The RIDERS network (Research in Interactive Drama Environments, Role-play and Storytelling) is led by Ruth Aylett and Sandy Louchart at Heriot Watt University, and includes York ICNS members Daniel Kudenko, Richard Walsh and David Zendle. The network's second workshop was held in York, featuring a session on role-play led by Debbie Manship from Role Call and a session on storytelling and narratology led by Richard Walsh.
Details of the York workshop are available here: