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GamesBeat Engage is back, happening August 28, 2025 in Seattle, the heart of the Pacific Northwest’s vibrant game development scene. GamesBeat Engage: Seattle, sponsored by Xsolla, is bringing together game makers, creative technologists, and studio leaders to explore how the future of games is being built today.
It’s an evening of both rapid-fire hot takes and meaningful discussions, in a setting offering relaxed networking and opportunities for collaboration. Register now to join in the discussion with developers, founders, executives, and investors to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and create high-impact connections.
This event is designed primarily for game developers and publishing companies, from indie creators to technical and business leaders at established AAA studios, who are driving the creative and business direction of the industry. It also welcomes studio founders, creative directors, business decision makers, thought leaders, product, marketing and publishing leads, and those exploring new tools, platforms, and workflows.
“At GamesBeat, we see our role as a convener—connecting the people, ideas, and capital that move the industry forward,” says Gina Joseph, CEO of GamesBeat. “The future of industry depends on collaboration and innovation, and that only happens when we create spaces for intentional dialogue. We’re thrilled to bring the industry community together in Seattle, an undeniable hub for tech innovation, in a more intimate, impactful way with GamesBeat Engage.”
GB Engage: Vision, Craft, and the Future of Games
August 28, 2025
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Seattle, WA
Schedule
4:00 PM: Arrival and welcome reception
4:30 PM: Opening remarks
4:40 PM: Lightning talks
5:20 PM: Featured fireside chat with Ed Fries
6:00 PM: Closing networking
7:00 PM: Event concludes
Speakers
Ed Fries, General Partner, 1Up Ventures
Jana Hodgins, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Xsolla
Alex Park, Head of Krafton Online Services Engineering
Junaili Lie, Co-Founder & CEO, Accelbyte
Joost van Dreunen, CEO, ALDORA
Karl Stricker, SVP Business Development, Xsolla
Dean Takahashi, Editorial Director, GamesBeat
Expect meaningful conversation, exclusive insights, and honest, no-holds-barred dialogue with the game industry leaders, both global and indie, forging the future of game development.It’s a setting built for honest, unscripted conversations with no fluff, just real talk from the people shaping what’s next. Register now!