People in Games | PinG - In‑Person Event
About this Event
ℹ️ Please note: This event is for attendees aged 18+ only, in line with ARU Peterborough safeguarding policy.
This is a special event featuring the PinG Slow Summer Jam closing ceremony, followed by two short games-industry talks and a relaxed community mixer with pizza and drinks.
Whether you’re a student, hobbyist, or experienced developer, this is a welcoming space to learn, chat, and be part of a growing indie games community.
🏆 Slow Summer Jam Judges
🎮 Des Gayle, Senior Partner Relations Manager at Unity, with two decades in games production, from FIFA and Life Is Strange to Forgotton Anne and The Turing Test. Des also serves on BAFTA’s Video Games Committee and as an Executive Member of The Webby Awards.
LinkedIn Profile:
🕹️ Laurence Oldham, Former Head of Game Design at Frontier Developments, leading titles including Elite Dangerous and Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were‑Rabbit. Laurence now runs Digital Impact Incubator, championing new talent into the games industry.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurence-v-oldham/
🎨 Louise Thirlwall, Head of Place and Partnerships at Peterborough Cultural Alliance, with a career spanning creative programming at Nene Park Trust, Wysing Arts Centre, and community‑driven cultural projects across the region.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-thirlwall-a4327323/
🎤 Talks
Adam McCarthy, Indie Game Entrepreneur
Topic: Bootstrapping Indie Game Studio - Building a Game Studio from Scratch
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mccarthy-840736134/
Andy Aksu, Art Director at Studio Whalefall
Topic: From Game Modding to Game Industry
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-aksu-ba42a6330/
🤝 Mixer
A relaxed mixer with pizza and drinks sponsored by , giving everyone a chance to connect, share ideas, and meet fellow creators from across the region.
📅 When
Monday 14 September 2026
18:00–20:00 UK time
📍 Where
Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xe7XJMxXTVVGWSjk6
🎟️ Please register for a free ticket so we can plan the room and catering.
💬 Contact us
Website: https://peopleingames.org
Discord: https://tinyurl.com/pingdiscord
🌐 Socials
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleingames/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/peopleingames.bsky.social
Come say hello and be part of a growing indie games community.
#IndieGames #GameDev #GamesCommunity #PinG #meetup #ARU #Peterborough
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Intro
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
PinG Slow Summer Jam closing ceremony
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Games-Industry Talks
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Mixer
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
