General Conference

Amir Satvat is a leading voice in games, known for helping over 3,500 gamers find jobs through free, transparent resources A passionate community builder, he does this alongside his role as Business Development Director at Tencent Games in North Amer......

Join industry leaders in a compelling panel discussion, ""External Development Leadership: Setting Teams Up for Success,"" that will redefine the perception and practice of external development within the gaming industry This isn't just another talk;......

Take a break from attending sessions or meetings and grab a meal to keep you going!......

We killed boredom As a society we’re all culpable Although our intentions were good, there have been unforeseen consequencesHow did it happen and what does its demise mean for the games industry More importantly, what does it mean for us in the......

In today’s economic climate, both game developers and service providers face mounting pressure and uncertainty Traditional external development models are no longer as effective or sustainable Service providers struggle to stand out in a market ful......

The year is 2030 and, during the great cascading layoffs of the early 20's, companies started using external, specialized teams more and more Now about half of all teams are composed of internal experts who know the game inside and out, alongside ext......

Enjoy a light afternoon snack and some coffee in The Hub, brought to you by Overturn Studio......

Enjoy a hot cup of tea, brought to you by Neobards......

This session features 9 different Table-Topics Seats are limited, book early......

Join Story Kitchen co-founders Dmitri M Johnson and Mike Goldberg, producers behind Sonic the Hedgehog, Tomb Raider, and more, alongside BAFTA North America board member and games committee chair Julia Bianco, for a focused round-table on expanding g......

Outsourcing has evolved, we are no longer just sending a list of assets to be done, Co-development is becoming the standard This brings a new set of challenges such as fully allowing external teams into your ecosystem and being a part of your team Ho......

External development is no longer just about outsourcing—it’s about building strategic, long-term partnerships that drive innovation and production stability Emerging markets, such as Southeast Asia, have evolved beyond cost-efficient labor pools......