Games Frenzy
2023
Did you miss the 2023 Barclays Games Frenzy event, on 25th of May at our Canary Wharf HQ.
At Barclays we have a specialist Games and Creative Team and a bank wide strategy, to ensure we work with and can support the needs of these industries at all level. The aim of the Games Frenzy is to spotlight important industry topics, create opportunities for new and upcoming UK games talent to showcase their games and create a great opportunity to network with others in the industry.
This year’s event was bigger and better than before, with fantastic panel discussions and more twice than as many exhibitors than last year including a student area, mobile games area, Creative UK area, Code Coven area and much, much more.
Watch the talks and find out more about the exhibitors who were there on the day.
Hear from the 2023 Games Frenzy Attendees:
Ensemble
This year we are delighted to display the Games London’s Ensemble showcases of Black, Asian and underrepresented ethnicities working in the UK games industry.
Launched every year at London Games Festival and supported by Jagex and PlayStation, Ensemble spotlights and showcases inspiring stories in the workforce to promote diversity, advocate for new voices, and change perceptions.
The Ensemble initiative champions game developers and creatives from a broad spectrum of roles and a wide variety of backgrounds.
Ensemble and London Games Festival are delivered by Games London, supported by the Mayor of London and delivered by Film London and Ukie.
2023 Games Frenzy Speaker Playback:
What you need to know about AI, IP and the law
In this session, our panelists explore the intricate relationship between AI, intellectual property rights, and the legal frameworks that govern them. Get ready to delve into the fascinating world of AI innovation, intellectual property protection, and the legal considerations that shape this rapidly evolving landscape.
How to decarbonize your studio
Our panel of experts will guide us through the journey of reducing carbon emissions in the gaming industry. They will share valuable insights on achieving environmental sustainability while creating captivating games. Get ready to explore innovative strategies and practical steps towards decarbonising your games studio, making a positive impact on both the industry and the planet.https://cardboardsword.co.uk/
Growth in Challenging Times
In this session we will delve into what it takes to grow your games business in such economically challenging times. We will speak to some amazing studios who have scaled at pace, to find out what their secret sauce is, in a time when many others have struggled.
Meet our 2023 Games Frenzy exhibitors
The key objective of the Games Frenzy is to create opportunities for new and upcoming UK games talent to showcase their games and a great opportunity to network with others in the industry. We also invite some brilliant games related businesses and charities to share the work they do to support the UK games industry.