2025 Speakers
John Buckley, Communications Director / Publishing Manager, Pocketpair
John Bucky Buckley is a lifelong gamer who transformed his passion into a career. Born and raised in Ireland, John moved to Japan in 2012 to immerse himself in the gaming industry. Although it took him a few years to find his footing, he eventually became an integral part of Pocketpair, where he now serves as the Global Community Manager. In addition to managing the community, John also contributes to localization and game design. Following the remarkable success of Palworld, John has become a prominent public figure for the company and continues to act as the liaison between Pocketpair and the global Palworld community.