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March 1-4, 2027
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Find a full list of this year's GDC Festival of Gaming speakers here.

Arapit Patel, VP Executive, AARP (Digital Growth, Product, & Technology; Platforms & Transformation), AARP

A digital platform executive who bridges the gap between high-level business strategy, deep technology execution, and high-performing team culture. Over the past 15+ years—spanning enterprise technology consulting and digital business leadership—I've focused on building and scaling digital platforms that accelerate growth, strengthen customer engagement, and create measurable business value. While I sit comfortably at the intersection of business strategy and technology execution, I believe my greatest strength is building organizations where strong teams, operational clarity, and technical excellence reinforce one another. I enjoy creating environments that empower teams to move quickly, solve complex problems, and deliver meaningful outcomes at scale. Primary areas of focus include: -Digital platform and product strategy -Cross-functional product, engineering, and operational leadership -Platform modernization and large-scale transformation -Technical strategy and architecture alignment -Building high-performing, low-friction organizations -Customer engagement and loyalty ecosystems At my core, I'm a builder and operator who enjoys scaling digital platforms, modernizing complex environments, and leading teams that create exceptional customer experiences through product and technology.

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