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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Publishing Realities: Funding, Discoverability, and What Success Really Looks Like (Presented by Community Clubhouse)

Ben Kvalo  (Founder & CEO, Midwest Games)
Jen MacLean  (CEO & Co-Founder, Dragon Snacks)
Stephen MacDonald  (Founder & CEO, Magic Potion Games)
Location: Esplanade 158, South Hall
Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Business Strategy, Independent Development
Format: Forum
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All
Community Clubhouse

Bringing a game to market has never been more complex. Is it possible to get funding? Where best do you create community? Do wishlists matter? How do I cut through the noise? What is realistic success?

We'll aim to answer some of these questions and give better insights into most viable paths to market from early to late stage, setting expectations, and the current realities.

Intended Audience

Intended for All!