Max Stewart

Max Stewart

Director, Software Engineering - Live and Game Operations Riot Games
Max Stewart

Day 2 - Wednesday 29th April, 2026

4:55 PM Closing Panel Discussion โ€“ The Live Service Reality Check: Whatโ€™s Working, Whatโ€™s Breaking, & Whatโ€™s Next in Live Service Games

Live service gaming continues to push the industry to its bounds and success requires more than just frequent updates. This panel brings together experts to explore whatโ€™s driving sustainable growth, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to future-proof your game from the earliest stages by:

  • Assessing risks early in development to avoid costly setbacks post-launch.
  • Identifying opportunities to evolve existing titles into engaging live service experiences.
  • Understanding why technical resiliency matters and where pitfalls lie.

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

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