Matthew Soeth

Matthew Soeth

Executive Director Thriving in Games Group
Matthew Soeth

Matthew Soeth is the Executive Director of the Thriving in Games Group, a global nonprofit supporting video game development and fostering safe online spaces. With a background in business development for tech startups and large platforms, including serving on TikTok's Global Trust & Safety Team, he has extensive experience in creator support and brand safety. Matt is the co-founder of #ICANHELP and co-creator of #Digital4Good, initiatives celebrating youth leveraging tech for social impact. He also co-founded the Social Media Helpline, the first U.S. support service for schools addressing social media challenges. A former educator with 15 years of experience, Matt developed policies and resources for online safety in schools and continues to advise nonprofits like the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation.

Conference Day Two - Wednesday 26th March 2025

12:25 PM Panel Discussion: Gaming's Unique Playbook: Helping Gamers Thrive in Interactive Worlds

The gaming industry operates a unique and dynamic ecosystem, presenting distinct Trust & Safety challenges and opportunities compared to other platforms. In this panel, we delve into how gaming companies approach user safety, moving beyond reactive measures to build proactive safety ecosystems. Exploring the intricacies of player experiences, discuss how safety is woven into game design for effective interventions, and share insights on fostering thriving communities where fun and safety coexist.

  • Exploring the components of safety in gaming, from in-game moderation and community management to platform-level protections and external partnerships.
  • Understanding player interactions and behaviours to design safety measures that enhance the overall player experience
  • Embedding proactive safety features and intervention mechanisms directly into game design, allowing for early detection and mitigation of harmful behaviours and content.
  • Navigating the challenge of enabling creative expression and dynamic social play while implementing robust safeguards against toxicity, harassment, and other forms of abuse unique to gaming.

12:50 PM Lunch & Learn: The Modern Trust & Safety Skillsets

Today’s teams need to blend technical expertise, regulatory fluency, operational resilience, and cultural awareness to meet rising expectations. This lunch and learn will unpack the evolving skillsets required for modern T&S professionals, and how organisations can build and nurture them.

  • Identifying the new core competencies for T&S, from AI literacy to risk modelling and data analysis
  • Exploring the growing importance of regulatory, policy, and legal expertise within safety teams
  • Highlighting operational skills such as risk & crisis management, escalation protocols, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Building pathways to attract, train, and retain T&S professionals with the diverse skills needed for the future

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

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