Adam is an indie video game developer, founder of Sydney studio Uppon Hill, and popular content creator whose content aims to make game development more accessible. From showcasing his development in YouTube videos and live on Twitch, to posting free tutorials for anyone to learn from, he is dedicated to a future where more people can take practical strides toward their dream game. You can find his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/adamcyounis

Adam is currently in active development on ‘Insignia’, a hi-bit fantasy action-adventure game, which recently got funding from Screen Australia and Screen NSW. You can find the Steam page here to access its demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1127370/Insignia/

In this industry talk, you will hear about his personal experiences in getting into the video game industry, important skills and lessons in development, design, and direction, and how he built his platform to elevate his work at Uppon Hill.

This session is designed for anyone who is in the games industry or aspiring to be, no technical experience required!

Date: Wednesday 24 June, 2026

Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: UTS Building 11, Level 0, Room 401

Who is invited: All UTS students, industry professionals, or those interested in video game development.

This event is hosted with:

For enquiries about this event, please contact techfestival@uts.edu.au

Please Note: This event is being hosted as a part of the 2026 UTS Tech Festival, which is being held from Monday 22 June - Friday 26 June. Find out more about Tech Fest 2026 here.

To ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all attendees, security measures are in place.

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