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Xsolla, Tencent, and Wilson Sonsini Announce Support of 1AM Gaming Summit at LA Tech Week

Partnership Brings Together Industry Leaders To Empower The Next Generation Of Gaming Founders

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, joins Tencent and Wilson Sonsini in supporting the 1AM Gaming Summit. This featured event during LA Tech Week 2025 fosters connection and collaboration among gaming founders, investors, and publishers.

Hosted by 1AM Gaming, the private, invite-only summit takes place at Survios Headquarters in Marina del Rey, bringing together leading voices from across the interactive entertainment ecosystem for an evening of thought leadership and partnership-building. Discussions focus on the future of game funding, innovation in development, and the growing convergence between gaming and broader technology sectors.

The event serves as a key moment during LA Tech Week, highlighting the importance of gaming within Los Angeles’ vibrant startup and innovation community.

“Partnering with 1AM Gaming, Tencent, and Wilson Sonsini for this event reinforces Xsolla’s commitment to supporting the creators shaping the next era of games,” said Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla. “This summit isn’t just about networking; it’s about creating access and alignment across the gaming ecosystem.”

Xsolla also hosts the Game Developer Lunch & Learn: Scaling, Discovery, and the Future of Play, a midday gathering that brings developers, publishers, and industry professionals together for two insightful discussions:

  • Beyond the Game: Turning Devs into Global Entrepreneurs – exploring how studios expand globally, diversify business models, and build long-term sustainability.
  • Next-Gen Discovery: How Players Find Games Today – examining strategies for connecting with audiences in a privacy-first, data-driven world.

Both events reflect Xsolla’s ongoing mission to help developers and studios worldwide build resilient businesses and meaningful relationships across the industry.

“We believe the best games start with bold ideas and the right support system,” Hewish added. “Events like this provide the foundation for those connections to grow into the next generation of studios and experiences.”

The 1AM Gaming Summit stands out among the many gatherings during LA Tech Week, a decentralized celebration of innovation hosted by venture firms and startups across Los Angeles, covering industries such as gaming, AI, and media.

To learn more about Xsolla’s presence during LA Tech Week and insights from the 1AM Gaming Summit, visit the full recap on the Xsolla Blog at: xsolla.blog/latechweek

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com

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