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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Lunchtime Surgeries Day 2

Damian Kastbauer  (Software Product Manager, Audiokinetic)
Scott Selfon  (Audio Experiences Lead, Meta Reality Labs Research)
Mason Lieberman  (Senior Composer/Music & Audio Director, Interleave Inc.)
Kareem Shuman  (Dialogue Lead, Insomniac Games)
Olivier Penchenier  (Technical & Cinematic Sound Designer, Sandfall Interactive)
Paul Lipson  (President, Arrival)
Akash Thakkar  (Sound Designer, Independent)
Charles Pateman  (Dialogue Designer, Independent)
Jose Angulo  (Senior Sound Designer, Teravision Games)
Mike Ladouceur  (Independent)
Location: Room 3011, West Hall
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 12:35 pm - 1:35 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Audio, Special Event
Format: Forum
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All

An opportunity for deeper conversations with audio track speakers over lunch in a smaller scale setting. Grab some food and then come back to sit at tables in the round with the day's speakers on the topics that are top of mind for you about the industry, the day's topics, and the questions at the top of attendee minds.

Intended Audience

All are welcome