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About
WN Istanbul’26 is a leading game industry conference and B2B gaming event bringing together 500+ game industry professionals, game business leaders, game studios, indie studios, and game publishers from Türkiye and around the world for two days of networking, knowledge sharing, and business development.
Day 1 — Explore & Connect. Meet new people, discover new projects, and expand your network through dedicated networking sessions and our matchmaking system. Explore fresh ideas from indie game developers at the Developer Showcase, connect with investors, publishers, and partners, and become part of the growing Istanbul gaming community. The day concludes with a Happy Hour (18:00–19:00) by the hotel pool, followed by the Networking Dinner (19:00–22:00), sponsored by GreenCode.
Day 2 — Focus & Exchange. Join focused industry talks, roundtable discussions, and smaller-group conversations where game industry professionals share real experience, challenges, and practical insights. Go deeper with the people who matter most to your business.
Located at the crossroads of the European game industry and the Middle East gaming hub, Istanbul is one of the most exciting places for business networking for gamedevs. With Türkiye’s new government support for game studios, this is the perfect moment to discover the next Turkish unicorn.
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First Look at Who's Joining You in Istanbul (full list accessible via meeting system)
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EVP of Business Development (MENATI)
PlaySide Studios
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Marketing Director
Rovio Entertainment
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Chief Strategy Officer
ByteBrew
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Partner
Firstpoint VC
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VP of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
Rollic Games
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Curator
briefs by gold extra
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Senior Business Developer
Nutaku
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Head of AI Ecosystem for MEA and Country Manager for Türkiye
BytePlus (ByteDance)
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Founding Partner & CEO
Lorien Accelerator
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Investment Associate
Ludus Ventures
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Managing Partner
Joygame Publishing
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General Partner / BV Growth Fund
Boğaziçi Ventures
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Managing Director & Co-Founder
Leus
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Venture Capital
APY Ventures
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Principal
e2vc
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Director & Co-Founder
Finz Games
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Chief AI Officer
Transform Gaming
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Senior Associate
Inveo Ventures
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Founder & CEO
Bunch
EVP of Business Development (MENATI)
PlaySide Studios
Marketing Director
Rovio Entertainment
Chief Strategy Officer
ByteBrew
Partner
Firstpoint VC
VP of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
Rollic Games
Curator
briefs by gold extra
Senior Business Developer
Nutaku
Head of AI Ecosystem for MEA and Country Manager for Türkiye
BytePlus (ByteDance)
Founding Partner & CEO
Lorien Accelerator
Investment Associate
Ludus Ventures
Managing Partner
Joygame Publishing
General Partner / BV Growth Fund
Boğaziçi Ventures
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Leus
Venture Capital
APY Ventures
Principal
e2vc
Director & Co-Founder
Finz Games
Chief AI Officer
Transform Gaming
Senior Associate
Inveo Ventures
Founder & CEO
Bunch
What to expect at WN Istanbul'26
UTC+3
Welcome Coffee
Smart Money in Games: VCs, Publishers and Strategic Investors in 2026
Not just “VCs talk about the market”, but a 360‑view of how studios from Turkey/MENA/Eurasia actually get funded now:
equity VC vs publisher deals vs hybrid models vs strategic/corporate money
what each type of investor expects, and what they’re actually funding in 2026 (content vs tools vs AI vs platforms)
what founders from Turkey/MENA need to do differently to be legible to international capital.
Applications closed.
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Coffee Break
Leveraging Desire: Engagement, Predictable Spending, and Compliance in Adult Game Design
Inspired by Passion Panda Publishing
This roundtable discussion explores one of the most uncomfortable truths in modern game design: many games rely on misdirection. From misleading ads to hidden monetization and artificial progression walls, players are often promised one experience and delivered another.
NSFW games, by contrast, tend to be radically transparent. The value proposition is direct, the reward is clear, and the transaction is honest. Players know exactly why they play - and why they spend.
We’ll break down how this “desire-driven design” reduces friction, improves conversion, and creates stronger alignment between player intent and monetization systems. The discussion will also explore why NSFW audiences often show higher engagement and more predictable spending behavior.
At the same time, we’ll address the challenges: platform restrictions, payment limitations, and constant compliance pressure. These constraints have forced NSFW developers to become more efficient and more precise in how they design and monetize their games.
Finally, we’ll ask what mainstream developers can learn from this model - not in terms of content, but in terms of honesty. What if the future of monetization isn’t about hiding intent better, but about making it obvious?
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Sponsored by Passion Panda Publishing
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For Developers
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Indie Pitch Jury
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Founding Partner & CEO
Lorien Accelerator
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GenAI Solutions Architect
BytePlus (ByteDance)
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Managing Partner
Joygame Publishing
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Head of Business Development
Herocraft
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Head of Global Publishing
Devotion Interactive
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Board Member
Gaming Istanbul
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Co-Founder
Tark Games Publishing
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Coordinator
Games for Change Türkiye
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Assistant Professor
Bug Lab Tekmer, Bahçeşehir University's gaming incubation center
Founding Partner & CEO
Lorien Accelerator
GenAI Solutions Architect
BytePlus (ByteDance)
Managing Partner
Joygame Publishing
Head of Business Development
Herocraft
Head of Global Publishing
Devotion Interactive
Board Member
Gaming Istanbul
Co-Founder
Tark Games Publishing
Coordinator
Games for Change Türkiye
Assistant Professor
Bug Lab Tekmer, Bahçeşehir University's gaming incubation center
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Tickets
- Meeting System on WN Hub
- All Conference Activities
- Interactive Content Tracks
- Networking Area
- Coffee Breaks
- Lunch
- Networking Dinner on 18.06 at 19-00
- Meeting System on WN Hub
- All Conference Activities
- Interactive Content Tracks
- Networking Area
- Coffee Breaks
- Lunch
Networking Dinner on 18.06 at 19-00
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Special accommodation offer for participants of WN Istanbul'26
All participants of WN Istanbul'26 are eligible for a special fixed rate of 150€ per night (VAT, fees, BB inc) for a Single Room at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Sisli.
Сontact for booking:
Umut Yetgin
umut.yetgin@radissonblu.com
Please mention that you are a participant of WN Istanbul'26.
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Floor Plan
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Platinum Sponsors
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Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
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Last Year Sponsors
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Media Partners
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Contacts
Got questions? Please let us know!
For any questions including payment issues, please contact us at welcome@wn.media
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CEO & Founder
pavel@wn.media
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COO & Partner
julia@wn.media
Telegram: @Julia_Lebedeva
LinkedIn: Julialebedeva
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Sales Director
elena@wn.media
Telegram: @elenassidorova
LinkedIn: Elena Sidorova
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Program Director
oleg@wn.media
CEO & Founder
pavel@wn.media
COO & Partner
julia@wn.media
Telegram: @Julia_Lebedeva
LinkedIn: Julialebedeva
Sales Director
elena@wn.media
Telegram: @elenassidorova
LinkedIn: Elena Sidorova
Program Director
oleg@wn.media