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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Skillz X Beamable: Powering the Next Generation of Competitive Creators (Presented by Skillz)

Gaurav Verma  (Global General Manager, Skillz Platform, Skillz)
Jon Radoff  (CEO and Co-Founder, Beamable)
Robert Burnett  (Head of New Content, Skillz)
Location: Room 2011, West Hall
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Discovery & Marketing
Format: Fireside Chat
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All
Skillz

The future of competitive gaming is open, flexible, and creator-driven, and it is here. In this session, Skillz unveils the next evolution of its SDK platform, an upgrade that builds on our foundation to empower developers to monetize their games through skill-based competition. The Skillz platform powers real-money gameplay through head-to-head matchups, live events, and leaderboards that engage millions of players worldwide. The new Skillz Pro SDK builds on this foundation, increasing flexibility, expanding creative possibilities, and unlocking additional monetization opportunities. It enhances how competition, engagement tools, and rewards come together in a more advanced development flow that delivers faster gameplay, richer progression, and deeper personalization. Learn about the vision behind the Skillz Pro SDK and why you should apply for the $75 Million Skillz Developer Accelerator program, designed to fund and support the next generation of competitive game ideas, while exploring titles that showcase how the Skillz Pro SDK empowers creators to build more seamless and engaging experiences.

Takeaway

Attendees will learn how to leverage the new Skillz Pro SDK platform improvements to create competitive experiences, scale faster, and access funding through the Developer Accelerator.

Intended Audience

Developers, product managers, and studios interested in building competitive mobile games or applying for the Skillz Developer Accelerator.