Get 15% Off Tickets to Mobidictum

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The Mobidictum Conference returns to Istanbul on October 21–22, 2025, bringing together over 2,000 professionals from across the global games industry. Now in its fourth edition, the conference continues to serve as a strategic meeting point connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

This year’s program includes three dedicated stages covering topics such as game development, business strategy, and market insights. Speakers include regional and international figures with experience across investment, publishing, and studio growth. A dedicated indie showcase will also provide visibility and networking opportunities for independent developers.

New for 2025, the conference expands to welcome companies from the broader app industry, reflecting ongoing shifts in the digital ecosystem and the growth of AI-powered consumer apps.

Networking will remain a key part of the event, with focused side events such as the Executive Mixer, Investor Connector, and Publisher Corner offering opportunities to build meaningful professional relationships.

IGDA Finland members receive 15% off when registering with the promo code: partner-IGDA

IGDA Finland members interested in mobile games, investment trends, and international partnerships may find the event a valuable opportunity to engage with both regional and global peers.

Learn more and register: https://mobidictum.com/events/mobidictum-conference-2025/

2025 IGDA Finland Grant goes to DIRGA and their game THYSIASTERY!

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The IGDA Finland Grant 2025 goes to DIRGA Games for their retro-inspired title THYSIASTERY!

Huge thanks to our sponsors Supercell and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences for making this possible and supporting them on their exciting journey ahead.

 

Play the demo & Wishlist THYSIASTERY on Steam

Stay tuned for the next round!

IGDA Future / IGDA Finland at Assembly Summer 2025

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Are you heading to Assembly Summer 2025?

On 1–2 August, you can spot IGDA Future / IGDA Finland at Assembly Summer 2025, where we’ll be hosting an ARTtech seminar and hands-on workshops!

🎤 Seminars take place on the Genelec Stage, Saturday, August 2, from 12:00 to 15:00.
🛠️ Workshops run both Friday and Saturday, August 1–2, at IGDA’s own table in the LAN hall.

During the event, make sure to swing by our Chat Corner to meet new industry friends and have casual conversations about anything games- and gaming-related.
Organized by: Daria Bokovaya, Heka Lindo and Satu Malmberg

🎙️ From our board, you can catch Joeli Niva giving a legal guide to AI tools in game development, and later Jonne Taivassalo will dive into gaming culture.

Also, a big thank you to IGDA Future's amazing Natasha Skult, for making this happen.

More info on ARTtech seminar & workshops

More info on IGDA Future

Pocket Gamer Connects Returns to Helsinki

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Pocket Gamer Connects returns to Helsinki on October 7–8, 2025, at Wanha Satama. This two-day event is a cornerstone of Finnish Games Week, and one of the most important international gatherings in our industry calendar.

Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki will bring together 1,500+ games industry professionals for unmatched networking, expert insights, and meaningful collaboration. The event boasts a high-quality crowd, with 70% of attendees being game developers and half of them founders or C-level leaders. The powerful MeetToMatch platform ensures you can schedule meetings with key decision-makers in advance.

The conference features 150+ speakers covering a wide range of topics, from mobile and PC/console development to XR, web3, and AI. True to the spirit of our global games community, the event blends professional depth with a friendly, informal atmosphere.

Attendees can also take part in curated side events like Investor Connector, Publisher SpeedMatch, The Very Big Indie Pitch, and the legendary Global Connects Party—all designed to support new connections and business opportunities.

Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki is part of Finnish Games Week 2025, a week-long series of industry events in Helsinki, with the Leadership Day by IGDA Finland and W Love Games, alongside our Big Screen Gaming Summit, forming its core.

Learn more about Finnish Games Week here:
https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/finnish-games-week/

Register for Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki:
https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/registration/

IGDA Finland members get 20% when using promo code: IGDAFinland20 (automatically applied in this link)

IGDA Finland June meetups around Finland

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Are you still wondering what to do this Summer? The IGDA Finland hubs are organizing events all around Finland; from sauna to grilling!

4.6 Kuopio

What: Gameskipiknik
When: 4.6, 18:00-21:00
Where: Valkeisenlammen puisto
More info: Event page

5.6 Kymenlaakso (Kouvola)

What: Picnic
When: 5.6, 18:00
Where: Urheilupuisto Kouvola
Event can be found and followed:
Discord or Instagram

26.6 Kymenlaakso (Kotka)

What: BBQ and hangout
When: 26.6, 18:00
Where: Jokipuisto, Kotka
More info: Kymenlaakso Linktree

27.6 Oulu

What: Sauna w/ BusinessOulu and IGDA Oulu.
When: 27.6, 17:30-23:00
Featuring: Resistance Games post-mortem and Silver Legend enters the stage, other speakers TBD
Where: Technopolis Ydinkeskusta Oulu
More info:
IGDA Finland Discord
Role under bot-commands: ?oulu

27.6 Lahti

What: BBQ
When: 4.7, 17:00-20:00
Where: Pikku Vesijärvi
More info: Lahti Discord

Other meetups to keep an eye out for 👇

  • Tampere Picnic TBD (June)

  • Kajaani (July)

  • Oulu Summer Party (July 11.07)