Scotland’s popular games industry talks night, Hubworld’s XP Exchange, is set to return to Dundee on Thursday, 26th September 2025, with a diverse lineup of speakers covering art, leadership, finance, and authentic cultural representation in games.
Taking place at Abertay University, the evening promises invaluable insights for developers, students, and professionals from across the ecosystem. The event offers a fantastic opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking on a wide range of practical topics.
This is another key event in a packed month for the Scottish games ecosystem, further highlighting the incredible work and expertise across the country .
THis edition of the Hubworld XP Exchange feature four expert speakers, each delivering a talk on their specialist subject:
- Ellen Elliot-Brown, Senior UI Artist at Red Rover Interactive, will present “Graphic Design Is My Passion: What 2D artists do on 3D games.” An essential talk for artists of all disciplines.
- Charlie Gillies, Senior Programmer at Wushu Studios, will share his experience and insights in a talk titled “Learning to Lead.”
- Will Simpson, Director at RSM, will demystify the numbers side of the industry in his talk, “Accounting XP: Unlocking Financial Power Ups.”
- Charly Harbord, CEO of Outwith Reality, will tackle a vital and uniquely Scottish topic in their talk, “How Nae Tae Dae Scots in Games.”
This is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from professionals tackling real-world challenges in game development, business, and culture. The discussion will provide practical advice and strategic insights for anyone working in the modern creative industries.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, 26th September 2025
- Time: 18:30 – 21:30
- Location: Abertay University, Dundee
- Tickets: Paid tickets are required and are available now.
To secure your place and join this important conversation, book your tickets via Eventbrite: