Double Eleven has revealed it will be supporting the new flagship conference for The North Game Republic New Horizons by hosting a special VIP reception for attendees on 15th October on the rooftop terrace of its multi-award winning headquarters Boho X.
The special VIP event will include a fireside chat with Lasse Seppänen the General Manager of Supercell’s new London Studio. He played a key leadership role in creating the critically acclaimed Alan Wake, and was a serial entrepreneur in the mobile & handheld space. After his previous startup was acquired by Rovio, Lasse joined Supercell in 2019 and has since led teams behind games like Everdale, Hay Day and Boom Beach.
Attendees registering for the conference will be able to apply for tickets and the VIP reception will welcome up to 150 guests including special guest speakers who as well as the fireside chat and welcome, will get fast track badges for the event, drinks and canapes and spectacular views to the iconic Transporter Bridge and the coast. Spaces will be subject to availability and guests registering for the event will have an option to make a donation to SpecialEffect.
CFO and commercial director, Kimberley Turner, said: “With the Tees Valley recognised as one of the UK’s leading centres for digital and tech growth, driven by the games sector, we are thrilled to partner with Game Republic to host the VIP reception for its ‘New Horizons’ conference. At Double Eleven we are passionate about making great games, connecting with fellow creators and playing our role in shaping the future of gaming. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring together some of the brightest minds and exceptional talent across our industry. We are looking forward to welcoming guests to our incredible state-of-the-art studio here in Middlesbrough to kick off the jam-packed conference the next day.”
The Game Republic New Horizons is being backed by Tees Valley Combined Authority and over 150 heads of studios and creative industry businesses have already registered to attend. The event will include the VIP reception, the full day conference, an expo area and an after party with go-karting, bowling, golf and unlimited and exclusive access to Level X.
Jamie Sefton, MD of Game Republic adds “Support from games companies and all our members has been overwhelming for this event, we are delighted to be establishing this new flagship conference for the UK games industry and hosting it in The North of England.”
Advance tickets which give a 50% discount on tickets for the conference (£150 off) will end on 10th September when tickets will revert to full price £299 pp. Information about the event and accommodation options can be found here https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/visit/game-republic-new-horizons/
Asher McClennahan from Kickstarter plus special guests from Maverick Games, Hat Trick, Rainy Frog, Transcend Fund and Double Eleven will be speaking at New Horizons on 16th October in Middlesbrough. Other special guests revealed for Game Republic New Horizons, which is being supported by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, include Harinder Sangha, COO at Maverick Games and Kimberley Turner, CFO and Commercial Director at Double Eleven who will both be joining the Leadership Panel hosted by Elaine Dowman, board member of IMIRT, the Irish Game Makers Association and Head of Games at Barclays. Plus, attendees will also hear from Tony Byus, founder of Japanese games publisher Rainy Frog, Lirui Ding, Principal at VC investors Transcend Fund, and Harvey Hayman, Games Lead at Hat Trick sharing insights on transmedia and funding opportunities, and there will be a live interview session featuring Chris Dring from media partner The Game Business with a very special guest to be revealed soon. The stellar line-up will join MachineGames’ Axel Torvenius, the creative director of the fantastic Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, who will be taking part in an exclusive BAFTA fireside chat to kick off the full day event. Game Republic New Horizons forms part of the 2025 Game Republic events programme supported by Official Partners Red Kite Games, Barclays Games and Creative and Xsolla.
About Double Eleven
Double Eleven Limited is a full-service video games publisher and developer, with their headquarters located in Middlesbrough (North East England) and a second studio in Kuala Lumpur. Since becoming an independent publisher, they have focused on a mix of highly collaborative co-development and original IP work, bringing great games like Minecraft Dungeons, Prison Architect, Goat Simulator, RimWorld, and Rust to new platforms and audiences. They recently developed Switch and PlayStation 4 versions of Red Dead Redemption and Grounded. In October 2024, they released a remaster of the Lego Harry Potter Collection, a highly anticipated PC version of Red Dead Redemption and their first homegrown IP, Blindfire, an online multiplayer first-person shooter which marks a new chapter in their creative journey. Alongside these projects, Double Eleven maintains an ongoing collaboration with Bethesda Game Studios to bring new adventures to the Wasteland in Fallout 76.
In December 2024, the company celebrated its 15th anniversary.
About Game Republic
Game Republic is the largest games industry body in the North of England with over 1300 developers, educational partners and industry suppliers. It is a key partner in The Great North and One Creative North initiative. The network runs 12 events a year for game developers and works internationally on trade missions and at international events supporting games businesses across The North of England and the wider games industry.
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