Agenda
Economic Policy and Ecosystem Workshop
Jason Della Rocca (Co-Founder, Execution Labs)
Kristian Roberts (CEO & Managing Director, Nordicity)
Johanna Nylander (Acting Managing Director, Swedish Games Industry (Dataspelsbranschen))
Location: Room 216, South Hall
Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Pass Type:
Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass -
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Audience Level:
All
Track:
Business Strategy, Culture & Sustainability
Format:
Workshop
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All
The game industry is an engine of economic opportunity. Success can come from anywhere! Governments around the world are eager to encourage the creation of game-related jobs, businesses and IP. This workshop will explore how governments, economic development agencies, and industry associations can work together to support the growth of their local industry and set investment policies and strategies that make a true, lasting impact.
The workshop will be conducted in a hands-on format, with a focus on interactive group sessions to maximize knowledge sharing and exchange between participants. Specific granular topics will be proposed and prioritized as part of the workshop format, determined by the most pressing needs of those in the room… from how best to nurture talent pipelines to incubating new startups, from investment and tax credit regimes to migration policies and FDI, and so on.
Takeaway
Workshop participants will walk away with practical examples of how their ongoing efforts can best generate economic impact and support game industry success. Further, attendees will have a rare opportunity to connect with (and be inspired by) their peers doing similar ecosystem and economic policy work around the world.
Intended Audience
This workshop is intended for government representatives, economic development agencies, and industry associations that are focused on supporting and growing their regional game industry. Other industry leaders that are involved in such efforts as advisors, board members, and volunteers are welcome as well.