Get 20% off tickets to Expo Gamers in Croatia

The international games industry event Expo Gamers will take place May 29–30, 2026 in Opatija, Croatia, bringing together developers, publishers, investors and players for a hybrid conference and expo focused on the Adriatic and Balkan markets.

Originally launched as a consumer-focused event with a small business track, the conference has grown into a gathering attracting established industry professionals and expanding business activity. Held on the Croatian coast, it combines a curated conference program with a public-facing exhibition. Organizers expect more than 3,000 attendees, with roughly 40% industry professionals and 60% consumers, creating an environment intended to support both business development and community engagement.

The program includes multiple professional tracks, panels and talks, along with structured networking through the MeetToMatch platform connecting studios with partners and decision-makers across Southeast Europe. The event positions itself as a gateway to regional markets including Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.

Applications to speak are open via the website:
https://www.expogamers.com/joinprogram

Alongside the industry program, Expo Gamers also features a consumer expo hall, indie showcase and social events designed to encourage informal interaction between developers and players.

Independent developers may apply to showcase their game in the expo area by March 20, 2026. Accepted teams will be eligible for a discounted Indie Ticket priced at €145.
https://www.expogamers.com/indie

More information about the event and participation details can be found at:
https://www.expogamers.com

IGDA Finland members receive a 20% discount using the promo code 1GD4*EXPO when registering.

Leaderboard 2.0 at Tampere Univeristy on Feburary 27th

Leaderboard 2.0 is a free one-day leadership conference held on February 27th, 2026, at the main campus of Tampere University, bringing together professionals, students, and leaders from the game industry and adjacent creative fields.

The event focuses on contemporary leadership challenges, practical tools, and human-centered approaches to working in creative, knowledge-intensive industries. The program is built around curated panel discussions featuring invited guests from Finland and abroad, offering experience-based insights.

Leaderboard 2.0 runs two parallel tracks: one aimed at industry professionals and leaders, and another designed for university students and early-career developers focusing on self-leadership and employability.

Get your free ticket here

IGDA Finland Member Conference Discounts: GDC & Nordic Game

IGDA Finland members receive exclusive discounts for two of the industry’s leading events:

• GDC (Game Developers Conference) – 10% discount
• Nordic Game Conference – 20% discount

Please note that the organizers have asked that discount codes are not shared publicly.

If you are an active IGDA Finland member and are planning to attend either event, we’re happy to provide you with the appropriate code directly.

Contact us at: members (at) igda (dot) fi

We look forward to seeing many of you at the conferences!

Get 20% off your PGC San Francisco tickets

Pocket Gamer Connects Summit San Francisco 2026 returns on March 9, bringing the global mobile games industry to GDC week!

Helping to maximize the opportunities during an intense week, the format has been streamlined into a high-impact one-day summit focused on mobile and AI — the games industry’s ‘growth engines’ for 2026. The event brings together some of the sector’s most influential senior-level decision-makers for insight-sharing and efficient, deal-driven networking.

In addition to a knowledge-boosting conference content program, main tickets include 5-day MeetToMatch functionality and our event venue even serves as a convenient meeting point, ensuring you start your week’s networking marathon in the most productive way: 715 Harrison, our new central location for 2026, is just two blocks from the Moscone Center and can be used to connect with any MeetToMatch user (even with non-PGC ticket holders).

Regularly attending companies include Tencent, Niantic, Scopely, Roblox, Playstack, Activision, Rovio, and 350+ more, all in one room.

Join 750+ mobile games industry professionals and kickstart your GDC week fully focused on learning and business – and we’re even throwing in a post-summit party to keep those relaxed connections going!

IGDA Finland members get 20% using promocode IGDAFI-SF20 when registering

Transmedia Game Jam is looking for developers!

Are you an aspiring game developer looking for opportunities in the industry, a small indie team looking to start a new project, or maybe a professional who wants to try something different?

Consider applying for the Transmedia Game Jam accelerator programme.

🎬➡️🎮 Work together with people from award winning animation and film studios to create a prototype game based on already existing media, in a game jam style event.

📣 Working with already established IPs is a great way to kickstart interest in a game. Instead of building from scratch, it allows you to create something for already existing fans.

🚀 You will also be supported by mentors from the industry and get the opportunity to pitch your project to investors after the jam.

Do you or your team want to take part in driving the creative process of converting film and animation to an interactive format?

👉 Apply today at: www.helsinkifilmlab.fi/transmedia-game-jam-helsinki-edition
The application deadline is December 12th.
Applicants are required to be based in Finland.

Key Dates:
Animation Pitching Event: 18 December 2025, Helsinki
Creative Sparring: 21 January 2026, Helsinki
Transmedia Game Jam: 13–15 February 2026, Helsinki
Demo Pitching & Showcase: 27 February 2026, as part of the Film × TV × Game × Comics Industry Networking Event

The Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator Programme is run by Helsinki Film Lab with game jam support from Finnish Game Jam.
Funded by AVEK Creademo and the Ministry of Education and Culture (OKM).