March 18 | San Francisco

THE CROSSFIRE LOUNGE

An exclusive, high-energy event where top gaming executives, developers, and visionaries come together to engage in polarizing debates on the industry’s hottest topics

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GamesBeat Presents

THE CROSSFIRE LOUNGE

Led by Dean Takahashi, this invite-only event creates an intimate setting for unfiltered, unscripted discussions that challenge conventional wisdom and address real-time decisions shaping the gaming landscape.

With just 150 seats available, this exclusive lounge promises dynamic debates and exceptional networking opportunities with the industry’s brightest minds.

150

Invite-only Attendees

10

Speakers

45%

Are Decision Makers

30%

Influence $1M+ Spending

Who will be there

The GamesBeat Crossfire Lounge brings together top gaming executives, developers, and visionaries for dynamic debates on the industry’s most pressing topics. Engage with leaders through exclusive networking opportunities and gain insights from expertly moderated discussions.

CROSSFIRE TOPICS

Some of the topics we’re looking at sparking passionate debate:

AI: Friend or Foe to Game Developers?

Explore the impact of AI on game development—does it empower creativity and efficiency, or does it threaten jobs and originality?

Unions: Are They the Key to a Better Future for Game Devs?

A deep dive into the role of unions in shaping a fairer and more sustainable industry for game developers.

The Tech Arms Race: Unreal Engine vs. Unity

An analysis of the rivalry between two leading game engines and their implications for developers and the industry at large.

Partnership Opportunities

Interested in shaping the conversation at the GamesBeat Crossfire Lounge? You can apply to be a speaker or sponsor at this exclusive, invite-only event. Showcase your expertise, ignite meaningful debates, or align your brand with the industry’s top leaders and visionaries. Spots are limited—don’t miss this opportunity to be part of gaming’s most dynamic discussions!

Past Speakers from GamesBeat Events

Neal Stephenson
Author, Snowcrash
Chairman, Lamina1
Will Wright
Founder/Designer
Gallium Studios
Farah Sutton
Director of Diversity & Inclusion
Riot Games
Tim Sweeney
Founder & CEO
Epic Games
Vanessa Chang
Head of Global Gaming Marketing, Cross-Platform
TikTok
Peter Moore
Executive
Formerly Unity, Microsoft, EA, Sega
Matthew Bromberg
CEO
Unity
Kim Kunes
VP, Gaming Trust & Safety
Microsoft
Amy Hennig
Co-President of New Media
Skydance Games
Maya Rogers
President
The Tetris Company
Taehoon Kim
CEO
nWay, a division of Animoca Brands
Robert Kirkman
Chairman & Chief Creative Officer
Skybound Entertainment

Past Sponsors from GamesBeat Events

Agenda

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Registration & Networking
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM
Welcome & Introduction
6:40 PM – 7:40 PM
Round 1: Head-to-Head Debates
7:40 PM – 8:00 PM
Fireside Chats |  Audience Voting & Analysis
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Round 2: Lightning Debates & Audience Q&A
8:45 PM – 9:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking

Don’t miss this opportunity to join gaming’s visionaries and engage in impactful debates on the industry’s most pressing topics.