Games have become the modern world's social commons, where friendships form, conflicts
play out, and culture is created in real time. This panel brings together community designers,
trust & safety leads, and game directors to explore practical strategies for how studios can
nurture positive community behavior and transform toxicity into teachable moments.

Panelists will share:
 Moderation frameworks that scale from indie to AAA
 Design interventions that reward pro-social behavior without feeling heavy-handed
 Player education systems that shift mindsets rather than simply punishing actions
 Case studies from studios that transformed repeat offenders into positive community
leaders through targeted intervention

Through data-driven insights and lived experience, the panel will demonstrate how empathy-
driven design, transparent communication, and systemic thinking can build resilient
communities that self-regulate and thrive.

Takeaway

Attendees will leave with actionable frameworks for designing games and moderation systems
that cultivate positive player behavior at scale.

Intended Audience

Community managers, game designers, producers, trust & safety professionals, and studio
leadership invested in sustainable community health.