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March 1-5, 2027
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

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

Lindsay Thacker, Manager, Program Management, Riot Games

Lindsay Thacker is a seasoned Program Manager at Riot Games with a passion for game quality, production, and mentorship. Her career spans QA, production, and learning & development, contributing to titles such as Guild Wars 1 & 2, Gigantic, and Plants vs. Zombies 2. She thrives on nurturing talent, simplifying complexity, and crafting memorable learning experiences that empower others to grow. Outside of work, Lindsay is rooted in a lifelong passion for play, storytelling, and shared experiences that is reflected in her love of games, film, and streaming on Twitch! Whether onstage or behind the scenes, she brings curiosity, care, and a deep love for games to everything she does.

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