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The GI Academy Zone, the annual career fair at EGX organised by GamesIndustry.biz, has been transformed this year with more interaction and a whole host of experts lined up for the weekend.
Building on the work we do with our Academy guides section, this section of next week's major games showcase will share insight into the many routes to a career in the games industry, as well as offer attendees the chance to gain direct feedback.
There will be four days of talks and panels, plus one-on-one portfolio reviews available with experts in game design, art, game writing, voice acting, production, engineering, programming and more.
Speakers include famed composer Grant Kirkhope, plus representatives from PlayStation, Larian Studios, Rare, Media Molecule, Sports Interactive, Rebellion, Radical Forge, XR Games, and Splash Damage.
Attendees will also have the chance to 'graduate' from the GI Academy: simply pick up your Academy passport when you arrive and get it stamped when you complete certain activities, such as watching a talk, having your portfolio reviewed, and visiting the exhibitor booths.
Exhibitors include Abertay University, Glasgow School or Art, Wrexham University, Teeside University, Rebellion, Sports Interactive and Escape Studios.
The GI Academy will be found on the EGX show floor. You can buy passes to EGX here. Universities and colleges looking to send students to EGX can get a group booking discount. Simply email bookings@egx.net.
You can find a full breakdown of the four-day programme below:
Thursday, October 12th
Friday, October 13th
Saturday, October 14th
Sunday, October 15th
11.30am - 12.15pm
Jamie Stewart, developer advocate, Sports
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Career
Sporting
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Grant Kirkhope
Art