Connecting Next Generation Video Game Leaders

GamesBeat NEXT is a premier gathering for game developers, publishers, investors, executives, and industry visionaries. Whether you’re an industry veteran or a rising star, this is the event that will redefine your gaming journey.

San Francisco

October 28-29, 2024

2024 Speakers

Neal Stephenson

Author, Snowcrash
Chairman, Lamina1
Co-Founder, Whenere

Peter Moore

Executive
Formerly Unity, Microsoft, EA, Sega

Matthew Bromberg

CEO
Unity

Amy Hennig

Co-President of New Media
Skydance Games

Kerestell Smith

Founder & Chief Creative Officer
Another Axiom

Stanley Pierre-Louis

CEO
Entertainment Software Association

Elan Lee

Founder
Exploding Kittens/Fourth Wall

Christina Macedo

CEO
READYgg

Laura Naviaux Sturr

GM Operations
Amazon Games

Amir Satvat

Business Development Director
Tencent

Joanna Popper

Senior Media, Entertainment and Emerging Technology Executive

Tim Sweeney

Founder & CEO
Epic Games
*Appearing Virtually

Sharon Yguado

CEO
Astrid Entertainment

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner
Lightspeed

Riz Virk

Founder
Play Labs

Previous Speakers

WHY ATTEND?

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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.

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Access to influential investors and partners focused on catalyzing toward shaping the future of the video game industry.

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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, presented by Xsolla. 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 2025 Game Changers—an annual list to celebrate and accelerate extraordinary startups in gaming & interactive technology.
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Conference Passes & Packages

Super Early Bird
$597 2 DAYS
  • Full Conference(Includes full conference, networking events and on-demand videos)
  • Video Access(Live stream and 30 days of on-demand access)
  • Pricing ends September 10th (11:59PM PT)
Early Bird
$697 2 DAYS
  • Full Conference(Includes full conference, networking events and on-demand videos)
  • Video Access(Live stream and 30 days of on-demand access)
  • Pricing ends October 10th (11:59PM PT)
Standard Pass
$897 2 DAYS
  • Full Conference(Includes full conference, networking events and on-demand videos)
  • Video Access(Livestream and 30 days of on-demand access) v
  • Pricing ends October 25th(11:59PM PT)