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SUMMARY:Member Series Event | What is Quality in games?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop led by Chelsea from the Game Quality team\, where we’ll explore the concept of “quality” in games. \nUsing Liberating Structures and small group discussions\, we will dive deep into the topic\, sharing ideas and perspectives to enrich future conversations and sessions. \nHow to register\nThis is a member-exclusive event which will be hosted on Zoom. Members will receive an RSVP invitation direct to their inbox!\nIf you’d have not received your invitation\, please contact us.
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/member-series-event-what-is-quality-in-games/
CATEGORIES:Member Series
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SUMMARY:Member Series Event | Your Skill Stack DNA
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear Craig Marshall from Xbox Studios talk about Your Skill Stack DNA: \nIt can be exhausting feeling like you don’t belong in the highly demanding and technical discipline of game quality.  There are\, however\, simple ways you can reframe your existing skills to both identify the unique value you bring to your company and highlight areas you can readily improve to create your skill stack “DNA” to enhance your impact and career opportunities.   \nCraig Marshall will recount the path he took to finding his place within Xbox Studios Quality after 20+ years with the organization.  As if you need any extra incentive\, he’ll also be sharing his recipe for Pimento Loaf… \nHow to register\nThis is a member-exclusive event which will be hosted on Zoom. Members will receive an RSVP invitation direct to their inbox!\nIf you’d have not received your invitation\, please contact us.
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/member-series-event-your-skill-stack-dna/
CATEGORIES:Member Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240618T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240618T200000
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SUMMARY:Discord Community QA with Nate Stoddard\, QA Leader & Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Following his hit talk at Qualicon 2024\, we’re inviting QA Leader and Advocate Nate Stoddard back to take to the Discord stage for a community Q&A. \nHow to register \nTo register\, simply head to the Game Quality Discord server and RSVP to the event listing!
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/discord-community-qa-with-nate-stoddard-qa-leader-advocate/
CATEGORIES:Discord,Qualicon
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SUMMARY:Qualicon 2024
DESCRIPTION:Qualicon is the annual conference for professionals working in the quality discipline within the global games industry. The event is hosted online across two days\, making it truly accessible to an international audience. Together\, with the support of our member studios\, Qualicon is the global forum for collaboration\, knowledge-sharing\, identifying challenges\, celebrating successes\, and plotting a path for the future of game quality. \nHow to register \nThis is a member-exclusive event\, members will receive an RSVP invitation direct to their inbox! If you’d like to find out more about becoming a member\, please see our membership offers here.
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/qualicon-2024/
CATEGORIES:Qualicon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240508T170000
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SUMMARY:Discord Roundtable: Qualicon 2024 Warm-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the community Discord server for this member-exclusive roundtable ahead of Qualicon 2024! \nHow to register \nThis is a member-exclusive event. To register\, simply head to the Game Quality Discord server and RSVP to the event listing! If you’d like to find out more about becoming a member\, please see our membership offers here.
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/discord-roundtable-qualicon-2024-warm-up/
CATEGORIES:Discord,Qualicon
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T210000
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SUMMARY:Discord Roundtable: International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of International Women’s Day 2024\, join inspiring women across the quality discipline come together for an energising roundtable discussion. \nStart time:\n12:00 PT | 14:00 CT | 15:00 ET | 20:00 GMT | 21:00 CEST | 22:30 IST \nHow to register \nThis is a member-exclusive event. To register\, simply head to the Game Quality Discord server and RSVP to the event listing! If you’d like to find out more about becoming a member\, please see our membership offers here.
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/discord-roundtable-iwd-2024/
CATEGORIES:Discord
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SUMMARY:Member Series Event | How to Give a Lightning Talk | SESSION 2
DESCRIPTION:Land Your Message\, Ignite Your Impact \nWith the introduction of this exciting new format at Qualicon 2024\, join Laura Thomson-Staveley in this hour-long session to get you prepared to present confidently and succinctly to the Game Quality community. Rather than cramming it with info\, the aim is to articulate your chosen topic in a quick\, insightful\, and clear manner. \nWhether standalone\, or part of a lightning talk series\, we look at tips for gaining the attention of your audience\, communicating key information\, and landing your message with insightful impact. Our ‘easy steps prep’ format will set you up for onward success\, and/or mentor someone else to give a great talk too. \nWe will explore: \n\nLand your message: Timings\, structure\, purpose and flow\nIgnite your impact: Telling the story\, bringing data to life\, creating inclusive rapport\nRehearse: Sketch your next lightning talk using the ‘easy steps’ prep format\, option for private practice in pairs in breakout rooms\n\nHow to register \nThis is a member-exclusive event\, members will receive an RSVP invitation direct to their inbox! If you’d like to find out more about becoming a member\, please see our membership offers here.
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/member-series-event-how-to-give-a-lightning-talk-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Member Series
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SUMMARY:Member Series Event | How to Give a Lightning Talk | SESSION 1
DESCRIPTION:Land Your Message\, Ignite Your Impact \nWith the introduction of this exciting new format at Qualicon 2024\, join Laura Thomson-Staveley in this hour-long session to get you prepared to present confidently and succinctly to the Game Quality community. Rather than cramming it with info\, the aim is to articulate your chosen topic in a quick\, insightful\, and clear manner. \nWhether standalone\, or part of a lightning talk series\, we look at tips for gaining the attention of your audience\, communicating key information\, and landing your message with insightful impact. Our ‘easy steps prep’ format will set you up for onward success\, and/or mentor someone else to give a great talk too. \nWe will explore: \n\nLand your message: Timings\, structure\, purpose and flow\nIgnite your impact: Telling the story\, bringing data to life\, creating inclusive rapport\nRehearse: Sketch your next lightning talk using the ‘easy steps’ prep format\, option for private practice in pairs in breakout rooms\n\nHow to register \nThis is a member-exclusive event\, members will receive an RSVP invitation direct to their inbox! If you’d like to find out more about becoming a member\, please see our membership offers here.
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/member-series-event-how-to-give-a-lightning-talk-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Member Series
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SUMMARY:Member Series Event | Test Automation 101- How to test deeper\, earlier\, all the time
DESCRIPTION:This talk will go over processes used to help development teams integrate test automation in their development cycles by leveraging embedded QA teams\, with the goal of turning testing into a on-demand service available for anyone who needs it. \nCome and hear from Michel Topuzoglu\, Senior QA – Test Automation Specialist as he presents his talk followed by Q&A. \nHow to register \nThis is a member-exclusive event\, members will receive an RSVP invitation direct to their inbox! If you’d like to find out more about becoming a member\, please see our membership offers here.
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/member-series-event-test-automation-101-how-to-test-deeper-earlier-all-the-time/
CATEGORIES:Member Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240116T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T162555
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SUMMARY:Discord Roundtable: 2024 Trends & Predictions for Game Quality
DESCRIPTION:Join Will Freeman as he hosts an insightful and engaging one-hour virtual roundtable event in our community Discord server. We will explore some of themes discussed in our 2024 trends blog earlier this month with contributors Ben Wibberley\, Vice President of Games Operations\, Jagex and Pierre Jouen\, Worldwide Quality Control Director at Ubisoft. \nHow to register \nThis is a member-exclusive event. To register\, simply head to the Game Quality Discord server and RSVP to the event listing! If you’d like to find out more about becoming a member\, please see our membership offers here.
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/discord-roundtable-2024-trends-predictions-for-game-quality/
CATEGORIES:Discord
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231116T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231116T180000
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SUMMARY:Discord Event: Ask Me Anything with Jimmy Bischoff
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to have your questions answered in this exclusive AMA session with Jimmy Bischoff\, Head of Quality at XBOX Game Studios! \nJimmy has 25 years of experience in the gaming industry and has become a respected leader and pioneer in ensuring quality gaming experiences for players around the world. Jimmy worked his way up the ranks by contributing to the successful launches of every Xbox console and over 80 games. \nSo be sure to join the Game Quality community Discord today if you haven’t already!
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/ask-me-anything-with-jimmy-bischoff/
CATEGORIES:Ask Me Anything,Discord
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231010T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231010T190000
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SUMMARY:Discord Panel: World Mental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:October 10th is World Mental Health Day and we’re delighted to be joined by some fantastic guests to discuss mental health in the workplace and the theme of this year’s WMHD; Mental health is a universal human right. \nGuest speakers: \n\nMichael Boggs\, QA Manager\, Epic Games\nJennifer Monaco\, Senior Quality Lead\, Xbox Game Studios\nMarcin Pieprzowski\, Software Test Project Manger at Ubisoft
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/discord-panel-world-mental-health-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230919T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230919T163000
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SUMMARY:DE&I: The Challenges of Socioeconomic Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Led by Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Specialist\, Dee Kerai\, this 90-minute session is about discovering our own privileges\, how we can support others using them\, and how it skews perceptions. We will also explore why it is difficult to measure socioeconomic diversity but why it shouldn’t stop us taking action when creating pathways into the industry. \nMeet Dee: Dee has a wide range of industry experience of forging EDI best practice and creating authentic editorial storytelling\, having worked in production and in EDI-focused roles within UKTV\, BBCS\, Sky and Warner Bros and the London Film School. They also supported gaming companies like Rocksteady\, A44\, Shapefarm\, and Kepler Interactive. \nTheir direct approach has developed and been integral to changing industry attitudes\, culture\, and practice. Working with individuals and teams to navigate the changes that will ensure a representative culture and psychologically safe environment; They specialise in making the uncomfortable comfortable.
URL:https://gamequality.org/event/member-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Member Series
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