Join Stern 10 Talks on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:00 PM at NYU Stern for a conversation on the future of the interactive entertainment industry with Joost Van Dreunen, Adjunct Assistant Professor, NYU Stern and author of One Up: Creativity, Competition, and the Global Business of Video Games, with Stern Alumni Council Member and Director at Take-Two Interactive, Steven Avila (MBA '19).

As companies from Microsoft to Roblox to The New York Times (yes, really), go all-in on gaming, a lot of things are changing. Why? Because interactive entertainment is where creativity, technology, and serious capital collide. Whether you're an industry pro, a casual player, or just trying to figure out whatever the metaverse is, this discussion will delve into:

Trends shaping gaming & interactive entertainment

Where the big money (and jobs!) are headed

How innovation is redefining the future of play

Come for the insights, stay for the networking–because in this game, connections matter.