Speakers

Richard is a multi-award-winning academic and Director of Programmes & Events at Global Game Jam where he oversees the organisation's global events, partnerships, and strategic initiatives, At GGJ, Richard plays a key role in shaping and scaling programmes that reach a global audience of game creators, educators, industry professionals, and technology partners. His leadership has helped build GGJs position as a year-round platform for talent development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Working across international partnerships, funding programmes, educational initiatives, and large-scale events, he has contributed to opportunities that have supported hundreds of thousands of developers worldwide. With more than 23 years' experience spanning academia, innovation, and the games industry, Richard founded Games Talent Wales, the first nationally funded game talent development programme in Wales. Through funding, mentorship, and business support, the programme helped establish and scale more than 40 independent game studios.

Presenting:

• Game Jams for Good: Microtalks from Around the Globe