Event overview
TIGA is the non-profit trade association representing the UK's computer games industry.
Richard will speak about the importance of the computer games industry and how the UK can grow and develop it in the future.
Dr Richard Wilson is CEO of TIGA. Richard was previously Director of Communications at the Royal Academy of Engineering (2006-2008). Prior to this, Richard was Head of Business Policy at the Institute of Directors (1998 – 2006), one of the UK’s leading business representative bodies. At the Institute of Directors (IoD) Richard played a key part in developing the IoD’s policies and representing the membership vis-a-vis Government, the media and other interested third parties.
Richard has taught politics at Reading University and was awarded a PhD for his thesis in political theory.
http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/richard-wilson/12/414/90a/
TIGA's members include independent games developers, in-house publisher-owned developers, outsourcing companies, technology businesses and universities (including Goldsmiths).
TIGA's vision is to make the UK the best place in the world to do games business. We do this through Government lobbying and maintain a voice in the corridors of power at both the Westminister and Scottish parliaments.
Dates & times
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12 Mar 2013 | 4:30pm - 5:30pm |
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