Games Industry Summit | Manchester Networking Mixer and Talks by RE:FORMAT x Gaming Rally
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RE:FORMAT x Gaming Rally unite for a day of talks, panels, business, networking, and connecting brands and creatives in the games industry.
If you work in games and want to connect with decision-makers while learning from experts, this event is for you.
What to expect:
✅ Business networking
✅ Live music & evening entertainment
✅ Talks, panels & keynote presentations
✅ Exclusive industry mixer
✅ Fantastic atmosphere
✅ Drip and Drizzle deserts stand provided by FORMAT Group
12:00 - 13:00: Registration & Welcome Networking
🎙️First Talk Block:
13:00 Welcome Speech (Harry Phokou & Simran Whitham)
Ali Farha - "Yesterday's Debt and Tomorrow's Dream"
John Wright - "Strategies for Long-Term Success in Publishing"
Viki Freeman - "Scaling Art & Production in Game Dev"
Andy Coley - "Leadership is a Skill: XP isn't just for games"
LUNCH BREAK
🎙️Second Talk Block:
Phil Goddard - "Catalysts of Funding"
Joe Appleford - "Building the Bridge: Education meets UK Games & eSports"
Harry Phokou - "The LinkedIn Playbook for Game Studios"
C-LEVEL Panel Discussion - "The Future of Game Studios"
Bruce Slater, Greg Lee, Simon Barratt, Nickie Whitfield
🥂18:00 RE:FORMAT EVENING MIXER by FORMAT Group, Simran Whitham
🫂Group Table Networking (Harry Phokou)
🫂1:1 Speed Networking (Harry Phokou)
💃DJ ASH, Entertainment, Food & Dessert.
🎶 Live Music & Performances:
Immerse yourself in a live R&B and saxophone performance by Manchester’s Ramonah and saxophonist Nathan McKenzie, delivering an electrifying mix of upbeat hip-hop jazz.
Flying in all the way from Cyprus, DJ Ash will set the mood throughout the night, spinning club classics and keeping the energy high for our RE:FORMAT guests.
🎙 Keynote Speeches (from 7:30 PM):
Gain exclusive insights from our event sponsors:
🔹 Neil Parmar – Escape Technology
🔹 Viki Freeman – Airship Interactive
🔹 John Appleford – Chillblast
🔹 Anna Jones – Sheridans
🔹 Phil Wildman – GG Insurance
🔹 Blake Ugo – Lauda Cartoons
🔹 Matt Hitchcock – Other Things
🎟 Charity Raffle – Supporting Make-A-Wish UK
This year, RE:FORMAT is proud to support Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, helping to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
We will be hosting a charity raffle with fantastic prizes up for grabs for those who donate. Contributions can be made at the Make-A-Wish UK stand or via donation buckets throughout the venue.
🍩 Elevate Your Evening with Drip & Drizzle’s Signature Desserts!
We’re thrilled to welcome Drip & Drizzle to RE:FORMAT’s Industry Mixer, bringing their signature dessert stand packed with indulgent treats that don’t just taste incredible—they look like edible works of art!
Prepare for the ultimate sweet experience with their handcrafted golden, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside churros, made to perfection. Whether you’re networking or unwinding to the live music, these desserts will be the perfect complement to an unforgettable night.
Don’t just take our word for it, see their mouth-watering creations on Instagram: @dripanddrizzledesserts
Come join us for a day of learning and networking!
For questions ask Harry Phokou on LinkedIn.