Agenda
Level 50 and Above: Navigating Game Careers Beyond Midlife
Tulay Mcnally (Sr. Director, Inclusive Design Strategy, Scopely)
Location: Room 312, South Hall
Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 3:10 pm - 4:10 pm
Pass Type:
Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass -
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Audience Level:
All
Track:
Career
Format:
Roundtable
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All
What happens when you've spent decades in games—and the industry suddenly feels like it's moving on without you? In an era of upheaval and layoffs, this roundtable centers game developers aged 50 and above, offering space to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine what's next. We'll explore how to sustain creative drive, manage health and life changes, confront ageism, and navigate retirement or reinvention with confidence. Whether you're looking to stay, pivot, or simply be seen, this session is about honoring experience, finding purpose, and building futures that don't end at 50—but evolve with power, clarity, and intention.
Takeaway
Learn how to build a sustainable creative career in games—from avoiding early burnout to reigniting purpose mid-career and shaping your future or career transitions later in life. This roundtable will explore mentorship, well-being, and long-term creative growth at every stage of your professional journey.
Intended Audience
This session is for current and late-career professionals and anyone interested in career development and longevity in the face of a changing industry.