Utah Games Speaker Series presents:

Many a Slip ‘Twixt Cup and Keyboard: Translating Life Experience into Game Industry Success
Bill Benham

When: Thursday, November 14, 2024,  4-5pm
Where: Building 72, Lecture Room 103, University of Utah

Moving into the games industry from another field can feel overwhelming, but fear not. Many tools and talents from marketing, project management, design, and tech transfer directly to gaming and can help you stand out in a competitive market. This talk offers insights on how to adapt these skills to gaming, enhance your portfolio, and present a well-rounded perspective that resonates with employers.

About the speaker:

Bill Benham started playing Dungeons & Dragons as a kid and knew he would make games one day. “One Day” was the summer of 2018 when he joined the Wizards of the Coast as a producer for D&D. Before joining Wizards, Bill served 20 years in the Army, earned a master’s in healthcare administration, and was a clinic manager in the public sector. Besides work, he fills his days searching for new places to eat in Seattle, WA, and watching horror movies with his loyal French bulldog, Kizzy.