Industry professionals attending July’s edition of iGB LIVE will have access to a vibrant new feature which will showcase ground-breaking tech and innovation courtesy of the brightest start-ups and small businesses in gaming.
The iGB LIVE LaunchPad will feature five start-up companies to present their innovations to a panel of judges, with each presentation followed by a probing Q&A session designed to interrogate the viability and commercial prowess of each product pitch.
The new feature portfolio director, Naomi Barton, said: “iGB L!VE is constantly evolving in order to meet the business needs of stakeholders. The research programme that we undertake with customers has consistently highlighted a shared desire to always be ahead of the curve, being the first to access the very latest innovations from the start-up community is part of what iGB LIVE 2024 will deliver.
“In addition, we want to provide a platform for new talented businesses to grow by giving them extra exposure in front of an influential C-Level audience of industry investors and influencers.
“The top five products will be hand-selected by the iGB LIVE team and invited to present from the Pulse Stage. In order to help these businesses, we are providing cash prizes of £5,000 for the winner, £2,500 for second place and £1,000 for third.”
She continued: “We will be giving the feature an authentic iGB LIVE twist with the emphasis on competitive fun. To ensure this, I am delighted to confirm that 25+ year industry veteran and non-exec Clarion Gaming Chairman Michael Caselli has agreed to be our MC and will also head a panel of judges drawn from across the iGB LIVE community of industry professionals, investors and sponsors.
