WN Yerevan'26

十月 15-16, 2026
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New connections. New business. Yerevan.

Expand your network beyond the usual conference circuit. Join WN Yerevan’26 on October 15–16 to connect with Armenia’s game development community and international developers, publishers, investors and service providers.

Find your next business partner. Explore publishing, funding and service partnerships, and plan conversations through the WN Hub meeting system.

Meet the teams building games in Armenia. The program already features leaders from Noor Games, Rockbite Games, ArmNomads and Triada Studio Games.

Bring fresh ideas back to your business. Discuss growth, funding and development with peers through talks, roundtables and networking.

Featuring

Narek Aghekyan

CEO
Noor Games

Ritesh Thadani

Business Development Director
Triple Dragon Limited

Alina Stepanova

Community Manager
Playkot

Arty McLabin

CEO
GameReady

Tobias Edl

Country Manager EMEA
WINKLELAB

Maxim Ostanin

Senior Game Designer
Saber Interactive

David Sukiasyan

CEO, Co-founder
ArmNomads LLC

Denis Sandakov

Chief Marketing Officer
Take Top Entertainment

Anastasia Bolotova

ASO Manager
MY.GAMES

Sergei Manucharian

Publishing Director, mobile
HeroCraft

Anton Tokarev

Game Director
DIASURA Team

Avetis Zakharyan

CEO
Rockbite Games

Ara Aghamyan

CEO & Creative Director
Triada Studio Games

Olesia Motolyga

Producer & Narrative Designer
Perelesoq

Konstantin Peskichev

Producer, Hydra Game Services
Saber Interactive

Roman Nosov

Head of Creative Production
Nekki

Lada Linkevich

Business Developer
CrazyGames

Ville Assinen

Art Director
Sperasoft
(Worked on Quantum Break and Control)

Polina Dadabaeva

Project Manager / SM
Sakura Games

Pavel Shkarpenin

Head of Platforms Division
MY.GAMES

Uliana Khristus

User Acquisition Manager
Supercity Studio (Playkot)

Dmitry Papchenko

Senior Business Development Manager
Bidease

Liliya Khasainova

User Acquisition Manager
ZiMAD

Semyon Kiptily

Senior Business Development Manager
Innova

Den Shergin

CEO
Unigine

Share the experience behind your results

Have a practical case study on game development, growth or business? Bring your lessons to the WN Yerevan stage.

WN Conference Yerevan'26 Program

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UTC+4

09:30 - 11:00

Welcome Coffee

11:00 - 12:00
Panel Discussion

Made in Yerevan: Talent, Traction and the Road to Global Scale

ModeratorSergei Manucharian
HeroCraft
Narek Aghekyan
Noor Games
Ara Aghamyan
Triada Studio Games
Avetis Zakharyan
Rockbite Games
David Sukiasyan
ArmNomads LLC
12:00 - 13:00
Panel Discussion

Beyond UA: How Games Will Find, Convert, and Keep Players in 2027

ModeratorDmitry Papchenko
Bidease
Pavel Shkarpenin
MY.GAMES
Lily Khasainova
ZiMAD
Uliana Khristus
Supercity Studio (Playkot)
13:00 - 13:30
Solo Talk

Hidden Drivers of Organic Growth Quality and Scale

Anastasia Bolotova
MY.GAMES
13:30 - 14:30

Refreshments Break

14:30 - 15:00
Solo Talk

The Future Is in the Browser: Web Gaming Trends for 2027

Lada Linkevich
CrazyGames
15:00 - 15:40
Fireside Chat

Monetizing Russian-Speaking Players: Payments, Platforms & Market Realities

Denis Sandakov
Take Top Entertainment
Yaroslav Litus
YooMoney
Semyon Kiptily
Innova
15:40 - 17:10
Indie Pitch

Indie Pitch

ModeratorKristina Zemtseva
WN Media Group
Tobias Edl
WINKLELAB
Ritesh Thadani
Triple Dragon Limited
Arty McLabin
GameReady
17:10 - 17:20
Raffle

Raffle, sponsored by ggsel

18:00 - 21:00
Party

Networking Party

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INCLUDED IN PREMIUM PASS

WN NETWORKING PARTY

Keep the
conversation going.

Take your new connections to Liftup Rooftop for an evening of relaxed networking, food and drinks.

October 15, 202618:00–21:00 · Yerevan time
  • Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks
  • A variety of delicious food
  • More time to connect beyond the conference

Exclusive access for Premium badge holders.

Liftup Rooftop lounge in Yerevan

THE VENUE

Liftup Rooftop

12/6 Alek Manukyan St, Yerevan

Tickets

Choose a full conference pass for October 15–16 or a lecture-only pass for October 16. Game studio rates are reserved for companies developing original IP, whether self-published or published by a partner.
PREMIUM PASS

The full conference + WN Party

  • WN Hub meeting system
  • All conference activities
  • Content tracks
  • Networking area
  • Coffee, tea & water on both days
  • Lunch included
  • WN Networking Party!

Choose your category below.

€650
+VAT
1
STANDARD PASS

Two days of learning & networking

  • WN Hub meeting system
  • All conference activities
  • Content tracks
  • Networking area
  • Coffee, tea & water on both days
  • Lunch
  • WN Party

Service providers should choose Premium.
For Game Studios

€450
+VAT
1
INDIVIDUAL & INDIE PASS

Standard access · Application required

  • WN Hub meeting system
  • All conference activities
  • Content tracks
  • Networking area
  • Coffee, tea & water on both days
  • Lunch
  • WN Party

For individuals attending independently, not representing a company, and indie game developers in teams of up to 5 people.
We’ll review your eligibility and reply with payment and ticket details.

€99 +VAT

Request your pass: welcome@wn.media

DAY 2 LECTURE PASS

Friday, October 16 · Lectures only

  • Practical case studies for game designers, artists, producers and community specialists.Game feel and showcase design Achievements and player experience Art direction and LOTR art production Turning player feedback into tasks AI in creative workflows
  • Day 1 access
  • Expo & networking area WN Hub meeting system Lunch WN Party

For specialists working on games. Not available to service providers or for business development. Badge shows your name only.

€30
+VAT
1

For Developers

DEVELOPER SHOWCASE


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Offers game developers an excellent opportunity to present their projects and capture the attention of industry leaders.

INDIE PITCH


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Gives you a chance to present your project live to a panel of industry experts and get professional insights to help you grow.

Indie Pitch Host & Jury

Kristina Zemtseva

Indie Pitch Witch
WN Media Group

Arty McLabin

CEO
GameReady

Tobias Edl

Country Manager EMEA
WINKLELAB

Ritesh Thadani

Business Development Director
Triple Dragon Limited

Enjoy free Standard pass to the conference and use it to learn and network.

Applications for both Developer Showcase and Indie Pitch will be accepted until October 13, 2026 (extended for four extra days!)


Note: You can submit your current work-in-progress build. It doesn’t need to be final — you can bring an updated version to the conference.

Location

The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Yerevan

3/4, Abovyan Street, 0001, Yerevan, Armenia



Exclusive Hotel Deals for WN Yerevan'26 Attendees

Enjoy exclusive rates at selected hotels, including the official conference venue. Book early to secure your preferred stay.

For Volunteers

Join the WN Yerevan'26 and become a part of WN team

Help the WN Team and get an experience in creating and managing an event and meet game industry decision makers.

Sponsor

Showcase your brand, connect with decision-makers, and reach game industry professionals from across the region

Gold sponsors

Silver sponsors

Partners

Contacts

Got questions? Please let us know!

For any questions including payment issues, please contact us at welcome@wn.media
Pavel Ryaykkonen

CEO & Founder
pavel@wn.media

Julia Lebedeva

COO & Partner
julia@wn.media
Telegram: @Julia_Lebedeva
LinkedIn: Julialebedeva

Elena Sidorova

Sales Director
elena@wn.media
Telegram: @elenassidorova
LinkedIn: Elena Sidorova

Oleg Nesterenko

Program Director
oleg@wn.media