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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Ryan ValenzaSr. Director, Data & AIPlayStation Studios

Ryan Valenza leads Data & AI for PlayStation Studios, partnering with first-party game teams to apply AI where it meaningfully improves game development. He previously drove machine learning strategy at Bungie and has worked across the data stack in research, government, and industry. With training in physics and mathematics, Ryan brings an eclectic, practical approach to AI—and a gamer’s perspective on the craft and future direction of the industry.

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