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GDC Festival of Gaming
March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA
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Next-Generation of In-Game AI Experiences: Snapdragon Game AI SDK (Presented by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.)

Andy Michel, PhD  (Game AI Product Management Lead, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.)
Location: Room 2024, West Hall
Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Game & Production Technology
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All
Andy Michel, PhD
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

This session introduces the Snapdragon Game AI SDK, a new toolkit that makes it easy for developers to bring powerful AI into their games for local inference. We'll showcase tools that enable richer, more dynamic gameplay, including Automatic Speech Recognition, Large Language Models, and Text‑to‑Speech for AI‑driven NPC interactions. Learn how to integrate these capabilities seamlessly to unlock the power efficiency and NPU performance of Snapdragon platforms.

Takeaway

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to integrate new AI‑driven experiences into their games using the turnkey solutions provided in the Game AI SDK. You'll learn practical, developer‑friendly approaches for adding these capabilities into your existing workflow and bringing on‑device AI features to life with ease.

Intended Audience

Game Developers, Engineers, Technical Designers, and Gameplay programmers interested in integrating scalable AI powered systems that enhance player experiences.