Game Development

Seattle Blender User Group Meetup September 2026

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Seattle Blender User Group Meetup September 2026 ran on Sep 5, 2026 at Academy of Interactive Entertainment Seattle campus in Seattle, United States. It is a Game Development conference. ConferenceGrid lists 30 speakers and 19 sessions. Dates for the next edition are not announced yet.

Lineup updated Jul 27, 2026 · dates verified May 10, 2026

The Seattle Blender User Group meets at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment Seattle campus, usually the 1st Saturday of every month. Seabug's goals are to help beginners learn Blender, create Blender opportunities in the Pacific Northwest, and provide a space to share projects and network with others enthusiastic about Blender.

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30Speakers
0Sponsors
19Sessions
18Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at Seattle, in alphabetical order.

Alice Baggett
Alton Glass
CEO · GRX Immersive Labs
Apurva Raman
Game Developer, Accessibility Advocate · Minecraft Education
DJ Stiner
Sr. Technical Program Manager / Accessibility Champion · Mojang Studios
Dr. Sonia Tiwari
Parasocial Learning Researcher
Jason Ermer
Jess Saulzallido
Joanna Blackhart
Accessibility & DEI Specialist
John Agyepong
Creative Facilitator · GRX Immersive Labs
Josh Rivers
Research Manager, Xbox · Microsoft
Josh Rivers, PhD.
Research Manager · Xbox
Julia Beabout
CEO and Creative Director · NOVABY
Kaitlyn Jones
Senior Product Manager, Gaming Accessibility Team · Xbox
Kimberly Mecham
Center for Leadership and Innovation (CLI)
Kristyn Mininni
St. Thomas School’s Center for Leadership and Innovation
Laylah Bulman
Senior Program Manager and Executive Game Producer · Minecraft Education
Lyla Ross
Founder and Executive Director · Gamers Engaged
Maria DiGiovanni
Mark DeLoura
Leads Level Up Games · Level Up Games
Mary Luther
Design Lead · Unity Technologies
Megan Heineman
Instructional Technology Integration Program Specialist
Melissa Benner
Innovation and Technology Support Coordinator

Agenda

Selected from 19 sessions.

  • 1:00-1:55

    Gamifying SEL: Jason Ermer

    Discover an exploratory approach to social-emotional learning (SEL). We’ll see how the “Quest of Epic Proportions,” a storytelling and role-playing adventure, promotes SEL skills l…

    Theater and Lobby
  • 1:00-2:30

    Ensuring Inclusivity in Games Panel

    Come join us for an hour discussion featuring several experts in Accessibility and Inclusivity in games. Experts will be discussing the best way to make games more inclusive, inclu…

    Expo
  • 1:00-2:30

    The Future of Immersive Storytelling

    Using VR, AR, AI to recreate history and bring it to life for all to experience. Learn about our innovative solution and how we are changing the world.

    Classroom B
  • 1:00-2:30

    The Future of Immersive Storytelling: Yolanda Barton

    Using VR, AR, AI to recreate history and bring it to life for all to experience. Learn about our innovative solution and how we are changing the world.

  • 1:00-4:00

    Creating Engaging Learning Experiences through Game Design: Low Tech to High Tech *Stem Credits*

    The CLI will guide attendees through the ages covering both what game design looks like at different grade levels, and how to bring that learning effectively into the classroom. Th…

    Classroom A
  • 10:15-11:00

    Creating an Experience Panel

    Our panelists will share insights on creating educational tools that align with school environments and curricula, while also pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with emergin…

    Theater and Lobby
  • 11:15-12:15

    Educator, Designer, and Researcher Roundtable: Travis Windleharth

    In this session, foundry10 Senior Researcher Travis Wndleharth will provide a ten minute overview of “the state of the field” in game based learning theory and research, especially…

    Theater and Lobby
  • 11:15-12:15

    Participatory Design: Creating Place-based Augmented Reality Projects With Kids and Communities: Julia Beabout

    Place-based learning (PBL) connects learning to physical locations and immerses students in local heritage, cultures, landscapes, and experiences. PBL can help students develop a s…

    Classroom A
  • 11:15-12:15

    WTF ~ Where’s the Future, How do I unleash my Imagination?: Alton Glass and John Agyepong

    The session will introduce educators to the Arts Beats and Tech app, highlighting its educational potential and immersive technology, while guiding participants through a learning …

    Classroom B

Quick answers

When is Seattle Blender User Group Meetup September 2026?
Seattle Blender User Group Meetup September 2026 ran on Sep 5, 2026 at Academy of Interactive Entertainment Seattle campus in Seattle, United States.
Where is Seattle Blender User Group Meetup September 2026 held?
Seattle Blender User Group Meetup September 2026 was held at Academy of Interactive Entertainment Seattle campus in Seattle, United States.
Who is speaking at Seattle Blender User Group Meetup September 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 30 speakers, including Alice Baggett, Alton Glass (CEO, GRX Immersive Labs) and Apurva Raman (Game Developer, Accessibility Advocate, Minecraft Education).
Company intelligence

An audience of 18 companies, parsed from the program.

Eighteen companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
0All threespeak · spons · exh
0Sponsoringsponsor only
18Speakingspeaker only
Speakers by seniority

13% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite27%
  • Founder / Owner27%
  • Manager / Lead310%
  • Product13%
  • Engineer · IC620%
  • Research / Science413%
  • Other roles1240%

Of 30 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1GRX Immersive Labs2
2Minecraft Education2
3Xbox2
4Center for Leadership and Innovation (CLI)1
5Concordia University and University of Washington1
6Fair Worlds1
7foundry101
8Gamers Engaged1
9Level Up Games1
10Microsoft1
11Mojang Studios1
12Northeast Washington Education Service District 1011
13NOVABY1
14Revere XR1
Sponsors by tier

Tiers were not disclosed for this event.