13/6/08 Games UP? to be represented at political event about games industry

A number of key Games UP? figures will be speaking at a Westminster Media Forum political event on 8th July, entitled, 'The future of the UK computer games industry'. The staging of the event shows the increasing focus, particularly since the Byron Review, upon the industry.

 Amongst those Games UP? supporters listed to speak are; Michael Rawlinson, MD of ELSPA; Dr Richard Wilson, CEO of Tiga; Chris Deering, Chairman of Codemasters; and Mary Matthews, Head of Business Development at Blitz Games.

Their presence on the platform is a great chance to project the Games UP? Campaign to a host of key stakeholders, including; Parliamentarians, Ministers, Government officials, agency heads, think tanks, the media and industry.

Parliament's biggest games advocate, Lord Puttnam, will be Chairing the event, and the Rt. Hon Margaret Hodge MP, the Creative Industries Minister, will be giving the keynote address.