Adam Phillips

Adam Phillips

Developer Relations Lead, UK & Ireland Xsolla
Adam Phillips

Adam Phillips is a Business Development Manager at Xsolla. Based in London, United Kingdom, Adam has been driving strategic development and marketing solutions for game developers and publishers worldwide since June 2024.

He brings over 13 years of experience from Square Enix, where he most recently served as Head of Influencer Strategy and Director of Global Influencer Relations. In this role, he established and led a high-performing team across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, modernising the company’s approach to influencer marketing and spearheading global campaigns for high-profile AAA titles including Final Fantasy VII Remake, Kingdom of Hearts III, Marvel’s Avengers, and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Prior to that, Adam served as Head of Communications (Global) at Square Enix, where he pioneered innovative communication strategies for major franchise launches and demonstrated influential leadership in navigating the evolving dynamics of the gaming industry.


Adam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Technology from the University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom.

Main Day 1 - Tuesday 9th September

4:45 PM Presentation – Keeping Players in the Loop: Live Events and Streams as Engagement Engines

Connecting with players goes far beyond the game itself. Events, whether on the show floor or broadcast to millions online, are powerful tools to inform, engage, and grow communities. In this fireside chat, Adam Phillips from Xsolla sits down with industry veteran Steve Wilson to share hard-earned lessons from years of running live streams and large-scale physical events. Together, they’ll dive into:

  • Leveraging live events and streams to strengthen player relationships, beyond classic marketing.
  • Outlining practical and proven tactics.
  • Detailing and behind-the-scenes stories to help you maximize the impact of your next event.

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

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