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Noman has been living and breathing games for over 15 years. He started back in the early App Store days, when launching a single game could put a new studio on the map. Since then, he has designed, published, and scaled a wide range of mobile titles across casual, hyper-casual, simulation, strategy, idle, and even Web3, working closely with producers, UA experts, and live-ops teams on growth and monetization. Over the years, Noman has seen how player psychology and the business of games constantly evolve, and he has helped teams from small indies to larger studios tackle the same problems many still face today: how to grow without burning budgets, keep players engaged, and make games not just fun, but profitable.

With over 16 years of experience in the tech and gaming industries, Heather is passionate about leading product and marketing teams to create innovative, impactful products. Her strengths lie in developing strategic go-to-market plans, identifying growth opportunities, and streamlining operations to bring top-tier products to market. One of Heather's proudest achievements has been forging partnerships with major sports leagues, integrating web3 technologies to deliver unique, immersive experiences.

Juan Manuel Freire is CEO & Co-Founder of Final Frontier Media Group, an international creative and production company operating across animation, gaming, and emerging digital ecosystems. He leads the group's strategic expansion into original IP development, interactive entertainment, and Web3-native storytelling With a background in global animation production and brand partnerships, Juan Manuel focuses on building scalable, transmedia universes that combine narrative depth, community engagement, and sustainable monetization models. His work bridges traditional entertainment and next-generation digital platforms.

Eric is a data scientist at Second Dinner where he works on Marvel Snap's game design: card balance, matchmaking, progression, etc. Before Second Dinner, he worked on web3 economy design at Superlayer and on League of Legends at Riot. Eric loves roguelikes, Smash Bros, and playing games with his kids.

Issac Lee is Head of AI and Blockchain at NEXUS, where his team shipped the first games built for autonomous AI agents in early 2026. With 8 years investing and building in blockchain — from Web3 game economies to DeFi infrastructure — he now focuses on the intersection where AI agents, digital ownership, and gaming converge. He believes the people who build worlds will define the next era of human experience.

A 30-year game-industry veteran, Long was CEO of Neon, where he led Shrapnel, the first AAA Web3 game. Long led Xcloud at Microsoft and games at HBO. He has produced 32 games, on every platform from SEGA Genesis to META Quest.

As President/CEO of IDG – a leading research, consulting and analytics firm in the games industry – Yoshio Osaki has been a trusted advisor, investor, and thought leader in the gaming space for 20 years, partnering with more than 300 clients across 50 countries. IDG has been named an Inc. 5000 company for each of the last two years as one of America's fastest-growing and most successful companies. IDG's global client roster includes the leading game platforms, publishers, and developers; 4 of the top 5 tech companies; 4 of the top 5 media companies; leading investment firms; prominent Fortune 100 brands; and key retailers, as well as indie developers and fast-growing startups. This client base has a combined market cap/valuation of over $12 trillion. Combining deep experience from Fortune 500 management consulting, II-ranked sellside research, and hedge fund investing, Yoshio's core focus areas include game development and publishing, transmedia, AI, game B2B tech stacks, web3, AR/VR, M&A + commercial due diligence, cloud streaming, xDevs, and esports. He has helped take startups from Day Zero to AAA success, employing a holistic tool kit of strategy, analytics, forecasting, and Wall Street finance to advise companies across C-Suite, publishing, studios, and corporate development. He is also an angel investor in 10+ startups. IDG has been leveraged as a data and analyst source in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Bloomberg, Associated Press, Barron's, and the Asahi Shimbun. Yoshio has also been a keynote speaker at a wide variety of international conferences and summits over the past 20 years. Osaki graduated from Stanford University, with a BA in International Relations and a BA in Political Science, and has been a guest lecturer at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. For more information, please go to http://idgintel.com.

Justin is a seasoned strategic and operational executive with over 30 years of leadership experience. He currently leads Sega’s Global Transmedia Group, overseeing Film/TV/Streaming, Consumer Products, Location-Based Entertainment, and Live Shows. Before Sega, Justin built a strong record of creative and financial success across gaming, mobile, and consumer products. His experience includes senior roles at Disney and Scopely spanning production, marketing, sales, business strategy, and development, as well as leading The Walt Disney Company’s Japanese Consumer Products business. He has also served as an advisor and investor across sectors including Web3, music, consumer products, and gaming. At Scopely, Justin managed Asia-based offices across Japan, China, South Korea, and Singapore, providing strategic, M&A, and operational leadership. Previously, he led Disney’s Asia Pacific games business, driving global franchises such as Disney Tsum Tsum, Kingdom Hearts, and Marvel Future Fight.