IAM Talking - A selection of talks taking place at the IAM Gaming Expo

The 'IAM Talking' programme offers attendees of the IAM Gaming Expo the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and experienced developers through a variety of talks.

*Please note, tickets for these talks are free but a valid IAM Gaming Expo ticket is required to access the event. Expo tickets available from: tickettailor.com/events/iamgamingexpo/2294132

The IAM Talking Line-up

Claire Morwood

Cardboard, clay, fabric and green screens: exploring craft mediums in game art

Overview: Asterism is an interactive music video game set in space, with hand-crafted art made from a variety of mediums such as clay and cardboard. Claire Morwood will share behind the scenes examples of her art process and experimentation during Asterism’s development. She will talk about why she uses hand-crafted art styles, as well as showing specific examples from the game and details of the techniques and equipment that she uses. In particular, she will talk about stop-motion graphics, photography, digital editing and how to experiment with a range of art materials, providing insight and inspiration into a joyful and creative way to make unique video game art.

Chris Allen

20 Years, 20 Lessons

Overview: After just shy of 20 years in the industry, across a lot of different roles, here are 20 things lessons that I use as lenses frequently across development.

Rafael ‘Lontra’ Teixeira

Survival, Gamification, and the Horizon Europe: The Unconventional Journey of Mito Games

Overview: How does a Brazilian indie studio navigate internationalization to establish roots in Europe? In this talk, Rafael “Lontra” shares the unconventional history of Mito Games.
He will explore the raw realities of business survival, shifting focus from serious games, to outsourcing anything, to entertainment and strategic gamification projects to keep the studio growing.
Finally, he will detail how breaking through the doors of the European Union’s Horizon Europe program (GoDigiBio) became the definitive catalyst for their expansion.
Expect honest insights on global scaling, funny stories about cross-border adaptation and funding alternative avenues in gamedev.

Jenny Caplan

Navigating the New Indie Pipeline: Starting a Sustainable Game Studio Today

Overview: Starting a game studio today isn’t what it used to be. With traditional funding drying up and the industry shifting rapidly, the old start-up playbook no longer works for emerging developers. So, how do new indie studios survive and thrive in the current climate?
Join us for a candid, lesson-filled session on navigating the modern start-up pipeline. Drawing from first-hand experience transitioning a volunteer-led studio into a commercial incubator, this talk pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a studio from scratch today.

Important Information

• Tickets for these talks are free but a valid IAM Gaming Expo ticket is required to access the event. Expo tickets available from: tickettailor.com/events/iamgamingexpo/2294132
• Attendance at all IAM TALKING Talks are free of charge.
• Talk tickets help us manage room capacities and ensure a comfortable experience for all attendees. If you have taken a ticket but can no longer attend, please let us know.
• Places may be limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Please arrive promptly for your chosen session. Late arrivals may be refused entry if a session has reached capacity.
• The programme may be subject to change. Speakers, workshop content, and timings may be amended if necessary.
• Some sessions may be aimed at specific audiences or skill levels. Please check individual session descriptions before booking.
• Photography and filming may take place during sessions for promotional purposes.

We look forward to welcoming you to IAM Gaming Expo and hope you enjoy our exciting programme of talks, workshops, and industry insights.