How To Build A Successful Career In The Video Game Industry



MIA XR / Talks

23 October 2026 - 11:30

Hotel Westin Excelsior - Sala Trianon
Runtime: 90 min.



The discussion will explore how skills and experience gained in film, animation, and audiovisual production can be transferred to video game development and vice versa, as well as how to stand out to the studios you would like to work for. It will be an open conversation, enriched by practical examples and a dedicated Q&A session with the audience.

Speakers:
Guido Schmidt | Design Director, Rovio (Finland)
Valeria Rossi | Lead Recruiter, Remedy Entertainment Plc (Finland)
Diana Diriwaechter | Professor of VFX and Virtual Production (Switzerland)
Alì Farha | Investor, Behold Ventures (Sweden)

Moderator:
Mirko Minenza | Founder, PlayHire (Spain)