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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Lauryn AshNarrative DirectorStealth Startup

Lauryn Ash is a Narrative Director, Screenwriter, and Game Designer bridging the gaps between systems, story, and levels. With a decade of experience across narrative and design in AAA and indie games, she loves figuring out "why" things feel right versus settling for an objective "good enough." When she's not gaming, you can find her on her podcast Furidashi Game Design Academy, where her co-host and her talk about the mechanics and aesthetics of games and anime.

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