Speakers
Lewis Burnell, Senior Communications Manager, ICO Partners
Lewis Burnell (@PersistentWorld on BlueSky) has over 15 years of experience in the video game industry, with the past six focused on senior marketing roles. He is currently Senior Communications Manager at UK-based self-publishing agency ICO Partners, where he has helped launch dozens of titles over the last three years. His portfolio spans a wide range of projects, from breakout successes by solo developers like The Operator and Big Ambitions, to major releases including Baldur's Gate III, Lies of P, and Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream. Prior to joining ICO, Lewis worked on notable titles such as Manor Lords, Against the Storm, Medieval Dynasty, Rogue Legacy 2, and The Wandering Village. He has regularly led campaigns with budgets exceeding £250,000 and has overseen the full marketing lifecycle for numerous successful launches. Before transitioning to game marketing, Lewis worked in Ministerial Correspondence for the UK government and freelanced as a journalist for outlets like Rock Paper Shotgun, Kotaku, and MMORPG.com. To date, he has contributed to over 100 game projects, delivering award-winning campaigns.