10 Reasons why San Francisco is your essential destination for business…
One of the World’s Largest Games Markets
Accounting for 28% (around $52.7 billion) of the global games revenue, North America is the world’s second largest regional games sector, ripe with commercial opportunities for developers and publishers. (Newzoo & Tebex)
Highest ARPU Globally
Proving the power of monetisation and long-term live-operations, North American players spend $325 annually on the industry, resulting in the region having the highest ARPU globally. (Newzoo & Tebex)
Home to Major Game Companies
Housing a blend of world leading publishers, platforms, investors, and decision-makers, the region is a mature, global powerhouse. Companies such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are all among our regular PG Connects San Francisco attendees.
A Mobile Hotspot
As a proven trendsetter for Western game markets, due to its high spending power, North America plays a major role in influencing mobile UA and retention design, live-operations, and monetization strategies.
Essential Strategic Mobile Market
Bringing together leading decision-makers and professionals in one mobile-first event, PG Connects Summit San Francisco provides direct access to one of the most strategically influential game sectors worldwide.
Key to New Collaborations
North America’s performance makes it an essential market for studios looking for publishing and funding deals. Our event enables these connections through structured matchmaking and fringe sessions – converting conversations into business-changing partnerships.
Innovation That Works
Hosting many of the leading innovators in mobile games operating in this region, PG Connects Summit San Francisco is a place to learn first-hand through talks, panels, and sessions about what works in marketing, growth, monetization, UA, and beyond.
Focused One-to-One Business-Making
During GDC week, Summit attendees receive five-day access to MeetToMatch, the essential matchmaking platform. Connect with over 2,500 global industry peers and companies via a structured and focused platform during one of the busiest business weeks of the year.
Trusted and Convenient Meeting Point
Alongside hosting a full day of talks, panels, and fringe events, the Summit venue at 715 Harrison will also serve as a safe and familiar meeting zone for Summit delegates, including for meetings with non-PGC ticket holders.
Turning Networking Into Outcomes
Over 12 years, Pocket Gamer Connects has welcomed 70,000 attendees at 57 conferences across 16 cities, facilitated 155,000+ scheduled business meetings, and helped initiate or impact deals worth over $1.5 billion.