Though devcom 2024 has ended, the discussions and insights from the event are still relevant. If you couldn’t attend this year, missed a speaking session, or just want to experience it again, you can view our six devcom 2024 presentations below. These speaking sessions offer practical knowledge and valuable insights for all game developers. Topics range from mobile gaming and backend technology to player engagement, monetization, and community building. There’s even a talk on avoiding common startup pitfalls for developers just starting out. Let’s dive in!

1. ENGAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES FROM LEADING EMEA MOBILE GAME DEVELOPERS

Learn how Xsolla’s solutions, designed for mobile game developers, can instantly boost revenue and player engagement beyond app stores. Since 2020, Xsolla has led global mobile game monetization by developing solutions — including Web Shop, SDK, and Instant Web Shop, plus industry-first best practices guides. In this session, we share techniques and explore strategies to elevate your mobile monetization efforts. Presenters:
Berkley Egenes - Chief Marketing and Growth Officer, Xsolla
Josephine Friday - Sales Director, Xsolla
Joan Lluis - Producer, Tilting Point Watch now on Vimeo

2. LEVELING UP: THE FUTURE OF GAMING

Join industry experts for a visionary discussion on the future of the gaming industry over the next 5 years. This talk leverages proprietary and public data, insights from partners, and Xsolla’s extensive network of gaming professionals. We delve into anticipated advancements, innovative trends, and transformative shifts. Key topics include performance projections, comparisons to other emerging industries, and detailed forecasts on how gaming will evolve and impact the global market. Presenters:
Bridget Stacy - VP of Marketing, Xsolla
Nick Grant - Interim CEO, 80 Level
Kasper Weber - Founder & CEO, Beyond Creative Watch now on Vimeo

3. COMMUNITY FIRST: PUBLISHER AND INDIE APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The biggest challenge developers face today is discoverability. Developers can no longer rely solely on publishers for community-building efforts. This fireside chat explores aspects of community building in 2024 — from iterative feedback during development to ongoing post-launch engagement. The presentation includes diverse perspectives on effectively growing and connecting with a community in the modern digital landscape. Presenters:
Nathan Sölbrandt - Business Development Director, EMEA, Xsolla
Andrei Podoprigora - Co-Founder & CEO, Forklift Interactive
Jan Halwe - Business Development Manager, ByteRocker's Games Watch now on Vimeo

4. GAMING BACKEND: TO BUILD OR TO BUY

As consumer appetite for online and multiplayer gaming continues to rise, developers across the industry question whether to build or buy a gaming backend for their next project. Join Matthew Morris from CodeWizards as he and a panel of experts explore the state of backend technology and try to answer this important question. Presenters:
Jean-Philippe Steinmetz - Head of Xsolla Backend, Xsolla
Alexander Bergendahl - CEO, LootLocker
Matthew Morris - Chief Commercial Officer, Code Wizards
Tim Morten - Founder & CEO, Frost Giant Studios Watch now on Vimeo

5. HOW TO FAIL YOUR STUDIO IN 5 EASY STEPS

This session is aimed at new founders and teams looking to create their first startup. Relevant to any product, platform, or target audience, this talk can help make sure you avoid 5 major business pitfalls. Xsolla's Manny Hatchey shares hard-earned, painful lessons with you now to help you avoid making them in the future. Presenter:
Manny Hachey - Accelerator Program Director, Xsolla Watch now on Vimeo

5. 5 RULES OF SUCCESS FOR CREATING A WEB SHOP FOR YOUR MOBILE GAME

Web monetization for mobile games via web shops remains a top-of-mind conversation in the video games industry. With nearly 400 web shops completed, we unveil 5 rules of success to help you get the most out of your web shop. Artem Liubutov, Xsolla's Director of Products (Monetization), presents the best ways to convey additional value, reduce friction, set up LiveOps, and lead your web shop to success. Presenter:
Artem Liubutov - Director of Products, Monetization Watch now on Vimeo

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Thanks to everyone who was part of our devcom 2024 journey this year! If you’d like to learn more about our tools and solutions, or ask one of our experts about the insights you learned from our sessions, schedule a meeting with our team.