Last weekend, our CTO Grzegorz Zajączkowski participated in the panel discussion 'Playing Smart: How to Protect Children in the Digital World’ at Pixel Heaven 2025, the largest event in Europe dedicated to the game development industry.

The conversation, moderated by tech entrepreneur and author Artur Kurasinki, brought together Grzegorz and Anna Rywczynska, the Head of Cyber-Threat Prevention at NASK & Coordinator of Poland’s Safer Internet Centre.

Why it Matters

Not every behavior or storyline in video games is suitable for children. However, the right titles can enhance cognitive skills, reflexes and social learning. The challenge and the opportunity lie in recognising the risks while nurturing the positive potential of gaming.

Three Key Takeaways

• Digital literacy starts early: it’s essential to teach both children and parents how to recognise warning signs online.

• Design age-appropriate spaces: ensure clearer content ratings, transparent data practices and built-in safety features.

• Keep the dialogue open: cooperation between the industry, educators and families is key to creating effective, long-term solutions.

At Aithernal we’re developing technologies that enable safe and meaningful play. A big thank you to Artur, Anna and everyone who took part in the discussion. Let’s shape a digital world where children can learn, explore and thrive safely.