Speaker Interview | Clarity Fuels Creativity: Insights from Stephane Jankowski on Leading Production at Ubisoft

Speaker Interview | Clarity Fuels Creativity: Insights from Stephane Jankowski on Leading Production at Ubisoft

In production, ambition is never the problem. The real challenge is turning that ambition into something teams can actually deliver – without losing clarity, quality, or momentum along the way.

In this exclusive interview, Stephane Jankowski, Executive Producer, Ubisoft, shares how large-scale productions like Anno 117: Pax Romana navigate the hidden complexities of scope, team evolution, and decision-making under pressure.

From managing interconnected systems to making difficult leadership calls, this conversation offers a grounded look at what production leadership really demands in 2026.

Download to learn more about:

  • Why the biggest production risks aren't features, but everything surrounding them (UI, QA, localization, integration)
  • How clarity in structure and decision-making actually enables stronger creative output
  • The true cost of late-stage changes and why QA and Localization must be involved earlier

If you're leading complex productions and balancing ambition with delivery reality, this is essential reading. Download the full interview to learn how top production leaders are managing scope, teams, and uncertainty in today's high-pressure environment.