Yves Jacquier

Yves Jacquier

Executive Director, Ubisoft La Forge

Ubisoft

Yves Jacquier is the Executive Director of Ubisoft La Forge, where he leads research and development. He works with experts from the video game industry and academic sector to prototype tech innovations and improve how we make games across a range of subjects, including rendering, animation, AI, audio, physics and tools to understand and manage player safety.

Schedule


thursday – 02:10pm Lifestyle+

Time Icon 15 mins

Location Icon St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Jane Mallett Theatre

AI and Video Games: Crafting a Creative Future for the Industry

The use of AI technology in the video game industry isn’t new but with recent advancements, developers and players are curious about what’s next. Yves will delve into the impacts of AI technology on the video game industry, and how to navigate disruption with a responsible and sustainable innovation mindset — ultimately, sharing a blueprint for a future where human ingenuity and technology can be combined to revolutionize entertainment experiences.