Asher McClennahan, Kickstarter's Games Lead, to Address Game Republic New Horizons

Asher McClennahan, the head of games at Kickstarter, is set to participate in Game Republic New Horizons, a premier games industry conference, alongside notable companies such as Maverick Games, Hat Trick, Rainy Frog, Transcend Fund, and Double Eleven, taking place in the North of England this October. McClennahan will reportedly share insights on the platform's best practices for game companies and join a discussion panel focused on funding and investment opportunities. Other esteemed guests include Harinder Sangha of Maverick Games, Kimberley Turner of Double Eleven, Elaine Dowman from the Irish Game Makers Association, the head of games at Barclays, Tony Byus of Rainy Frog, VC investors from Transcend Fund, and Harvey Hayman of Hat Trick Lab. Additionally, former Gamesindustry.biz head of games B2B, Chris Dring, will attend with a special guest, and MachineGames' Axel Torvenius will engage in a BAFTA fireside chat. According to Jamie Sefton, Managing Director of Game Republic, 'The event's location in the UK's fastest-growing tech hub outside of London is a significant draw, and we're thrilled to welcome international participants, including Kickstarter.' Game Republic New Horizons is scheduled to take place on October 16 at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, UK, and will feature an expo, roundtable discussions, and meeting opportunities through MeetToMatch, attracting attendees from across the UK and globally.