Game Production and Project Management

Sunday to Thursday, 7 to 10 PM • KAFD, Riyadh • Limited Seats

November 8-12, 2026

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What We Offer

Exel designs and delivers structured innovation programs that help founders, organizations, and ecosystem partners move from intent to execution, with discipline, quality, and measurable outcomes.

/ Accelerator Programs

Exel accelerator programs support startups at different stages by combining structured guidance with hands-on execution. Across accelerators, incubators, and innovation tracks, Exel helps founders validate ideas, refine business models, and build products that are ready for real markets.

/ Incubation & Early Stage Support

Incubation and early stage support at Exel is designed to help founders turn strong ideas into viable businesses. The program focuses on early validation, product direction, and market fit, providing close mentorship and practical resources from day one.

/ Open Innovation Platforms

Open innovation platforms at Exel connect startups, corporates, and ecosystem partners to collaborate on shared challenges and opportunities. These programs are designed to surface new ideas, test them in real-world contexts, and accelerate adoption through meaningful partnerships.

/ Hackathons & Challenge-Based Innovation

Hackathons and challenge-based innovation at Exel bring together founders, builders, and partners to solve real-world problems in a focused, high-energy setting. These programs encourage rapid experimentation, collaboration, and creative thinking, turning ideas into tangible prototypes.

/ Learning & Capability Building

Learning and capability building at Exel equips founders and teams with the skills needed to grow strong, resilient businesses. Through workshops, expert-led sessions, and practical frameworks, participants strengthen their understanding of strategy, product, and execution.

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Class Fees

Early Bird 

Save SAR 350

1,700

1,350

SAR

(incl. VAT)

Per class • Early Bird offer ends 24 September 2026

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Exel accelerator programs support startups at different stages by combining structured guidance with hands-on execution. Across accelerators, incubators, and innovation tracks, Exel helps founders validate ideas, refine business models, and build products that are ready for real markets.

Regular Registration

1,700

SAR

(incl. VAT)

Per class

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Exel accelerator programs support startups at different stages by combining structured guidance with hands-on execution. Across accelerators, incubators, and innovation tracks, Exel helps founders validate ideas, refine business models, and build products that are ready for real markets.

Class Outline

/01.

Production Planning Essentials

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Set a clear project scope, create realistic milestones and build sprint plans that consider changes and team workload.

/02.

Team Coordination and Agile Delivery

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Keep art, design and development teams aligned through clear communication, shared priorities and organized task lists.

/03.

Risk, Budget, and Resource Control

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Identify problems that slow work down, manage budgets and team capacity, and coordinate work across departments.

/04.

QA, Playtest Operations, and Final Polish

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Manage feedback from QA and playtests, prioritize fixes and support the team during final testing.

/05.

Launch Readiness and Demo Presentation

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Prepare for launch, present project readiness through a clear demo and keep the team focused through final delivery.

Instructor

Kelly Zmak

25+

Years in game production

10+

High-profile titles shipped

Kelly Zmak is a veteran video game executive with more than 40 years of experience across free‑to‑play, console, PC and mobile games. Since starting at Activision in 1985, he has led teams behind more than 300 titles and served as President and CEO of Infinite Game Publishing and President of Radical Entertainment. He is the founder and CEO of Performance Ahead Consulting, advising and coaching organizations from early‑stage startups to Fortune 100 companies.

What You'll Walk Away With

Production Plan and Team Coordination Guide

Exel accelerator programs support startups at different stages by combining structured guidance with hands-on execution. Across accelerators, incubators, and innovation tracks, Exel helps founders validate ideas, refine business models, and build products that are ready for real markets.

Risk, Budget and Resource Management Plan

Incubation and early stage support at Exel is designed to help founders turn strong ideas into viable businesses. The program focuses on early validation, product direction, and market fit, providing close mentorship and practical resources from day one.

QA, Final Testing and Launch Checklist

Open innovation platforms at Exel connect startups, corporates, and ecosystem partners to collaborate on shared challenges and opportunities. These programs are designed to surface new ideas, test them in real-world contexts, and accelerate adoption through meaningful partnerships.

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