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March 1-4, 2027
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

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

Carl Varnado, Creative Director, Rancho Solano Preparatory School

Carl Varnado (Moderator) is a writer, narrative designer, and cultural consultant whose credits include Need for Speed Unbound, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Street Fighter 6, and Wyld Flowers, an Apple Game of the Year. He is the former Executive Director of Black in Gaming and a steward of Black Heroes Matter, where he advocates for inclusive storytelling and industry equity.

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