The Future of Play: How Gaming Shapes Digital Culture Across Generations

Carolin Wendt, Melvin Frank, Mitsuo Hirakawa, Ann-Kathrin Kuhls

Summary
This panel will explore how gaming is shaping modern digital culture, influencing film, music, and corporate strategies, and connecting communities across multiple platforms.
Stage 5
Panel
English
Conference

Gaming has evolved far beyond entertainment, becoming a cultural and technological powerhouse that influences how people connect, consume content, and interact across generations. From Generation X’s early days of arcade and console gaming to Generation Z’s digital-native social gaming experiences, the industry continues to redefine engagement in the digital space. Experts from gaming, technology, music, and content creation will share insights on how brands, creators, and platforms engage audiences across generations—and what the future holds for interactive media.

This session is part of the program special ON SCREEN and was curated by Games Ground.

A picture of Carolin, long-hair brunette, smiling.
Lead Community International
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Product Lead Publishing
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Director of Business Development - Gaming Partnership