Riding the Changing Tide of The Gaming Industry from Software Engineer to Game Publisher

The world of gaming has evolved dramatically, and few have navigated its changing tides as successfully as Jessica Tams. From her early days as a software engineer to becoming a key player in game publishing, Jessica’s career reflects the dynamic and transformative nature of the industry.

In this session, Jessica Tams, Managing Director of the Casual Games Association, Board Member of Atari, Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners, and Strategic Advisor for Manga Productions, will share her extraordinary journey in the gaming world. As the founder of Casual Connect, the largest B2B gaming event globally, and a pioneer behind Xbox Live Arcade titles, Jessica has continuously been at the forefront of innovation.

During this keynote, Jessica will take us through her experiences with Atari Games and Oberon Media’s Seattle Studio, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how these companies have expertly managed their intellectual properties (IPs) and franchises. She will explore the strategies that have kept Atari relevant and how creative partnerships have been crucial in leveraging IPs to build lasting and successful franchises.

As audience, you’ll have the unique chance to gain insights from Jessica Tams on game design, IP management, and the broader implications of media and content in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. Do you have a question for Jessica Tams? Send in your questions in advance here.

 

DETAILS

October 30, 2024

1.00 – 1.45 PM

Filmby Aarhus, Studie 2

MEET

Jessica Tams

HOST

Marie Høst 

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