Chris Cannon was one of the teenage pioneers in Liverpool’s 1980s computer games industry.
He played a pivotal role in gaming history by introducing Matthew Smith to Bug-Byte – a connection that paved the way for the legendary Manic Miner.
Chris later continued his influential work at Software Projects.
After a successful 35-year IT career, Chris transitioned into his current role as a prominent local historian and accredited tourist guide.
In this talk, he revisits the bedroom coder revolution, sharing firsthand insights into the technical breakthroughs and creativity that defined the golden age of British gaming.