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A series of short, head-to-head debates on major industry challenges.
AUSTIN
April 27, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Los Angeles
June 4, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Agenda - Austin April 27th
4:45 PM
Panel Discussion
Making Games Safe for Kids: Current and Future State of Play
What tools and techniques are currently in practice to help ensure that kids have age-appropriate experiences? What more can be done? What does the US and global regulatory landscape look like for online safety and how should developers prepare?
Speakers:
Andrew Ice
Warren Spector
Warren Spector has been making games since 1983, first in the tabletop gaming world and, beginning in 1989, making video games at seminal studios Origin / Electronic Arts, Looking Glass, Ion Storm / Eidos (where he directed Deus Ex) and Junction Point / Disney where he led development on Epic Mickey
Speakers Austin April 27th
Andrew Ice
Senior Vice President of Games, Zynga
Anthony Mendoza
Chief of Staff, Xsolla
Jack Emmert
CEO, Cryptic Studios
Val Vacante
Global Innovator
Warren Spector
Chief Creative Officer, OtherSide Entertainment
Alexander Lee
Lead News Writer, GamesBeat
Past Speakers
Ed Fries
General Partner at 1Up Ventures
Henk Rogers
Managing Director/President of The Tetris Company.
Elizabeth Howard
Chief advisor – Midwest Games
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