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Joan Francesc Bañó Maldonado
GameBCN, Executive Director
Speaker Bio
Executive and entrepreneur with 10+ years of experience in the video game industry. Executive Director at GameBCN, a globally recognized video game incubator, and Co-founder & CEO at Open House Games, an award-winning studio. Advisor at Peninsula Corporate Innovation and member of public-private initiatives like the Taula del Videojoc.
Lecturer in digital distribution and business in gaming at UPC-CITM. Holds an Executive MBA from EADA and a Law degree. With a strategic mindset and strong focus on digital platforms and gamer communities, he bridges entrepreneurship, industry expertise, and innovation to support the next generation of gaming solutions.