Panel | How Emerging Markets Have Become Industry Leaders @GamesForChange
Panel | How Emerging Markets Have Become Industry Leaders  @GamesForChange
Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
As the global games industry expands beyond traditional markets, regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and Türkiye are forging distinct paths from early-stage development to thriving creative hubs. While often labeled as “emerging,” these ecosystems are rich with innovation, cultural relevance, and community-driven momentum.

This conversation brings together leaders to discuss how their markets are evolving, the turning points that sparked growth, and the foundational elements needed to build sustainable success.

Speakers:
- Güven Çatak
- Chris Hewish
- Hugo Obi
- Susanna Pollack
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