The video game industry is grappling with existential questions about how AI will impact the creation and production of games. Will large-scale consolidation (and layoffs) change work culture? How can the industry cope with the rapid growth in its audience base, and what will be the impact of industry regulation?
Alejandro Marin Vidal ('06), a lifelong video game lover and decades-long career in technology, business, and gaming, will be speaking at Milstein Auditorium in Milstein Hall on Monday, April 8, at 5 p.m. We'll tackle these questions and more. The Cornell University graduate has followed an academic and creative path at Cornell, from computer science to film, an MBA at Paris Business School, a PhD in consumer behavior, and a recent role as former director of strategy. We will also talk about the trajectory of He works in Activision Blizzard's business intelligence division and served as founder and co-chair of the Latinx @ Activision Diversity Network.
The Q&A will be moderated by Andrew Campana, assistant professor of Asian studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, who conducts research on contemporary Japanese literature and media. He is currently working on a project on the concept of digitality in video games, poetry, and disability art in contemporary Japan.
“Alex Marin Vidal has had a fascinating career that has traversed many intersections between science, humanities, fine arts, and business,” Campana said. “I look forward to hearing his thoughts at a time of tumultuous transition for the video game medium and the game industry.”
The event, sponsored by Cornell University's Milstein Program on Technology and Humanity, is free and open to the public and will be followed by a reception.
