Is ad monetization a product feature or a revenue tool?

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
2.5 Gamers Gaming Kickoff Summit

Is ad monetization really just about revenue? This talk explores how ad-related decisions quietly shape player experience, progression, and retention. Through practical examples and real-world patterns, Katerina reveals why monetization optimizations that look successful on dashboards can produce unexpected product outcomes and what teams miss when ads are treated separately from product design.

Speakers
Katerina Maliaran
Katerina Maliaran, Head of Ad Monetization - Burny Games