Nordic Game organisers respond to sexual harassment allegations, unveil whistle-blower program
James Batchelor
Editor-in-Chief
Tuesday 19th April 2022
Nordic Game
The organisers behind the Nordic Game conference have detailed their response to allegations of sexual harassment against multiple members of its staff.
Managing director Erik Robertson has posted a series of statements on the event's website, revealing that Nordic Game had been contacted by the Danish Producers Association with claims from anonymous attendees of past conferences.
"We immediately acknowledged this, enforced restrictions on these staff members, started investigating the allegations and reached out to those in contact with the alleged victims," Robertson wrote.
"We also consulted closely with industry organisations and associations in the region on the important steps required by us to vigorously address the allegations, as well as to ensure the future well-being and peace of mind of our industry colleagues, partners and participants."
As a result of the seven-month investigation, the organisation has created a whistle-blower platform, which will be operated by an independent law firm that does no other business with Nordic Game.
This platform will launch during the first week of May at nordicgame.indberet.nu, and will allow anyone experiencing or witnessing any behaviour that violates Nordic Game's code of conduct to report it anonymously.
This can also be used to report previous incidents if anyone has been hesitant to come forward in the past.
Robertson promised additional safety and well-being measures at Nordic Game 2022, which takes place in Malmö from May 17 to 20, including an independent care team at the venue that will "support anyone in discomfort or distress" during the event.
"We reiterate in the strongest and most definitive of
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