Will Lewington

For platforms built around young people’s experiences, Trust & Safety cannot sit on the sidelines - it must be core to product and engineering decisions. This session will explore how to connect T&S directly to development workflows, champion inclusive design, and keep pace with how teens play today.

• Making Trust & Safety essential to product, not an afterthought
• Encouraging developers to embrace inclusive design principles that support positive play
• Understanding how teens are often ahead of regulation - and how to keep them safe without limiting creativity and fun
• Building strong connections between T&S, product, and engineering to create safer, more engaging experiences

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.