KRK Sport & Game Tech Meetup #2!
About the event:
Join us at Four Suits Technology (Caesars) for the kickoff of our exciting series of meetups in Kraków, focusing on Sport & Game Tech - including iGaming, Game Dev, and Betting. Calling all engineers, developers, product owners, and game developers - whether you're a seasoned professional or just passionate about gaming and technology, drop by!
- Learn from industry leaders through insightful 25-minute keynotes.
- Network with peers and professionals in a relaxed setting.
- Enjoy pizza and beer.
- Discover the latest trends in Sport & Game Tech, including iGaming, Game Dev, and Betting.
Speakers & Topics:
Keynote 1: The lifecycle of a bet - How a single bet touches 100 apps?
(Stuart Dowling - Zone Product Operations Lead, Caesars Entertainment)
Placing a single bet is the most basic of actions to a sports bettor, have you ever wondered what goes on in the background to make this a seamless experience?Join us to follow a bet through every stage of its lifecycle from selection to settlement, discover how many different applications and technologies are involved in a single bet, and understand some of the key challenges in this process.
Keynote 2: Operating Mission-Critical Services for World-Leading Online Multiplayer Games
(Maksymilian Wojczuk - Tech Manager & Software Developer, Appliscale)
I will take you on a journey to discover the complexities of managing mission-critical services that support world-leading online multiplayer games. In this presentation, we will explore the unique challenges faced while ensuring seamless experiences for millions of players globally, regardless of the game. Hear captivating war stories from our journey, illustrating the distinct difficulties of operating player-facing APIs. Learn how we navigate the constant efforts of savvy gamers attempting to outsmart our systems, and how this has driven us to innovate continuously. Join me for a deep dive into the high-stakes, ever-evolving world of game-agnostic service operations.
Keynote 3: We thought we were bulletproof
(Piotr Gamracy - CEO of Vivid Games, Angel Investor, Advisor)
The game industry experienced an unprecedented boom, accelerated by the pandemic, fostering a sense of invincibility among its stakeholders. The surge in demand for digital entertainment led many to believe that we were immune to crises, a belief reinforced by soaring investments and relentless growth. However, the years 2021 to 2023 served as a stark reminder that we are inextricably linked to the global economy. Several "bullets" were fired our way, revealing vulnerabilities we failed to anticipate and avoid. This keynote will explore the factors that contributed to our sense of invulnerability, the economic realities that shattered this illusion, and the lessons we must learn to fortify our industry for the future.
Join Us! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to dive into the Sport & Game Tech world, meet industry leaders, and connect with like-minded enthusiasts. Let's innovate, learn, and grow together in the heart of Kraków!
