UK Interactive Entertainment or Ukie (pronounced YOU-KEY) is a trade body that aims to support, grow and promote the whole of the UK’s games and interactive entertainment industry. Founded in 2010 (although formerly known as ELSPA), Ukie’s membership includes all the major UK and global games publishers and the best of UK development talent - from promising start-ups to some of the biggest, most successful studios operating in the UK today.
We also have distributors, academic institutions, new publishers, and media outlets that are integral to the lifeblood of the industry as part of the family.
Ukie works with government to champion a range of issues including age ratings, education and skills, access to finance and protecting intellectual property rights. It also works with the media to ensure true and accurate representation of the sector by raising awareness of the industry’s positive economic contribution and the societal benefits of gaming to policy makers, regulators and consumers.
One of Ukie’s key roles is to support its members by providing them with key market information, promoting careers and offering the business support services, training and best-practice knowledge to enable them to operate most effectively.
We also offer a comprehensive events programme to give the games industry access to key information, leading industry figures and give everyone the chance to network.
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ukie---the-association-for-uk-interactive-entertainment
IGDA
International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is the professional association for over 12,000 video and computer game developers worldwide. It is incorporated in the United States as a non-profit organization. Its stated mission is "To advance the careers and enhance the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community."
In recognition of the wide-ranging, multidisciplinary nature of interactive entertainment, there are supposedly no barriers to entry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Game_Developers_Association
Women In Games
Women in Games International (WIGI), made up of both female and male professionals, works to promote the inclusion and advancement of women in the global games industry.
WIGI promotes diversity in video game development, publishing, media, education and workplaces, based on a fundamental belief that increased equality and camaraderie among genders can make global impacts for superior products, more consumer enjoyment and a stronger gaming industry.
Women In Games International stands as strong advocates for issues crucial to the success of women and men in the games industry, including a better work/life balance, healthy working conditions, increased opportunities for success and resources for career support.
http://www.womeningamesinternational.org/
BAFTA
Here you will find an array of features produced from BAFTA's programme of games activity, showcasing industry legends, BAFTA-winning talents and debating current issues in the world of gaming. Explore the array of content – it was all created with the aim of providing you with access to the very best talent in game creation.
http://www.bafta.org/games/features
MEF
Headquartered in London, the MEF Global team supports its local chapters in Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa, North and Latin America to build awareness, create business development opportunities and facilitate the development of commercial guidelines and best practices to promote a healthy and profitable industry.
MEF Global handles world-wide strategy, is the association’s brand guardian, oversees financial matters and is responsible for global events including the CEO Summit, MEF Americas, the annual Meffys awards and MEF Connects MWC.
http://www.mefmobile.org/about-mef/global-Team
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