In the ever-evolving landscape of game development and IT, Spain has emerged as a hub for innovation and artistic creation, being the birthplace of games like Commandos, Temtem, and Blasphemous.
Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, is an exciting fusion of the modern and the historical. On this tour we will learn how small independent studios in the economic center of a large European country develop games and work towards the creation of sustainable creative businesses. When we are not learning about game development, Madrid is the place to sample delicious tapas, experience the world-renowned art of Velasquez and Picasso, and watch passionate flamenco shows.
We will also travel to Barcelona, home to several major multinational gaming studios, where we will look towards the future and see firsthand how game development industry is changing. The charming coastal city of Barcelona is also an ideal place to experience firsthand the Mediterranean lifestyle and the multicultural landscape inside Spain itself.
Tour Objectives
- Learn about the newest and upcoming trends in the game industry from professionals working on them today
- Hear from programmers which computer programming systems and methodologies are most heavily utilized within modern game development
- Gain insights into the translation of computer science from academia to industry, in the context of game development
Possible Activities
- Meet with professionals working in game companies based in Spain
- Hear from researchers and peers within Spain’s prime computer science academic institutions
- Visit a gaming center in Spain