The devcom Leadership Summit 2025 has officially begun in Lisbon, Portugal, bringing together top executives from the gaming industry for three days of strategic discussions, networking, and high-level presentations. The event, running until February 21, provides an exclusive environment for confidential debates on industry challenges and trends. Among the newly confirmed speakers is Maciej Wlodarkiewicz, Executive Producer at CD PROJEKT RED, joining a lineup of experts from companies such as Astragon, Massive Damage Inc., 11bit Studios, Fortis, and VentureBeat.

The summit will feature keynote presentations, including a talk by Shawn Layden, former President of Sony Interactive, on Wednesday, and another by Shawn Foust, COO of Fortis, on Thursday. One of the event's key topics will be the increasing difficulty of game discovery in the digital landscape. The session "Are Media and Content Creators Killing Game Discovery?", led by Gareth Williams (PressEngine), will explore how algorithms and social media influence impact organic reach and traditional marketing strategies.

In addition to keynotes, attendees will have access to expert-led roundtables covering essential areas such as leadership, production, business, design, and technology. Artificial intelligence in game development will also be among the topics discussed, reinforcing the event’s relevance to the industry's future. To complement the technical content, the summit will offer hands-on workshops and exclusive networking opportunities.

The social program includes a workshop on leadership health and performance with Michelle Flynn, as well as events designed to foster meaningful connections among participants. Shared dinners at the renowned Sud Lisboa Hall, a historic tram tour of the city, and a visit to the Pilar 7 Bridge Experience, offering breathtaking views of Lisbon’s landmarks, are among the planned cultural experiences.

With this combination of strategic insights and high-level interactions, the event solidifies itself as one of the most important gatherings for industry leaders. The initiative reaffirms devcom's commitment to creating a safe space for executives to share experiences and explore solutions to the challenges of the global gaming market.