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San Francisco 

October 28-29, 2024

The Can't Miss Event for 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.

"I think all of the heavy hitters come to GamesBeat...if you are not coming to this one you are missing out."
Brian Ward
CEO Savy Games Group
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Here's what's Included with Your GamesBeat Next Pass:

Connect & Network

  • Full access to the GamesBeat Next event app
  • Browse the attendee directory and set up 1:1 meetings
  • Build your personalized agenda and connect with peers, speakers, and sponsors

Learn & Be Inspired

  • Admission to all General Sessions featuring top gaming leaders
  • Access to Breakout Sessions on emerging technologies, growth strategies, and technical innovation
  • Opportunities to join Executive Roundtables for focused, small-group discussions

Exclusive Special Programs

  • Women in Gaming & Tech Executive Breakfast — a dedicated space for connecting and empowering women leaders in the industry
  • Fresh Voices in Gaming Lunch Panel — panelists share 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 2026 Announcement — Lightspeed and GamesBeat will unveil the annual list recognizing and accelerating extraordinary startups in gaming and interactive technology

Build Meaningful Relationships

  • Entry to the Networking Reception — a lively evening to meet investors, partners, and fellow attendees
  • Informal networking opportunities throughout the conference

Keep Learning Post-Event

  • On-Demand access to session recordings after the conference
  • Continued ability to connect with attendees and sponsors through the event app for a limited time
 

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Networking

Let Us Help You Close Your Next Big Deal

At GamesBeat Next, 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.
Last year, out of 600 attendees, 530 downloaded the app, sent 3,952 messages and posted 480 discussions before the event even began!

Speakers

Humam Sakhnini

CEO
Discord

Clinton Sparks

CEO
Global Gaming League

Randy Pitchford

CEO
Gearbox

John Hight

President
Wizards of the Coast

Emily Wang

Partner & COO
Griffin

Mac Reynolds

Co-Founder
Night Street Games

Hilary Mason

Co-Founder & CEO
Hidden Door

Dmitri Johnson

Co-Founder
Story Kitchen

Kate Edwards

CEO
Geogrify

Aaron Keller

Game Director
Overwatch 2

Gordon Bellamy

Professor of the Practice of Cinematic Arts
USC

Ken Wee

EVP & Chief Strategy Officer
Mattel

Raashi Sikka

Chief Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Social Impact Officer
Ubisoft

Leo Olebe

CEO
Olebe Media Group

Feargus Urquhart

Founding Studio Head
Obsidian Entertainment

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Speakers

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.

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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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