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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Art Leadership Roundtable Day 3

Keith Self-Ballard  (Senior Manager of Creative, PlayStation Studios)
Location: Room 304, South Hall
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: Intermediate
Track: Visual Development, Team Leadership
Format: Roundtable
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: Intermediate

The art leadership roundtable is an open discussion forum for topics concerning the leadership of creative teams. All attendees are welcome to learn from industry veterans as we all seek to navigate the ubiquitous challenges of inspiring teams to their best work, while navigating both change and uncertainty. Come to listen. Come to share. Join us as we learn from each other and build better creative cultures.

Takeaway

The roundtable is an open forum for discussion of topics related to creative leadership. This includes setting direction, managing expectations, building healthy teams, as well as developing resilience and adaptability. The moderator manages the flow of topics as they are surfaced with the possibility that notes will be shared with attendees after GDC.

Intended Audience

This roundtable is open to all attendees. Most takeaways are frequently targeted at experienced developers who are looking to level up their managerial skills or build stronger leadership networks. Veterans are strongly encouraged to attend to share their wisdom and experiences.