Game Republic New Horizons
Middlesbrough, 15 & 16th October 2025
Middlesbrough, 15 & 16th October 2025
Game Republic New Horizons- A new flagship event for The North focusing on the future – on new opportunities, new markets and new skills for companies working in or investing in games development and beyond.
Thursday 16th October 9am – 10.00pm
Riverside Stadium – Middlesbrough
Game Republic New Horizons on 16th October is a new flagship games industry conference and expo in The North being supported by Tees Valley Combined Authority. The new annual event which takes place this year at the Riverside Stadium is bringing over 200 business leaders from games and creative industries across the North, the UK and overseas to find out about and share new opportunities, transmedia trends, new tech, new global markets, leadership, skills and future funding and investment.
There will be presentations, panels, deep dives and fireside chats with special guests including Axel Torvenius MachineGames creative director of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in a session supported by BAFTA, comedian Maisie Adam who is currently appearing in Channel 4’s Taskmaster, Harvey Hayman games lead for Hat Trick Productions, Asher McClennahan the Head of Games for Kickstarter from the US, Harinder Sangha CEO of Maverick Games plus Japanese Publishers Rainy Frog, Supercell, the Transcend Fund, BFI’s Global Screen Fund, ID@Xbox, Double Eleven, Red Kite Games, Xsolla, KudosQA, Autodesk and many more studio heads, investors, platform-holders and publishers.
Attendees will have access to MeetToMatch so they can make new contacts. The event will also include a chance to meet Roary the lion, the mascot for Middlesbrough Football Club at lunchtime as a fundraising initiative to support SpecialEffect. GR New Horizons will be followed by an After Party where attendees will have exclusive and unlimited access to two floors of arcade machines, go-karts, bowling, golf, karaoke, VR games and more at LevelX.
On 15th October, there will be a VIP reception hosted by Double Eleven and Game Republic with a fireside chat with Lasse Seppänen, new head of Supercell’s London office.
General admission tickets are available at a discounted rate of £199 until 1st October.
Take advantage of special offers at some of the town’s best hotels during the Game Republic Conference.
Enjoy an exclusive 20% off Room Only and Bed & Breakfast rates at the 4-star Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough when attending the Game Republic Conference 2025.
Relax in our modern, comfortable hotel, with a range of room types to suit every need – plus on-site parking* and access to our leisure club.
To book: visit www.leonardohotels.co.uk, search for Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough and enter the promo code MBRGRC.
Discount is subject to availability, and a 7-day cancellation policy applies. This offer is valid for stays taking place between 14th October 2025 and 17th October 2025.
Promo code is available until 30th September 2025.
*Charges apply
Enjoy an exclusive 20% off your stay at Station Suites when attending the Game Republic Conference 2025.
Stay in our stylish, fully serviced apartments located just minutes from the heart of town – ideal for business or leisure, with flexible check-in and modern amenities.
To book: visit https://direct-book.com/properties/StationSuitesnewdirect?promotion_code=GAMEREP and your discount will be automatically applied.
You can also learn more about us at www.stationsuites.com.
Discount is subject to availability. Offer valid for stays between 14th October 2025 and 17th October 2025. Promo code available until 30th September 2025.
Enjoy a special delegate rate at Holiday Inn Express when attending the Game Republic Conference 2025.
Located in the centre of Middlesbrough with breakfast included, it’s a convenient and comfortable base just a short distance from the conference venue.
Book using the link below and the discount will be automatically applied.
Discount is subject to availability. Offer valid for stays between 14th October 2025 and 17th October 2025.
Book now
Take advantage of special offers at some of the town’s best restaurants during the Game Republic Conference.
Turtle Bay are kindly offering 20% off food to all delegates.
Located in the heart of Middlesbrough, Turtle Bay has added vibrancy, flair and Caribbean-inspired fun to the town's ever expanding restaurant scene. With superb and knowledgeable staff, an excellent choice of hand-crafted cocktails, an incredible atmosphere and a menu that transports you to sun-drenched beaches – this restaurant/bar is a must visit for families (children will have loads of fun!), couples and groups of friends.
Book nowGet 15% off food and drinks at Dovecot!
One of the most popular choices for weekend evening drinks and cocktails, Dovecot bar Middlesbrough has over 70 premium gins behind its bar, making it probably the biggest selection in Middlesbrough.
Opening Times
Monday 13th Closed
Tuesday 14th 11.30 - 11pm
Wednesday 15th 11.30 - 11pm
Thursday 16th 11.30 - 11pm
Friday 17th 11.30 - 1am
Enjoy 15% off food and drinks when you present your conference admission ticket.
Offer details:
Opening times during the conference:
For menus, bookings, and more information, visit: www.UmiMiddlesbrough.com
The Riverside Stadium is ideally located on the banks of the River Tees, just a short walk from Middlesbrough town centre. Situated in the heart of the Tees Valley, it offers excellent access for conference attendees arriving from across the region and beyond.
Venue address: Riverside Stadium, Dockside Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 6RS
Middlesbrough Football Club is well connected with links to the A66 and central Middlesbrough close by. To plan a journey from anywhere in the country, visit Connect Tees Valley.
You can reach Middlesbrough by rail from towns and cities across the north east and the Tees Valley. The station is served by Northern and TransPennine Express for regular local services, or for travelling to and from the likes of Newcastle city centre, Leeds and Manchester Airport.
For further national connections to and from Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and beyond on the East Coast Main Line, take a local service to or from Darlington and change for regular onward connections via LNER.
To plan a journey by rail, visit Connect Tees Valley.
Middlesbrough Football Club is a ten minute walk from the rail station, and the rail station is also served by a taxi rank directly outside via the accessible entrance/exit onto Bridge Street West.
Teesside International Airport is situated less than 20 minutes' drive from Middlesbrough Town Hall via the A66. Find out destinations served by Teesside International Airport here.
Once you've touched down, here’s a list of local taxi firms that will have you from the terminal to the Football Club in no time.
1AB – 01325 282828
Boro Cars – 01642 222222
Royal Cars – 01642 666666
Teesside Cars – 01642 656565
United Taxis – 01325 282855
If you're flying into Newcastle Airport, you can take the Metro at the airport to Newcastle Central, then Northern services into Middlesbrough. Alternatively, by car, the A1 south then A66 east will have you in the centre in no time.
And coming into Leeds Bradford is also a smooth rail trip - with one change in Leeds, picking up the TransPennine service directly into Middlesbrough. By car, take the A658 and A168 before heading onto the A19 for a trip which will take approximately 1hr 15.
You can reach Middlesbrough by bus from towns and cities across the Tees Valley and the north east. To plan a journey by bus, visit Connect Tees Valley.
Middlesbrough Football Club is a 25 minute walk from the bus station, and the bus station is also served by a taxi rank directly outside via the entrance/exit onto Newport Road.
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