This panel discussion brings together industry leaders and experts to explore real-world applications of Safety by Design principles in Trust & Safety operations. Attendees will gain insights into how organizations are proactively

integrating safety considerations into their product development lifecycle, from conception to implementation.

• Incorporating Trust & Safety considerations at the earliest stages of product design and development.
• Fostering collaboration between T&S teams and product designers.
• Identifying and assessing potential safety risks during the design phase, including the use of threat modelling and scenario planning.
• Designing safety features that enhance user experience, balancing protection with usability and engagement.
• Implementing Safety by Design principles in rapidly growing platforms and how to ensure safety measures scale effectively with user growth.

Maintaining a safe and enjoyable user experience across diverse platforms and game types presents unique challenges. Paul Snyder, Director of Player Safety Strategy at EA their approach to implementing consistent content filtration and moderation strategies across gaming

environments, working directly with game teams to identify gaps, obstacles and opportunities.

• Developing flexible moderation systems that allow for ingame communication and expression while mitigating risks.
• Maintaining uniform moderation standards across PC, console, and mobile gaming platforms.
• Implementing tools and systems that protect players and contribute to a safer gaming environment.
• Adapting to evolving gaming trends: Preparing moderation systems for emerging technologies like VR/AR and cloud gaming.