PlayUK 2020: Lecturers

Jon has been the studios creative director, writer, and artist on their two critically acclaimed and BAFTA-winning games Stories Untold (2017) and Observation (2019).

Callum, founder of Robot Teddy, cares deeply about developer success, and focuses on scouting and business development.

Jo is CEO of Ukie, the trade body for UK games and interactive entertainment.

Niamh Houston (Chipzel) Chiptune Musician Chipzel is the alias of Niamh Houston, an independent Northern Irish chip-musician who indulges in the use of Gameboys to create energetic, melodic dance tracks. Through taking the original 8bit sound and manipulating it into something frantically hard-hitting, Chipzel has seen crowds of all ages turn to “raving loons”, taken right back to their days of retro gaming.

Jodie received several award nominations during her career, including winning the Game Development category of the DevelopHER Awards 2017, was listed as GamesIndustry.biz 100 Future Talent.

Award-winning writer working at the intersection of technology, culture and narrative.

German Indie based in London, UK currently working as Experimental Hardware Game developer.

A playful curator with a love for the alternative and disruptive.

With over 20 years experience in audio and music production, Omar is considered an expert in sound design and music production.

Ju Row Farr is one of the founder members of Blast Theory (pioneering artist group creating interactive art).