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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Joel BurgessStudio Head & Creative DirectorSoft Rains

Joel Burgess is the Studio Head and a co-founder of Soft Rains. He has previously contributed in studio and design leadership roles for Bethesda Game Studios, Capybara, and Ubisoft Toronto. He has led teams of all sizes, and is well-known for his contributions to open world and level design through articles, lectures, and mentorship.

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