Christof Wegmann

Christof Wegmann has over 20 years of experience in building and leading Photon, a pioneering realtime, multiplayer, cross-platform technology used by over 800,000 game developers and 1.5 billion monthly active users globally. Some of the prominent clients he has worked with include Scopely, Ubisoft, Disney, and EA/Playdemic. Christof is dedicated to developing innovative and scalable solutions for online gaming and collaboration, with a significant presence through patents and publications in the field.

In addition to his work with Photon, Christof Wegmann is the founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Photon Industries since 2020. Photon Industries extends the application of Photon beyond the gaming realm, venturing into XR, mobile, and PC technologies. By focusing on creating immersive and interactive experiences in areas like education, entertainment, health, and social interactions, Photon Industries aims to revolutionize various industries. Christof is keen on forging partnerships with game developers, publishers, and tech providers who align with his forward-thinking approach.

Christof Wegmann's educational background includes a Master of Business and Engineering (MBE) from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau and studies at the University of Greenwich. Throughout his career, he has held key roles in reputable organizations, such as Founder & CTO at Photon Engine, Spark & Co-Founder at Stumble Guys, Senior IT Architect at Mobilcom / France Telecom, IT Manager at Bertelsmann Broadband Group / RTL Group, and IT Architect at Pixelpark.