RE:FORMAT | Games x Tech Industry Summit | Manchester

Welcome to FORMAT Group's RE:FORMAT Games + Tech Industry Summit | Manchester 2025

The renowned RE:FORMAT Games Summit returns, bringing together the UK games + tech industry for an unmissable day of business networking, thought-provoking talks, and insightful panel discussions led by industry CEOs, business leaders, and key community figures.

The day's activities will be followed by our signature RE:FORMAT Industry Mixer, a vibrant evening of networking, live music, keynote presentations, and opportunities to forge meaningful business connections with industry professionals. Expect an exclusive night of engaging discussions, entertainment, and great company in a dynamic setting.

Our RE:FORMAT evening mixer is located at BLVD Manchester, The Avenue, North, Manchester M3 3BZ.

What to expect:
✅ Business networking
✅ Live music & evening entertainment
✅ Talks, panels & keynote presentations
✅ Exclusive industry mixer
✅ Fantastic atmosphere

Daytime: Games Industry Summit

Industry Sessions Line-Up:
• Alison Lacy, COO, Radical Forge
• Aiden Bradwell, Engineer Lead, zally®
• Asia Sharif, Award Winning Software Engineer
• Ben Summers, CEO, XP Pro Eyewear
• Charlotte Cook, CEO, CALM Consultancy
• Cumron Ashtiani, CEO, Last Arrow Games
• Joe Appleford, Head of Partnerships, Chillblast Group
• John Wright, CEO, Turborilla
• Luke Keighran, CEO, Silver Lining Interactive
• Mariam Hussein, Award Winning Software Engineer
• Rob Hewson, CEO, Huey Games Ltd
• Rogiros Theophanous, CEO, LoLa PC
• Ross Griffith, Head of Marketing, Silver Lining Interactive
• Viki Freeman, COO, Airship

Evening: RE:FORMAT Industry Mixer

Located at: BLVD, The Avenue, North, Manchester M3 3BZ

🎶Live Music & Performances:

RE:FORMAT will feature live music during our signature industry mixer in which we'll be bringing signature FORMAT Group vibes for our attendees.

SUMMIT AGENDA

11:00 - Reception & Registration

Arrival, welcome and networking.

12:00 - Opening Address

Official welcome to the Summit.

12:05 - A No BS Approach to Raising Investment in Games:

John Wright, CEO, Turborilla

12:20 - Blurring the lines between Games & Film/ TV

Haz Dulull, Beyond The Pixels

12:35 - How to do influencer marketing successfully for your games:

Ross Griffith, Silver Lining Interactive

12:50 - Sponsor Spotlight

GG Insurance
Short message of support from our sponsor.

13:00 - Networking Break

Refreshments and informal networking.

13:45 - Games Industry Leadership Panel

Exploring the business realities behind the creative work, and what it truly means to lead a games company in a volatile and fast-changing industry.

• Alison Lacy, COO, Radical Forge
• Luke Keighran, CEO, Silver Lining Interactive
• Charlotte Cook, CEO, CALM Consultancy
• Viki Freeman, COO, Airship
• Cumron Ashtiani, CEO, Last Arrow Games

14:30 - Break

15:30 - Collaboration in the Tech, Games and Digital Creative Sectors - Themes and Legal Reflections

Andreas Petrou & Lauren Hicks

15:45 - Survive Long Enough to Get Lucky

Rob Hewson, Huey Games

16:00 - Sponsor Spotlight

LoLa PC
Short message of support from our sponsor.

16:10 - Break

16:40 - Sponsor Spotlight

XP Pro Eyewear
Short message of support from our sponsor.

16:45 - Technologies & Innovation Panel

A cross-industry discussion on how collaboration between sectors is driving technological progress, breaking down silos, and shaping what innovation looks like next.

• Asia Sharif, Award Winning Software Engineer
• Rogiros Theophanous, CEO, LoLa PC
• Mariam Hussein, Award Winning Software Engineer
• Ben Summers, CEO, XP Pro Eyewear
• Aiden Bradwell, Engineering Lead, Zally

17:30 - Summit Close

18:30 - REFORMAT Industry Mixer
Located at: BLVD, The Avenue, North, Manchester M3 3BZ

🎟 Charity Raffle - Supporting Everyone Can UK

This year, RE:FORMAT is proud to support Everyone Can UK to enable them in providing assistive technologies to disabled people to improve their lives.

We will be hosting a charity raffle with fantastic prizes up for grabs for those who donate. Contributions can be made at the Everyone Can stand or via donation buckets throughout the venue.

SPECIAL THANK YOU:

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners whose support makes RE:FORMAT Manchester possible:

Lead Sponsor:
⭐Escape Technology

Gold Sponsor:
🥇Chillblast, Silver Lining Interactive

Silver Sponsor:

🥇Brabners

Bronze Sponsors:
🥉 Lola PC, Other Things, XP Pro Eyewear, GG Insurance

Charity Partner:
💙Everyone Can

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to making RE:FORMAT an inclusive and accessible event for all.

For any accessibility enquiries, please contact the venue, Brabners, at 0161 836 8800or hello@brabners

We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable industry gathering. See you there! 🎮✨