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600+

Attendees

(70% Director+)

100+

Speakers

(90% C-Level)

80%

Deals

CLOSURE

Gaming, the $200 Billion industry influencing every sector is moving faster than ever across technology, talent, business models, and the way audiences connect with content.

What was once a niche sector is now shaping how every industry operates from sports and Hollywood to tech, retail, education, finance, and beyond. The next era of gaming will set the stage for broader shifts across the entire media and entertainment landscape.

Speakers

GamesBeat Summit brings together the leaders shaping AI, UGC economies, platforms, live services, and new monetization models — giving sponsors direct access to the conversations and partnerships defining the future of the business.

Jenova Chen
CEO
thatgamecompany
Maya Rogers
President & CEO
Tetris
Gerard Williams
HipHopGamer
Lisa Cosmas Hanson
Founder & President
Niko Partners
Adam Boyes
Founder & CEO
Vivrato
Tom Kang
President
Nex
Amir Satvat
Director, BD
Tencent Games NA
Joe Traverso
VP Product Development
Electronic Arts
Mike DeLaet
President
Ares Interactive
Jen MacLean
Co-Founder & CEO
Dragon Snacks Games
Leanne Loombe
EVP Head of Games
Annapurna
Mark Stanley
Founder & CEO
Syndicate of Play

Networking

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At GamesBeat Summit, the conversations start before you even walk through the door. Our exclusive networking app lets you:

Browse Attendees

View the attendee list of executives, investors, and innovators.

Schedule 1:1 Meetings

Schedule meetings in advance, so your calendar is packed with the people you want to meet.

Community Board

Engage with the community board, join discussions, and discover opportunities in real time.
We are also crafting bespoke programs to support your high-level networking and on-site deal execution.

Special Programs

Beyond the main stage, GamesBeat Summit features a curated series of invite-only and community-driven special events — from executive lunches and private roundtables to networking experiences designed to spark real conversations, meaningful connections, and new deals.

Curated by the Editorial team at Gamesbeat

GamesBeat Summit is where journalism meets leadership—where the people building the future of games come to understand what’s next.

Dean Takahashi, GamesBeat’s Editorial Director, brings decades of industry insight to shape the conversation at GamesBeat Next. Known for breaking major stories and chronicling gaming’s biggest shifts, Dean curates the content program to spotlight the ideas, leaders, and innovations that matter most. He is joined by Alex Lee and Rachel Kaser, whose reporting and analysis bring sharp perspectives on the business, culture, and technology shaping the future of games.

Their combined editorial leadership shapes a program grounded in insight, relevance, and credibility. Every session is selected with intention, designed to surface real conversations, meaningful connections, and forward-looking ideas that move the industry ahead.

Who Attends?

A one and a half day immersive experience with 600 of the top executives in the gaming industry coming together for curated networking, deal generation, and to learn about the future of gaming. Tap into gaming leaders looking to level up their business strategies and capabilities.

Job Titles

Chief Executive Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Commercial Officer
Founder
Head of Innovation
Head of Gaming

Investor
Chief Strategy Officer
Head of UA
Head of Content
Vice President, Gaming
Game Developer
Chief Experience Officer
Chief Gaming Officer
Head of Acquisition

Director of Marketing
Head of Digital Gaming
SVP, Strategy & Brand
Chief Digital Officer
Head of  Media & Entertainment
Director of Digital Innovation
Vice President, Marketing
Chief Product Officer
Chief Customer Officer

Director of Corporate Development
Game Director
Game Designer
Game Producer
Director of Product
Director of Data & Analytics
Product Lead
Head of Studio
General Manager

Brands

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The Summit isn’t just a two-day event — it’s where this community meets in real life. When you attend, you’re not entering a conference. You’re stepping into an ongoing network of decision-makers, dealmakers, and operators shaping the industry year-round.

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