Day 2 at gamescom 2026: Malta’s Talent Journey from Education to Industry

Day 2 at gamescom 2026 puts the spotlight on the talent behind Malta’s growing game development sector.

Malta’s educational institutions play an important role in developing the next generation of game developers, creatives and industry professionals, building the skills and experience that can lead to careers within the sector.

And that pathway is already visible here at gamescom.

Among Malta’s presence are developers and studio founders who began their journey through local education and have since taken their skills into the industry, including graduates who have gone on to build studios of their own.

Creating more of these pathways means keeping education closely connected to industry. Through collaboration with educational institutions and partnerships with international industry players, GamingMalta continues to support opportunities for emerging talent to gain practical experience, develop industry-relevant skills and connect with the wider games community.

Malta Vision 2050 sets out a clear ambition to continue growing specialised talent across the country’s gaming sector, developing the skills and pathways needed to support its long-term growth.

From education to industry, and from students to studio founders, growing local talent is an important part of building Malta’s game development sector.

Day 2 at gamescom brings that journey into focus.