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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Julian FrommelAssistant ProfessorUtrecht University

Julian Frommel is an Assistant Professor in Interaction/Multimedia at Utrecht University. In his work, he studies the design and implementation of interactive digital systems that provide enjoyable, meaningful, safe, and healthy experiences for users, often focusing on the benefits and harms of games and game technologies such as artificial intelligence, streaming, and XR. He teaches courses on AI for Game Technology and Serious Games, has given presentations at international conferences (e.g., CHI, CHI PLAY, FDG), and PAX Australia. He has consulted for and worked with game companies like &ranj, Roblox, and ESL FACEIT. He is a member of the CHI PLAY Steering Committee and the Thriving in Games Group (previously Fair Play Alliance). 

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