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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Reed BerkowitzDirectorCuriouser LLC

With over 30 years of experience, Reed Berkowitz has designed award-winning interactive experiences for global entertainment leaders including Universal Studios, Paramount, Cartoon Network, and Sanrio. A pioneer in the field, he created the first Alternate Reality Game (ARG) and continues to innovate across immersive theater and large-scale art installations. For the past four years, he has been at the forefront of generative AI and gaming, contributing to landmark projects like Latitude's AI Dungeon and consulting for a16z Speedrun recipients. His work extends into serious gaming and cross-disciplinary simulations developed in association with organizations such as the CDC and the Qualcomm Institute. A recognized expert on the intersection of play and technology, his insights have been featured by The Washington Post, The New Yorker Radio Hour, NPR, and PBS.

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