We are pleased to share the agenda for GamesNEXT below. Expect to hear from industry professionals and technology experts through product spotlights, client case studies, solution- and industry-focused sessions, and inspiring keynotes.
AGENDA
THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER
12:00–13:45: Registration, Lunch & Networking
13:45–14:00: Welcome to GamesNEXT
14:00–14:45: Building and Scaling Games in the New Production Ecosystem by Saber Interactive
14:45–15:35: Panel—A discussion led by external development and production ecosystem leaders from EA, Blizzard, and Square Enix
Moderated by: Juney Dijkstra, Strategy & Business Innovation Director, External Development, EA
15:35–15:50: Lightning Talk
15:50-16:05: Break
16:05–16:40: Forget the Metaverse, the simulation is already here. by Alloi
16:40–17:25: Panel—Leadership, D&I, and the Future Games Workforce with Games Leadership, BiG BAME in Games, and Women in Games
Moderated by: TBA
17:25–17:50: Lightning Talk
17:50–18:00: GamesNEXT Day One Closing Remarks
18:00-19:00: Networking Cocktail
19:00-21:00: Evening Social Event
FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER
9:00-10:00: Doors Open & Networking
10:00-11:00: Beyond Intelligence
Presented by: Matt Hauser, Chief Experience Officer, TransPerfect
11:00-12:00: TransPerfect NEXT Keynote
Presented by: Announcing Soon
12:00-12:15: Break
12:15-12:45: From Supplier to Strategic Partner: Rethinking QA Outsourcing by Rovio
12:45-13:00: Lightning Talk
13:00-14:00: Lunch
14:00–14:40: Fireside Chat—How Telltale Reimagined Its Development Pipeline for Sustainability, and the Lessons Learned Along the Way with Jamie Ottilie, CEO, Telltale
14:40-15:10: The Future of Player Experience: CX, Automation, and Live Game Support by Papaya
15:10-15:50: Panel—Producing and Bringing Games to Market in 2026 with Gamesmiths, Expression Games, Winterkeep Interactive, and EA Games
Moderated by: Sam Carlisle, Co-Founder, XDS Spark
15:50-16:00: Closing Remarks & Thanks