The Scottish Games Education Symposium (SGES) a partnership between Scottish Games Education Network and The Scottish Games Network, is thrilled to announce the date, location, and focus of its highly anticipated 2026 event. Taking place on March 3rd, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 4 PM, the symposium will be sponsored and hosted by West College Scotland in its Paisley campus.

This year we are reaching out to those in the creative industries as well as games development. Currently the HN Games Development course explores the full spectrum of creating interactive experiences – from initial planning and design to programming, art and animation, storytelling, and sound. While rooted in creativity, the course also develops highly transferable skills that prepare students for a wide range of professional opportunities.

Yet, despite the breadth of creativity involved in making games, Games Development is not always fully recognised as part of the wider creative industries collective. This symposium seeks to bridge the gap between Games, Art & Animation, Storytelling and Sound production. Given that students may study these different subjects at the same institution but not be aware of the potential creative opportunities between courses.

Purpose of the Day

We are bringing together voices from across the creative industries to:

• Share perspectives on how games are currently viewed within the wider creative landscape.
• Explore opportunities for stronger collaboration between games and other creative fields.
• Discuss how education can better equip students with skills that align with the evolving needs of the creative sector.

By fostering dialogue and collaboration, our goal is to ensure that graduates leave education with not only technical expertise, but also the creative and interdisciplinary skills to thrive in a variety of career pathways.

The event is a must-attend for educators seeking to stay ahead of the curve in games education. Business leaders are also encouraged to apply to attend and share their insights from an industry perspective and build stronger connections with educators, academics and institutions across Scotland.

To attend the Scottish Games Education Symposium 2026- Apply Here!

Partners & Sponsors Welcome

The Lead Sponsor of the 2026 Scottish Games Education Symposium is West College Scotland.

The SGEN and SGN welcome any organisations who would like to support the delivery of the Scottish Games Education Symposium 2026. To be a part of this year’s event, please contact us directly.