Female execs initiative set for London

Clarion Gaming, organiser of ICE London, has issued an invitation to women working within the industry to join its iGB Ascend initiative.

Ascend is a mentorship programme providing a network of support and guidance on personal and professional development. A networking buffet with hosted round tables will be held on April 13 at the ICC Capital Suites at ExCeL, where the London show is being held.

Portfolio director of Clarion, Naomi Barton (pictured), said: “In order to be meaningful and effective Ascend has to reflect the real needs of women in the industry.

“The intention is to use the launch event to listen to the experiences of women working in gaming and in the process ensure that we are addressing the issues that matter to them and that will help unlock the next steps in their career paths.

“To achieve that core objective the launch will feature selected ‘hosts’ who are established in the sector and have experienced the issues and challenges.

“The hosts will moderate and generate conversation at the tables over an informal lunch around what Ascend should be aiming to do for women in the industry.”