ACCESS:VFX is a global, industry-led, non-profit comprised of 40 leading companies, industry bodies and educational establishments in the VFX, animation and games industries. It focuses on actively pursuing and encouraging inclusion, diversity, awareness and opportunity under its four pillars of Inspiration, Education, Mentoring and Recruitment. In this episode, we talk to the organization's founder Simon Devereux about how he’s working with the industry's leading figures to diversify the VFX industry.  

Virtual entertainment and interactive concert specialists Wave, gaming company Riot Games, and production studio The Mill explore the convergence of music, entertainment and gaming, which are increasingly combining to pave the next generation of immersive and interactive experiences. From virtual concerts and digital identity to branded experiences and everything in between, join a group of creative technology specialists as they delve into The Metaverse: where it came from, what it means and the opportunities that lie ahead. 

The gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing entertainment sectors globally, spurred by evolving technology, consumer appetite and an ongoing pandemic. Gaming experts discuss what is driving this growth and what trends we can look out for in 2022.