In an industry where large-scale co-development is often entrusted to even larger studios, we’re asking a simple but disruptive question: Can a carefully coordinated collective of small, expert studios actually do it better? This Table Topic challenges the assumption that size equals stability, arguing instead that specialization, flexibility, and the right kind of glue… especially in the form of a dedicated production service and streamlined tools, could unlock a new, sustainable model for delivering complex, multi-discipline projects.

We’ll explore the operational and strategic realities of working with multiple small providers, drawing on the group’s collective experience to identify where the model breaks, and where it might outperform the status quo. From risk perception to delivery coordination, this session will dig into what it would take for a distributed service ecosystem to succeed, and how we might build it.

Whether you’re a developer, a service provider, or somewhere in between, join us to unpack the potential (and the pitfalls) of a new approach to external development.