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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Games From Spain: Diverse Voices & Bold Visions (Presented by Spanish Pavilion)

David Lorenzo  (CEO & Creative Director, DALOAR Studios)
Juan Manuel Freire  (CEO, 1st Level)
Jaime Pichardo  (Chief Strategy Officer, Odders Lab)
David Carrasco  (CEO, Vermila Studios)
Pablo Barea  (Head of Department, Embassy of Spain - Trade Commission in Los Angeles)
Location: International Stage, South Hall
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 11:50 am - 12:10 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Independent Development
Format: Power Talk
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All
Embassy of Spain - Trade Commission in Los Angeles

Spain continues to strengthen its position as a dynamic European hub for game development, combining distinctive creative identity with a growing international reach. The session opens with a brief overview of the Spanish development ecosystem, outlining the structural, institutional, and industry factors supporting its expansion.

It then presents four Spanish titles—Crisol: Theater of Idols and BodyCombat, already released, alongside The Occultist and Bogdan's Cross, both scheduled for release in the near future. Together, they reflect the country's genre diversity, from atmospheric horror to action-driven and performance-based experiences.

Each studio shares concise insight into its creative direction, core design pillars, and market positioning, highlighting both launch experience and upcoming release strategies. The session offers a focused industry snapshot of how Spanish studios translate creative ambition into globally competitive projects.

Takeaway

Attendees gain insight into how Spanish studios position, launch, and prepare new IP for international markets, including practical examples of genre differentiation, creative direction, and ecosystem support mechanisms that strengthen global competitiveness.

Intended Audience

This session targets developers, producers, and publishing professionals interested in international collaboration and emerging development ecosystems. It benefits industry attendees seeking concise case studies on creative positioning and release strategy. No advanced technical prerequisites are required.