{
  "id": 3707993,
  "title": "European Games Developer Federation announces 2026-28 board, Hendrik Lesser re-elected as president",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/european-games-developer-federation-announces-2026-28-board-hendrik",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T09:05:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GamesIndustry",
    "slug": "gamesindustry",
    "url": "https://www.gamesindustry.biz/european-games-developer-federation-announces-2026-28-board-hendrik-lesser-re-elected-as-president"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) has announced its board for the years 2026-2028, with Hendrik Lesser being re-elected as president. David Rabineau, CEO of Homo Ludens, and Gediminas Tarasevicius, director of No Brakes Games studio, have stepped down from their positions. The EGDF has outlined its objectives for the next two years, emphasizing the need for developers to reach the top of the value chain while providing better access to funding, talent, and skills. The group aims to continue monitoring and facilitating the growth of the European game industry ecosystem, enhance collaboration with studios, and boost the industry's global visibility. Moreover, recognizing the European game industry's pioneering role in AI-based tools and technologies, the association has set a target to become the first AI-focused European trade association. A recent report by the EGDF and Video Games Europe reveals that the European games industry generated a turnover of €24 billion in 2024, employing over 95,000 individuals across more than 6,600 studios.",
  "summary": "Hendrik Lesser has been re-elected president of the European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) as the organisation announces its 2026-2028 board. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "Hendrik Lesser re-elected as EGDF president for 2026-2028",
    "David Rabineau and Gediminas Tarasevicius step down from positions",
    "EGDF aims to become first AI-focused European trade association"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}