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Games for Good Panel

About the Event


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Great communities are built through moments that matter. Across mobile, PC, and console, games have a unique ability to turn play, identity, and shared experience into meaningful participation.

That’s why we’re hosting a Games for Good panel on February 19th focused on connecting community, product design, and platforms through philanthropic collaborations. We’ll explore how games enable players to participate in causes through the experience itself — making impact part of gameplay, progression, and community, rather than an external ask.

Our host, Talia Shmuel, will lead a conversation with industry experts Galina Fedulova (Wooga), Silvia Gallo (Mappr), Josh Larson (Breakthrough T1D), and Daniel Madrid (Dots.eco) on how teams design and execute in-game charity activations that feel authentic, engaging, and impactful, including:

  • Building Player Connection Through Purpose – How studios give players meaningful ways to express values and participate in causes through how they play and show up in-game.
  • Designing Impact Into the Product – How philanthropy can live inside gameplay, events, cosmetics, and progression systems across mobile, PC, and console.
  • Messaging & Community Engagement – How teams communicate with players before, during, and after activations to maximize participation while keeping the tone genuine.
  • Lessons From Live Implementations – What’s worked in real games, what hasn’t, and how teams think about success when impact is part of the experience.

Don’t miss the chance to hear how industry leaders are using in-game philanthropy to build stronger player relationships while making a real-world impact.

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Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:00 AM PST

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Talia Shmuel (Host)

Talia Shmuel (Host)

Director Slate Strategy

Talia Shmuel is an experienced leader in product and game design with over a decade in the gaming industry. Talia specializes in product management, operations, and design leadership, applying her deep expertise to drive growth and innovation.

Daniel Madrid

Daniel Madrid

Co-Founder & CGO · Dots.eco

Daniel is a growth and operations leader with over a decade of experience driving business expansion, team building, and market development across tech, advertising, and sustainability. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Dots.eco, where he helps turn digital engagement into real-world environmental impact. Previously, he led expert success at Mayple and held executive roles at Adsmovil and Kenshoo, scaling global teams and managing multimillion-dollar marketing operations across Europe and Latin America.

Galina Fedulova

Galina Fedulova

Lead Product Marketing Manage · Wooga

Galina is a seasoned product marketing leader with over 9 years at Wooga, where she has shaped go-to-market strategies, player engagement campaigns, and ASO for global hit games. She specializes in bridging product and marketing through deep player insights, feature-driven campaigns, and cross-functional collaboration. With a background in digital marketing, user acquisition, and creative strategy, Galina brings a player-first mindset and a proven track record of impact in mobile gaming.

Josh Larson

Josh Larson

National Director · Breakthrough T1D Play

Josh is a seasoned gaming and digital media executive with over two decades of experience leading strategy, revenue growth, and business development across the games industry. Currently, he heads the Breakthrough T1D Play program, blending entertainment and impact. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Kongregate, Mochi Media, and GameSpot, where he drove monetization, partnerships, and corporate strategy. Josh began his career in investment banking, bringing a sharp financial lens to all his ventures.

Silvia Gallo

Silvia Gallo

Head of Growth & Marketing · Mappr

Silvia is a growth and marketing leader with 15+ years of experience driving performance and engagement for consumer tech, gaming, and SaaS companies. Currently Head of Growth & Marketing at Mappr, she has built global GTM strategies, creator funnels, and monetization models from the ground up. Previously, she led retention and lifecycle marketing at Scopely, and held key marketing roles at Generation, Zitro, Plesk, and Zynga. Her expertise spans acquisition, engagement, and brand-building across diverse international markets.