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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

James BackGame Design Lead, Clash RoyaleSupercell

James is a product-focused game designer with 11 years' experience in mobile F2P working across design, analytics and product management. Originating from the UK, his roles have spanned both startup studios and large-scale organisations, and he currently leads game design on Clash Royale at Supercell.

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