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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Whitney BeltranSenior Quest DesignerCD Projekt RED

Whitney Beltrán is a multiple award-winning Mexican-American Narrative Director with over 12 years of experience in narrative design and professional writing. She was previously the Narrative Director at Hidden Path Entertainment, where she headed the narrative on a AAA Dungeons & Dragons video game project in partnership with Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast. Whitney is known for her gripping work on internationally celebrated titles like Bluebeard's Bride and HoloVista, as well as State of Decay 2, Beyond Blue, Raccoon Lagoon, Dungeons & Dragons (tabletop products), and myriad other video game and tabletop RPGs. She has a track record in leading narrative teams, developing immersive narrative gameplay, and managing cross-departmental collaboration. Whitney is recognized for exceptional communication, organizational skills, and innovative contributions to narrative design. She has developed for AAA, AR/VR, mobile, PC and console.

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