AI track at NG26: First Sessions Revealed
Malmö, Sweden – March 26, 2026 – The inaugural AI Track, a dedicated programme spotlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in game development and beyond, will debut at Europe's premier B2B games conference, Nordic Game Spring 2026 (NG26), taking place 26–29 May at Malmö's iconic Slagthuset venue. The track is curated by ImmerSynth Inc., a company providing end-to-end strategic AI expertise and execution to support go-to-market initiatives across industries.
The NG26 AI Track is sponsored by Checkstep and Raw Power Labs, and the following speakers and sessions are confirmed to enter the stages at the NG26 venue. More will follow, so stay tuned!
Alastair Chamorro
CETO, Infinity Fiction
Alexander Chamorro
CEO & Co-founder, Infinity Fiction Limited
Jeff Gardiner
CEO, Something Wicked Games
John Clark
Advisor, Infinity Fiction
Human-Led AI: the Future of Role Playing Games
AI will shape the next generation of games. But without trust, it delivers spam, not value. IP holders, developers, and players need confidence that AI respects authored worlds, keeps to rules, and delivers real value. This panel focuses on how human-led design allows AI to scale storytelling, ensures great game design, and unlocks new gameplay features, while protecting IP, narrative integrity, and player trust. We'll discuss reactive worlds, rich NPCs, dynamic narratives, and player agency with meaningful consequences. We'll also cover some of the real challenges of AI in games today – consistency, memory, control, and costs. Tidefall, the first Living World Game, will be used as a case study, sharing lessons from building and running a live AI-driven game.
Tatu Petersen-Jessen
CEO & Co-Founder, Odd Latent
How Odd Latent & AI is Redefining What it Means to be a Developer
Being a developer isn't what it used to be. But making games still lives or dies from iteration: Does it feel fun, readable, surprising in your hands? I'll share how we built an AI‑native studio at Odd Latent, collapsed a lot of roles, and redefined "developer" around shipping joy.
Ewa Antczak
CEO, Felixa
Psychology and Technology Behind Safer Online Spaces
Toxicity remains a major issue in online gaming, with nearly 20% of players facing harassment and many avoiding toxic communities. This harms players' mental health and costs studios billions in lost engagement and retention. The presentation outlines how combining psychology, behavioral science, and AI can address this problem more effectively than traditional punitive measures like bans and reporting. By detecting early signs of harmful behavior and promoting empathy and self-regulation, AI can help build healthier communities.
Jan Schnyder
CEO, Nunu AI
AI Game QA: What actually works today?
AI is often sold as a magical solution to every problem, but that's not the reality for QA (yet). In this session, you'll get a clear overview of what already works in AI-driven testing (and what doesn't), and how you can start leveraging it today.
ABOUT NORDIC GAME
Each spring Nordic Game brings together thousands of developers, publishers, investors, students, and creatives for four days of networking, inspiration, learning, and business opportunities.
It is the one and only "home turf" meeting place for the highly successful games industries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
NG26 Spring, 26–29 May 2026 at Slagthuset in Malmö, is designed to be both affordable and accessible:
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A Business Pass is just 50 EUR on top of a standard conference pass.
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Malmö is easy to reach — only a short train ride from Copenhagen Airport (CPH).
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Thanks to this accessibility and value, we expect more than 3,000 attendees from the Nordic region and around the world.
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The event will feature 100+ indie games on display in the Showcase Hall, alongside world-class speakers, masterclasses, pitching events, and unparalleled Nordic hospitality.
Whether you're looking to connect with Nordic talent, discover the next breakout title, or do meaningful business, NG26 delivers exceptional value in an intimate yet truly international setting.
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