First speakers confirmed

January 18, 2026

First Speakers Confirmed for Expo Gamers 2026


We are incredibly excited to share the first wave of speakers joining us this year in Opatija. Our team is honored to host these global experts as they share their insights across our three dedicated program tracks.


Vlad Rannik, CEO, CM Games

A mobile gaming pioneer and Hall of Famer who has led titles with over 400 million downloads and $100M in revenue.


Dr. Marie-Claire Isaaman, CEO & Co-Director Women in Games

A global leader and award-winning consultant dedicated to building a fairer and more inclusive games ecosystem.


Stanislav Stanković, Senior Game Design Director, EA

An industry veteran with 14 years of experience at Rovio, Supercell, and EA, specializing in massive free-to-play titles like SimCity BuildIt.


Julie La’Bassiere, Chief Strategy Officer, DDA

A veteran branding strategist with 25 years in entertainment, contributed to the historic Best Picture Oscar win for CODA.


Borislav Slavov, Composer and Music Director, Larian Studios

The award-winning musical mind behind the iconic soundtracks of Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2.


Ben Reichstein, CEO & Recording Artist, Field & Foley

A specialized sound designer and podcast host focused on the art of immersive field recording and game audio.



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