Veli Kiviaho

Director, Beacon Growth Rovio Entertainment - Part of SEGA

Director, Beacon Growth at Rovio x SEGA. Leading post-merger initiatives to drive synergies across both companies. With over a decade of experience in strategy and finance, Veli currently heads Beacon Growth, a Rovio-based cross-functional team spearheading publishing efforts for SEGA Mobile titles.

Conference Day 1 – 9th September 2025

4:30 PM Afternoon Plenary Keynote – 360 Launch Strategy: Rovio's Beacon platform - Community, Influencers, Transmedia, UA Supported by User Research, Game & Marketing Analytics

Rovio’s internal Beacon Platform is more than just an infrastructure—it’s a strategic powerhouse for connecting with players, influencers, and transmedia audiences. This session will explore how Rovio leverages a platform like Beacon, and the data it collects, to drive seamless user acquisition, strengthen community ties, and expand its franchises beyond gaming by:

  • Enhancing community engagement by integrating influencer collaboration into platform-driven marketing.
  • Leveraging data insights to optimise user acquisition through transmedia storytelling.
  • Strengthening long-term retention by aligning game, marketing, and user research analytics.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Veli.

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