Format & LGDN Present: Games Tech Connect
Format.gg and Liverpool Game Dev Network are delighted to present: Games Tech Connect, a day-long industry gathering for business leaders, developers, innovators, and service providers working across games and creative-tech.
Kicking off Format's 3-day takeover of Liverpool from 29th - 31st October, Games Tech Connect will bring together top industry leaders, founders, and future-facing teams for a day of insight, connection, and strategic collaboration. Format and Liverpool Game Dev Network are proud co-partners for Games Tech Connect. LGDN is an established professional community that facilitates connections for the games and creative-tech industries across Merseyside and the North-West.
What to expect:
Talks from leading studios and service providers including Firesprite, Brabners, Exient, Chillblast and IMPRNT
Two Expert Panels spotlighting:
Influential creative leads from across the North-West, including Scenegraph Studios, The Growth Playground, Escape Technology and Lauda Cartoons
Visionary studio founders and CEOs, featuring leaders from Secret Mode, Parker Consulting, Apar Games, and Dallience Studios
Pitch Deck Review Sessions for game developers courtesy of Exient
A dedicated speed networking slot to enable attendees to efficiently connect with new potential partners and collaborators.
A professional environment designed to spark meaningful conversations and long-term connections
Evening Mixer Add-On
Continue the conversation at Format's evening Re:Format mixer at Ropewalks Hotel. Complete with drinks, music, and a vibrant industry crowd.
Add-on available at checkout
Who it’s for:
Founders, directors, and C-suite leaders in games and creative-tech sectors.
Local developers and studios.
Creatives in games and creative-tech.
Professionals from finance, legal, marketing, and support services working in the games and creative-tech spaces.
Places are limited. Secure your ticket today and connect with the people shaping the future of games and creative technology.
Itinerary
11:00 – Reception & Welcome
11:30 – Publisher Meeting slots available
12:00 – Talks
• Exient – An opportunity worth exploring – why your PC game should be on mobile
• Chillblast – Bringing the games industry and education closer: Our shared responsibility to the future talent pipeline
• Brabners – From software code to going gold; AI, ownership and risks in game dev
13:00 – Catered Lunch Break
13:45 – Talks
• IMPRNT Studios – A dog's guide to Kickstarter
• Firesprite – Designing for Narrative Adventures
14:30 – Speed Networking
15:00 – Break & Publisher Meetings
15:30 – Creative Industries Panel
(Host: Marek Smagala - Founder of Liverpool Game Dev Network)
16:15 – Break & Publisher Meetings
16:45 – Games CEO Panel
(Host: Chloe Sinclair - Project Manager at Form)
17:30 – Close
6pm Re:Format Industry Mixer at Ropewalks Hotel – Evening Schedule
6:00 PM – Doors Open
7:00 PM – Sponsor Speeches
8:00 PM – Charity Raffle for Make A Wish Foundation UK
Live Entertainment – Performance by Saxophonist Andy Weaver throughout the evening
FAQs
Can I pay in installments?
Yes! You can use Klarna to split your ticket payment.
Here’s how:
Open the Klarna app and create a one-time card for the ticket amount.
At checkout on Eventbrite, choose “Credit/Debit Card” and enter the Klarna card details.
Klarna will handle the installments, and your ticket will be confirmed.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, access to the main floor of the venue is wheelchair accessible.
How do I book in a pitch-deck review?
Upon ticket purchase, you will be provided with an option to opt-in to receive a dedicated pitch-deck review at the event, courtesy of Exient. First come first served.
How will the speed networking work?
The speed network element will involve attendees moving across multiple areas of the venue to meet directly with new connections in a relaxed and structured way.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is parking close by at the NCP Liverpool Car Park.
Where is the closest train station?
The closest station is Moorfields about 5 minutes walk away. Liverpool Lime Street station is approximately 20 minutes walk away.