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

A series of short, high-impact talks setting the tone for the day including fresh market trends and data-driven perspectives from Google and other industry leaders.

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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In an industry defined by rapid change, constant demands, and high stakes, staying grounded is no longer a soft skill — it’s a leadership necessity. This roundtable invites senior executives to openly discuss how they maintain clarity, protect mental bandwidth, and navigate stress without burning out.

Participants will share personal strategies, challenges, and reframes around:

• Staying focused when overloaded
• Balancing decision-making with emotional energy
• Building resilience — individually and in teams A candid conversation about how leaders stay human while leading at the highest level.

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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.