WN Conference Istanbul’25

Name: WN Conference Istanbul’25
Start: 2025-06-19T09:30+03:00
End: 2025-06-20T18:00+03:00

六月 19-20, 2025

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The online platform availability: 六月 11 - 七月 4, 2025

Istanbul

About

WN Conference Istanbul'25 will take place on June 19-20, bringing together gaming industry professionals from around the world for two days of in-depth discussions, deal-making, and exclusive networking opportunities.

Day One will follow a classic conference format, with talks from industry experts, discussions on key trends, a developer showcase, and opportunities to meet potential partners.

VIP and Premium ticket holders will enjoy an exclusive boat cruise, featuring great food, drinks, and networking — all against the iconic backdrop of Istanbul.

It’s a tribute to the very first White Nights Conference, where it all began in 2012 - with a boat party full of ambition, creativity, and big dreams.

On Day Two, we’re preparing a variety of activities – including roundtable discussions, speed game dating, and investor pitches – to help you make the most out of the event!

Our Featured Speakers

Gökçe Oğuz

CEO
Boby.ai

Oz Silahtar

AI & Gaming Advisor

Arslan Kiran

Growth Lead Turkey at Moca Network
Animoca Brands

Maria Kochmola

GP and Managing Partner
The Games Fund

Mehmet Umut Ermeç

CEO
tiplay studio

Anastasiia Lebedeva

Account Manager
Allcorrect Games

Atakan Cankorur

CEO & Game Designer, Co-Founder
Arvis Games

Volkan Bozkaya

Co-Founder and CEO
Catoptric Games & Next in Game

Serkan Özay

Co-Founder & Creative Director
Hero Concept

Caglar Eger

CEO
exmox

Ilya Eremeev

Co-Founder and Managing Partner
The Games Fund

Dilara Kececi

Founding Partner & CEO
Lorien Accelerator

Jascha Maijer

Director of Business Development, Games
Anzu.io

Abdus Samad

Director & Co-Founder
Finz Games

Ismet Gökşen

Founder & General Partner
Ludus Ventures

John Goodale

Advisor

Mehmet Çakan

Managing Partner
Teneke Kafalar Studios

Kirill Bushuev

CBDO
Brightika

Seyhmus Ölker

CEO and Co-Founder
Mega Fortuna

Çağatay Fehmi Göker

Country Manager
SocialPeta

Pinar Oncu

Dynasty Studios

Ante Vrdelja

Business Development Manager
Big Blue Bubble

Gökçe Oğuz

CEO
Boby.ai

Oz Silahtar

AI & Gaming Advisor

Arslan Kiran

Growth Lead Turkey at Moca Network
Animoca Brands

Maria Kochmola

GP and Managing Partner
The Games Fund

Mehmet Umut Ermeç

CEO
tiplay studio

Anastasiia Lebedeva

Account Manager
Allcorrect Games

Atakan Cankorur

CEO & Game Designer, Co-Founder
Arvis Games

Volkan Bozkaya

Co-Founder and CEO
Catoptric Games & Next in Game

Serkan Özay

Co-Founder & Creative Director
Hero Concept

Caglar Eger

CEO
exmox

Ilya Eremeev

Co-Founder and Managing Partner
The Games Fund

Dilara Kececi

Founding Partner & CEO
Lorien Accelerator

Jascha Maijer

Director of Business Development, Games
Anzu.io

Abdus Samad

Director & Co-Founder
Finz Games

Ismet Gökşen

Founder & General Partner
Ludus Ventures

John Goodale

Advisor

Mehmet Çakan

Managing Partner
Teneke Kafalar Studios

Kirill Bushuev

CBDO
Brightika

Seyhmus Ölker

CEO and Co-Founder
Mega Fortuna

Çağatay Fehmi Göker

Country Manager
SocialPeta

Pinar Oncu

Dynasty Studios

Ante Vrdelja

Business Development Manager
Big Blue Bubble

Our Advisors

Lisa Cosmas Hanson

President & CEO
Niko Partners

John Goodale

Advisor

Ante Vrdelja

Business Development Manager
Big Blue Bubble

Shum Singh

Managing Director & Founder
Agnitio Capital

Lisa Cosmas Hanson

President & CEO
Niko Partners

John Goodale

Advisor

Ante Vrdelja

Business Development Manager
Big Blue Bubble

Shum Singh

Managing Director & Founder
Agnitio Capital

Program

Download program*

*may be updated

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Sponsored by OHM

UTC+3

09:30 - 10:30

Welcome Coffee

10:30 - 10:35

Welcome to WN Conference Istanbul'25!

Julia Lebedeva

COO & Partner, WN Media GroupWN Media Group

10:35 - 11:30

Panel Discussion

From Hyper-Casual to Steam: A Lifeline or the Next Trap?

ModeratorVolkan Bozkaya

Co-Founder and CEO, Catoptric Games & Next in GameCatoptric Games & Next in Game

Dilara Kececi

Founding Partner & CEO, Lorien AcceleratorLorien Accelerator

Atakan Cankorur

Co-Founder, Arvis GamesArvis Games

Kirill Bushuev

CBDO, BrightikaBrightika

Mehmet Çakan

Managing Partner, Teneke Kafalar StudiosTeneke Kafalar Studios

11:30 - 12:30

Panel Discussion

In-House, Outsourced, or AI: What Works Best for Ad Creatives?

ModeratorFatih Furkan Kaya

MENA & Türkiye Sales Lead, Snap Inc.Snap Inc.

Erhan Akbenli

UA & Marketing Manager, Unico StudioUnico Studio

Işıl Eralp

Director of Marketing, Ruby GamesRuby Games

Turker Karahan

CEO & Co-Founder, Udo GamesUdo Games

12:30 - 13:00

Solo Talk

The Power of PC for Mobile Games

Ante Vrdelja

Business Development Manager, Big Blue BubbleBig Blue Bubble

13:00 - 14:00

Refreshments Break

14:00 - 14:30

Panel Discussion

Investment Realities 2025: Where the Smart Money Is Going in Gaming’s Most Transformative Year

İsmet GÖKŞEN

Founder & General Partner, Ludus VenturesLudus Ventures

Maria Kochmola

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, The Games FundThe Games Fund

14:30 - 15:00

Solo Talk

Power Plays: Comparing Business Models and Market Dynamics in Asian and Global Gaming

John Goodale

Advisor

15:00 - 15:30

Solo Talk

Maximizing Rewarded User Acquisition: Strategies for Sustainable Growth in Gaming

Caglar Eger

CEO, exmoxexmox

Seyhmus Ölker

CEO and Co-Founder, Mega FortunaMega Fortuna

15:30 - 16:30

Panel Discussion

The AI Dilemma: Where Will Our Future Specialists Come From?

ModeratorOz Silahtar

AI & Gaming Advisor

Gökçe Oguz

CEO, Boby.aiBoby.ai

Çağatay Fehmi Göker

Country Manager, SocialPetaSocialPeta

Pinar Oncu

Dynasty StudiosDynasty Studios

Cem Kone

CEO / Co-Founder, Funrika GamesFunrika Games

16:30 - 17:00

Solo Talk

Web3 Gaming: Beyond the Hype. Case studies of successful blockchain games

Arslan Kiran

Growth Lead Turkey at Moca Network, Animoca BrandsAnimoca Brands

17:00 - 17:30

Solo Talk

Indie Stories: From Near Bankruptcy to Profits

Filip Fischer

COO & Co-Founder, Charged MonkeyCharged Monkey

17:30 - 17:40

Raffle, sponsored by OHM

Raffle
Sponsored by OHM

Speakers and program to be updated!

For Developers

Exposure to industry leaders

Present your project and gain exposure to influential figures in the game industry

Professional feedback

Get professional feedback from industry experts and fellow developers to increase your chances of creating an award-winning game

Free access to the conference

Enjoy free Economy pass to the conference and use it to learn and network

Game developers will have an excellent opportunity to showcase their projects and attract the attention of industry experts.

Applications for the Developer Showcase and Indie Pitch will be accepted until June 17, 2025.

Choose your tickets

Please pay attention that GAME STUDIO PASSES are reserved exclusively for companies that create original IP, with or without self-publishing. We actively monitor all registrations and will cancel any that do not meet this criteria.

EXPO PACKAGE

Table with signage in the Expo Zone
Logo on the Event page
Schedule meetings at your table via the Meeting System
2 Premium SP Passes

Only 3 spots left at this price!

€3,000

+VAT

VIP PASS

Meeting System on WN Hub
Lecture Halls Access
Networking Area Accessㅤ
Coffee Breaks
Pre-Party on 18.06
Networking Party on 19.06
Priority Registration
VIP Badge
VIP Lounge
VIP Seats in Lecture Halls

Early Bird price until June 5

VIP Pass for Game Studios VIP Pass for Service Providers

€799

+VAT

PREMIUM PASS

Meeting System on WN Hub
Lecture Halls Access
Networking Area Accessㅤ
Coffee Breaks
Pre-Party on 18.06
Networking Party on 19.06

Early Bird price until June 5

Premium Pass for Game Studios Premium Pass for Service Providers

€499

+VAT

ECONOMY PASS

Meeting System on WN Hub
Lecture Halls Access
Networking Area Accessㅤ
Coffee Breaks
Pre-party on 18.06
~~Networking Party on 19.06~~

Early Bird price until June 5

Economy Pass for Game Studios Economy Pass for Service Providers

€399

+VAT

Get your ticket now!

Location

Halic Congress Center

Sutluce Mah. Karaagac Cad. No.19 34445, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey

For Volunteers

Join the conference for free

Help the WN Conference Team and get a free pass to join the conference in Istanbul.

For Students

WN Media Group is here to support rising talents. We’ve reserved a limited number of free tickets for students passionate about the video game industry!

Tell us why attending this conference matters to you and what you hope to gain from it. The most inspiring stories will earn free tickets, helping you to kickstart your journey in the gaming world.

Applications will be accepted until June 17, 2025