Computer gaming industry businesses from across the City Region are being invited to an evening of professional talks and networking on Wednesday 22nd May.

Organised by InvestSefton and Liverpool Game Dev Network as part of the Spotlight Series, the event will feature talks from special guests Ian Pickles, Chief Operating Officer at Fallen Planet Studios, and Metaverse Developer, Jamie Mulls.

Southport’s Waterfront Hotel is the venue for the May 22nd event. Doors open at 6pm, the presentations are between 6.30pm and 7.30pm, after which there will be refreshments and the opportunity for networking. The event is in partnership with Liverpool City Region Growth Platform and Baltic Broadband.

Tickets for the event are available from Eventbrite.com (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgdn-...f=erelpanelorg). When they reserve their tickets, those wishing to attend are asked to pay what they can by making a donation of at least £1.

Cllr Christine Howard, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Skills said:
“With some of the world’s best-known titles originating in our City Region, this event in Southport is a must for local gaming companies.

“We have some excellent speakers lined up and it’s a great chance to network with others in your industry.”

Marek Smagala from Liverpool Game Dev Network said:
"Liverpool Game Dev Network is proud to bring our 'Spotlight Series' to Southport.

“The series brings our professional networking event to the doorstep of the games, tech and creative-tech industries across the wider Liverpool City Region. The event will include expert talks from local games company Fallen Planet Studios, and Metaverse developer Jamie Mullis, followed by refreshments and networking.

“In partnership with InvestSefton, Liverpool City Region Growth Platform, and Baltic Broadband, we look forward to being able to contribute to Southport's growing creative and tech infrastructure on the evening of Wednesday 22nd May.”

InvestSefton is Sefton Council’s service that supports new and existing local businesses and helps attract new investment and job creation across the Borough. People wanting to find out more about how the InvestSefton can help support their business, can visit www.investsefton.com or contact the team on 0151 934 3452 or investsefton@sefton.gov.uk.

Liverpool Game Dev Network is an initiative that connects the games industry in Liverpool and the North-West.

Liverpool City Region Growth Platform is a business support service designed to support business leaders to grow and develop. Based in Liverpool, Baltic Broadband provides businesses with high-speed, failsafe, multi gigabit connectivity.