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Events

Join our celebration of all things gaming Mon 26 - Sat 31 May 2025. Check out the full programme of events, workshops, shows, talks and more! Presented by The Forum with Lead Partner Norwich University of the Arts.

Apr 2025

Interested in a career in games?

We've got you! Whether you're interested in running your own studio, getting into esports, designing games or just want to know how and where to begin, check out our career and industry events.

  • 10am - 4pm

    Wayward Adventurers Guild’s Quest Outpost

    Design and draw your own fantasy creatures, maps or buildings!

    Family friendly
    Free
    Arts & Crafts
    Workshop
    The Arena
  • 2pm - 4.30pm

    Family Game Design Workshop

    Games industry expert James Wallis leads this family workshop where you can create your very own board game!

    Workshop
    Tabletop
    Arts & Crafts
    Family friendly
  • 10am - 11.30am

    Wellbeing Champion Training - Morning Session

    Wellbeing Champion Training provides an opportunity to increase your understanding of mental health, and tips to discuss it positively.

    Free
    Workshop
    Wellbeing
    Adult only
  • 12noon - 1.30pm

    Wellbeing Champion Training - Afternoon Session

    Wellbeing Champion Training provides an opportunity to increase your understanding of mental health, and tips to discuss it positively.

    Free
    Workshop
    Wellbeing
    Adult only
  • 2.30pm - 4pm

    Introduction to Character Design

    A guided character design workshop - from initial concept to final piece, and every step in between.

    Workshop
    Family friendly
    Arts & Crafts
    Careers
    Industry
  • 10am - 11am

    MotionCapture and Video Game Characters Workshop

    An incredibly creative and fun workshop for young people, encouraging physical and emotional wellbeing for ages 3-4!

    For kids
    Wellbeing
    Sports & Exercise
    Video Games
    Workshop
  • A group of children on computers
    Times vary

    The Code Zone: Coding Robots and Games

    Get hands-on coding and game-making experience with The Code Zone in this workshop for ages 6-16.

    Video Games
    Careers
    Industry
    Workshop
    For kids
  • 11am - 12noon

    MotionCapture and Video Game Characters Workshop

    An incredibly creative and fun workshop for young people, encouraging physical and emotional wellbeing for ages 5-7!

    For kids
    Wellbeing
    Sports & Exercise
    Video Games
    Workshop
  • A child looking into the camera
    1pm - 2pm

    MotionCapture and Video Game Characters Workshop

    An incredibly creative and fun workshop for young people, encouraging physical and emotional wellbeing for ages 8-11!

    For kids
    Wellbeing
    Sports & Exercise
    Video Games
    Workshop
  • 3pm - 4.30pm

    Introduction to Character Design

    A guided character design workshop - from initial concept to final piece, and every step in between.

    Family friendly
    Arts & Crafts
    Careers
    Industry
    Workshop

Interested in a career in games?

We've got you! Whether you're interested in running your own studio, getting into esports, designing games or just want to know how and where to begin, check out our career and industry events.