Northern Exposure

Northern Exposure returns: 12th September 2019!

Following a fantastic event in February, we are super excited to announce the next Northern Exposure will be taking place on Thursday 12th September 2019 at The Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne!

Northern Exposure is a B2B games conference held in the North East of England. The event goes back to the roots of the region’s famous GameHorizon Conference by bringing together great speakers from to discuss the future of business of games.

This one day conference features talks from business owners, industry leaders, professionals and experts, to share stories of success and challenge. Hear expert tips and nuggets of knowledge to inspire your own business and games.

Its a great place to make new connections and catch up with game industry contacts.

Speakers

• Dante Buckley, Founder at Downpour Interactive

• Alex Peters, Senior VP at SEGA Searchlight and Development Services

• Craig Duncan, Studio Head at Rare

• Gabrielle Kent, Writer and Narrative Consultant

• Colin Macdonald, Director at All Games

• Si Lumb, Senior Producer at BBC Research and Development

• George Osborn, Head of Communicatons at UKIE

• Becky Jackson, Client Services Director at Atomhawk

The official Northern Exposure afterparty, powered by Coatsink, will take place at The Town Wall from 6pm. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new connections! Tickets include afterparty entry, two drinks and nibbles.

Schedule

10:00: Registration

10:45: Morning session begins

12:00 Lunch

13:00 Afternoon session begins

14:30 Afternoon break

15:00 Late afternoon session begins

16:30 Conference close

18:00 Offical afterparty powered by Coatsink

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Contact: carri@secret-sauce.co.uk

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