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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Jeb HavensGame DesignerJeb Havens Games

Jeb Havens is a game & interactive designer living in Portland, OR. He has been professionally designing games and software since 2003, working for companies such as Google, Electronic Arts, and YouTube.He has worked across a wide range of platforms, including mobile, console, game shows, and Facebook. And he has designed games for brands such as Disney, Marvel, Critical Role, Samantha Bee, DoorDash, Spore, and Playboy.Jeb is also an award-winning board game designer, a professional puzzle writer, and has given a variety of lectures on game design and cognitive science.

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