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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Briana WhiteActress & Content CreatorStrange Rebel Gaming

Briana White is a professional actress and content creator, best known as the voice of lead character Aerith Gainsborough in the hit video game series Final Fantasy VII Remake. Her reprisal of the role in 2024’s Final Fantasy VII Rebirth earned her a Best Supporting Performance win from the Golden Joystick Awards and a nomination for Best Performance from The Game Awards. Beyond performance, she has her own gaming YouTube & Twitch channel, Strange Rebel Gaming, and has built a loyal and wildly engaged viewer base of over 470k+ with more than 21+ million cross-platform views. Drawing from her firsthand experience collaborating with game teams and engaging deeply with player communities, Briana offers a perspective in games that bridges development, performance, and audience impact. She is deeply aligned with causes of diversity and inclusion in games and digital spaces, often leveraging the power of community-driven events and livestreams. Having raised over $120,000 to date for charitable organizations, she is experienced in demonstrating how engaged audiences can be mobilized for meaningful social impact.

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