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Xsolla co-sponsors gamescom dev leadership summit to help shape the future of game development
February 23, 2026•2 min
From February 24 - 26, Xsolla will co-sponsor the gamescom dev leadership summit at SUD Lisboa Hall in Lisbon. The premier European executives gathering, organized by Gamescom Dev, convenes studio founders, gaming executives, and business leaders to explore the strategies and innovations shaping the next era of game development.
"We're seeing incredible innovation from studios across Europe as they build more direct relationships with their players and explore new ways to grow their businesses," said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla. "The Gamescom Dev Leadership Summit brings together some of the industry's brightest minds to share insights and strategies. We're thrilled to be part of these conversations and to contribute what we're learning from working with studios across different markets and business models.”
Driving conversations on sustainable growth
As part of its sponsorship, Xsolla will host the summit’s exclusive Wednesday evening networking dinner, offering an opportunity for decision-makers to build new partnerships and exchange ideas in a collaborative setting. Xsolla will also co-moderate a strategic roundtable focused on business models and sustainable growth, two critical areas for studios navigating an increasingly competitive and complex marketplace.
"We're seeing incredible innovation from studios across Europe as they build more direct relationships with their players and explore new ways to grow their businesses," said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla. "The Gamescom Dev Leadership Summit brings together some of the industry's brightest minds to share insights and strategies. We're thrilled to be part of these conversations and to contribute what we're learning from working with studios across different markets and business models.”
Exploring innovation across the industry
The summit’s programming highlights several key opportunity areas for studios:- Leadership strategies and organizational excellence in a dynamic industry
- Production innovation and quality advancement
- Next-generation business models and revenue optimization
- Strategic technology decisions and platform opportunities
- Creative excellence and enhanced player experiences
- AI adoption and implementation strategies for competitive advantage
Empowering 1,500+ developers worldwide
Xsolla currently supports more than 1,500+ game developers across 200+ geographies, offering access to over 1,000 payment methods globally. Its commerce infrastructure enables studios to build direct-to-consumer e-commerce platforms, optimize payment conversion in local markets, and leverage funding and monetization tools tailored specifically for gaming. "Studios today have more opportunities than ever to take control of their monetization and reach players in new ways," Egenes added. "Whether it's maximizing revenue through direct-to-consumer channels, expanding into new regional markets, or finding the right growth strategies, the infrastructure and tools available now give studios unprecedented flexibility to scale sustainably."Turning strategy into action
For executives, publishers, and business development professionals attending in Lisbon, the summit represents more than discussion; it offers actionable insights. Want to learn more about how Xsolla can help your game succeed? Schedule a meeting with an Xsolla expert today!Featured articles
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