Join the IGDA Game Accessibility SIG's European Conference

The IGDA Game Accessibility Special Interest Group volunteers have worked since 2003 to aid the game industry in making games accessible for all, regardless of impairments or other limitations. The European conference is a hybrid event taking place in London and online April 22-23. Tickets for the streamed content and networking in Discord are free, but you must register in order to get the link for the remote networking.

For more information visit the IGDA Game Accessibility SIG webpage or the conference registration page.

Espoo GameLAB is inviting you to join their kick-off event on the 11th of January!

Espoo GameLAB is welcoming everyone to join their upcoming kick-off event on the 11th of January in A Grid, Otaniemi!

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We are thrilled to invite you to the kick-off event of the capital region's game hub for small and medium-sized enterprises. To start the year off in a truly epic way, we will be launching the open call for the first Espoo GameLAB period at the event!

What’s this Espoo GameLAB, you ask?
We would like to think that our game lab is a creative playground and launchpad for anyone into games and creative business that will also offer pre-incubator and accelerator services. Whether you're a game wizard, a visionary artist, or just curious about the gaming scene, Espoo GameLAB is the place for you!

 And what about the game hub?
The goal of our game hub is to create new game businesses in the capital region of Finland. Think of it as a vibrant community space buzzing with game enthusiasts and creative minds. It's not just a hub for gamers; it's a hub for collaboration, ideas, and turning gaming dreams into reality.

When and where all this is happening?
We've found the perfect spot to bring our gaming dreams to life, and we can't wait to share it with you. Join us on Thursday, January 11th, 16.00 - 18.00 at the Mordor auditorium, in A Grid (Otakaari 5, Espoo) to hear more!

AGENDA:
- Welcome words by Harri Paananen, Director, Economic Development and Employment,
- City of EspooThe game hub initiative in a nutshell, Daniela Metsäranta, Senior Advisor, Game Industy, City of Espoo
- Espoo GameLAB in all its glory, Jonne Taivassalo, Senior Advisor, Game Industy, City of Espoo
- Q&A 
- Refreshments and snacks

Questions, doubts or just want to say hello?  
Please contact Daniela: daniela.metsaranta@espoo.fi

We look forward to celebrating this exciting moment with you!

Click here to register your participation by January 9th:
https://link.webropol.com/s/gamelabkickoff2023

Give Your Career an Edge With Games Job Fair Autumn 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf0TRbZG0p8

Ready for new growth and career opportunities from Games Job Fair Autumn 2023?

Join studios such as Redhill Games, Gaijin, FunPlus, GIANTS Software, and many more for 3 days of networking and fresh new fun, career-boosting activities ONLINE & ONSITE on October 25-27. The onsite part of the Hybrid Day takes place once again in Espoo, Helsinki area on October 27th. 

Event Highlights

🎮 Expert talks, panels, workshops
🙋 Dedicated recruitment day
💬 Networking with games studios
💻 Unreal, Unity, and Art Challenges
📔 Creative and Animation Portfolio Reviews
🗺️ Hybrid Day 3 in Espoo + Afterparty at HypeHype HQ

Be sure to keep an eye on the event’s Career Wall as well.

Programming and Art Challenges

The Unreal and Unity Programming Challenges are back, and there are new, fun prompts to work on. Show us your coding skills and win prizes!

Redhill Games are hosting a VFX Art Challenge where you get to create a complete projectile effect that fits either of the two provided character’s visual theme.

If you want to take a swing at something different, Sloyd brings us the Sloyd in-a-Ball Render Challenge. Create your own snow globe using the Sloyd tool, and showcase your rendering, material design, and environment art skills!

Animation and Creative Portfolio Reviews

The event’s familiar Creative Portfolio Review is being held as usual, but now you get the brand new Animation Portfolio Review! Adam Turnbull, Principal Animator at NetEase Games, will be reviewing animation portfolios and works!

New Workshops

Arja Martikainen of GamesJobs.FI and Barona, is hosting a super fun onsite workshop on the event’s hybrid day, October 27th. During “Play & Learn the Basics Through a 1-Hour Roleplay - The Do's and Don'ts of Interviewing With a Games Studio,” participants get to dust off their acting skills and step in the shoes of those involved in interviews with games studios.

Redhill Games are hosting one for the audio folks this time. Rob Carr, Mission Scripter & Senior Audio Designer, will head “The Art of Sound Design;” an hour long, detailed overview on how sounds are made for video games and movies.

Make sure to click on the links and register for the workshops above!

The Legal Employment Clinic by Maria Jauhiainen, expert lawyer with Game Makers of Finland, returns, so be sure to check out their booth onsite.

More HypeHype’s Afterparty Goodness + Surprise Activity

HypeHype is welcoming attendees of Games Job Fair back for the October event. Enjoy drinks and snacks in the good company of peers, and get that competitive spirit going for a special fun activity the studio has planned for the hybrid day.

How to Join

Just fill out this registration form and remember to pay for your ticket when you are taken to Eventbrite. All applications are screened, and all approved talents receive further instructions by email. Don’t forget to join the Games Factory Talents Discord server and get to know the community.

Use the code "IGDA" if you're a member to get a 15% discount! Only 100 tickets available, so act fast!

For more on the event, check out GamesJobFair.com.

IGDA Future at Assembly 2023

As previous year, we are delighted to welcome you to the workshops and seminars at Assembly 2023, organized by IGDA Future program of IGDA Finland!

To sign up for the workshops, feel free to use this form, but also ad hoc attendance is possible.

Check full program of Assembly Creative Zone and welcome to the party of the year!

Baltic Dev Days Are Back!

Baltic Dev Days, Europe's largest international non-profit game developer conference, will be held at the Atlantic Hotel Kiel in Kiel, Germany on June 1-2, 2023.

Around 600 people from twenty different countries are anticipated to attend the event to share knowledge and network. Through lectures and hands-on workshops, over 50 professionals from the games industry and other areas that overlap with games will share essential expertise. A free Indie Expo is the final piece of the puzzle that will provide 15 developers from Germany and the Baltic Sea countries with the opportunity to present their games. Furthermore, because there is no meeting system, speakers, experts, and all attendees will have ample time to provide valuable feedback.

Further information on the program, speakers, and ticket rates may be found at https://www.balticdevdays.com

Discounted tickets are available for students and professors (who show their credentials) for only €30.

IGDA Finland members get 25% off their tickets using promocode: BDD23-IGDA

Join the IGDA Game Accessibility SIG's European Conference

The IGDA Game Accessibility Special Interest Group volunteers have worked since 2003 to aid the game industry in making games accessible for all, regardless of impairments or other limitations. The European conference is a hybrid event taking place in London and online April 24-25. Tickets for the streamed content and networking in Discord are free, but it’s possible to make a donation when getting your ticket.

For more information visit the IGDA Game Accessibility SIG webpage or the conference registration page:

RSVP to the GIG 2022 Holiday Party

The Games Industry Gathering (GIG) has invited IGDA Finland members to its Holiday Party 2022 on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 21:00-09:00 Finnish Time. If you wish to attend the virtual event and are not currently a GIG member, you may RSVP using this form: https://forms.gle/TWiNB5YdPRSN7Xip7

You will need your IGDA Finland membership ID number to complete the form. Members (either individual members or employees of studio affiliates) can find it on their digital membership cards by going to https://emmi.igda.fi/card/ and entering their e-mail address and pressing the “return link” button. EMMI will then return an e-mail with a link to view their membership card.

If you're not familiar with GIG, you can learn more about the community here: https://games.industrygathering.com/.

We hope you're able to make it to the event and connect with developers around the world. This is an excellent opportunity to network, make new friends, and wind down from the great things you've been doing all year.

This form will close on November 30th.

If you have any problems or questions contact us at: members [at] igda [dot] fi.

Register for Games Job Fair Autumn 2022

Connect, Discover, and Evolve through Games Job Fair Autumn 2022. The event will take place from October 26-28.

Join ONLINE for FREE with the option to attend a last day onsite in Helsinki! Connect with studios such as Remedy, FunPlus, InnoGames, Trailmix Games, justDice, Sunday, and more!

Highlights:
🎮 Job openings in gamedev
🎙️ Talks, panels, review sessions
💻 Programming & Art challenges
🙋 Networking with peers, studios
🗺️ Onsite meet-up in Helsinki

Attend diverse games industry talks and discussions by leading professionals, up your job searching game, showcase your talent for recruiters to see through competitions, and connect with other developers and studios.

Please see the detailed event agenda and don’t forget to register!

See the full event details at: GamesJobFair.com

Get 20% off Your Ticket to PGConnects Helsinki

Pocket Gamer Connects returns to the Cable Factory in Helsinki at long last on September 27-28, and IGDA Finland has partnered with them to offer members a 20% discount on tickets.

PG Connects Helsinki will feature international superstar speakers to entertain and enlighten you with expert talks, panels, and fireside chats. Of course, it wouldn't be PGC without The Big Indie Pitch (Mobile and PC/Console versions), Investor Connector, Publisher SpeedMatch, and a networking party.

Claim your discount today using promocode IGDAFinland20 at checkout or this link.

Get 30% off Global Games Pitch

Global Games Pitch is an international online pitching event where developers get their games noticed by publishers and investors from all over the world. The next Global Games Pitch dedicated to mobile games will take place online on November 2-3, 2022..

Participants will get access to:

• The database of publishers and investors and an opportunity to reach out to them directly

• Knowledge Base and pitching tips (how to pitch your game and make a hit)

• The pitching & matchmaking online platform that works all year round

• Online webinars from industry experts

Pro Pass holders will also get feedback from experienced mentors before the event.

Global Games Pitch is a great opportunity to tell the world about your project. Get your chance to grab the attention of the leading industry experts now.

Tickets are on the GDBAY site.

IGDA Finland members get 30% using promocode: GDBAYxIGDAFinland

DevGAMM Vilnius '22 Calling for Speakers

DevGAMM will go to Vilnius on July 28-29,2022 will feature business meetings, talks from industry experts, expo with new games and company booths, and job opportunities at the Radisson Blu Lietuva.

Anyone interested in presenting a talk at the event can apply using the speaker submission form. All talks will be in English and the submission deadline is June 15.

The game developers can also submit their games to DevGAMM Showcase, which is an opportunity to present projects to the conference audience and get feedback. The submission deadline is July 13. Apply here.

For participants interested in hot topic discussions, there will be a number of round tables with experts Each table has a moderator and everyone will share experiences and get insights. There is also a Career Wall for anyone currently seeking employment. Attendees will also get access to PINE for scheduling business meetings and networking parties.

Visit the conference website for more information. Tickets are already on sale.

This conference was born in Ukraine and most of the team are Ukrainians. Money raised from the tickets and sponsorship packages will go to special funds to for Ukrainian relief.

Showcase Spots Still Available at WN Berlin

There are still some spaces left at the on-site showcase in Berlin and the organizers have extended the deadline until Jan 31st. But act quickly, there are a limited number left and they will likely be taken before the deadline.

It’s great for developers looking for publishers and/or useful feedback on their projects? Submit your game to the showcase in Berlin on February 7–8, and you will: 

👋 Get our own free booth in the Expo Zone

💡 Receive real feedback from the leaders of the European game market 

🤝 Meet publishers, investors, and partners for your future game development

🎮 Join the WN Berlin’22 conference for free with a Premium Pass for a team! 

WN Berlin’22 is a business conference dedicated to the European game market with up to 1,000 game industry decision-makers at the venue. You can join the showcase in Berlin or present your game online on the WN Hub communication platform. 

Hurry up to submit your game here: https://wnconf.com/#showcase

Get 10% tickets to WN Berlin'22

On February 7–8 up to 1,000 game developers, publishers, service providers, and game platforms will gather in Berlin to discuss the latest game industry trends and establish new business ties.

WN Berlin’22 is a hybrid business conference for game industry decision-makers across Europe. The on-site part will take place in the heart of Berlin. Guests can also follow the event online at the WN Hub communication platform. All the conference features are in sync and will work for both on-site and online attendees.

Above all at WN Conferences networking is in the spotlight. WN Berlin’22 is tailored for expanding your circle of contacts and finding new partners. The venue is equipped with lounge zones and meeting points. WN Hub allows guests to schedule in-person and online meetings in advance. With game companies representatives on-site and on WN Hub, the event makes it easy to gain a foothold on the game market and strengthen current positions.

The event features an on-site and online Developer Showcase with over 50 game projects planned. The applications are accepted until January 26. To level up the networking game, the Premium Pass holders can join the networking party on February 7.

In addition to an excellent networking environment, the conference offers an extensive lecture program. Over 30 speakers from major companies are to perform during two days of lecture tracks. Among the confirmed ones are speakers from ​​Newzoo, Google Play Games, IGDA, Behaviour Interactive, and other companies.

Choose your ticket type and register on the conference website. IGDA members use promo code IGDA-10 during check out to get 10% off all ticket types.

Global Games Pitch for Mobile Games

The Global Games Pitch is one of the biggest online pitching events for game developers, publishers and investors from all around the globe. The next event is dedicated to mobile games and will be hosted on Nov 3-4, 2021 and will be 100% online.

It gathers around 200 developers from more than 50 countries that pitch their games to over 95 publishers and investors every year. In addition to the pitching sessions, event attendees get access to the knowledge base, mentoring, webinars and a matchmaking platform.

Basic passes are free, however IGDA Finland has a limited number of complimentary advanced passes available on a first come first serve basis. To get one please fill in the following application.

The deadline for submission is October 25th

Nordic Game Talents - online event dedicated to recruitment and career-building

Looking to take your career to the next level in the games industry? Then, Nordic Game Talents is the place to be! Games Factory Talents has teamed up with Nordic Game to bring you Nordic Game Talents.

From Oct 27-29, the online and interactive event is dedicated to recruitment and career building in the creative & games industry within the Nordic region. The event empowers participants to be part of a bigger community and motivates them to explore new paths in achieving their career goals.

Hiring creative & games studios - Supercell, Funcom, Panzerdog, Tactile Games, Gamecan, Fingersoft, Dazzle Rocks, Redhill Games to name a few from the Nordic region will be participating in the event. These studios will share information on their latest projects, work culture and what it takes to be part of their team.

The individual games associations from Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Estonia will share insights through live sessions on the booming games industry in their respective countries. Career development topics pertinent to job seekers like - How to have a successful first interview, Creative Portfolio reviews will also be discussed.

Experienced game industry professionals and individuals beginning their careers from around the world are welcome to join the event. One-to-one interviews with the hiring studios can be scheduled through the event platform. A great opportunity to get to know the studios and network with game professionals from around the world.

WHEN AND WHERE
27-29 October, online event

Register today to give your career a boost! https://apply.gamesjobfair.com/

To view the complete agenda click here and for more information please visit Gamesjobfair.com

IGDA Game Art SIG Roundtable at GDC21!

Calling all #gameart practitioners attending GDC Official the IGDA Game Art SIG is hosting a #conceptart roundtable and we're looking for exciting panelists to join the line-up on Wed, July 21st, 8:30am PT. Please contact Chris Solarski (csolarski@gmail.com) or Natasha Skult (natasha.skult@igda.fi) for more info.

GIC: Call for Speakers

The Game Industry Conference will return this year with a new hybrid format from October 22-24, 2021. This show be a connecting point for the game industry, combinng streams and online features with on-site elements, while provide meeting opportunities for those who seek knowledge and business opportunities.

The organizing committee just announced their call for speakers. Speakers have the option of speaking at the show in Poznan, Poland or remotely online.

The deadline for submissions is October 10th and submissions can be made here.

For more information visit the conference website.

Into Games Careers Fair

Into Games is hosting a Digital Careers Fair on July 29th, 2021. This one day online careers fair will feature a wide range of UK game studios, including Supermassive Games, Creative Assembly and Playground Games, showcasing their latest roles and providing advice and feedback. This event is totally online and designed from the ground up to be as accessible as possible to attendees from all over the UK and around the world. This event is completely free, and you can book in your place now.

Game Wave: Call for Speakers

The Game Wave Festival is an international event currently planned to take place from September 24-26, 2021 on-site in Jūrmala, Latvia. The event is created to be a balance between fun, relaxation, education and business.

It incorporates a conference, exposition/showroom of games, technology and art, job market/talent pool, B2B meetings, games pitching, a game jam and an afterparty. The conference will take place in Jūrmala, the largest resort city on the shores of the Baltic Sea, in a 5 star spa & resort hotel, right by the beach.

The conference is currently looking for speakers with industry experience to talk in any of the following tracks: board, mobile and extended reality games. Talks can cover a wide range of topics including business, design, technical, software, hardware etc.. The conference will have a diverse audience from beginners to industry veterans.

Visit the conference website for more information.

And apply here to be a speaker.

Get 20% off PGC Digital #7

Pocket Gamer Connects Digital returns 12-16 July, illuminating the business of making games with over 200 speakers, 1,500 professionals to connect with through a dedicated online platform, a jobs board, game pitching competition, and curated matchmaking events to introduce you to investors, publishers and monetization experts. This summer's theme is Best Of British so expect to discover some amazing UK talent.

IGDA members can get 20% using promo code IGDADIGI20 when registering.