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Welcome to
Let's Talk Games
A Free Games Conference by Let’s Talk Games CIC
Let’s Talk Games is a free event created to inspire, inform, and include anyone interested in a career in games. It helps students and young creatives learn directly from professionals shaping the UK games industry.
Hear from artists, designers, and developers covering the entire games pipeline; from concept art, 3D modelling, lighting, game design, production, and professional skills.
We’re also thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with Game Republic for the 2026 edition!
Game Republic is the UK’s largest games industry network outside London; renowned for building bridges between studios, developers, and educators, and supporting talent across the North of England.
Bringing their expertise and network to Let’s Talk Games means even richer insights, better industry connections, and more exciting opportunities for you, the audience.
Join us at The Spa Centre, Royal Leamington Spa, on February 11th 2026 for a day of creativity, connection, and insight into what it takes to build a career in games.
Let’s Talk Games isn’t just a conference, it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and the people behind the games we love.
Inspire. Inform. Include.
See you there!
Mike Acosta
Founder – Let’s Talk Games
Steve Stopps
Eoin Loughrey
Dr Jackie Mulligan
Beck Hemsley
Emily Owen
Dan Vargas
Ivan Batsalov
Dan Cresswell
Chloe Smith
Kyung Bo Lee
In Partnership With
Nikita Heyland
Jake Cooper
Oliver William-
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Sarah May-White
Chris McCarthy
Joel Ferris
Mark Brassington
Sam Baker
James Batchelor
Natalie Griffith
Chihiro Yamada
Peter Barnard
Jamie Sefton
Sarah Adams
Warren Leigh
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February 11th 2026
Chris McCarthy
Sarah May-White
Mark Brassington
Peter Barnard
Kyung Bo Lee
Natalie Griffith
Round Table Sessions:
12:40 - 13:45
Chihiro Yamada
What are the round tables?
Round tables are small, informal discussions where you can ask questions, share experiences, and get honest insight from industry professionals. There is no presentation and no pressure to speak. You can just listen, or jump in when you are ready.
TABLE 5
TABLE 1
Beck Hemsley
2:10PM
Sam Baker
Emily Owen
Our Previous Speakers...
Alice Zaharia
Peter Field
Steve Stopps
Liam Lawler
Fabio Ferreira
Chris McCarthy
Robin Greenwood
Chloe Brown
Craig Charsley
Jason Yong
Jade Law
Dom Brookes
Philip Oliver
Alex
Korakitis
Alex Harvey
Anastasia
Sharples
Jason Garlick
Grace Emery
Nano Borquez
Simon Gustaffson
Jen Flannery
Ivan Batsalov
Phil Bale
Victoria Boyce
Sam Taylor
Sol Argueso
Sam Taylor
Amber Silcock
Emily Evans
Joe Taylor
Samuel Beattie
Laurence Oldham
Owen Edwards
Leanne Reed
Catherine Sabine
The Venue
ABOUT THE ROYAL SPA CENTRE:
The Royal Spa Centre is a state-of-the-art venue that offers a unique and memorable conference experience. With its 650-seat auditorium, modern facilities, and convenient location, it is the perfect venue for Let's Talk Games Conference.
FULL ADDRESS:
The Royal Spa Centre
Newbold Terrace
Royal Leamington Spa
CV32 4HN