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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Adam SmithSVP of Product, Unity EngineUnity

With over a decade of experience at Unity, Adam has been an integral part of the company’s journey, shaping the evolution of one of the most influential game development platforms in the world. Before joining Unity, Adam was an early adopter and passionate customer, developing multiplayer games with Unity since its earliest days. This hands-on beginning with Unity as a developer laid the foundation for a career deeply rooted in understanding and advocating for creator needs.During his 10 years at Unity, Adam has founded and led several pivotal teams, including Unity Developer Relations and Unity Studio Productions. Now serving as the Vice President of Unity Engine Product Management, Adam oversees the vision and strategy of Unity's core engine technology, directly enabling the development of many of the world’s most successful Unity-powered games. His leadership has played a key role in shaping some of the most celebrated Unity titles of the past decade.As both a Unity leader and Unity enthusiast, Adam remains a dedicated user and advocate of the platform in his personal time, continually exploring Unity's capabilities. Adam is thrilled to share his insights, experiences, and passion for empowering developers.

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