The event was organized by Xsolla – a global game commerce company, in partnership with strategic partner OEG, one of the leading integrated eSports and digital entertainment ecosystems in Vietnam.
Held in the luxurious space of Zumwhere (District 3), Xsolla Connect brought together nearly 200 experts and senior leaders from gaming, technology, and content creation companies from Vietnam, South Korea, China, and across Southeast Asia. The event marks an important milestone in connecting the Vietnamese gaming ecosystem with the world.
Promoting Gaming Industry Connections Through Open Dialogue
Breaking away from traditional event formats, Xsolla Connect Ho Chi Minh City 2025 completely removed the stage and dry speeches. Instead, we created a completely free networking space where professionals could proactively connect, share ideas, and open up valuable collaboration opportunities. Together, we painted a vibrant picture of the regional gaming industry, affirming Vietnam’s rising status.
“The Vietnamese gaming industry is witnessing unprecedented growth. To reach the global stage, building a diverse connecting ecosystem between developers, publishers, and international investors is vital. Recognizing this need, Xsolla Connect Ho Chi Minh City 2025 aims to create a catalyst that connects the right people at the right time.
Rather than a one-way speech session, we designed an open space to nurture strategic partnerships. We believe that these valuable connections are the leverage for the sustainable development of the entire industry,” said John Park, Business Development Director of Xsolla in Asia.
Support from Major Companies in the Industry
Xsolla Connect Ho Chi Minh City 2025 proudly gathered a comprehensive partner ecosystem, from key partners in the gaming industry, pioneering growth technology platforms, to leading media organizations. This partnership not only affirms the event’s credibility but also brings multidimensional value to all attendees.
- Virtuos: One of the largest independent game development studios in the world, established in 2004 in Singapore. With experience in producing over 1,500 game titles and being a partner of 23 out of the top 25 game companies globally, Virtuos’s presence (through its two member studios in Vietnam, Glass Egg and Sparx) brings a global perspective and extensive expertise.
- Adsyield: A leading advertising technology platform from New York (2019), is the key to helping developers optimize advertising revenue from over 50 million users daily.
- Airbridge: A new generation mobile measurement platform (MMP), breaking down all barriers regarding costs and features. With the ability to accurately attribute conversions, Airbridge is a trusted choice for global brands such as Nexon and KFC.
- Airflux: A powerful growth tool utilizing AI, helping optimize both advertising revenue and in-app monetization while ensuring a smooth gameplay experience.
The event was also media sponsored by GOSU, GameGeek Payoneer, a strategic partner critical for the development of gaming businesses in Vietnam.
Connection is the Key to Developing the Vietnamese Gaming Industry
With over 50 million players and hundreds of game studios, Vietnam is no longer a potential market but has become a real force in the regional gaming industry. The next challenge is how to turn that potential into a global position, and the answer lies in deep networking events.
Xsolla Connect Ho Chi Minh City 2025 is designed to achieve just that. Instead of one-way speeches, the event opens a real exchange platform, breaking down barriers so that professionals from various countries can directly share operational experiences and seek strategic partners on a global scale.
Though limited to three hours, Xsolla Connect demonstrated exceptional effectiveness. The event received positive feedback from a large number of guests about a friendly, open connection space, especially regarding its ability to promote in-depth dialogues. The most evident proof is that many potential cooperation agreements were initiated directly at the event.
A representative from OEG, the co-organizer, affirmed: “We believe that the power of connection is the foundation for the sustainable development of the gaming industry. Xsolla Connect was created with the mission to be a solid bridge for partners to meet, share, and together open up new opportunities on the journey to conquer the global gaming market.”
For the first time held in Vietnam, Xsolla Connect Ho Chi Minh City 2025 is not only a standalone success but also lays the foundation to become a prestigious annual event in Vietnam. The further goal is to create a solid launchpad for the Vietnamese gaming industry to reach new heights and leave a significant mark on the world map.
In the context of the digital creative industry being a new growth pillar of the economy, deep networking events like Xsolla Connect are an indispensable piece. The event not only creates value for businesses but also contributes to building a common technology and innovation ecosystem for the entire nation.