We are thrilled to announce that the Festival of Innovation will be kicked off by Venturefest South chair, Ed Gould, alongside special guest Mike Hawkyard, a luminary in the gaming industry. With over 20 years of experience and a BAFTA nomination to his name, Mike is set to inspire attendees with his insights on creativity and innovation.

As a co-founder of two groundbreaking studios, Mike has developed mobile and web games that have been played over three billion times, dominating the iOS charts worldwide. His first studio achieved remarkable success, while his second focused on transforming how global brands engage with their employees through interactive onboarding and communication solutions. After successfully exiting both companies, Mike is ready to embark on another exciting venture.

Throughout the day, we’ll have a vibrant gaming thread woven into our agenda, alongside other key themes like ocean science and investment. Attendees can look forward to engaging with gaming innovators who have big ideas and exploring the interactive VFS arcade games by Corporate Amusements that will be on display.

Join us as Mike shares his unique perspective on harnessing creativity to drive success. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a true pioneer in the gaming industry and engage with the future of innovation!

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