Speakers

Ana Seidl

Senior Account Executive at Red Button

With over 12 years of experience, Ana Seidl is a digital marketing expert, specialized in the video game and Esports sectors. She focuses on helping brands to connect with their audiences through strategic advertising and influencer collaborations. Currently working at RedButton, she leads marketing efforts that drive engagement and growth for her customers.

Business & marketing 26/10

Casandra Yamile Garcia Cadeñanes

CEO of Tachido Games

Casandra Yamile has six years of experience in various roles, ranging from production to art direction and illustration for brands and children's audiences. She graduated in animation and digital art from ITESM. Her recognition includes second place at Creativa Guadalajara and national and international awards in the creative and entrepreneurial sectors.

Culture & Society 26/10

Bernard François

CEO of PreviewLabs

At the end of 2009, Bernard decided to combine his passion for game design and game programming by starting the first company dedicated to the development of prototypes using game technology. PreviewLabs turns ideas into interactive prototypes, allowing its clients to evaluate concepts early on. This service enables them to explore more different concepts and ultimately helps them to be more successful developing new products.

Tech & Prod 26/10

Teddy Kossoko

CEO of Gara

Born in the Central African Republic, where he lived for 18 years, Teddy Kossoko arrived in France in 2012 to pursue his studies in computer science after obtaining two French and Central African scientific baccalaureates in the same year. In 2014, alongside his studies, he decided to get into video games to promote Africa and created his first game, which was a success in 2018.

Art & Creativity 26/10

Elizabeth Andrews

Vocal Stunt Performer at The Monster factory

Elizabeth Andrews who has more than 14 years experience as a metal vocalist in extreme voice techniques both on stage and in the studio. She is also a vocalist, lyricist & frontwoman of the Swedish melodic death metal band Frantic Amber. Elizabeth is also one of vocal stunt performers at The Monster Factory, debuting with voicing Illtauga in Hellblade 2

Tech & Prod 26/10

Sébastien Croteau

CEO of The Monster Factory

Metal vocalist since 1991 (Necrotic Mutation) and throat singer (Tibetan, Mongolia and Inuit throat-singing) since 1996, Sébastien Croteau masters an impressive number of extreme vocal techniques. He began teaching metal voices and throat-singing 15 years ago. Since then, he has trained hundreds of metal vocalists and voice talents around the world and he is a renowned expert in vocal distortion, extreme sounds and creature voice design.

Tech & Prod 26/10

Molly Heady-Carroll

Creature Consultant and co-founder of Arcane Circus

Irish-born Molly Heady-Carroll is a 2D artist and animator based in the Netherlands who specializes in all things creatures. Always obsessed with studying animals (especially reptiles), she now makes up her own as a Creature Consultant in the games and animation industry. In 2014, alongside his studies, he decided to get into video games to promote Africa and created his first game, which was a success in 2018.

Art & Creativity 26/10

Jennifer Lufau

DEI & Social Media Consultant in Games, Founder of Afrogameuses

With a strong background in social media and marketing at Ubisoft, Jennifer is a communication and diversity consultant in gaming and tech. As a content creator, she shares her expertise on social media and analyzes the gaming industry, raising her voice at the RFI international radio. As a seasoned speaker and consultant, Jennifer has been working with French and international game studios to help them create better narratives and communicate their games in an inclusive way. In 2014, alongside his studies, he decided to get into video games to promote Africa and created his first game, which was a success in 2018.

Culture & society 26/10

Adinda van Oosten

Game journalist, teacher and coach

Adinda van Oosten combined her bachelor's degree in China Studies with a degree in Game Design and Development. Leveraging this combination she landed a full time internship as a game designer at 宇峻奧汀(Userjoy) in Taiwan and at Pillogames in the Netherlands. After joining a Game Jam in Guangzhou she came to realize that she enjoyed teaching more than making games and continued her studies with a game design and research Master in Germany. In 2014, alongside his studies, he decided to get into video games to promote Africa and created his first game, which was a success in 2018.

Business & Marketing 26/10

Ruslana Kruchek

Co-Founder, Brand Manager, Art Director at VP Production

Ruslana Kruchek is the co-founder, brand manager, and art director of VP Production — a Ukrainian audio agency that crafts impactful sound for games, brands, and apps. She comes from a marketing background and switched to full-time work in the audio agency in 2019. Ruslana is responsible for VP Production’s work pipelines and unique data-driven approach to creating game audio.

Tech & Prod 26/10

Gabriel Esteves

IP Attorney

As an IP attorney, Gabriel Esteves is heavily involved in the French and European video game industry. He has 10 years' experience in the resolution of legal matters and he intervenes in all aspects of intellectual property law as well as in new technologies law. He founded AKEYA, an IP law firm specialized in the video game industry. They assist their clients in protecting, optimizing and increasing the value of their intellectual property, in France, the European Union and internationally.

Business & Marketing 26/10

Rafael Teixeira

CPO at Mito Games

Rafael Lontra is a seasoned video game developer with over a decade of experience in the industry. He founded Mito Games in Brazil, a studio known for its innovative and engaging games. In 2023, Rafael moved to Belgium to pursue a Master's degree in Game Design, further honing his skills and expanding his horizons. During his time in Belgium, he established Myth Jeux, a new game development company that continues to push the boundaries of creativity and technology. Rafael's work is characterized by a passion for storytelling and a commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences. His journey from Brazil to Belgium reflects his dedication to the craft and his ambition to make a global impact in the world of video games.

Art & Creativity 26/10