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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Rakesh MistryHead of ProductHelpshift, A Keywords Studios Platform

Rakesh Mistry is a leading voice in AI, strategy and conversational design. As head of Product with Keywords Studios, he's focused on player centric AI and the Helpshift platform. With a career spanning enterprise AI, customer experience, and ethical automation, Rakesh brings a proven, pragmatic and visionary lens to how AI can truly serve—and scale with—player communities. He's all about turning buzzwords into real-world impact.

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