Gamemasters Summit Announces PocketGamer.biz as Media Partner
17 January 2024
Leamington Spa, UK, 17 January 2024 - Kwalee, the leading developer and publisher in the mobile games industry, welcomes Pocket Gamer, the prominent mobile games media organisation, as the official media partner for the first Gamemasters Summit.
The Gamemasters Summit, a free digital conference on the 21st February 2024, will host numerous sessions featuring speakers from across the mobile games industry, delving into the nuances of mobile game development, publishing, marketing and creative design. Participants will hear from leaders and experts from across the industry with keynotes, panels and workshops on subjects including game development, user acquisition, data science, analytics, monetisation, art, publishing and careers.
Sessions will be split between ‘Expert’ and ‘Emerging’ tracks so that everyone can benefit at any stage of their career. This event will also be an ideal hub for networking, offering attendees the chance to interact with peers and industry experts.
The Summit is also proud to announce the participation of distinguished external speakers, including Michail Katkoff, Founder of Deconstructor of Fun, Adam Smart, Director of Product Gaming at Apps Flyer, and Gabriel Stürmer, CEO of Clap Clap Games, who will be sharing their invaluable insights and experiences in the mobile games industry.
Harry Lang, VP of Marketing at Kwalee, said this about the partnership:
"We’re incredibly excited to welcome Pocket Gamer as our media partner for the first ever Gamemasters Summit. Their expertise and influence in the mobile gaming sector are unparalleled and this collaboration will not only increase the reach and impact of this free digital Summit but also enhance the learning experience for all participants, coming soon as it does after their own Pocket Gamer Connects event in London at the end of January. We look forward to working with the Pocket Gamer team on this and future Gamemasters Summits to make this event a ‘must attend’ in every games professional’s calendar"
Echoing the sentiments, Chris James, CEO of PocketGamer.biz, said:
“We look forward to working with Kwalee to support this new initiative, which is totally inline with our ongoing mission to educate, celebrate and connect the games industry in the UK and beyond.”
Kwalee is powering the Gamemasters Summit, aiming to impart its knowledge in mobile game development and publishing, while also encouraging industry collaboration, cooperation and innovation. For those just starting out, the Summit represents a prime opportunity to gain games industry insight and find avenues to advance their careers in mobile gaming - all at zero cost.
With the support of PocketGamer.biz, the Gamemasters Summit promises to deliver exceptional content, discussions, networking opportunities and fun for everyone involved.
For more information about the Gamemasters Summit and to register for the event, please visit https://bit.ly/gamemasters-register.
About Kwalee
Kwalee is a global games publisher and developer with more than 1 billion downloads on mobile platforms, with games such as Draw it, Teacher Simulator and Airport Security. The studio also publishes a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including games such as Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, The Precinct, The Spirit of the Samurai and Space Chef.
Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who is joined by a fast-growing team of global games experts with studios in the UK, India, Portugal and China and remote team members all over the world, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.
Outside of its games, Kwalee is also highly active in the industry, as an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of charities like GamesAid and SpecialEffect.
About PocketGamer.biz
PocketGamer.biz, a part of Steel Media Ltd., is a leading website focusing on the business aspect of mobile and handheld gaming. It complements PocketGamer.com by offering in-depth industry news, trends, and interviews. The site is renowned for detailed industry reports like the Mobile Games Trends analysis and recognises industry leaders through features like the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers and the Mobile Games Awards. Additionally, PocketGamer.biz hosts a bi-weekly podcast with insights into the gaming business.
Steel Media Ltd. is also the owner of the Pocket Gamer Connects Conference, a premier international conference series for the global games industry. The conference emphasises networking across the entire gaming ecosystem, covering diverse formats from mobile, PC, and console to XR, AI, and blockchain technology. Since its inception 10 years ago, over 50,000 professionals have attended PG Connects events in various international locations. Known for connecting game makers, developers, publishers, investors, tools providers, and platforms, PG Connects is acclaimed as a must-attend event, representing a global and comprehensive perspective of the gaming industry.
Kwalee Media Contact
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