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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Sam SmithMarketing Manager, Social & CommunityGDC Festival of Gaming

Sam Smith is the marketing manager focused on community and social for GDC Festival of Gaming. Before GDC Sam logged time at Sega, Daybreak Games, and San Diego Comic-Con. In his free time that isn't taken up by his two cats, Sam spends time trying to grind just a little longer in whatever top down ARPG is sneaking his time or prepping for the next table-top game he plans to run. 

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