DevMad! Talks - September 2026
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Hello DevMadders!
Fresh off our summer break, we’re back for our last burst of summer energy! Join us at Puerta Innovación as we launch our autumn events with a wonderful introduction to video game creation and VR development (as ever, our talk event is in English 🇬🇧)
Rocío Tomé – Creative Technical Director at Patattie Games – will get us started, giving us a look behind the curtain into the world of video game development.
Arturo Serrano Martínez – VR Lead Developer at Pandora’s Box – will follow this up with an introduction to VR development.
After the presentations, stick around to connect with Madrid’s game development community over casual networking food and drinks!
These are set to be two incredible talks from two really exciting speakers. We can’t wait to see you there!
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📋 Agenda
18:30 - Doors open
18:40 - Introduction
18:50 - Talk 1 – Rocío Tomé – Creative Technical Director at Patattie Games | So, You Want to Make Video Games?
19:20 - Talk 2 – Arturo Serrano Martínez – VR Lead Developer at Pandora's Box | VR Development Fundamentals: Locomotion and Interaction
19:50 - Networking
20:45 - Home time
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🎙️ Talk #1
Rocío Tomé - Creative Technical Director @ Patattie Games
So, You Want to Make Video Games?
Have you ever considered pursuing game development professionally? Maybe just learning it as a hobby? Or simply wanting to know more about how the games you enjoy are made?
In this talk, we’ll take a look at the main game engines on the market and which one might be best for you, the various professional roles that make up the industry, and everything you need to keep in mind if you decide to jump into this exciting world.
🎙️ Talk #2
Arturo Serrano Martínez - VR Lead Developer @ Pandora's Box
VR Development Fundamentals: Locomotion and Interaction
This talk is an introduction to VR development exploring the main locomotion and interaction techniques used in today’s experiences. We will learn their benefits, limitations, accessibility considerations, and how to design intuitive and engaging VR interactions.
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📍 Location
Puerta Innovación, C. de Toledo, 110, Centro, 28005 Madrid
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