At GDC 2026, Snapdragon is bringing developers and engineers together for a series of technical talks and panel discussions that showcase how Snapdragon is redefining what’s possible in gaming. On Tuesday, March 10, in West Hall, Room 2024, attendees are invited to a full day of technical sessions and real-world case studies that showcase how cutting-edge hardware and software innovations are powering the next generation of games—on mobile, PC, and beyond.

Led by our Snapdragon Studios team and incredible game development partners, the day begins with one of the most fundamental challenges in game development: delivering high frame rates without sacrificing power efficiency. “Faster Frames, Lower Power: How Infinity Nikki Leverages Adreno High Performance Memory” explores how advances in memory architecture translate directly into smoother gameplay and longer sustained performance. As visual complexity continues to rise, efficient memory usage becomes critical for delivering consistent player experiences.

Engine-level optimization takes center stage next in “UE5 Mobile, Unleashed on Snapdragon: How We Turbocharged Neverness to Everness.” This session demonstrates how Unreal Engine 5 can be fully utilized on mobile hardware, enabling next-generation experiences while maintaining responsiveness and efficiency. It offers practical insight into how close collaboration between engine workflows and platform-specific optimizations can unlock new creative possibilities.

Midday sessions shift the focus from performance to gameplay innovation, exploring how artificial intelligence is moving from experimental systems into production-ready tools. “Next-Generation of In-Game AI Experiences: Snapdragon Game AI SDK” introduces a developer-focused AI SDK built to simplify integration of intelligent systems directly into games. The SDK provides tools for AI-powered NPCs, adaptive AI teammates, voice-based interactions, and real-time gameplay evaluation—allowing developers to create more dynamic and personalized experiences without rebuilding foundational systems.

That vision continues in “Snapdragon, Honor of Kings, and Tencent GVoice: On-Device AI ASR Immersive In-Game Voice Experiences.” This session highlights how on-device AI-powered automatic speech recognition enables more natural player interaction through voice. By processing AI locally, developers benefit from lower latency, improved responsiveness, and greater control over performance and player experience.

As the afternoon progresses, the focus returns to performance and visual fidelity with “Neural Super Resolution and Frame Generation for Snapdragon Mobile Devices.” This session explores how neural rendering techniques such as AI-based upscaling and frame generation can dramatically improve performance while preserving visual quality. These technologies are becoming essential tools for developers looking to deliver immersive experiences across a broad range of devices.

The scope expands beyond mobile in “Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Optimizing Performance for Windows on Snapdragon.” This session offers a real-world look at how performance optimization principles apply to PC-class gaming, demonstrating how scalability and efficiency remain critical as gaming experiences move across platforms and form factors.

The day concludes with “Mobile Development Best Practices, Delta Force Mobile” bringing together practical lessons learned from building and shipping a live game. Developers will gain actionable guidance on optimization strategies, workflows, and best practices that can be applied directly to their own projects.

If you’re attending GDC and want to see how next-generation gaming experiences are being built today, join us on March 10 in West Hall, Room 2024 for a full day of insights, technical depth, and real-world development stories.