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As we step into 2025, the UK video games industry is set for a busy year filled with key milestones, impactful events, and exciting initiatives. Here’s a month-by-month guide on key dates for your diary;
January: Kicking Off
- 21 January: Begin the year with the Education Industry Mixer, a key event connecting educators and industry professionals to inspire the next generation of talent.
- 22-24 January: Ukie will be at the Bett Show, the leading event for technology in education, showcasing the role of video games in schools and beyond.
February: Fuelling Creativity
- 14 February: The Guildford Games Festival will celebrate one of the UK’s leading creative hubs with a showcase of local talent and innovation.
- Late February: Ukie’s Supercharged Sessions will deliver practical advice and resources to support members in achieving their goals.
March: Recognising Excellence
- 4 March: A major day for the industry, with Members Day, the Ukie Video Game Awards, and the second cohort inducted into the UK Hall of Fame. These events will shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of UK creators and businesses.
- 13-14 March: Students across the country will participate in the Student Game Jam, celebrating their skills and creativity.
- 17-21 March: Ukie heads to San Francisco for the Game Developers Conference (GDC), bringing the UK industry to a global stage.
April and May: Pushing the Industry Forward
- 2 April: The London Games Festival will bring the sector together to explore creativity, investment, and innovation.
- 13-15 May: Ukie will be heading to Texas for the Global Video Games Summit which will host leaders from around the world to discuss the sector’s future opportunities and challenges.
Summer: Shaping the Future
- Spring: Ukie will be anticipating the release the Industrial Strategy Green Paper, outlining a long-term vision to support growth and innovation in the industry.
- 8-10 July: Festival of Food returns to Develop: Brighton which will bring together the best minds in video games development for three days of networking, learning, and collaboration.
- 20-25 August: Ukie will once again be heading to Gamescom, Europe’s largest video games event, showcasing British creativity to the world.
Autumn: Advocacy and Engagement
- September/October: During the Party Conference Season, Ukie will engage with policymakers to ensure the sector’s voice is heard and advocate for issues that matter to the industry.
Winter: Wrapping Up the Year
- November: Virtual Trade Missions will provide businesses with opportunities to connect and expand internationally, all from the comfort of their offices.
- December: Ukie will round off the year with Festive Drinks and a Board Lunch, celebrating what we hope will be a successful 2025 and looking ahead to the future.
Driving Diversity and Digital Initiatives
In addition to the events calendar, in March will see the relaunch of Ukie’s website and the reboot of the Raise the Game Diversity Pledge, furthering the industry’s commitment to inclusion and positive change.
With such an exciting schedule, 2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Ukie and the UK video games industry. Whether you’re a developer, an educator, or part of the wider community, these events and initiatives provide opportunities to connect, learn, and help supercharge the future of video games in the UK.
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