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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2024 Speakers

**Peter Moore**
Executive
Formerly Unity, Microsoft, EA, Sega

**Kerestell Smith**
Founder & Chief Creative Officer
Another Axiom

**Joanna Popper**
Senior Media, Entertainment and Emerging Technology Executive

**Amy Hennig**
Co-President of New Media
Skydance Games

**Neal Stephenson**
Author, Snowcrash
Co-Founder, Lamina1

Christina Seelye
CEO
Maximum Entertainment

**Dean Takahashi**
Lead Writer
GamesBeat

**Moritz Baier-Lentz**
Partner
Lightspeed

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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