Cupcake & GamePad Social @ Samsung KX
Who says networking can't be fun! Join us for summer fun playing games with industry professionals in the tastiest network event around.
Date and time
Location
Samsung KX
Coal Drops Yard London N1C 4DQ United KingdomAgenda
3:00 PM
Doors Open
3:30 PM
Networking, Gaming & Cupcakes
5:00 PM
Video Game Triathlon Starts
8:00 PM
Prize Giveaways
9:00 PM
Event End
About this event
- Event lasts 6 hours
Join us for a summer holiday hangout playing video games and meeting industry professionals in the tastiest networking event around!
We're teaming up with Samsung KX for the "Do I Look Like A Gamer?" campaign to invite young and aspiring game professionals to meet and connect with those in the industry for some fun and inclusive networking. This amazing opportunity will allow you to network with game developers and meet others as excited about games as you are!
We have planned lots of exciting activities to get you networking in a safe and inclusive environment. There will be consoles, PC and tabletop games available for casual play. For those who are more competitive, we've got a fun Game "Triathlon" planned where teams will go against each other for a chance to win great prizes from our campaign supporters.
“DO I LOOK LIKE A GAMER?”
The Cupcake & GamePad Social is part of our "Do I Look Like A Gamer?" video game representation campaign, first launched in 2022 and is now a yearly initiative to challenge stereotypes in gaming culture and industry. We are working to empower future generations of diverse talent and raise awareness of career paths in gaming. We also provide opportunities for aspiring professionals to develop key skills through inclusive, community-focused events like this one. We're making the campaign a yearly initiative continuing the push for diversity in games culture and industry!
Who Is This Event For?
This is an event for young and aspiring game professionals of all ages, backgrounds and gaming experiences to discover how to network and pick up these valuable skills for a bright future in video games.
If you have ever wondered how to get started with networking, this is the event for you. Event host Tazziii will be taking attendees through Networking 101 while we also get stuck into amazing cupcakes made by our friends at Kups Bakery.
You'll end the evening with your first steps in games industry networking under your belt and maybe even some contacts under your belt! Parents, guardians and carers are also welcome. It's important for those supporting the next generation of diverse talent to get a better understanding of the industry, so come and see what gaming is all about.
What To Expect
This is networking with a twist. You can expect a low-pressure environment to meet new people and satisfy your sweet tooth while playing video games.
Upon entry to Samsung KX, you'll be greeted by the mayamada team and given a token to collect your cupcake later in the day before getting to know other attendees and industry professionals. Our friends at Kups Bakery are supplying us with delicious cupcakes for the occasion. The first 50 attendees to arrive will receive a token redeemable for a cupcake during the event. Don't miss out, be sure to arrive early!
You'll also be invited to join one of four teams, each represented by a different coloured wristband. Get ready to join forces with your team members as you take part in various competitions throughout the event.
After taking some time to get to know everyone, we'll open up to casual gaming across Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch consoles. You'll get to discover exciting indie games while meeting the developers who created them! Plus, hop on and off popular titles including Mario Kart , Just Dance, Overcooked, Street Fighter 6 and more.
A selection of tabletop games will be available for casual play throughout the event. Bring your strategic thinking to the table as we host a Connect 4 tournament where each team will select a representative to compete in a double elimination bracket.
VIDEO GAME TRIATHLON
Then things will get competitive — we'll be hosting a "Video Game Triathlon," a team-based competition where groups compete across three different games for points and prizes. It's designed as a fun way for aspiring professionals and industry professionals to network over some friendly gaming competition.
All the while, you'll be able to see photos from the "Do I Look Like A Gamer?" campaign as we take over Samsung's 10-metre-wide curved screen to showcase the 40 players and makers taking part. You will also have the opportunity to get involved by taking your own photos too.
Getting to Samsung KX
We'll be in the Samsung KX concept store in Coal Drops Yard, a short walk from Kings Cross station (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria).
By Train: Samsung KX is located a short walk from Kings Cross station (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria): Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross, London, N1C 4DQ
By Bus: King's Cross Station (Stop E, G or R) via buses 17, 91, 259, 46, 63, 30, 73, 91, 205, 390.
By Car: The closest car park is Handyside Car Park, a multi-storey car park in the Tapestry building on Canal Reach
Who Is This Event For?
This is an event for young and aspiring game professionals of all ages, backgrounds and gaming experiences to discover how to network and pick up these valuable skills for a bright future in video games.
If you have ever wondered how to get started with networking, this is the event for you. Event host Tazziii will be taking attendees through networking 101 while we also get stuck into amazing cupcakes made by our friends at Kups Bakery.
You'll end the evening with your first steps in games industry networking under your belt and maybe even some contacts under your belt! Parents, guardians and carers are also welcome. It's important for those supporting the next generation of diverse talent to get a better understanding of the industry, so come and see what gaming is all about.
Frequently asked questions
Don't worry, this event is designed to be welcoming for those who are new to the concept of networking. We'll be helping you get to grips with meeting new people who either want to do the same thing as you or are already doing it. All you have to do is turn up!
Networking is more than CV and portfolio reviews. All you need to do is bring your best self and you'll be able to make some genuine connections with people. Having said that, you never know who will be in the room, so come armed with business cards or an accessible link to your work.
While we do livestream some of our events, for this one we'll be focused on being present in the room. So, if you can make it, that will be great. We're aiming to record the event to produce a highlight video for those who are unable to attend.
This is an all-ages event suitable for young people, parents/guardians as well as industry professionals.
We'll be running an accessible esports competition that will be open to young people and industry professionals to take part in. We'll be taking sign-ups on the day so make sure you arrive early if you wish to take part as spaces will be limited to a maximum of 8.
We would love to have your support! If you work in the games industry and would like to volunteer your time to support the networking activities or join a team in the esports competition, then get in touch with the campaign team via email: hello@looklikeagamer.com
We ask that all attendees make use of the hand sanitising station on entry to the venue. The Cupcake & GamePad Social is a mask-friendly event. While it is no longer mandatory to wear masks, we encourage attendees to consider others during the event. Our event team will be helping to keep workplace
Organised by
London based mayamada are an independent manga brand. We produce and self-publish manga comics from our own universe of characters and stories. Co-founders Nigel and Lao, along with illustrator Pinali have produced five print titles and other digital-only releases.
Our work has been exhibited at conventions and events across the UK and internationally. We also deliver comic story workshops, using our work to help build creative storytelling skills in young people. We deliver these workshops across the spectrum in schools, colleges, youth hubs and organisations including the Prince's Trust.
As well as comics, we produce a range of merchandise based on our characters and organise the industry recognised video game event GamePad.
Founded in London by Nigel and Lao, our mission is to inspire creative thinking through the mayamada brand.