SIGGRAPH 2026 Games Summit: Andy Touch on HITMAN, 007 First Light & Glacier

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What does it take to build the technology behind some of gaming's biggest franchises?

In this Games Summit preview, Andy Touch, product manager at IO Interactive, shares what attendees can expect from 'Forging the Glacier at IO Interactive, a Fireside Chat With Technical Director Henrik Schlichter' at SIGGRAPH 2026.

Andy discusses how IO Interactive's proprietary Glacier engine powers blockbuster titles like the "Hitman" franchise and "007 First Light," and why building a custom engine continues to be a strategic advantage in today's rapidly evolving game industry. From scaling development and embracing new technologies to balancing speed, cost, and quality, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the engineering decisions driving modern AAA game development.

Learn more about the Games Summit at SIGGRAPH 2026 and don't miss Henrik Schlichter's fireside chat: https://s2026.conference-schedule.org/presentation/?id=gam_104&sess=sess367