Nikita has been with Nekki for over seven years, playing a pivotal role in shaping their global business strategy. Nekki, as many of you may know, is the publisher behind the hit midcore game series Shadow Fight and other popular titles like Vector, which have collectively reached over 1 billion installs. Nekki is branching into the Console & PC market with their upcoming project - Spine. As Chief Business Development Officer, Nikita is responsible for everything from forging partnerships with major industry players to driving Nekki’s expansion efforts into new platforms.

Saikala’s career spans leadership roles at top-tier companies like Ubisoft, Product Madness, Space Ape Games, and Miniclip, where she honed her expertise in user acquisition, mobile advertising, and growth strategy. Most recently, she served as SVP of Marketing at Ace Games, helping drive their vision of creating globally beloved mobile games. 

Emily is a veteran of the gaming industry and a trailblazer for women in leadership roles. She’s best known as the Co-Founder and former CEO of Kongregate, where she oversaw its transformation into a powerhouse in mobile game publishing. After leaving Kongregate, Emily founded Double Loop Games, a mobile games studio. Most recently, she’s transitioned into a venture partner role at 1Up Ventures, while also advising and investing in various game startups.