Introducing New Speakers at the Devcom Developer Conference

The Devcom Developer Conference is set to kick off on August 19 at the newly launched Confex Conference Center in Koelmesse, boasting an impressive lineup of over 250 speakers across 200 sessions. Notable speakers include Jason Latino, Cinematic Director at Larian Studios, Mihir Sheth, Game Director at Sony Santa Monica, and Stéphane Roy, former Vice President and Studio Head at WB Games Montreal. Additional panel discussions will delve into the art of crafting intricate romances in games, featuring experts such as Adrienne Law from Larian Studios, Helen Hindpere from Disco Elysium, and Meghna Jayanth, known for her work on Sable and Horizon: Zero Dawn, moderated by Sarah Makdad. The conference will also feature insights from industry professionals like Sasha Ciolac and Bert Zierfuss from IO Interactive, Donald Barrett, Matthew Strasser, Terrance Cohen, Brittney Morris from Insomniac Games, Moritz Lehr from CD Projekt RED, and many more. With a vast array of topics covering AI, VR/XR, and multiplayer, the conference promises to be a hub of knowledge and innovation. The event begins with a networking dinner and the devcom Indie Awards on August 18, bringing together numerous games industry representatives to share ideas and network ahead of Gamescom. For those unable to attend in person, the conference will offer a hybrid experience, with all sessions, exhibitions, and matchmaking options accessible both online and on-site.