• The state of venture capital in games and interactive • New financing structures (revenue-based financing, slate funds, UA funds) • What makes a studio investable today • Private equity... Read More

• AI-assisted development and cost efficiency • AI-powered live ops and personalization • Predictive player and customer analytics • Risks of over-automation • Competitive advantage vs. commoditization Panelists: Dave Davis,... Read More

As licensed IP continues to drive game development strategy, legal complexity is increasing. This session will examine how licensing agreements are being structured in 2026 — and where the legal... Read More

• Smaller core teams leveraging AI tools • Outsourcing vs. in-house production • Managing distributed global workforces • Talent retention in an AI-assisted world • Labor relations and creative culture... Read More

• Copyrightability of AI outputs • Training data exposure risks • Licensing datasets • Litigation trends • Protecting proprietary models

Topics include: Current status and outlook for M&A Consolidation among mid-tier studios Strategic partnerships with tech companies Acqui-hiring AI talent Valuing proprietary tech stacks

• Consumer Class Actions • AI misrepresentation claims • Securities litigation • Content moderation disputes • International arbitration Panelists: Teresa Michaud, Partner, Cooley LLP

• Cross-platform development strategy • Risk allocation in transmedia deals • Windowing and rights negotiations • Licensing trends • Long-tail franchise monetization Panelists: Kara Bilkiss, SVP, Business Development & Licensing, Paramount... Read More

• Emerging U.S., EU and Asia AI regulations • Risk management strategies • Transparency and disclosure obligations • AI bias, fairness and accountability • Internal governance best practices

This panel of leading VCs and operators discusses how emerging independent studios are scaling teams, optimizing budgets, and harnessing AI to build standout titles and secure funding. Topics include: •... Read More

As the interactive entertainment landscape realigns, M&A strategies have shifted from rapid expansion to calculated consolidation. This expert panel of legal strategists, investment bankers, and corporate development executives will unpack... Read More

Senior games executives, investors and analysts discuss the future of the business and forecast structural shifts in capital, technology, and consumer behavior.