The primary event of the Israeli Digital Games Industry returns to Avenue Airport City on May 13th.
Join us for a full day filled with insightful conversations by industry leaders and discover the future of the Israeli Games Industry.

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INTRODUCTION

Bridging Worlds: Innovation in Gaming

Dive deep into the nexus where advanced technology meets unparalleled creativity at the annual GameIS Conference, the premier Israeli event for gaming professionals.

THE TIME:

Tuesday, 13th May, 2025
@ 09:00-17:00

THE PLACE:

The Avenue
1st Hasharon St., Airport City, Israel

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MEET INDUSTRY LEADERS

Meet the industry visionaries and experts who will be sharing their insights and experiences at this year's GameIS Conference.

Terrance Cohen

Senior Engine Programmer

Insomniac Games

John Wright

Growth Expert & Investor

Daniel Vávra

Founder & Creative Director

Warhorse Studios

Yael Hakshurian

Head of Practice

Design School, Faculty of Arts, Kibbutzim College

Boban Totovski

General Secretary

International Esports Federation (IESF)

Ophir Sheriff

Ventures Creative Lead

Candivore

Yuval Koren

CEO / Co-Founder

Pikoya

Ido Brosh

President

GameIS

Alon Wolf

Senior Software Engineer

Medtronic

Gil Reich

Creative Manager

Playtika

Shlomi Neufeld

EduGaming Specialist

Israeli Ministry of Education

Smadar Krampf

Creative Director & Experience Designer

Arpilit Studio

Roee Avramot

Senior Game Designer

The Brute Squad

Guy Trachtman

Professional CS Player

anarkez

Gil Ronen

CEO & Founder

YourGame

Amitay Ron

Game Economy Manager

Playtika

More speakers added soon

SCHEDULE DETAILS

SCHEDULE & SESSIONS

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23RD FEB

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13th MAY

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25TH FEB

TUESDAY
From 9:00 to 10:30
OPENING
Opening Remarks & Keynotes

Learn about the evolution of the Israeli Game Industry and GameIS, get Special Announcement from Candivore, and a participate in a keynote about Creativity of Content Creators.

From 11:00 to 13:00
Morning Sessions
Morning Sessions (3 stages)

Dive deep into the heart of the Gaming Industry across disciplines with various content across multiple stages, ending with a keynote by Daniel Vávra (Warhorse Studios) on Design Philosophy.

From 13:30 to 16:00
Afternoon Sessions
Afternoon Sessions (3 stages)

Journey through a diverse array of topics in game creation, from audio to animation and beyond, across two halls. Gain insights from top creators on how every artistic element contributes to immersive and engaging game worlds.

From 16:00 to 16:30
CLOSING
Closing Remarks

Gather in the main hall for our concluding session, featuring reflective closing remarks followed by a lively musical performance. Celebrate the day's achievements and inspirations as we look to the future of gaming.

PRICING TABLE

SECURE YOUR PARTICIPATION NOW

Reserve your spot today to ensure your access to an unparalleled gathering of gaming pioneers, innovative technologies, and networking opportunities.

VIP Pass

Exclusive Access and VIP-only Benefits
750 Full Admission + Exclusive Benefits
  • Access VIP Lounge
  • Prime Seating @ Main Hall
  • Access all tracks
  • Access Exhibition Space
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Coffee
  • Additional Perks

EVENT PASS

Enjoy everything the GameIS Conference has to offer
500 Full Admission
  • Access all tracks
  • Access Exhibition Space
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Coffee
  • Additional Perks

SPECIAL RATE PASS

Available to Students and Servicepersons
500
350 Full Admission
  • Access all tracks
  • Access Exhibition Space
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Coffee
  • Additional Perks
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EVENT VENUE :

The Avenue

LOCATION ADDRESS :

1st Hasharon St., Airport City, Israel

ARRIVAL:

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The Avenue

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John Wright

Growth Expert & Investor

John Wright is an experienced leader and strategist in the gaming industry, driven by a passion for innovation, player-centric design, and team empowerment. With a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering impactful projects, across companies like Luna Labs, Unity and Kwalee. John is now working as an independent consultant and advisor to some of the biggest studios and tech companies in gaming.

Daniel Vávra

Founder & Creative Director - Warhorse Studios

Daniel Vávra is a Czech video game writer, director, designer and co-founder of Warhorse Studios. He is best known as the lead writer of the video games Mafia (2002), Mafia II (2010) and Kingdom Come: Deliverance (2018). Vávra started his career in 1998 at Illusion Softworks, initially working as a graphic artist for Hidden & Dangerous, he went on to become the lead writer of Mafia. After several projects in the mid-2000s, the studio was purchased by 2K Games in 2008 and renamed 2K Czech. The studio was working on Mafia II prior to the acquirement. Vávra greatly struggled with the restructured studio under 2K Games, and left in early 2009, prior to the game's release. Following his departure, Vávra co-founded Warhorse Studios alongside Martin Klíma in 2011, which would eventually release Kingdom Come: Deliverance in 2018, a medieval role-playing game with Vávra as the lead writer. Vávra has remained the creative director of Warhorse Studios after it was sold to Koch Media in 2019.

Yael Hakshurian

Head of Practice - Design School, Faculty of Arts, Kibbutzim College

Boban Totovski

General Secretary - Interational Esports Federation (IESF)

Boban Totovski, Secretary General of the International Esports Federation (IESF), has over 20 years of experience in IT and esports, he has organized over ten national finals and participated in numerous world championships. He currently leads the executive operations at the global Esports body IESF, which has over 150 member nations around the world.

Ophir Sheriff

Ventures Creative Lead - Candivore

Creative, visual & product development specialist, assisting with new project development and venture-building as a part of the Candivore Ventures unit. Formerly VP of creative at BETA, a Paramount incubator, with a decade of experience as a concept artist and designer.

Yuval Koren

CEO / Co-Founder - Pikoya

Yuval Koren is the co-founder and CEO of Pikoya, a leading ad tech and content company transforming the landscape of online gaming and performance marketing. With a background in software development and a passion for innovation, Yuval has built a career at the intersection of technology, media, and user engagement. Before founding Pikoya in 2009 with Roni Pinhasik and David Yanay, he was part of Google’s internal marketing intelligence team. Under his leadership, Pikoya has grown into a trusted partner to global tech leaders like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok. The company delivers high-impact user acquisition solutions and operates Monstera Games, its exclusive in-house game development studio and distribution platform, serving hundreds of millions of players worldwide. A Technion graduate with the highest honors and a competitive athlete, Yuval brings a unique mix of technical expertise, business acumen, and creative drive to every venture.

Ido Brosh

President - GameIS

Ido Brosh is a business development executive working in Esports & gaming. Serving as the president of the Israeli Esports Association since 2014, and a director at the International Esports Federation since 2019, Ido Brosh had worked on multi-million dollar projects including the Esports World Championships, Alongside companies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. Ido Brosh is working with companies to generate value and create beneficial partnerships within the gaming & digital world. Formerly the Esports Business Development lead at iGaming Giant Catena Media, he has been elected chairman of the board of GameIS in January 2025.

Alon Wolf

Senior Software Engineer - Medtronic

Alon is a Senior Software Engineer at Medtronic specializing in 3D and computer graphics with a passion for high performance. He has developed many custom simulation and rendering engines for different platforms using modern C++. He also writes a technical blog and participates in game jams.

Smadar Krampf

Creative Director & Experience Designer - Arpilit Studio

Smadar Krampf is an award-winning experience designer, writer, and director specializing in immersive storytelling. As the founder of Arpilit Studio, she crafts transformative experiences that blur the line between reality and imagination—ranging from physical installations and immersive theater to digital story-driven quests. Previously a Creative Director and Product Manager at Wilco and Lua, Smadar brings a hybrid expertise that merges storytelling with interactive & immersive design. She has created games and immersive experiences to promote brands like Disney, Apple, and Warner Brothers, and serves as a lead experience designer at the College of Extraordinary Experiences.

Roee Avramot

Senior game designer - The Brute Squad

A veteran game designer and consultant with 17 years of industry experience. One of the founders of the studio *The Brute Squad*. With extensive experience in designing games across various genres and platforms, Roy thinks and dreams about everything that can be fun, and believes in sharing emotional experiences and stories through game creation. In recent years, he has been alternating between consulting for game companies such as *Hypermasters*, *Nacon*, and *Netflix*, and working on indie games like *Disco Dungeon*, *War Boys*, and more.