IGDA members get to 20% off any ticket for Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2019!

IGDA members get to 20% off any ticket for Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2019!

Be a part of something special this October and join us for Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki. If you book your tickets now, you can save up to $150 before tickets reach full price nearer the event. IGDA members are entitled to 20% off any ticket, using code IGDAPARTNER20. Here's the direct link!

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GREETINGS FROM POCKET GAMER CONNECTS

It's no secret that Europe’s biggest mobile games industry conference Pocket Gamer Connects returns to Helsinki on October 1st and 2nd. But what will come as a surprise is that we’ve added even more seminar tracks!

We’ve listened to popular requests from our delegates and added four more cutting edge tracks to our lineup, unmissable for any games professional.

1) UA University

Go back to school and graduate with our UA University track, dedicated to helping you attract more customers to your games and titles.

2) Finest Finland

Gain valuable facts, figures and insight into the latest and hottest industry trends from Finland and beyond.

3) XR Connects

Look at the future of virtual and augmented reality gaming, and discover specific format issues covered in this new track exploring these platforms.

4) Big Screen Gaming

Check out this brand new track exploring opportunities in PC and console development, in association with Games Helsinki.

These new additions join the existing schedule for an incredible total of 16 tracks!

You can find out more about the latest speakers in our preview article at https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/71383/animoca-brands-nutaku-pixel-federation-and-remedy-entertainment-to-speak-at-pocket-gamer-connects-helsinki/ 

More than just our innovative tracks

Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki is more than hearing from amazing speakers, it’s a great opportunity to connect with the entire mobile games industry. Over 1,500 games industry professionals from all around the world will gather at our newer and bigger venue for 2019, The Cable Factory.

There will be a dedicated expo space for indie developers to showcase their games, Investor Connector, publisher SpeedMatch, Very Big Indie Pitch, and the famous Global Connects Party.

Developer Exhibition at White Nights

The White Nights Conference will return to Moscow on October 16-17, 2019 wit more than 1,300 game industry professionals expected to join the show to share experiences, learn from each other, find new partners and meet old friends! Early Bird rates are now available for all types of tickets!

The call for developers now open! Every White Nights Developer Exhibition features games from all over the globe, connecting game developers with leading publishers, investors, future partners, industry visionaries and media. Submit your project to the Developer Exhibition and get a free booth at the conference venue + one Indie Pass + a good discounts on more tickets in addition to Early Bird rates!

The show also includes three tracks of lectures to be held by 80+ industry experts, Deconstruction Workshop for developers, legendary parties and networking events, and more! Register now on the official website and benefit from Early Bird rates!

IGDA discounts for the Aalto Game Executive program

Are you ready to learn from the biggest game companies in the world? If yes, Aalto University Executive Education wants to welcome you the most inspiring Game Executive leadership program designed for big or small game companies seeking exponential growth.

The program will take place in Helsinki from 16-23 of October 2019. Come and learn from awarded professors in the field of entrepreneurship, business and innovation and get ready for talks by veterans and industry professionals from Supercell, EA, Housemarque, Rovio, Fingersoft, Veikkaus, Barona, Apprien, Fondia Oyj and many more. Prepare to reach a global network and attend our unforgettable after parties where you can forge meaningful connections with investors and possible partners.

If you are an IGDA member you are eligible for the following discounts:

• IGDAHELSINKI10, for a 10% discount per person attending

• IGDAHELSINKI15, for a 15% discount for groups of 3 people or more

Check out the Aalto Game Executive website for a list of confirmed speakers and professors: https://www.aaltoent.fi/en/programs/game-executive

Announcing IGDA Finland Leadership Day!

There are no dedicated games leadership conferences in Europe... so IGDA Finland decided to make one! Leadership Day by IGDA Finland, September 30th, 2019 in Helsinki, is an international event about how we build companies, teams and working cultures to build better games.

Read more about the event on the website (https://www.igda.fi/leadership-day) and pre-register to get info as soon as tickets are available!

We are looking for sponsors for the event. Please contact Minna (minna.eloranta@igda.fi) or anyone listed on the contact section on the website if your company would like to sponsor. We are looking for both lunch and after-party sponsoring, but there are also smaller packages available for e.g. coffee breaks and after-conference mixer drinks. Contact us for more details!

As all things IGDA Finland, the event is volunteer-run and non-profit. The event will be free of charge.

Happy Midsummer!

PGC Helsinki Returns in Oct 2019

A much-loved part of the games industry calendar is set to return bigger than ever in 2019! That's right, Pocket Gamer Connects is back in Finland, the spiritual home of the mobile games industry, for the 6th time on October 1-2 – and it’s already shaping up to be the best yet.

Taking place in the days following the IGDA Leadership Day, Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2019 represents an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most creative and successful games developers on their home turf. It’ll be the country’s biggest B2B games conference, not to mention one of the biggest in the entire Nordic region with over 1,300 international delegates and over 600 companies from 50 different countries expected to attend. And since the show is even bigger and better this year, we’re moving to an awesome new venue with more space on offer at The Cable Factory.

Over 200 expert speakers will share their insight across multiple tracks on the very topics and trends that are pressing to all participants in the modern games industry, from raising funds and growing player bases to fine-tuning live ops, exploring new platforms and genres (such as esports, hyper-casual, live games and streaming services) working with influencers and maintaining a strong, fair company culture. The full range of speakers and the schedule will be revealed on the conference website over the summer months.

Ultimately though it’s all about making connections and getting business done and with that in mind we have a free dedicated meeting system for ALL delegates plus a plethora of focused side events to stimulate networking. There'll be the Big Indie Pitch, the curated Investor Connector session, and the famous Global Connects Party.

On top of that, there’s a packed expo to explore, a dedicated recruitment space if you’re looking to hire (or find your next job), plus a live game jam going on during the event.

This year we're also working in tandem with the IGDA which is running its Leadership Day on the Monday before Pocket Gamer Connects kicks off on Tuesday, Wednesday – adding even more value for visitors to Finland’s beautiful capital city. And of course that’s just for starters – we’ll be announcing more activities closer to the date!

Book your tickets now during the Early Bird period to secure your slot AND save money!

IGDA members are entitled to 20% off any ticket, by using code IGDAPARTNER20 when signing up or by following this direct sign-up link.