14/09/2026
Meet the Gamacon 2026 Executive Team (Nov 4-6, 2026)!
We are excited to announce our dedicated team of professionals who will guide Gamacon 2026, making it a transformative experience for the game dev community! Our Executive Team, composed of industry experts and passionate advocates, is committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth in Mexico’s vibrant ecosystem.
Our Team
Miriam Bautista (president): Game developer, and educator with over 15 years of experience in interactive media, programming, & digital design. Founder & director of Choco Cosmos Games,.
Rich Bisso (vice-president): Cofounder of Hyperkinetic Studios, an Emmy-award winning company, & cofounder of BC Media Lab, Rich is a 25+ years veteran of the games industry.
Hugo Castro (creative director): Co-founder of Gamacon, and one of Mexico’s most tireless promoters. Cofounder of BC Media Lab, as well as president of Game Devs Mexico, and North-American leader for the IGDA Incubation SIG.
Jasmin Dudley (event producer): Results-driven operations and business development leader with 15+ years of experience managing regional operations & strategic marketing.
Jay Powell (pitching sessions): Founder of The Powell Group, IndieGameBusiness & Blue Ridge Games, with a wealth of game industry experience spanning over two decades.
Guy Blomberg (industry advisor): A 20-year industry veteran, having managed gaming events such as PAX, DreamHack, EGX, and E3. He currently handles business development for PR agency StridePR and the Gaming Community Expo (GCX), and is the founder of the Games Industry Gathering (GIG) and TheGameClub.com.
Alejandro Sandoval (pitching sessions): Founder of Rodotino Studios (Rodo), he’s a business dev & partnerships leader in the gaming industry, known for connecting independent studios with the capital, visibility, and relationships they need to grow.
Marco Polo Moraga (networking): Latam regional manager for Vicariously, Marco Polo is a sales professional skilled at leveraging multi-cultural environments.
Ovidio Escobedo (B2B): A game industry founder with more than a decade of experience creating video games, digital products, and interactive technology. He is the founder & CEO of AlterGard.
Tim Cullings (B2B): A Seattle video games industry veteran and champion for game dev and climate science. He is currently the Executive Director for Seattle Indies, and Board Treasurer of IGDA.
Anneth Alcay (administrator): In charge of managing Gamacon for over 10 years, Anneth brings creativity and innovation to every year’s activities.
Maricarmen Lavin (guests’ coordinator): An international English & Spanish instructor and translator with nearly 30 years of experience teaching across 5 countries.
Together, we aim to bridge local talent with global opportunities, enhance our strategic partnerships, and create an impactful experience at Gamacon 2026.
More info at: www.gamacon.mx
