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Xsolla sponsored WN Istanbul 2026, bringing the gaming ecosystem together
June 26, 2026•3 min
Xsolla was a proud sponsor of WN Istanbul , which took place on 18-19 June 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Sisli. The event marked the 10th WN Media Group event in Istanbul, making 2026 a jubilee year, with Xsolla a consistent presence at WN Istanbul since 2022. The event brought together developers, publishers, investors, and service providers from across the games industry for two days of networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
Strengthening a thriving regional gaming ecosystem
Turkiye and the wider MENA and Eastern European regions have become increasingly important players in the global games industry. In 2025, Turkiye's gaming market reached $1.01 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 24.7%. The country is home to approximately 50 million active gamers, including 47 million mobile players, with mobile gaming alone generating $649 million in revenue.
Istanbul has emerged as one of Europe's leading centres for game development and is now the continent's second-largest game development hub after London. A growing number of studios, talented developers, and innovative startups have helped establish the city and the wider region as a major destination for creativity, investment, and international collaboration.
WN Istanbul played a vital role in supporting this ecosystem by creating opportunities for companies and professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new business opportunities. By sponsoring the event, Xsolla continued its commitment to empowering developers and helping businesses reach players around the world. "WN Istanbul has become one of the most important local meeting points for the global games industry," said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla. "The city has grown into a vibrant gaming ecosystem, bringing together talented developers, publishers, studios, and investors across Europe, MENA, and Asia. Every year, WN Istanbul creates valuable connections helping the industry move forward together. We're proud to be part of a community helping companies connect, grow, and discover new opportunities together." Day one: Networking and market discovery On June 18, attendees had the opportunity to network with industry professionals, discover exciting new projects, and gain valuable insights into the regional market. Participants explored the latest innovations through the developer showcase, where studios presented upcoming titles and technologies. WN Istanbul's matchmaking enabled participants to schedule meetings with partners, publishers, investors, and other key stakeholders, maximizing opportunities for meaningful conversations throughout the day. The first day concluded with a networking dinner, providing a relaxed setting for attendees to strengthen relationships with fellow members of the gaming community. Day two: Focus and exchange The second day centred on focused discussions and the exchange of experience. Attendees participated in closed roundtable discussions, creating an environment where industry leaders and experts could openly share knowledge, discuss current challenges, and explore solutions shaping the future of gaming. Bringing the industry together WN Istanbul proved to be an important gathering for the region's games industry, and Xsolla was proud to support an event that encouraged innovation, partnership, and sustainable growth across one of the world's most dynamic gaming markets. See you next year!
WN Istanbul played a vital role in supporting this ecosystem by creating opportunities for companies and professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new business opportunities. By sponsoring the event, Xsolla continued its commitment to empowering developers and helping businesses reach players around the world. "WN Istanbul has become one of the most important local meeting points for the global games industry," said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla. "The city has grown into a vibrant gaming ecosystem, bringing together talented developers, publishers, studios, and investors across Europe, MENA, and Asia. Every year, WN Istanbul creates valuable connections helping the industry move forward together. We're proud to be part of a community helping companies connect, grow, and discover new opportunities together." Day one: Networking and market discovery On June 18, attendees had the opportunity to network with industry professionals, discover exciting new projects, and gain valuable insights into the regional market. Participants explored the latest innovations through the developer showcase, where studios presented upcoming titles and technologies. WN Istanbul's matchmaking enabled participants to schedule meetings with partners, publishers, investors, and other key stakeholders, maximizing opportunities for meaningful conversations throughout the day. The first day concluded with a networking dinner, providing a relaxed setting for attendees to strengthen relationships with fellow members of the gaming community. Day two: Focus and exchange The second day centred on focused discussions and the exchange of experience. Attendees participated in closed roundtable discussions, creating an environment where industry leaders and experts could openly share knowledge, discuss current challenges, and explore solutions shaping the future of gaming. Bringing the industry together WN Istanbul proved to be an important gathering for the region's games industry, and Xsolla was proud to support an event that encouraged innovation, partnership, and sustainable growth across one of the world's most dynamic gaming markets. See you next year!
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