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GamesBeat Summit 2024 Schedule
Join industry leaders at the Marina del Rey Marriott on May 20-21 for GamesBeat Summit 2024, focusing on Resilience and Adaptation in the gaming landscape.
10:00 am – 10:30 am
The Creator’s Notepad: Expanding Storytelling
- Dom Cole, co-founder of Left Fielder Media
- Sheloman Byrd, co-CEO of Veritas Game Advisors
Sheloman Byrd of Veritas Games Advisors will contribute insights to this discussion on storytelling in gaming.
10:30 am – 11:00 am
The future of mixed reality games
- Alexey Menshikov, CEO of Beatshapers
- Nicole Lazzaro, CEO of XEO Design
Alexey Menshikov of Beatshapers and Nicole Lazzaro of XEO Design, with some AI expertise, will delve into mixed reality gaming trends.
11:00 am – 11:30 am
The future of AR in the wake of the Apple Vision Pro
Apple’s release of the Vision Pro marks a significant moment for XR. What implications does this have for developers? Join the discussion with AR games entrepreneur Susan Cummings and top XR investor Tipatat Chennavasin.
Susan Cummings, CEO of Tiny Rebel Games, will share her insights during this discussion.
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
From Developer to Distributor: How to break free from platforms
Archie Stonehill, head of product at Stash, will reveal insider information on Riot’s distribution strategy for League of Legends, setting the stage for direct-to-consumer success in gaming.
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Paving the way for the next generation of game developers
Jim Huntley, associate professor and head of marketing for USC Games, will provide valuable insights into the game development industry. Moderated by Rachel Kaser, GamesBeat writer.
12:30 pm
LUNCH BREAK
Enjoy a break before the afternoon sessions commence.
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Power-Ups for a Sustainable Industry: Unionization & worker empowerment in games
Join Jakin Vela, executive director of the IGDA, and Zeke Alton, SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee Member, for a discussion on the evolving landscape of unionization in the games industry.
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Rethinking the Engine: Godot – A powerful alternative for modern studios
Discover the benefits of Godot, the open-source engine gaining traction among major studios. Pablo Selener, managing director of W4 Games, will guide you through its advantages.
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
The Finer Points of Building Remote Companies
Explore the unique challenges and lessons learned in building remote teams with insights from Jing Wang, VP of product at Fortis.
3:00 pm
BREAK
Take a short break before the next session.
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Mental Health & Games
Chethan Ramachandran, CEO of Skillprint, will lead a discussion on mental health awareness in the gaming industry.
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