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• 9:45am

  Powered by Players: Reforjing 4J Studios

  Chris van der Kuyl 4J Studios

  Joseph Garrett 4J Studios

  9:45am - 10:45am

  Room 1

  Keynote

  Powered by Players: Reforjing 4J Studios

  Tuesday 14th July

  9:45am - 10:45am

  Room 1

  Keynote

  From its roots as a trusted development partner to becoming a studio defined by innovation and community-first thinking, 4J Studios has been shaped—at every stage—by players.

  In this candid and forward-looking keynote, Joe Garrett and Chris van der Kuyl take the stage to unpack the journey of 4J Studios: from its early history and over fifteen years working on Minecraft, through its bold evolution into a creator of original technology and its new IP, Reforj.

  This talk explores how 4J is building Reforj to be a modern game ecosystem—one shaped not behind closed doors, but in partnership with its community. From early experiments through to key update milestones, Joe and Chris will reveal how direct player feedback has actively informed systems, features, and design direction.

  Looking ahead, they will share what’s next for Reforj, including a preview of Title Update 8 and the unique fully custom Elements Engine powering it.

  Session Takeaway

  • The importance of listening to your community and how to harness their feedback.
  • Insight into 4J Studio’s story and how the company has evolved over 21 years.
  • The choice to commit to a custom engine and the impact of its constant evolution.

  

  

  

  Chris van der Kuyl
  4J Studios

  

  

  

  Joseph Garrett
  4J Studios

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• 9:45am

  ustwo games: A Positively Playful Business

  Maria Sayans ustwo

  Daniel Gray ustwo

  Peter Pashley ustwo

  9:45am - 10:45am

  Room 1

  Keynote

  ustwo games: A Positively Playful Business

  Wednesday 15th July

  9:45am - 10:45am

  Room 1

  Keynote

  ustwo games was born in 2012 inside ustwo studios, a digital design agency in East London. Fourteen years later, they have carved their path as an independent company and a certified B-Corp. Their award-winning games like the Monument Valley series and the inspiring eco-adventure Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, have reached millions of players worldwide.

  In this fireside chat, Maria Sayans, CEO, Daniel Gray, Chief Creative Officer, and Peter Pashley, Chief Development Officer, will discuss the origins of the studio and how they’ve made games with a lasting impact.

  They’ve spent years crafting interactive, memorable moments that not only entertain but also make a difference. In the current climate, this is a success story we need to hear.

  

  

  

  Maria Sayans
  ustwo

  

  

  

  Daniel Gray
  ustwo

  

  

  

  Peter Pashley
  ustwo

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