James Dodd

James Dodd

Out Making Games

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James is the Director of the award-winning Out Making Games and Managing Director of James Dodd Associates International Executive Search. He spent five years on the UK Interactive Entertainment trade body, Ukie's #RaiseTheGame Committee, and is a Ukie and BAFTA Games member. He has spent the last 15 years as a global games, tech, media and entertainment executive search professional, leading international recruitment projects for multiple clients around the world. James' combined knowledge of leadership across multiple industries, together with his passion and understanding of the benefits of representation, helps businesses push the boundaries of what they thought was possible. 


 

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One Year On: Progress, Gaps, and Possibilities for LGBTQ+ Inclusion

This year’s LGBTQ+ round table will compare where we were at last year's roundtable, were we are now, and tackle key issues LGBTQ+ professionals are facing in the ever-changing social and political landscape. The hosts will present a series of topics, which attendees will be free to openly discuss, sharing their thoughts, insights and experiences, in a safe and supportive environment. Attendees should leave with a better understanding of what others are or have experienced, steps they have taken to navigate these, the knowledge they are not alone in most instances, and tangible or actionable takeaways to facilitate a better working and social environment for all.


Session Takeaway

  • What LGBTQ+ professionals are experiencing in 2026.

  • Practical ways to navigate and mitigate negativity.

  • Examples of changes to EDI practices around the world along with practical advice on how to navigate them and minimise the effect on yourself.

  • Steps you or your business can take to support LGBTQ+ individuals and employees.

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