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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Marlena AbrahamLead Game DesignerSteel Wool Studios/Bit Bridge

Marlena Abraham (they/them) is based in Pittsburgh, PA where they work as a Lead Designer at Steel Wool Studios. With nine years in the industry, Marlena specializes in designing gameplay systems to complement and enhance a game's vibe and story. Their credits include Security Breach: Ruin, Help Wanted 2, I Expect You to Die 2: The Spy and the Liar, and a variety of other VR/AR, location-based, and educational projects. Marlena is also a member of the organizational team for Bit Bridge, a community group for game developers based around Pittsburgh.

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