Useful Links - Trade Associations & Support Networks
Industry Associations
British Interactive Media Association
Established in 1985, the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) is the trade association representing the diverse interests of the UK interactive industry.
b.TWEEN
b.TWEEN is the UK's biggest annual interactive media industry gathering. It is designed to inform and inspire leaders of companies that exploit digital technologies in innovative ways.
Chinwag
The Chinwag community is a focal point for digital media practitioners in the UK and beyond. They aggregate expertise, fact and opinion, and act as a connecting rod for ideas and talent across the new media industries.
Dare to be Digital
Dare to be Digital is a video games development competition for extremely talented students at Universities and Colleges of Art.
DCF
The Digital Content Forum (DCF) provides a two way conduit between industry and government to gather views and input into policy making processes.
e-Skills
e-skills is the Sector Skills Council for IT, Telecoms and Contact Centres and, like Skillset, is part of the Skills for Business network.
IVCA
The International Visual Communication Association exists to promote effective business and public service communications of the highest ethical and professional standards.
NESTA
NESTA is the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts. Also the largest single endowment devoted exclusively to supporting talent, innovation and creativity in the UK.
New Media Knowledge
NMK is a learning and business information hub for companies and individuals working in UK digital media.
Pact
Pact is the UK trade association that represents and promotes the commercial interests of independent feature film, television, animation and interactive media companies.
Wired Sussex
Wired Sussex works with digital media companies of all sizes helping them to develop and grow. Wired Sussex cab help those working in or running a business in the digital media industry in Sussex - or if you'd like to be.
You can also find more support in your region here: Interactive Media in the UK
