 2025 and beyond
- Maximising graduate employment opportunities
- Incorporating business and entrepreneurship acumen in course delivery
- Incubators and accelerators within universities for start-up studios
- How education can build better links with the industry
- Excellence in games research, innovation and teaching
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
- Further Education and Level 3 challenges
- Internships, placements and industrial secondments
- Designing a new games course
- TIGA Education Accreditation
Learn from Leading Experts
TIGA is proud to announce an impressive initial line-up of speakers, with more exciting additions to be revealed soon. Confirmed speakers include:
- Dr Mathew Randall, Senior Lecturer, Computer Graphics and Motion Capture at Birmingham City University.
- Anna Limpens, Head of School (Students), Principal Lecturer – Computer Games Production at University of Portsmouth.
- Lloyd Savickas, Associate Director of Digital Media and Games Technology, UWE
- Ruth Falconer, Head of Division: Games Tech and Maths, Abertay University.
- Mark Wickham, Associate Professor, Director of Computer Arts and Technology, Norwich University of the Arts.
- Dr Ian Willcock, Head of Screen Department, School of Creative Arts, University of Hertfordshire.
- Prof. Christopher Headleand, National Teaching Fellow, Head of Games Institute at University of Staffordshire.
- Dr. Sharon Coleclough – PhD, SFHEA Staffs, Senior Lecturer, Technical Game Design at University of Staffordshire.
- Carlo Harvey, Professor of Digital Arts, School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University.
- Jon Weinel, Programme Leader for Game Design, University of Surrey.
- Chris Janes, Head of Technology – School of Technology, Business and Arts at the University of Suffolk.
- Joel Cable, Senior Product Manager – Art, Design & Digital and Entertainment Media at Pearson UK.
- Rob Reed, Deputy Head of Department, Leeds City College.
Hosted by Birmingham City University
TIGA extends its sincere thanks to its partners at Birmingham City University for hosting this year’s crucial conference.
Don’t Miss Out – Book Your Place Today!
This is a vital event for anyone invested in the future of games education and the growth of the UK games industry. Secure your spot now to network with peers, gain valuable insights, and contribute to shaping the next generation of games talent.
Book your place now: https://tiga.org/events/tiga-games-education-conference-2025
