Conferences

Articles about gaming events hosted by WN Media Group and its partners.

Exactly one week from now, the first WN Connect of the year will take place. Among the guests who have confirmed their participation are representatives from AppLovin, BoomBit, Gaijin Entertainment, MY.GAMES, AppsFlyer, Hypercell Games, and many other companies
In a month, with the support of App2Top, the second annual business conference "Gaming Industry" will take place. This time it will be held in Moscow. The event is expected to attract over 700 participants, including representatives from Astrum Entertainment, VK, 1C Game Studios, Herbarium Games, Sobaka Studio, and many other companies
The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit is approaching, with less than a fortnight remaining until the event in London. Nearly 80 game development studios, spanning a range of sizes, are expected to participate. Among those attending are Bandai Namco, Creative Assembly, Devolver, Dlala, Electric Square, Frontier, Futurlab, Hangar13, King, Ninja Theory, Playground Games, PlayStation, Rare, Rocksteady, Sports Interactive, Sumo, Take-Two, Ubisoft, and Warner Bros, alongside numerous others. The Summit is scheduled at the prestigious Royal Institution in London. Tickets are currently available for purchase
Recruitment specialist Liz Prince is scheduled to deliver a presentation on sustaining progress amidst challenges to diversity and inclusion programs at the upcoming GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit. Prince, who is at the helm of recruitment firm Amiqus and the G Into Gaming initiative, plans to explore the root causes of the backlash against Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) efforts. She will present the business rationale for EDI initiatives and offer actionable strategies for fostering a more inclusive work environment despite opposition. This event is set to occur in two weeks at the prestigious Royal Institution in London. Tickets are currently available.
From September 12 to 13, one of Cyprus's largest cities will host the autumn session of the WN business conference for game developers and publishers. More than 800 participants and 40 speakers are expected, including representatives from Google, Unity, Playrix, G5, Belka Games, Nexters, Unfrozen, Nekki, Owlcat Games, and many other companies.
In three weeks, the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit is set to take place, and here's a preview of the topics to be covered. For those unfamiliar with the event, it is a comprehensive, day-long conference featuring talks and interactive sessions focused on critical HR, leadership, and talent management issues. The summit will culminate with the 2024 Best Places To Work Awards. This year's event is scheduled at the Royal Institution in London, known for hosting the prestigious Christmas Lectures. Tickets for the event are currently available. The agenda includes several sessions on leadership, addressing areas such as staff development, remote team management, and providing support to employees during these challenging times.
The Devcom Developer Conference 2024 reached a record number of attendees, drawing over 5,000 participants, marking a 45% increase from the previous year. According to organizers, the transition to the Koelnmesse Confex conference center facilitated an expansion in both speakers and partners, as well as attendees. The event attracted 1,300 Gamescom trade visitors. More than 350 speakers, an increase of 100 from 2023, shared their insights across over 210 sessions on 17 stages, including the keynote stage.
Executives from Rare and Dlala will participate in a dedicated panel aimed at exploring strategies for guiding development teams through periods of significant transformation. This discussion will conclude the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, scheduled for September 18 at the Royal Institution in London. Tickets are currently available for purchase. Craig Duncan, head of Rare, along with chief of staff Harriet Manson, will engage with Dlala's CEO Aj Grand-Scrutton and COO Gemma Foster in conversations focused on the swift changes affecting both the gaming industry and the broader landscape, including ongoing economic, political, and global challenges. The panel will provide insights from Rare, a prominent Microsoft-owned AAA studio, and from Dlala’s indie perspective, addressing the crucial role of leadership in helping staff navigate these transitions. Attendees can expect pragmatic advice and strategies tailored for leaders and HR professionals
Next month's GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit will feature a prominent AI specialist discussing the 'potentials and pitfalls' of integrating AI tools into the workplace. The event is scheduled for September 18 at the Royal Institution in London, with tickets available for purchase here. Tommy Thompson from AI in Games will share a comprehensive overview of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI. His presentation will cover the use of various AI systems in human resources, highlight potential challenges associated with their adoption in HR processes, and address broader issues relevant to studio-wide implementation, such as intellectual property, copyright concerns, and the evolving regulatory environment
On July 25, one of the largest cities in China hosted an event for game developers and publishers — WN x ChinaJoy International Summit Shanghai '24. It set an attendance record for small events by the media group WN, and among its participants were representatives from companies such as Bandai Namco, BiLiBiLi, Bytedance, iDreamSky, miHoYo, Outfit7, Scopely, Tencent Games, and many others