Dave Mata

Head of Product Maglev Industries

David is co-Founder and Head of Product at Maglev Industries. Maglev Industries has game development, publishing, consulting, and systems development business units. He is currently leading the tools and services business unit and guiding both product and liveops strategy in first party and published games. In his 20+ years in the industry he has directed liveops and revenue for the award winning web game Evony. As studio director he used that success and LiveOps knowledge to build Evony: The King's Return and Heroes Charge to both economic and critical success amongst other games and apps. As a chicano in game leadership he holds a deep commitment to maintaining diverse and inclusionary teams, where staff feel like they can be who they are.

Day 1 - Tuesday 29th April, 2025

12:15 PM Panel Discussion - Keywords Studios Player Engagement: Elevating Player Experiences Globally

Keywords Studios' end-to-end Player Engagement solutions combine cutting-edge AI technology with human expertise to deliver exceptional player support, trust and safety, VIP growth, and community management. Our global team of gaming specialists collaborates seamlessly with yours, leveraging our proprietary digital support platform, Helpshift, to enhance player satisfaction. Our world-class teams are dedicated to keeping your players safe, supported, and happy, ensuring thriving gaming communities and driving VIP growth. We offer a personalized, data-driven approach that fosters player loyalty and delivers measurable results.

Day 2 - Wednesday 30th April, 2025

4:40 PM Panel Discussion - Powering Live Service Game Operations for Long-Term Success

  • Designing for Sustainable Success: Balance exceptional player experiences with team well-being by fostering workflows that prioritize long-term productivity and reduce burnout.
  • Streamlining Collaboration for LiveOps Excellence: Build agile, cross-functional teams and workflows to adapt to the dynamic demands of live service games while promoting a positive, inclusive culture.
  • Organizational Design as a Toolset for Resilience: Treat team structures, decision-making frameworks, and scalable LiveOps systems as essential tools for sustaining excellence and maintaining service quality.

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