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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Steam Annual Update: The Latest on Steam in 2026

Kaci Aitchison Boyle  (Steam Team/Communications, Valve)
Tom Giardino  (Steam Business, Valve)
Location: Room 3005, West Hall
Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Business Strategy
Format: Lecture
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All

In this talk, two members of the Steam Team outline the state of the Steam platform in 2026, walking through some of the recent feature additions and updates and the process we used to get us there. We'll share how the team approaches making improvements on Steam for both devs and players, while also touching on a few best practices for things you can do today to get the most out of Steam no matter what kind of game you're making.

Takeaway

Learn what's new to the Steam platform in 2026, and how it helps developers and players. You'll also walk away with some tips for getting the most out of Steam.

Intended Audience

Developers and publishers releasing games on Steam.