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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Ryan CanuelCEOPetricore

Ryan Canuel is the CEO and co-founder of Petricore, a Worcester, MA-based studio specializing in creating innovative games and interactive experiences in AR and XR. Since 2015, Ryan has led Petricore in collaborating with global brands like Meta, Snapchat, and Mitsubishi, while also launching original products that have reached millions worldwide. Ryan's work has been recognized with several awards, including 'Entrepreneur of the Year' from the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, '40 Under 40' from the Worcester Business Journal, and the 'Rising Pixel' award from Playcrafting.

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