Get 15% off Your Ticket to Games Gathering in Bratislava

The Games Gathering is going to Bratislava with an online and live format taking place from Oct 18-21.

In order to make the event accessible to everyone, particularly those who can’t travel, the 18th will be a one-day online event of talks and networking. Then, on the 19th, game developers, publishers, investors and other industry experts will head to Bratislava for a two-day in-person conference on the 20-21st at the Hotel Tatra.

The event will feature lectures of industry experts and networking opportunities. The team is looking for fill the last few speaker slots, so anyone interested in giving a talk should fill out this form by Oct 1st.

Indie Developers are encouraged to apply to demo their games in the Indie Blast, an indie game demo zone, which offers teams an opportunity to show off their games, get feedback from colleagues and industry experts, as well as, a chance at winning the top prize of $1000. Fill out this form to apply by Oct 1st and note that preference is given to teams who sign up early.

IGDA Finland members can get 15% off their tickets by using promo code IGDA_GGBratislava during checkout.

The Games Gathering team is Ukrainian and 10% of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Gamedev Under Bombs project to help Ukrainians affected by the war. Also, you can donate right now by the link: bit.ly/3oIJG8L.

Last Call for the Big Indie Pitch

Attention Indie Developers: Are you currently working on a new mobile, smartwatch, or handheld game?

The Mobile edition of the Very Big Indie Pitch will take place at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki on Tuesday September 27th from 14:00-17:00. This unique speed dating format gives each developer five minutes (including Q&A) with each panel of experts, meaning all entrants will get feedback in real-time and post-event via email too. Think speed-dating for developers and experts, and you get the idea.

The basic criteria:

  • You can pitch games for Mobile, Mobile VR and AR

  • You can pitch your game even if you’ve pitched it at a previous BIP

  • They prefer to see unreleased games, though we’re happy to see games that are out too

  • They allow studios with a max of 12 members to enter the Big Indie Pitch (this includes the staff of any partners you are working with)

Learn more
Submit your game

The deadline for submissions is September 16th.

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 15% Off Your Tickets to DevGAMM

DevGAMM Vilnius will take place on July 28-29, 2022 featuring business meetings, talks from industry experts, an expo with new games and company booths, and a career wall at the Radisson Blu Lietuva.

The game developers can also submit their games to the 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 will have a moderator and everyone will share their experiences and get insights. Attendees will also get access to networking parties, as well as, PINE for scheduling business meetings.

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

IGDA Finland members get 15% off tickets using promo code IGDA_Finland_15 during checkout.

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.