Welcome Coffee
Welcome to WN Conference Istanbul'25!
An official introduction to the conference, outlining the agenda and key highlights for attendees.
From Hyper-Casual to Steam: A Lifeline or the Next Trap?
The mobile market is shrinking. Steam looks like salvation — but is it? Let’s unpack the shift, the risks, and the reality.
The panel discussion is designed for founders, producers, marketers, and investors navigating mobile stagnation.
Key Talking Points:
- Why the sudden shift from mobile to PC?
- Is the Steam rush a bubble or the beginning of a new cycle?
- Which product, marketing, and budget strategies actually work on Steam?
- How do team structures and production pipelines need to change?
- What’s really being lost - and gained - in the shift?
In-House, Outsourced, or AI: What Works Best for Ad Creatives?
Creatives remain the backbone of performance marketing — yet creating winning assets has never been more complex. In this panel, we’ll get into the evolving landscape of creative production, where the pressure to deliver fast, cheap, and effective ads collides with limited testing bandwidth and rising competition.
With top concepts cloned within hours, outsourcing becoming increasingly template-driven, and AI disrupting traditional pipelines, how do leading teams stay ahead? We'll explore which models (internal, external, AI-assisted, or hybrid) actually deliver results today — and how to scale creative production without sacrificing quality or ROI.
Key questions for discussion:
Boosting Player Spending: Real-World Tips That Work
In a world of rising CPIs and tighter margins, increasing player LTV is more important than ever. This session will break down actionable, real-world strategies top studios use to boost in-game spending — from optimizing early-game monetization flows to driving repeat purchases without hurting retention. No fluff, just what actually works in 2025.
Refreshments Break
How to Pitch to Gaming VCs (and Get Funded)
Gain insider tips on crafting compelling pitches and securing investment from leading gaming VCs.
Maximizing Rewarded User Acquisition: Strategies for Sustainable Growth in Gaming
Rewarded traffic can deliver high-quality users — if done right. In this session, Çağlar Eger from Exmox will share proven strategies for scaling rewarded UA campaigns without sacrificing ROAS or user experience. Learn how leading studios leverage reward mechanics to drive long-term engagement, reduce CPIs, and build sustainable growth across platforms.
You’ll walk away with practical frameworks for:
AI in Gaming: From NPCs to Next-Gen Worlds
Examine how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing game design, from smarter NPCs to immersive, dynamic worlds.
Web3 Gaming: Beyond the Hype
Separate fact from fiction as experts discuss the real opportunities and challenges of blockchain and Web3 in gaming.
Publishing & UA: How to Go Global from Türkiye
Get actionable advice on international publishing and user acquisition strategies tailored for Turkish developers aiming for global reach.