2025 Speakers
Reine Abbas, CEO & Founder, Wixel Studios/SpicaTech
Reine Abbas is a pioneering force in the gaming and tech industries with over 20 years of groundbreaking contributions. As one of the first female game designers in the Middle East, she defied conventions to co-found Wixel Studios, a leading independent gaming company in Lebanon, and SPICAtech, a cutting-edge gaming academy fostering young innovators.
Reine's career highlights include serving as a Studio Game Director with DigiPen/NINTENDO USA, shaping the next generation of gaming professionals, and producing award-winning games that have reached millions worldwide. Recognized globally, she has been featured as a juror for the ADC Awards Gaming Jury 2024 and D&AD Awards 2023 and named among GamesIndustry.biz's "100 Game Changers."
As an associate professor since 2003, Reine has mentored aspiring creators in game design, animation, UX/UI, AI, and digital technologies. She is also a TEDx speaker, public speaker, and a Forbes-featured leader, blending her expertise in game production, visual arts, and business development.
Her accolades include the Cartier Women’s Initiative Award for the MENA Region and international recognition for her animated music video Right Now. Reine’s dynamic approach bridges creativity and innovation, cementing her status as a trailblazer in the gaming and tech sectors.
