Brian Ward | How Games Build Skills, Communities and Careers

Jul 2

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Updated: Jul 2

2 July 2026

Brian Ward, CEO of Savvy Games Group, argues that gaming's greatest contribution extends far beyond entertainment to developing future skills, building communities and supporting long-term economic growth.

He discusses Savvy Games Group's role in developing Saudi Arabia's gaming ecosystem, spanning game development, publishing, esports and talent development, and highlights the rapid growth of female participation in esports.

Ward highlights the role of gaming in education and workforce development, as a part of Saudi Arabia's strategy to diversify the economy. The conversation with hosts Jude Ower and Mathias Gredal Nørvig also explores the future of esports - which enjoys extraordinary levels of engagement - and the wider games industry.

Good Game Club is supported by the Dubai Films & Games Commission and Tencent.

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