More Speakers: From AAA to Venture Capital

February 18, 2026

We are thrilled to announce our latest addition of global experts joining the lineup for Expo Gamers 2026. 


This group brings great experience and knowledge to the tracks of Expo, spanning legendary art, cinematic sound, external development, and the future of game investment.



The Creative Visionaries

Iga Oliwiak

An internationally acclaimed artist from Poland with over a decade of experience. Her work has shaped iconic worlds like Magic: The Gathering, The Wagadu Chronicles, and the Oscar-nominated Loving Vincent.


Nikola Jeremić

CEO of Waveform Studio and the sonic architect behind some of the biggest titles in gaming, including Cyberpunk 2077, Destiny 2, and the Warhammer 40K franchise.


Strategic & Business Leaders

Sam Carlisle

Co-founder of XDS Spark and former Director of External Partners at Xbox Game Studios. With 20 years of experience, Sam is a global authority on external development and strategic partnerships.


Nazih Fares

Vice Chair of the IGDA Global Board and founder of Cabinet du Savoir Ludique. A BAFTA member with 90+ titles under his belt, Nazih is a leading voice in localization, culturalization, and inclusive development.


Investment & Education

Mikael Hietala

Representing Feelsgood Capital Partners, Mikael focuses on social impact VC and scaling "Culture & Creativity" companies that drive positive change in the gaming sector.


Nick Sweetman

Founder of Game Art Co. and a premier educator who has trained over 28,000 learners worldwide. Nick bridges the gap between talent and industry, working with giants like Fingersoft and Critical Force.



This lineup isn’t just about big names and impressive resumes, it’s about bringing the right people to one event in Opatija to share what they’ve learned. Whether you’re a solo indie dev or leading a major studio, these are the conversations that help us all level up together.


We’re building something special this May, and we’d love for you to be part of the story.


Early Bird tickets are available until March 1st. Secure your spot before March 1st.

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