With the launch of the Xbox Series X and S over, many gamers are looking ahead to see what new features, titles, and functionality will come to these devices. Microsoft is preparing to host several events in 2021 to talk about gaming and its technology, with the first conference in a few weeks.
Microsoft has announced that the AI and Gaming Research Summit will take place on February 23rd-24thEven though this isn’t a gaming showcase, there will be lots of talks about the technology and tooling that make ideas a reality.
And you may think this is a small event, but based on the agenda, or at least who will be speaking at the event, that doesn’t seem to be the scenario. Two notable names you’ve probably heard before include Phil Spencer, Executive Vice President, Gaming, and Kareem Choudhry, Corporate Vice President, Gaming Cloud, Microsoft, will both take the stage.
According to the landing page, the event focuses on four themes:
- AI agents for gameplay and game testing
- Responsible gaming, including ethics, safety and inclusivity
- Computational creativity and content generation
- Insight into players, player involvement and analysis
For game developers and academics looking to explore the data and technology created by Microsoft’s gaming and research departments, this event provides the perfect intersection. Even though this isn’t your typical gaming conference, if you care about how the sausage is made you’ll want to tune in.
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