Join Ukie at University of Staffordshire for a free conference to learn about careers in video games directly from industry professionals.

The annual sell-out event returns on 21st October 2026 at University of Staffordshire and online, in what will be the 12th year of the event!

Ukie Student Conference is a fun, free and enriching day of talks and networking for students and the video games industry. We will be welcoming industry speakers from a wide variety of well known studios delivering talks throughout the day, running a series of workshops, and hosting a special recruitment panel.

Attendees will have the opportunity to build their professional networks in the Exhibitor Area where you can speak to studio representatives first hand.

The full line-up of talks will also be livestreamed on the University of Staffordshire Games Twitch channel.

Discover top tips from industry experts through a packed line-up of insightful talks – all of which will be available to stream online

Meet recruiters and make professional contacts in our Exhibitor Area

Have your questions answered in panel discussions

Play games with developers in our tabletop networking hour

Full programme comming soon.

Registration

Register for free here on Eventbrite to attend in person or online. Tickets are limited to one per person.

The conference talks will be streamed live on the University of Staffordshire Games Twitch channel – so if you can’t make it in person, register for an online only ticket to receive programme updates and a reminder when the Conference goes live.

If you have any questions, please contact Leo Harvey at leo@ukie.org.uk.

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