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Collaboration and Creativity: Building Original game IP at LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS (Presented by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS )
Steve C. Martin (Vice President, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS)
Hideaki Itsuno (Head of LIGHTSPEED JAPAN STUDIO, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS)
Location: Room 2000, West Hall
Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Track: Production & Team Leadership
Format: Sponsored Session
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All
Discover the keys to building to building a world-class AAA studio dedicated to original game IP. In this unprecedented panel discussion, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS brings together Steve Martin (Vice President, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS) and Hideaki Itsuno (Head of LIGHTSPEED JAPAN STUDIO) for an exclusive conversation on their unique approaches to game development. Learn from their invaluable experience – representing the best of both East and West gaming cultures – as they share insights into fostering creativity, managing resources, building high-performing teams, and the journey of overcoming challenges from an initial concept to a successful AAA launch. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain a truly global perspective on the future of game development.
Takeaway
Attendees will gain insight into diverse approaches to game development and leadership from both Eastern and Western perspectives, learning innovative strategies for team building, resource management, and fostering a creative and collaborative studio culture.
Intended Audience
This session is tailored for a broad audience of aspiring and established game developers seeking to create original IP, studio executives, producers, and creative directors looking to improve their leadership and management skills, as well as industry professionals interested in cross-cultural collaboration and global game development strategies.
