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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Brady WoodsPrincipal PDM ManagerMicrosoft Xbox

"Brady Woods is a product leader at Xbox with over 15 years of experience across gaming, media, and technology. As a leader in the Gaming Commerce Platform & Experiences organization at Microsoft, she guides a global team of product managers responsible for the commerce foundations that power Xbox transactions, multidevice purchase flows, data infrastructure, and creator‑facing marketplace capabilities. Her work focuses on empowering game creators to reach players everywhere, innovate on business models, and drive sustained commercial success across the Xbox ecosystem. Before joining Microsoft, Brady held pivotal product and business leadership roles in entertainment and production, partnering with studios like Marvel and Netflix to advance modern content creation workflows. Across her career, she has championed the intersection of technology, consumer behavior, and creator enablement—shaping platforms that help creators engage audiences and build thriving, scalable businesses.

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