Join the People in Games community for our quarterly free in‑person event, hosted in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University Peterborough.

ℹ️ Please note: This event is for attendees aged 18+ only, in line with ARU Peterborough safeguarding policy.

The first half features two short games‑industry talks, sharing practical insights, experiences, and ideas for indie creators.

The second half is a relaxed community mixer with pizza and drinks, giving you space to meet fellow game devs, share what you’re working on, and build meaningful connections.

Whether you’re a student, hobbyist, or experienced developer, this is a welcoming space to learn, chat, and be part of a growing indie games community.

🎤 Talks (first half)

Speaker 1 - Adam McCarthy, Indie Game Entrepreneur

Topic: Bootstrapping Indie Game Studio - Building a Game Studio from Scratch

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mccarthy-840736134/

Speaker 2 - Andy Aksu, Art Director at Studio Whalefall

Topic: From Game Modding to Game Industry

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-aksu-ba42a6330/

🤝 Mixer (second half)

A relaxed mixer with pizza and drinks sponsored by Agapo Games, giving everyone a chance to connect, share ideas, and meet fellow creators from across the region.

📅 When

Monday 14 September 2026

18:00–20:00 UK time

📍 Where

Anglia Ruskin University, Peterborough

Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xe7XJMxXTVVGWSjk6

🎟️ Please register for a free ticket so we can plan the room and catering.

💬 Contact us

Website: https://peopleingames.org

Discord: https://tinyurl.com/pingdiscord

🌐 Socials

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleingames/

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/peopleingames.bsky.social

Come say hello and be part of a growing indie games community.

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