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Xsolla Sessions in San Francisco: Open to all from March 9-12
March 4, 2026•4 min
San Francisco in March is one of the biggest weeks in gaming; and this year, Xsolla is making sure the most valuable conversations happen away from the noise.
From Monday, March 9, through Thursday, March 12, Xsolla is hosting a full week of expert sessions at the Xsolla Clubhouse. No badge required. Whether you're a studio founder, a developer, an investor, or an executive, there's a seat at the table for you.
Sign up for a session here.
Tuesday, March 10 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Chris Hewish, President, Xsolla Xsolla’s flagship session examines the structural shifts redefining gaming: from capital markets to platform power shifts and direct-to-consumer strategy. It's a clear look at where the industry stands and where long-term advantage will be built next. If you attend just one Xsolla session, make it this one. Capital markets & gaming Public markets are paying closer attention to gaming than ever, but how they evaluate platforms, infrastructure, and ecosystems is often misunderstood by the people building them. These Wednesday sessions close that gap. Capital markets 101 for game executives: SPACs, IPOs, and reality
March 11 | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Capital markets meet gaming platforms: How public investors see the ecosystem
March 11 | 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Emerging Markets
March 10 | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Monetization & direct-to-consumer Web shops, attribution, PC commerce, alternative payments: the D2C revolution is already underway, and these sessions show you how to get ahead of it. Why alternative payments are no longer "alternative"
March 9 | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Direct-to-consumer on PC: The next revolution in gaming is already here
March 9 | 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM If you can't measure it, you can't scale it: Unlocking Web Shop monetization and UA with attribution
March 10 | 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Partnerships & community From creators and brands to telcos and financial institutions, partnerships are reshaping how games grow. These sessions on Monday afternoon get into the how, not just the why. The Global Playbook: Emerging and Re-imagined Marketing Strategies that Amplify your Game's Monetization Results
March 9 | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM The creator economy inflection point: What gaming publishers build next
March 9 | 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Building your gaming ecosystem: Partnerships for the long game
March 9 | 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Publisher & developer sessions Focused Thursday morning and afternoon for publishers and builders. Hands-on integrations, real-world case studies, and practical workshops designed to help teams ship faster and earn sooner. The Future of Publishing with Midwest Games
March 12 | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM The Publishers' Forum - The New Playbook with Midwest Games
March 12 | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Ship more, stress less: How Xsolla's indie partners found their focus
March 12 | 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM From platform-dependent to player-direct
March 12 | 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Hello money: Your first Xsolla integration in <15 minutes
March 12 | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Industry & leadership From brand storytelling to inclusive leadership and career growth, these sessions on Wednesday morning spotlight the people and ideas shaping gaming's future. Branding for games: Start from day one
March 11 | 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Find your path into the gaming industry
March 11 | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
What are the Xsolla sessions?
Xsolla sessions are a series of conversations that bring together game industry leaders, operators, and innovators for a curated series of talks covering the biggest shifts across the gaming ecosystem right now: capital markets, direct-to-consumer strategy, monetization, developer tools, partnerships, and leadership. All sessions will take place at The Howard SF, 667 Howard Street, San Francisco, California 94105. Flagship session State of play: The gaming industry at an inflection pointTuesday, March 10 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Chris Hewish, President, Xsolla Xsolla’s flagship session examines the structural shifts redefining gaming: from capital markets to platform power shifts and direct-to-consumer strategy. It's a clear look at where the industry stands and where long-term advantage will be built next. If you attend just one Xsolla session, make it this one. Capital markets & gaming Public markets are paying closer attention to gaming than ever, but how they evaluate platforms, infrastructure, and ecosystems is often misunderstood by the people building them. These Wednesday sessions close that gap. Capital markets 101 for game executives: SPACs, IPOs, and reality
March 11 | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Capital markets meet gaming platforms: How public investors see the ecosystem
March 11 | 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Emerging Markets
March 10 | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Monetization & direct-to-consumer Web shops, attribution, PC commerce, alternative payments: the D2C revolution is already underway, and these sessions show you how to get ahead of it. Why alternative payments are no longer "alternative"
March 9 | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Direct-to-consumer on PC: The next revolution in gaming is already here
March 9 | 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM If you can't measure it, you can't scale it: Unlocking Web Shop monetization and UA with attribution
March 10 | 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Partnerships & community From creators and brands to telcos and financial institutions, partnerships are reshaping how games grow. These sessions on Monday afternoon get into the how, not just the why. The Global Playbook: Emerging and Re-imagined Marketing Strategies that Amplify your Game's Monetization Results
March 9 | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM The creator economy inflection point: What gaming publishers build next
March 9 | 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Building your gaming ecosystem: Partnerships for the long game
March 9 | 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Publisher & developer sessions Focused Thursday morning and afternoon for publishers and builders. Hands-on integrations, real-world case studies, and practical workshops designed to help teams ship faster and earn sooner. The Future of Publishing with Midwest Games
March 12 | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM The Publishers' Forum - The New Playbook with Midwest Games
March 12 | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Ship more, stress less: How Xsolla's indie partners found their focus
March 12 | 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM From platform-dependent to player-direct
March 12 | 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Hello money: Your first Xsolla integration in <15 minutes
March 12 | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Industry & leadership From brand storytelling to inclusive leadership and career growth, these sessions on Wednesday morning spotlight the people and ideas shaping gaming's future. Branding for games: Start from day one
March 11 | 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Find your path into the gaming industry
March 11 | 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Open to everyone, all week long
The best part? You don't need a badge, a press pass, or an invite to walk through the door. Xsolla sessions at The Howard SF are open to the entire industry, from AAA studios to indie teams, from investors to developers just starting out. All sessions take place at 667 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. View the full schedule and sign up for sessions here. Come for one talk and stay for the week. The conversations happening at the Xsolla Clubhouse this March will matter long after the week ends. See you there.Featured articles
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