Focused on building what’s next in game development, he works at the intersection of AI and video games - shaping teams, direction, and technology along the way. His priority is creating space where people and technology meet, and where teams can do their best work. He believes the future lies in combining cutting-edge tools with human creativity and craft at its core.
Martin Pernica and Johny Darkwah
AI is becoming a practical tool that can help teams save time, reduce repetitive work, and improve everyday workflows. This mixer session will explore how AI can support day-to-day operations, from communication, planning, research, and documentation to task management and process automation.
The session is designed as an open discussion for registered participants interested in practical ways to use tools such as custom agents, Custom GPTs, and AI-powered workflows within their own teams, projects, or studios.
AI is no longer just hype or a content-generation tool – it is becoming part of how games are designed, prototyped, and played. Its biggest impact lies not only in outputs, but in how it reshapes pipelines, iteration speed, and team workflows.
This workshop offers a practical look at where AI truly adds value in game development (production, design, NPCs, prototyping) and where it hits real limitations. We will focus on real-world experience – what works, what doesn’t, and why AI is not a “virtual employee” you can simply plug into existing workflows.
We will also cover key risks: ownership of AI outputs, use of training data, real-time generated content in gameplay, and the resulting impact on players, communities, and relationships with platforms and publishers.
A key theme will be the human factor – why, as AI grows, so does the importance of curation, design intuition, and the “human touch” players expect.
Why attend?
Get a realistic, practical view of AI in gaming – what actually helps today and what to watch out for to avoid breaking your project or your player relationships.