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Top 2025 Trends Panel

About the Event

[PAST EVENT] This event has already ended, but the recording will be available to everyone on our YouTube channel soon.

Join us for a Monetization Panel as we dive into how today’s global economy is shaping monetization strategies in gaming.

Before diving into the rest of the year, we’re taking a moment to look back at some of the biggest mobile gaming trends and breakout apps from 2025.

From leading monetization trends to standout Core breakout titles, we’ll cover a wide range of moments that defined the past year—along with a quick look ahead at what’s coming next.

Join us on January 29 for our Top 2025 Mobile Games Trends Panel, where we’ll revisit the key movements shaping top gaming studios.

Hosted by Brett Nowak, this conversation will feature industry experts Ariel Navon, Oscar Clark, Cody Hard, Joseph Kim, and Shane Sareli, as they break down the trends that stood out in 2025 and what they’re watching next.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear industry leaders share insights on what mattered most last year and what’s ahead!

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Date: January 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00–10:00 AM PST

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Shane Sareli

Growth Consultant & Product Advisor · Sareli Systems

Shane Sareli is a seasoned growth strategist with over two decades of experience driving results across game development, software architecture, economy design, and user experience. He also runs his own consulting firm, Sareli Systems, where he provides product and growth consulting for mobile games, Web3 games, and consumer apps.

Joseph Kim

CEO & Co-Founder · LILA Games

Joseph Kim is the CEO and co-founder of LILA Games, where he leads the development of innovative mobile games, driven by a vision to create an organization that fosters continuous learning and improvement.

Cody Hard

Creative Director & Game Designer Lead · EA

Cody Hard is an accomplished Game Design Lead currently serving as a Director of Game Design for Electronic Arts. He leads the talented game design team at Capital Games, guiding the creative direction for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.

Ariel Navon

Head of Competitive Intelligence · Playtika

Ariel is the Head of Competitive Intelligence at Playtika, where he specializes in market research, competitor analysis, and cross-functional data-driven insights. With a strong background in statistics and research methodologies, he plays a key role in evaluating industry trends and optimizing strategic decision-making.

Oscar Clark

CSO · Arcanix

Oscar is a pioneer in mobile and connected games, serving as the Chief Strategy Officer for Arcanix, the LiveOps Strategy Platform. He has been working with online games since 1998 across PC, mobile, and console in various teams including Sony PlayStation, NVIDIA and Unity as well as cofounder for Fundamentally Games, a consulting and publishing team focused on LiveOps games