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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Leading Global Games Businesses in Uncertain Times (Presented by Testronic)

Michael Wallen  (President, Testronic)
Location: International Stage, South Hall
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: Intermediate
Track: Business Strategy
Format: Power Talk
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: Intermediate
Testronic

In an era defined by shifting market forces, geopolitical tension, and evolving player expectations, the global games industry is navigating unprecedented unpredictability. This session will explore practical strategies on how studios can build resilience, maintain quality, and scale responsibly when the ground keeps moving beneath them.

We will examine the pressures impacting development, launch, and live-operations – from regional regulation and economic volatility, to rising expectations for culturalisation, stability, and trust. Testronic's global test floor, powered by its Centres of Excellence , enables teams to respond with agility, delivering technically robust and culturally relevant player experiences at scale. This session will also discuss the opportunities for new services and solutions being introduced to assist studios around the world.

Guided by a player-focussed, partner-first, outcomes-led approach, Testronic supports studios in consistently delivering strong player experiences by reducing risk, accelerating time-to-market, and safeguarding brand equity.

Takeaway

- Practical strategies to navigate geopolitical, market and industry volatility
- How to maintain quality and cultural relevance at global scale
- Why player-focused, outcomes-led partnerships drive resilience
- How global Centres of Excellence accelerate outcomes and safeguard the player experience

Intended Audience

This talk is for producers, studio leaders, and project owners navigating global uncertainty. It will deliver insights for teams seeking practical strategies to maintain quality, reduce risk, and scale responsibly while delivering culturally relevant, player-focused experiences across regions and platforms.