​During the week of Game Developers Conference, the global games industry gathers in San Francisco to define what’s next. 

​Agora is hosting a gaming mixer held in collaboration with GDC/GDC Festival of Gaming, focused on one emerging shift: 

​The future of gaming is moving away from scripted characters to real-time conversational intelligence that shapes gameplay, retention, and player immersion. 

​This is not a theoretical AI discussion. 

​It’s a working, live demonstration of voice-native AI characters operating on ultra-low latency infrastructure - built for production-scale gaming. 

​From intelligent NPCs and AI gaming companions to live, voice-driven hosts powering casino-style experiences, we’ll showcase how conversational systems elevate immersion, retention, and monetization. 

​If you’re building for PC, console, or mobile, this session explores how Conversational AI moves from experimental feature to core gameplay and engagement infrastructure. 

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​Why Attend 

​Live AI in Action 

​Experience a real-time demo of an AI-powered NPC using Agora’s Conversational AI - fully voice-driven, context-aware, and integrated into a device-ready environment. 

​See how: 

• ​Player intent is processed instantly 

• ​Responses adapt dynamically 

• ​Voice becomes the primary interface 

• ​Latency stays imperceptible 

​This is infrastructure meeting gameplay. 

​Panel: Beyond the Dialogue Tree – Digital Personalities & Autonomous Actors
A deep dive into the evolution of gaming entities with industry leaders:

• ​Jia Shen, CEO at AKA Virtual: Pioneering high-fidelity avatar identity and virtual partners.

• ​Timothy Johnson, CTO at Playroom: Leading the charge in interactive, social gaming experiences.

• ​Amar Chitimalli, Sr. Solutions Architect at Agora: Expert in App/GameDev infrastructure and real-time engagement.

​The GDC Voice AI Challenge
To wrap up the night, Agora will host a live, interactive trivia game integrated with our Voice AI technology. The entire audience is welcome to play. Come join the fun for a chance to win exciting prizes, including Amazon, Xbox, and Steam gift cards!

​Agenda

• ​5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Welcome & Networking

• ​6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Introduction and Live Demos

• ​6:45 PM – 7:15 PM: Panel: Beyond the Dialogue Tree

• ​7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Voice AI Trivia (Win Prizes!) & Networking

  • ​Enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers.

​Who Should Attend 

• ​Game studios (Mobile, PC, Console) 

• ​AI & gameplay engineers 

• ​Product leaders in social or multiplayer gaming 

• ​Live ops and engagement teams 

• ​Investors in generative AI + gaming infrastructure 

​If you’re building the next generation of interactive experiences - this room is for you. 

​This event is part of Agora’s Convo AI World Event Series, bringing together product leaders, developers, and AI innovators to connect about Voice AI implementation.