GDC Festival of Gaming is part of the Informa Festivals Division of Informa PLC

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.

March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Hanan MakkiFounder of Qindeel StudioSchool of Gaming - Saudi Digital Academy

Hanan is an interdisciplinary artist, researcher, and lecturer with expertise in Games Development, Interaction Design, and Multimedia. Currently, she is leading the School of Gaming at Saudi Digital Academy (MCIT), where she oversees the development of gaming courses and programs, equipping students with the skills required to excel in the gaming industry.She has taught at several universities in the UK and Saudi Arabia and held a position as a lecturer in the School of Media, Art, and Technology at Solent University for nearly three years. As a module leader and supervisor for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including Computing Apply, Computer Games, Interdisciplinary Professional Practice, and Game Art.

Presenting: