Games Leadership®: Securing the Future of the Games Industry

Video Games have revolutionised the UK Market and have been responsible for pushing a rapid increase in Technology within our economy over the last 70 years. Between December 2021 and April 2023, the game industry in the United Kingdom contributed an annual total of 3.68 billion British pounds to the UK's GDP, the highest recorded figure since 2011.

Whilst Video Games are met with enthusiasm by the general public, the development of Games is often something of a mystery. However, behind the familiar titles and recognisable characters there are whole teams of talented people working together to problem solve different technological challenges to create the Games we love.

The Games Leadership Network CiC is a non-profit organisation that focuses on raising Awareness for Best Practice around Leadership in the Games Industry. They have been running free coaching programmes for those both currently leading and emerging leaders within the Games Industry.

Join Director, Melissa Phillips, as she shares some of the insights from the Network and helps to identify what we might need to see to help secure the future of the Games Industry in 2024 and beyond.

This talk will focus on People Management within the Games Industry, looking specifically at current Leadership practice and trends in the Games Industry and how these could be affected in the next 5-10 years.

Agenda:

Games Industry - What's happening?

Current Challenges

What you need to know about the Games Industry (for those who don't work in Games)

Games Leadership Network Findings

What this means for you!

Summary