Lesley Singleton, the co-founder of Board Game Club and MD at Playtime PR, will chair the Board Game Design Panel.

“We see a lot of opportunities, but there has been a big discrepancy between our financial performance over the last few years and where the company should be,” said Ynon Kreiz, chairman and CEO of Mattel.

“2018 is unfolding as expected as our teams manage the liquidation of Toys R Us in many markets and address the rapidly evolving European retail landscape,” said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s chairman and chief executive officer.

“Asmodee represents a unique opportunity to invest in a fast-growing platform within the gaming industry, as part of PAI’s strategy to invest in attractive consumer goods industries,” said PAI’s Gaëlle d’Engremont.

“We are thrilled to be part of the Fortnite experience,” said Jazwares CEO Judd Zebersky.

We caught up with Zak Walton to find out more about his journey with Gutterhead to date, and what to expect from Gutterhead Games’ upcoming title, Trunk of Drunk.

“Moving BLE to east London makes perfect business sense on all sides,” said BLE brand director Anna Knight.

“Not only will it be a great opportunity to meet some fresh new inventors and to learn and share ideas, but it’s the perfect place for us to network with friends and colleagues from the toy and inventing community,” said Flair’s Andrew McKay.

We caught up with Deanne Owen, senior designer at Ginger Fox, to learn more about the firm’s approach to game design and why Love Island was a great fit for the firm’s design team.

The survey will underpin an industry report highlighting confidence levels of industry professionals within the UK kids’ sector, including toys and games.