# Innovators Today and the Future of Play

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**Date:** March 15, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Austin Marriott Downtown / Waller Ballroom D  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Sports & Gaming  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Mitchel Berger** — Executive Vice President, Global Commerce
- **Val Vacante** — Managing Partner
- **Nic Hill** — Chief Innovation Officer
- **Chris Down** — Chief Design & Innovation Officer

For generations, play has shaped how we imagine, connect, and create. Today it spans toys, gaming, anime, sports, and emerging tech, blending physical and digital worlds into shared experiences. As new technologies, platforms, and global fandoms accelerate, play is being redefined in real time.

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