GamingMalta warns education gap risks Malta's AI-driven gaming future
GamingMalta CEO Ivan Filletti joined MCAST to discuss how AI is reshaping gaming skills, warning that closer education-industry ties are critical for Malta's long-term growth.
Ivan Filletti, CEO of GamingMalta, joined academic and industry representatives at the MCAST ICT Industry Encounters event for a panel discussion on how emerging technologies are reshaping the gaming sector.
The conversation focused on the skills needed as AI-assisted workflows become more common across the industry. Filletti and other panellists explored how education and industry can work together to build a talent pipeline that meets these new demands.
Students need a clearer view of how the sector is changing, the discussion concluded. Companies, in turn, require people who can work with new technologies from day one. MCAST's initiative created a platform for both sides to exchange views.
The event was tied directly to Malta Vision 2050, which places digital transformation and higher-value economic activity at the heart of the country's long-term growth strategy. That means building a workforce that can adapt to AI and changing industry needs.
The session closed with structured feedback and open discussion. Academic and industry representatives shared practical insights on evolving skill requirements and how education can continue responding to them.
For Malta's gaming sector, the message is clear. Without stronger links between educators and employers, the talent bottleneck could undermine future investment and development. The industry cannot rely on past models; it must adapt to an AI-driven environment or risk losing its competitive edge.