About the event

Join us on September 3 with Jordan Szwed, a UI Programmer from Ubisoft, for an insightful session dedicated to helping you launch your career in the gaming industry! This event will provide you with essential tips and strategies to break into one of the most dynamic and fast-growing fields.

Whether you're interested in game development or game design, this session will offer valuable advice and guidance for you. Our expert guest speaker will share information about his personal experiences, industry knowledge, and provide practical advice on how to get started. 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain insider knowledge and learn how to turn your passion for gaming into a successful career!

Key highlights

• Industry Overview: A look at North America's game development and design landscape

• Guest Speaker Insights: Expert tips and advice from our industry guest speaker, Jordan Szwed

• Looking Ahead: A look at the future of gaming industry

• Innovative Practices: Sharing best practices and methodologies for new designers and developers

• Q&A Session: A live Q&A session where you can ask anything you like

Game development & design skills

Learning game development skills not only taps into the excitement of creating virtual worlds, but also provides a pathway to a dynamic, in-demand, and creatively fulfilling career. Game development encompasses the technical aspects of bringing a game to life through coding, programming, and understanding the intricacies of game engines.

Learning game design skills allows individuals to contribute to the creation of captivating and enjoyable games, and provides a platform for personal and professional growth in a dynamic and exciting industry. Game design focuses on the conceptualization, storytelling, and user experience, shaping the overall player engagement.

The video game industry is a rapidly growing field, offering numerous job opportunities for game developers and designers in companies ranging from small studios to large AAA game companies. By acquiring these skills, you can pursue a career in this exciting and dynamic industry.