Game Leaders' Summit 2025

October 9th 2025

2025 – Coming This October

Get ready for the biggest Evolution Game Leader’s Summit yet! This October, the industry’s top minds will gather once again to push the boundaries of game leadership, innovation, and strategy. Expect cutting-edge insights, unparalleled networking, and exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the future of gaming.
Stay tuned for more details—this is an event you won’t want to miss!

2024 – Last Year’s Breakthrough Event

The 2024 Evolution Game Leader’s Summit raised the bar with groundbreaking discussions, visionary speakers, and game-changing strategies. Leaders from across the industry came together to tackle emerging challenges and explore the next frontier of interactive entertainment.
Relive the highlights and see why last year’s summit was a can’t-miss moment for game professionals!

Panel - Designing the Future of Games

The Magic of Play – Ali Farha, Star Stable

The Story of Angry Birds 2 – Johannes Mang, Rovio

From Goals to Gold: Haaland x Clash of Clans – Anna Bouveng, Supercell

Make Games with Humanity – Shila Vikström, Freelance

Demystifying Creativity: On Originality in Game Development - Fawzi Mesmar, Ubisoft

2X Your Game with Quality – Cristian Deri, EA Dice

2023 – The Inaugural Summit

It all started here! The first-ever Evolution Game Leader’s Summit in 2023 brought together pioneers and innovators for an unforgettable launch event. From inspiring keynotes to deep-dive panels, it set the stage for an annual tradition of shaping the future of gaming.
Take a look back at the summit that started it all!

Per - Setting the Tone

Paul Hackett - Observations from the Interview Process

Nika - The Three Stooges of Production

Feras - How to Lose a Player in 10 Days

Ali Farha - Yesterday's Debt & Tomorrow's Dream

Alex Bolle - How not to Close a Game

The Future of Games Marketing - Panel Discussion

Game Design Panel

Exploring the craft and creativity behind groundbreaking game experiences.

Abigail Rindo

Head of Creative for Candy Crush
King

Feras Musmar

Product Director
TTK Games

Anna Jenelius

Founder
Valiant Game Studio

Erik Ortman

UX Director
GOALS

Speakers

Industry leaders sharing insights on the future of game production.

Ali Farha

Senior Technical Producer
Star Stable Entertainment

Fawzi Mesmar

VP Global Creative
Ubisoft

Johannes Mang

Head of Studio, Stockholm
Rovio

Anna Bouveng

Marketing Lead
Supercell

Cristian Deri

Director of Engineering
Electronic Arts

David King

Senior Director of Technology
Electronic Arts

Shila Vikström

Production Consultant
Freelance

Ali Farha

Senior Technical Producer
Star Stable Entertainment

Fawzi Mesmar

VP Global Creative
Ubisoft

Johannes Mang

Head of Studio, Stockholm
Rovio

Anna Bouveng

Marketing Lead
Supercell

Cristian Deri

Director of Engineering
Electronic Arts

David King

Senior Director of Technology
Electronic Arts

Shila Vikström

Production Consultant
Freelance

Flashback: Insights from Last Year’s Summit

Relive the excitement and innovation from last year’s Gaming Leaders Summit with our event highlights video. Discover the key moments, groundbreaking discussions, and visionary insights that set the stage for the future of game development. From thought-provoking panels to exclusive interviews with industry leaders, this recap captures the pulse of the event. Whether you attended or are joining us for the first time, dive into the trends and takeaways that continue to shape the gaming industry today.