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Web Summit Vancouver · May 11 - 14, 2026

Gaming Summit

In this session, leaders from across the industry shared how they navigate rapid change and foster innovation at scale, as well as share insights on what it takes to lead in a space that’s defined by continuous transformation and forward momentum.

Natali Altshuler, COO, EA Sports; Tyler Bahl, CMO, Activision Publishing, David Bloom, Senior Contributor, Forbes

What the gaming industry can teach us about innovation and leadership

This fireside chat with Scopely&#8217;s COO, Eunice Lee, explored how the company cultivates a creative culture, as well as her thoughts on where the games industry is headed.

Eunice Lee, COO, Scopely, on New Media Summit stage during day three of Web Summit Vancouver 2025

Cultivating a creative future for the games industry

Oculus co-founder and professor at UC Berkeley, Jack McCauley, delved into how advancements in video games laid the foundations of modern GPUs, which are powering the AI boom.

Jack McCauley;Oculus; Experience Summit stage; Rio de Janeiro

Did video games create the AI arms race?

Johanna Faries, head of Activision Blizzard&#8217;s Call of Duty franchise, spoke about the impact the games industry is having on entertainment, society and pop culture – and where COD is going next.

Johanna Faries, Head of Call of Duty, Activision Blizzard, with David Ewalt, Editor-in-chief, Gizmodo, on Centre Stage

Answering the call of duty

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Gaming is the world’s fastest-growing entertainment sector, with over 3 billion active players globally in 2025. Explore how new technologies like spatial computing, immersive experiences, and AI are transforming the gaming experience, how communities are driving culture, and how brands, investors, and creators are shaping the future of the industry.

The gaming industry now rivals film and music combined, but competition is fierce and business models are shifting. 
From free-to-play and subscriptions to in-game economies and cloud gaming, explore how studios, investors, and publishers are navigating growth in a rapidly evolving market.

The business of gaming

Immersive technologies are unlocking new dimensions of gaming. As XR and spatial computing hardware advance and AI-driven tools expand creative possibilities, developers are reimagining how interactive worlds are built and experienced. 
Discover the opportunities (and challenges) of designing the next generation of truly immersive play.

Spatial computing and the future of play

Gaming communities aren’t just fan bases; they’re cultural powerhouses. From Discord groups to live-streaming platforms and massive esports arenas, players and audiences are shaping the way games are played, shared, and celebrated. 
Learn how community-driven culture is influencing design, marketing, and the way brands show up in this space.

Community, culture and esports

Mobile has made gaming universal, bringing billions of players into the ecosystem. But with saturated app stores, rising user acquisition costs, and new monetisation models, the rules of mobile gaming are changing. 
Explore how developers and publishers are reaching global audiences, from hypercasual hits to deep, story-driven mobile titles.