GamesBeat NEXT 2026
GamesBeat conference on the future of interactive entertainment
GamesBeat NEXT 2026 takes place November 2–3, 2026 in San Francisco. The event is aimed at leaders in technology and interactive entertainment and covers topics including AI, platforms, UGC economies and monetization.
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About the Event
GamesBeat NEXT 2026 will take place November 2–3 at Convene in San Francisco, bringing together senior leaders from gaming, technology and interactive entertainment. The event focuses on the business and technology changes shaping the next stage of the games industry, including AI, user-generated content economies, platforms, live services and monetization.
A business-focused games event
GamesBeat NEXT brings together executives, founders, investors and other industry leaders for conversations about the future of gaming and interactive entertainment, with an emphasis on insight sharing and business connections.
Key themes for 2026
The published program highlights gaming AI, UGC economies, platforms, live services and new monetization models as major topics for the 2026 edition.
Networking and meetings
The event provides an attendee networking app for browsing participants, arranging one-to-one meetings and participating in a community board. The organizers position these activities around partnerships, investment and business development.
Gaming legends panel
A featured 2026 program is a panel bringing together Doug Bowser, Shawn Layden and Peter Moore. The organizers describe it as the first time in 25 years that the three former game-industry executives will appear together on stage.
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Highlights
November 2–3, 2026
Convene, San Francisco
Gaming AI
UGC economies
Platforms and live services
Executive networking
Doug Bowser, Shawn Layden and Peter Moore panel