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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Tom van DijckSenior Software Engineer at Embark StudiosEmbark Studios

Tom van Dijck is a senior software engineer with over 26 years of experience in game engine, systems, and security development. At Embark Studios, he has spent the past two years working as an anti-cheat developer, leading security efforts on THE FINALS and ARC Raiders. His background spans low-level engine development, backend systems, and large-scale live games across PC and consoles, with prior roles at DICE, Blizzard, EA, and Sony.

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