Taskmaster star announced as final headliner for Game Republic New Horizons

Comedian Maisie Adam will headline at the upcoming Game Republic New Horizons, concluding the event's lineup. She will be involved in an interview conducted by Christopher Dring, editor-in-chief of The Game Business, during the conference's closing segment, and the duo will engage in a session of EA Sports FC, which is among Adam's favorites.

Jamie Sefton, managing director of Game Republic, expressed enthusiasm about Adam's participation, highlighting her Northern roots and her rising fame. "This conference is about the future of gaming and adjacent sectors, and Maisie perfectly embodies this spirit with her diverse and award-winning endeavors," Sefton remarked.

Adding, Sefton noted, "Given Maisie's competitive nature observed on Taskmaster, it will be interesting to see if Chris is ready for the challenge! Her insights into comedy, games, television, and broader topics promise to be compelling."

Other notable speakers will include Axel Torvenius from MachineGames, who will engage in a special BAFTA interview, and Kickstarter's head of games, Asher McClennahan, presenting on platform-related opportunities and participating in a discussion regarding investment and funding.

The conference agenda features participants from BAFTA, BFI, Hat Trick Productions, Rainy Frog, Supercell, and several investors and publishers.

Slated for October 16, 2025, Game Republic New Horizons will occur at Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, UK, with GamesIndustry.biz serving as a media partner. The Tees Valley Combined Authority sponsors the event, which promises insights into technology, market trends, leadership, and more, alongside MeetToMatch access for networking throughout the event.