Get a Free Demo Space at PGC Helsinki

Attention Indie Developers! Pocket Gamer is raffling off the last of the free Showcase Tables for the Big Indie Zone at PGC Helsinki. That's right, FREE! Clearly the hot weather has melted their brains. 

Winners will get the following: 

1. One display table in the Big Indie Zone, inc two chairs and one power socket
2. Two standard conference passes
3. Access to all conference content
4. Access to the Global Connects Party
5. Access to all non-exclusive/invitation-only fringe events

Just enter your details in this form before July 31st.

And if you're not an indie developer, July 31 is the last day to purchase early bird tickets.  

Intuitive Digital Workflow with Loish!

We wish to invite you to one of a kind digital art seminar with Loish!

On Saturday, the 8th of September we are privileged to have Loish presenting her unique approach in art creation and visual language at University of Turku.

Meet the artist, learn about the best practices in digital art production and above all HAVE FUN in creative discussion with loish and fellow creatives!

We are aiming to organize free transport for students from bigger cities in Finland, who wish to attend the workshop. More information about bus rides will be announced later on.

We have limited amount of spots so be fast and GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!
https://loishworkshop.eventbrite.com

Event is organized and supported by University of Turku, The Hive - Turku Game Hub, IGDA Finland and IGDA Game Art SIG.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Language used at workshop: English

Availability: 200 people

Note for students: attending the seminar will provide you with 2 ECTS.

Get a 20% Midsummer discount on PGC Helsinki

Pocket Gamer Connects, one of the biggest game events in Finland, returns to Helsinki on September 11-12. Over 1,200 delegates from 600 companies will network and learn from over 120 speakers across 16 tracks. The event promises to cover every major part of the mobile games industry from Game Design and User Acquisition to Live Ops and Global Expansion. We also have a dedicated Connects X track for PC, Switch and XR developers, tracks on Hypercasual & Instant Messenger Games, Esports, Influencer Marketing, Cloud Gaming and more. Plus a brand new Blockchain Connects sister event, with its own speakers and 4 tracks explaining this new tech and the opportunities for game companies. Indie developers will have their own dedicated track and pitch events for mobile and PC and there’ll be an expo to explore, game jams, PechaKucha sessions, and the legendary Global Connects party.

Use promo code MIDSUMMER at http://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki to get 20% off by July 3rd.

Double your savings by getting your tickets before the Super Early Bird rate expires on June 28th.

Get 15% off The Big Indie Fest at ReVersed

The four-day Big Indie Fest @ ReVersed will unite the best of the indie game developers from central and southern Europe with publishers, service providers, media and other games industry professionals. Organizers expect over 500 trade visitors to attend the show in 2018 with a strong focus on developers (over 70%). An additional 4,000 consumers are anticipated for the final two days, offering game developers and publishers a chance to promote directly to players and gather feedback.

The 2018 event will take place in the incredible surroundings of Vienna’s museums quarter (formerly the imperial stables) in the very heart of the city, providing easy access for attendees both locally and from across Europe. Spread across two full halls, the Ovalhall and Arena21, and boasting fringe events in the surrounding spaces, ReVersed 2018 is twice the size of last year's event.

IGDA Finland members can use promo code IGDAF when registering for 15% off their ticket.

For more information visit the conference website: http://www.reversed.at/

Finnish Game Day '18 in St. Petersburg

Finnish Game Day is a free, one-day, "East meets West" style event where industry leaders from Finland discuss topics like investments in games, publishing and international markets, attracting and retaining talent at game studios and Finland as a place to grow you game company. Panelists will share their views about trends in the market, discuss business opportunities. 

Details and agenda, along with registration for the event, can be found at:  https://finnishgameday.com/fgd18

Finnish Game Day is hosted in cooperation with the White Nights Conference, an international game development and marketing event that follows Finnish Game Day on June 28th-29th. As a bonus, the first 15 Finnish game studios participating in Finnish Game Day ’18, will get a special package sponsored by Business Finland: A free private booth with two free standard tickets to the White Nights conference. 

Sign up here by June 8th to reserve your booth. Be sure to enter "Play Finland" under “How did you find out about the conference?" so the organizers will know you’re are attending our event. The first 15 applicants will get a free booth!

Given that St. Petersburg is one of the host cities for the World Cup, hotels and transport will likely be booked to capacity. Here's a two page info sheet with tips on travel, accommodations, and Russian visas.