MAGWest is a music and gaming festival featuring a 24-hour gaming hall, at least three stages of planned concerts, video game community guests/VIPs, and community-run panels. The festival runs from Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16. Buy your badge today!
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This career-focused encounter session brings together Steven Horowitz (Composer, Audio Director & Founder of GAI) and Brendan Wolf (Career coach & Sound Designer at Injected Senses) to demystify pathways into the game audio industry. Designed for students, emerging creators, and mid-career professionals alike, the session offers a candid look at how to build a sustainable career in a rapidly evolving field.
Through a mix of practical guidance and real-world insight, the discussion covers portfolio development, networking strategies, and how to position your unique creative voice in a competitive marketplace. The speakers will also address common misconceptions about breaking into game audio, the realities of freelance versus in-house roles, and how to leverage interdisciplinary skills—from music composition to implementation and sound design.
Panelists: Steven Horowitz (Game Audio Institute) [Composer/Audio Director, https://www.stevehorowitzmusic.com/] | Brendan Wolf (Injected Senses) [Sound Designer at Injected Senses and Game Audio Career Coach, https://www.hellagoodaudio.com/]
Sunday August 16, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT Panels 1San Simeon / San Martin
