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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Yuning YangGame DesignerYeariver

Yuning Yang is an independent game developer and technical narrative designer currently developing Aelwater, a narrative-driven exploration game examining themes of memory and loss. Previously, she worked as a narrative designer on Persona 5: The Phantom X and released The Falling Star on Steam to positive reception. Yuning holds an MFA in Interactive Technology (Level Design) from Southern Methodist University's Guildhall and a BA in Mathematics and Computer Science from New York University, bringing a unique interdisciplinary approach that combines systematic design thinking with emotionally resonant storytelling.

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