Mauro Fanelli

A long-time tech and computer enthusiast, Mauro has been in the video games industry for over 20 years, first as a journalist, founding one of the first Italian video games web portal in 1997, and then as founder, CEO and Creative Director of indie studio Memorable Games (previously known as MixedBag). With Memorable Games Mauro has launched games on all major platforms, combining his artistic vision with the latest technology, to deliver never-before-seen gaming experiences like the AR multiplayer cooperative game Secret Oops! for Apple Arcade. Mauro is currently the Creative Director of On Your Tail, a slice-of-life investigative game set in Italy, launching in 2024 on Nintendo Switch and PC in collaboration with Humble Games. 

Games in Italy - From Consumers to Creators

Have you ever wondered what the Italian video game industry looks like? Don't miss out on this panel, organized by the Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association, which will bring together several local game development studios and will examine and explore: 

• the evolution of the sector in Italy, transitioning from a predominantly consumer nation to a burgeoning production reality
• the game changers driving this change, highlighting the key factors and innovations positioning Italy as an emerging powerhouse in global game development
• the challenges and opportunities of independent productions and the increasing support from institutions.