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Welcome to the February 2026 {dev.talk} Meetup!

The One With The Gaming Collab

Hi there,

This month we are collaborating with the Bournemouth University Games Development Society for a Games Development focussed event.

Thank you for being part of our amazing community of software engineers and tech enthusiasts.

Quick Reminder: Organising these events takes a lot of time and effort from our dedicated volunteers. If your plans change and you can't make it, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or drop us an email at contactus@devdottalk.uk. This helps us manage the event better and allows others to attend.

Table of Contents

Event Details

Speakers

Tiago Amoroso

Game Developer

The 80/20 Rule of Game Jams

A practical breakdown of the 20% of decisions that lead to 80% of results in game jams -> helping you finish more games, learn faster, and avoid common pitfalls.

Speaker Bio

Tiago is a software engineer specializing in data science and game development. He has an upcoming Unity based commercial mobile game release called 'Scrolly Rolly'. His first-class dissertation was exploring drone swarm technology for Search & Rescue applications.

Miguel Salvador

Full stack Software Engineer

Shipping Faster by Debugging Marketing

What to do in different stages of your game development to gain an audience, and best practices with debug menus and communicating with a publisher's marketing team.

Speaker Bio

Software Engineer with 3+ years of work experience focused on Full Stack Development and Automation.

Venue

  • Location: Room PG22, Poole House, Talbot Campus
  • Address: Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BB

Getting There

Campus Map: Download PDF

Building Entrance: Poole House has 2 entrances, 1 at the main entrance to the University directly accessed via Fern Barrow. The other is accessible through the middle of the campus.

Accessibility: The room is on the ground floor and the building is fully accessible with a ramp.

Room Entrance: The room is on the ground floor of Poole House, down the corridor on the left as you enter the building via the Fern Barrow entrance (next to the reception desk).

Travel:

  • Bus: If you're arriving by bus, it will drop you off at the main entrance on Fern Barrow.
  • Train: The nearest train station is Bournemouth Station, which is about a 45-minute walk from the campus. You can also take a taxi or bus from the station to the campus (15 mins)
  • Bike: If you're cycling, there are bike racks available on campus for you to securely park your bike.

Parking: Campus car parks (marked with an F on this map) should be available and free during the event. Please double-check signage when parking. Google Maps location of the BU visitors car park on campus

What to Expect

We'll have soft drinks and some snacks available to keep you refreshed throughout the evening. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergen concerns, please let our organisers know.

Upon arrival, we'll check your ticket and provide you with a name badge. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow attendees, so don't be shy, introduce yourself!

Important Notes

Photography and Recording: Please note that the event will be recorded and photographed. If you prefer not to be included in any photos or videos, kindly inform the camera operator. These materials will be used to promote future events and shared on platforms like YouTube.

We Can't Wait to See You!

Thank you for being part of {dev.talk}. We're excited to connect, learn, and grow together as a community. See you soon!

Warm regards,

The {dev.talk} Team