Surrey+ Games, Interactive and Convergent Screen Technologies Workshop

Date & Time: Monday, 9th December | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Zoom link will be emailed to you

Description:
This workshop will address the skills and talent challenges facing the Games, Interactive Media and Convergent Screen Technology sectors along the Surrey+ Creative Corridor. We’ll discuss where skills shortages are most pronounced, how to develop a robust talent pipeline, and what changes are needed in education and training to support the continued growth of these applications of creative technology. Your insights will help shape actionable solutions for meeting the sector’s workforce needs.

Key Topics:

  • Identifying talent gaps in games development, interactive media, animation and convergent screen technologies

  • Effective recruitment strategies: local vs. international talent pools

  • How to improve training and education to produce industry-ready graduates

  • Examples of successful partnerships between game studios and educators

  • Strategies for retaining and upskilling talent in a fast-evolving industry

Who Should Attend:
Game developers, studio managers, interactive media specialists, and anyone passionate about strengthening skills development in the gaming and convergent screen technologies ecosystem in the Surrey+ Creative Corridor.

Why Attend:

  • Influence the future of skills training in gaming and interactive media

  • Share insights on hiring challenges and talent needs

  • Network with other industry professionals and education leaders

By submitting your details, you acknowledge and agree to the sharing of your personal data with The Fifth Sector, Surrey County Council and University for the Creative Arts. This information will only be used for the purposes of research for the specific named project above.