The Future Past of Technology - A Game Developers POV - Johanna Pirker

This was on 11/07/2025 on MainstageThe future has already been shaped by the past, and that past is built on game development. Game dev isn’t just about creating fun or entertainment—it’s a methodology, a mindset, and a powerful design philosophy that’s been quietly influencing everything from AI to education to digital interaction.In this talk, Johanna Pirker will explore how the tools and thinking behind game development aren’t just part of the entertainment industry—they’re the future of tech itself. By looking at how games have already started to shape areas like user experience, smart cities, healthcare, and even AI, we’ll uncover why play is the next superpower every developer should embrace. The future past has arrived, and it’s time to think like a game developer to build tomorrow’s world, today.----------------------------------------Welcome to WeAreDevelopers, the #1 developer community in Europe! This is your one-stop destination for the latest tech insights, tutorials, and career advice to elevate your developer career.Stay updated Dev Digest, with our weekly newsletter featuring the most recent tech trends, career guidance, and original content crafted by developers, for developers. Subscribe nowInterested in advancing your career? Browse through our job board featuring over 190,000 jobs. Unlock job opportunities with a free developer profileDon't miss out on the annual highlight of every developer's calendar - the WeAreDevelopers World Congress. Network with 15,000 peers and learn from over 500 speakers.  Secure your spot and save 10% with "wearedevs_yt"#CareerInTech #Tech #ProgrammingTutorials #DevRel #CodingTools #TechJobs #TechTalks #DeveloperSkill...