Speakers

Meet the visionaries shaping the future of games and immersive media for social impact. Our 2026 speakers bring diverse expertise from game development, education, healthcare, sustainability, and technology to explore how we can reimagine play.

Xiolan Fu

Designer, School of Visual Arts, MFA Design for Social Innovation

Xiolan Fu

Designer, School of Visual Arts, MFA Design for Social Innovation

I am a New York-based designer and recent MFA graduate in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts. With a background in Visual Communication Design, my work explores how design can address social challenges such as aging, community wellbeing, and accessibility. I use visual storytelling, systems thinking, and participatory design to create projects that foster social connection, community engagement, and positive social impact.

Yesim Kunter

Play Expert and a Futurist, yesimkunter ltd.

Yesim Kunter

Play Expert and a Futurist, yesimkunter ltd.

Yesim Kunter is a Play Expert, Futurist, and founder of Playtoinnovate. She has worked in the toy and games industry for nearly 25 years, including roles at Hasbro and The LEGO Group, exploring how play shapes imagination, learning, and creativity. Today, she continues this work through interactive play and game experiences with Qubs, alongside international talks and workshops.