GAMESBEAT
Next
Gaming x Tech x Innovation in Silicon Valley
GamesBeat NEXT is a premier gathering for game developers, publishers, investors, executives, and industry visionaries.
- San Francisco
- November 12-13, 2025
GAMESBEAT
It’s the first true B2B gaming event in Silicon Valley focused on the convergence of games, AI, and cross-sector innovation.
GamesBeat Next 2025 isn’t just a conference —it’s the next chapter in how we think, build, and lead in games where leaders come together for connections and opportunities to build what’s next.
At the center of a $200 billion global industry, gaming is no longer confined to entertainment; it’s a driver of technology, culture, and business transformation. Reflecting GamesBeat’s expanded editorial mission, the event will bring together key players from big tech, AI research, venture capital, and cloud infrastructure, alongside decision-makers from finance, healthcare, education, and Hollywood.
Unlock growth opportunites
Meet partners and investors who can help scale your next big idea.
Hear from Industry Leaders
Get insights from top executives, investors, and innovators shaping the future of games.
Network with Decision-Makers
Connect with 500+ developers, publishers, and dealmakers ready to collaborate.
Discover Emerging Trends
Explore the latest in AI, UGC, creator economy, and new business models.
500+
Attendees
80+
Speakers
1.5
Days
Session Tracks
Dive into six unique tracks that explore every facet of gaming — technology, business, culture, and the creative forces driving the industry forward
Technology
Explore the innovations reshaping gaming — from AI and cloud to new hardware breakthroughs.
Gaming Biz
Inside the evolving business of games: funding, M&A, monetization, and market expansion.
Culture
How games reflect and influence society — from representation to player-driven communities.
Development
Dive into the craft of game-making — workflows, pipelines, and creative problem-solving.
Entertainment
Where games meet film, TV, music, and live events. Discover the power of transmedia IP.
Gameplay
The mechanics, psychology, and design innovations that keep players engaged.
Speakers
John Hight
President
Wizards of the Coast
Moritz Baier-Lentz
Senior Partner, Head of Gaming & Interactive Media
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Hilary Mason
Co-Founder & CEO
Hidden Door
Emily Greer
Venture Partner
1Up Ventures
Emily Wang
Partner and COO
Griffin
Hannah Manikowski
Narrative Professional
Feargus Urquhart
Founding Studio Head
Obsidian Entertainment
Holly Liu
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
PKO Investments
Daryl Ogden
Co-Founder
Valued Cultures
Brendan Mulligan
CEO & Founder
Liminal Experiences
Gordon Bellamy
Professor of the Practice of Cinematic Arts
USC
Josh English
CTO
Series Entertainment
Mac Reynolds
Co-Founder
Night Street Games
Oksana Kubushyna
CEO & Co-Founder
Seeker Entertainment
Veda Cruz
Attorney
Odin Law & Media
Speakers
John Hight
President
Wizards of the Coast
Moritz Baier-Lentz
Senior Partner. Head of Gaming & Interactive Media
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Hilary Mason
Co-Founder & CEO
Hidden Door
Emily Greer
Venture Partner
1Up Ventures
Emily Wang
Partner and COO
Griffin
WHY ATTEND?
GamesBeat Events
GamesBeat events bring together the brightest minds within the gaming industry to share their updates on latest developments, their take on the future of gaming, and provide attendees an opportunity to expand their network.
Networking
Connect with peers, industry influencers, and thought leaders. Share your ideas, collaborate on projects, and build relationships.
Unparalleled Content
GamesBeat programs feature a diverse range of components that foster collaboration, learning, and structured networking.
Opportunity
Access to influential investors and partners focused on catalyzing toward shaping the future of the video game industry.
Get To Know
Special Programs
Women in Gaming Breakfast
The Women in Gaming Breakfast will feature top female executives leading discussions on the future of diversity in the field. Don’t miss this chance to bring together the most innovative women leaders in gaming and share valuable insights into the industry.
Executive Roundtables
Immerse yourself in a series of captivating roundtable discussions at GamesBeat Next. These thoughtfully crafted roundtables are meticulously designed to facilitate engaging interactions and dynamic conversations between esteemed event attendees like yourself and industry experts.
Diversity in Gaming Lunch
Join us for the Diversity in Gaming Lunch. Panelists will discuss their innovative approaches to creating inclusive games for diverse player communities and fostering a welcoming environment for a diverse workforce in the gaming industry.
Game Changers
Lightspeed and GamesBeat will announce the 2026 Game Changers—an annual list to celebrate and accelerate extraordinary startups in gaming & interactive technology.
Sponsors
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Conference Passes & Packages
Super Early Bird
$597 2 DAYS
Early Bird
$697 2 DAYS
Standard Pass
$897 2 DAYS