Create Central joins Interactive Futures 2021 as Headline Partner
We’re delighted to confirm Create Central as the Headline Partner for Interactive Futures 2021, which is taking place virtually on February 16th-20th.
Create Central Chair Ed Shedd will be delivering the opening keynote address on February 16th and those interested in a pursuing a career in video games will also be able to meet them as part of the virtual EXPO.
Create Central is an industry body whose members comprise some of the UK’s most creative thinkers and change makers in film, TV, games and other creative content sectors.
Through Create Central they will work with national and regional partners to create an agile and responsive network to turbo-charge the screen sector in the heart of the UK.
Create Central Chair and Deloitte’s North & South Europe (NSE) Technology, Media & Telecoms (TMT) Practice lead Ed Shedd, said: “Businesses coming together and having the ability to work in partnership and co-opetition to reach audiences is not just beneficial, it is essential. Interactive Futures is a great opportunity for us to really showcase the amazing work that is going on in the Leamington games cluster and the wider West Midlands – and for those businesses to explore the possibilities of working together to grow and to thrive.”
The Leamington Spa games hub will open its virtual doors in February 2021 to once again showcase the talent and creativity of the video games studios within the region.
But, uniquely, Interactive Futures 2021 will also provide exclusive insight into the many career options available within the games industry – along with practical advice and guidance to students, young people and children on how to navigate their own pathways.
Importantly, the event will speak to parents too, highlighting the fact that a career in games is a valid, valuable and well-rewarded one – and one that exists right on their doorsteps in Leamington Spa and the wider Coventry and Warwickshire region.
The week will kick off with an industry-focused day on Tuesday February 16th, showcasing the talent in the region, taking a look at why so many of the Best Places To Work winners are located in Leamington Spa, as well as providing practical advice to the myriad of indie studios in the area.
Then, from Wednesday February 17th to Saturday February 20th, a series of dedicated conference sessions will be hosted for primary school children, secondary school children and young people and Further Education and Higher Education students.
Tickets to attend Interactive Futures are available FREE OF CHARGE at https://interactive-futures.com/tickets-2021
If you are interested in getting involved with the Interactive Futures programme, please contact Lisa Carter on 07970 164201 / lisa.carter@mimrammedia.com
If you would like more information on becoming an Interactive Futures Partner, contact Darrell Carter on 07967 947076 / Darrell.carter@mimrammedia.com
