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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Jabari AliSite DirectorHidden Genius

Jabari Ali is a game developer, project manager, music composer, and educator with extensive experience. He is an Innovation Educator at the Hidden Genius Project. He was the gaming instructor at the David E. Glover Center, where instructors give free technology classes to low-income youth. He also served as the gaming director for AfroComicCon. Jabari has also taught piano at Notes Music Academy and worked as a freelance composer for film and games

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