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.
Explore the innovations reshaping gaming — from AI and cloud to new hardware breakthroughs.
Inside the evolving business of games: funding, M&A, monetization, and market expansion.
How games reflect and influence society — from representation to player-driven communities.
Dive into the craft of game-making — workflows, pipelines, and creative problem-solving.
Where games meet film, TV, music, and live events. Discover the power of transmedia IP.
The mechanics, psychology, and design innovations that keep players engaged.
President
Wizards of the Coast
Co-Founder & CEO
Hidden Door
Partner
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Venture Partner
1Up Ventures
Partner and COO
Griffin
Narrative Professional
Founding Studio Head
Obsidian Entertainment
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
PKO Investments
Co-Founder
Valued Cultures
CEO & Founder
Liminal Experiences
Professor of the Practice of Cinematic Arts
USC
CTO
Series Entertainment
Co-Founder
Night Street Games
CEO & Co-Founder
Seeker Entertainment
Editorial Director
GamesBeat
President
Wizards of the Coast
Partner
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Co-Founder & CEO
Hidden Door
Venture Partner
1Up Ventures
Partner and COO
Griffin
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.
Connect with peers, industry influencers, and thought leaders. Share your ideas, collaborate on projects, and build relationships.
GamesBeat programs feature a diverse range of components that foster collaboration, learning, and structured networking.
Access to influential investors and partners focused on catalyzing toward shaping the future of the video game industry.
GamesBeat Next draws in director-level and above executives from across the video game industry ecosystem. Here is a sample of job titles and notable brands that have participated in previous events.
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Diamond Level
Gold Level
Gold Level
Rising Star Level
Community Partners
VB Transform attendees are director level-and-above from across healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, retail, and other industries including an increase in HR-facing leaders and security executives and practitioners.