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.

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:
🎤Rob Hewson- CEO, Huey Games
🎤John Wright- CEO, Turborilla
🎤 Joe Appleford- Partnerships Director, Chillblast
🎤Andreas Petrou- Brabners
🎤Ross Griffith - Head of Marketing,Silver Lining Games
+ More to announce

Industry Leadership Panel Line-Up:

Panel hosted by Stephen Hey, Head of Publishing, Radical Forge

🎤 Cumron Ashtiani- CEO, Last Arrow Games

🎤Viki Freeman- COO, Airship

🎤Charlotte Cook- CEO, Calm Consultancy

🎤 Alison Lacy - COO, Radical Forge

Technology and Innovation Panel Line-Up:

🎤 Asia Sharif - Multi Award Winning Software Engineer, NatWest

🎤 Mariam Hussein - Award Winning Software Engineer, On The Beach

🎤 Ben Summers - CEO, XP Pro Eyewear

🎤 Rogiros Theophanous - CEO, Lola PC

🎤 Phil Goddard - CEO, Play XD

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 & Welcome

12:00 - Opening Talks Session

12:00 - Welcome Address

12:05 - Investment Talk: John Wright

12:20 - Education and Tech Talk: Chillblast

12:35 - Legal & Business Talk: Brabners

12:50 - Sponsor Message

• Short sponsor spotlight and message of support

13:00 - Break

Networking & Refreshments

13:45 - Games Industry Leadership Panel

14:30 - Speed Networking

15:30 - Afternoon Talks Sessions

16:15 - Break

16:45 - Technologies & Innovation Panel

17:30 - Summit Close

18:30 - RE:FORMAT Industry Mixer

🎟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.

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 Sponsor:

🥇Brabners

Bronze Sponsors:
🥉 Other Things, XP Pro Eyewear

Charity Partner:
💙Make-A-Wish Foundation UK

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! 🎮✨