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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

GDC 2025 Session Viewer

AI Executive Panel: Exploring What's Next in AI for Gaming (Presented by EPAM)

Stef Corazza  (Head of Roblox Studio, Roblox)

Vitalii Vashchuk  (Head of Gaming Solutions, EPAM)

Haiyan Zhang  (General Manager of AI Innovation and Science at Xbox, Xbox)

Craig Nowell  (Vice President of Global AI, Databricks)

Pierre Paul Giroux  (Vice President of AI Engineering, Unity)

Nibedita (Nivi) Baral  (Chief Technology Officer, 2K)

Location: Room 2020, West Hall

Date: Wednesday, March 19

Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Audio Pass, Core Pass, Expo Pass, Indie Games Summit Pass, Summits Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: Advocacy, Production & Team Leadership

Format: Sponsored Session

Vault Recording: Video

Audience Level: All

EPAM

At GDC 2024, EPAM brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of AI in gaming. Continuing the conversation, we will be exploring the role AI has played and what's to come. In this executive panel we will discuss the practical use cases for developers, creators and players alike. Learn how AI can influence gameplay experience and developers' productivity along with the associated benefits and potential hurdles of utilizing this evolving technology. Hear from gaming experts as they share exclusive insights and actionable takeaways from their hands-on experiences with generative AI. This session offers a glimpse into the future of game development and the real-world impact it will have in 2025.

Takeaway

Attendees will gain expert insights into AI's transformative role in gaming from industry leaders. This session explores practical applications, including enhancing developers' productivity, gameplay experiences, addressing challenges and leveraging generative AI. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and a forward-looking perspective on how AI will shape game development and player engagement in 2025 and beyond.

Intended Audience

Game and Content Creators, Game Developers, Artists, Product Managers, Business Development, Marketing, Tech Leaders, Development Directors, AI Leaders and professionals seeking to enhance their gaming platforms.



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