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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Robert MadsenCEOSynaptixGames

Robert Madsen began his coding career in 1979. Robert started a software firm in 1992 and completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in 1998 from California State University. Robert entered the game industry in 2004, working for MumboJumbo in Dallas, TX in 2008. In 2009 he moved to Other Ocean Interactive in Charlottetown, PEI. Robert founded SynaptixGames, in 2011 where he continues as CEO and Studio Director. Robert is a member of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) and Chair for the IGDA Indie SIG. Robert is also adjunct faculty at Northeastern University and teaches game economics.

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