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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

How Emerging Hardware Innovation Will Change the Player Experience

Bill Kleyman  (Co-founder and CEO, Apolo.us)
Robert Shearer  (Corporate Vice President, AMD)
Location: Blue Shield of California Theater, YBCA
Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 2:50 pm - 3:20 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: Luminaries Speaker Series
Format: Fireside Chat
Vault Recording: Video

Join Bill Kleyman (Co-founder and CEO of Apolo.us) and Robert Shearer (Corporate Vice President, AMD) to understand the transformative impact of AI and hardware innovation on gaming and beyond. This session will delve into the evolution of AI from its early days of rack building to its current role in cloud-based production environments, highlighting the challenges of scaling AI for millions of players. Discover how emerging technologies like GPU acceleration, edge computing, and next-gen microprocessors are reshaping user experiences and game development.

The discussion will also address the integration of AI into gaming consoles, the future of local AI processing, and the broader implications of hardware advancements for industries like autonomous vehicles. Gain insights into data center & hardware leaders are driving innovation to meet the demands of the next decade. Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation on the future of gaming and AI.