Arrive, grab coffee, and start informal networking in a relaxed setting!

Parallel roundtables bringing together 10–12 executives per table for off-the-record conversations on strategy, growth, and leadership.

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The discussion will focus on the rising significance of alternative app stores and webshops. The discussion will highlight how these alternative distribution methods are reshaping market dynamics, enabling innovation, and providing developers with more diverse options.

• What strategic advantages do alternative app stores and webshops provide over Apple and Google ecosystems?

• How can diversified distribution mitigate risks related to platform fees, policy changes, or market saturation?

• Which alternative stores are most relevant in key growth regions like emerging markets?

• How do user acquisition, monetization, and retention strategies differ across these alternative channels?

• What operational changes or technological investments should gaming companies prioritize to leverage alternative distribution?

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Residency is no longer just a line in the tax plan — it’s now a strategic force reshaping how gaming companies operate, scale, and win in global markets.

• Residency as a business lever: How are gaming CEOs and founders using residency choices to enhance company stability, attract investment, and empower global expansion?

• Europe vs. UAE/Cyprus: Why are leaders pivoting from traditional “offshore” options to European programs, and what impact does this have on business reputation, compliance, and long-term growth?

• Team mobility and talent strategy: How does residency influence where gaming teams are based, hired, and retained — and what new opportunities exist for digital professionals across borders?

• From digital nomads to strategic residents: Why are successful gaming executives moving beyond tax benefits to pursue residency as part of their life design and leadership brand?

• Personal status, family, and company interests: What are the practical implications of residency for founders’ personal lives, families, and risk management strategies?

• Investor and banking perspectives: How does the choice of residency influence investor confidence, access to finance, and company valuation in today’s competitive landscape?

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A delicious Asian fusion lunch served with ideas; each table comes with a discussion topic, encouraging reflection, dialogue, and connection.

An exclusive session unveiling upcoming WN Talents initiatives, key market insights, and data on hiring trends in the global games industry. Invite-only

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Leadership today is a high-performance sport: you operate at the edge, under intense pressure, in an environment defined by rapid change and constant ambiguity. Staying focused, balanced, and resilient is no longer optional — it’s what enables leaders to perform sustainably.

This roundtable brings senior executives together for an open, practical conversation about maintaining clarity and protecting mental bandwidth while navigating stress, complex decisions, and relentless demands.

We’ll discuss:
• Staying focused when everything competes for attention
• Balancing decision-making with emotional and cognitive energy
• Building resilience — personally and across teams

This roundtable discussion will be held in partnership with Welltory — an AI health platform used by 16M+ people to understand stress, energy, and recovery in real time. Welltory connects to your wearables and analyzes 100+ biomarkers to show you exactly what drains you and what restores you, so you can act before burnout hits. Every participant receives a complimentary 1-year Welltory Premium subscription.

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In a market where budgets are tight and competition is rising, teams are increasingly exploring new growth paths. PC and console studios are facing new challenges as they adapt to a rapidly evolving landscape; mobile teams are moving into web to reduce UA costs; and across platforms, developers are weighing the benefits of partnering with a publisher versus staying independent.

This roundtable will focus on real-world strategies for cross-platform expansion and hybrid growth models - what works, what doesn’t, and how to scale without losing focus.

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A brief wrap-up and collective look at the Major Learnings from 2025 and One Big Bets for 2026 shared on the interactive boards.

A relaxed evening above the city, with drinks, delicious bites, and conversations continuing into the night. The Leadership Bar features signature cocktails symbolizing different leadership styles: Focus, Risk, Vision, Balance, and Flow.