Pocket Gamer NORDICS 14% OFF!

During Finnish Games Week 2026, as it is tradition PGC Nordics will take place at Wanha Satama, Helsinki on 20-21 October! Previously known as PGC Helsinki, the event returns with a new name and a broader regional focus, connecting games professionals from Finland, Scandinavia, the wider Nordic market, Northern Europe and beyond.

Whether you’re looking to close deals, meet your next investor or publisher, or simply get a clearer view of where the games industry is heading next, PGC Nordics is designed to make every conversation count. Across two packed days of networking, talks, panels and pitching, attendees can build valuable connections, gain practical insight from industry leaders, and discover emerging talent and technologies.

More than 1,500 delegates from 50+ countries are expected, with over 150 expert speakers across multiple conference tracks. The event also includes an expo area with a busy indie showcase, a Careers Zone, the traditional after-hours party, plus two bonus summits: AI Gamechangers and Beyond Games: Transmedia.

With the code MIDSOMMAR26 you will get 14% off the total price at checkout, find out more and reserve your spot at: https://www.pgconnects.com/nordics/

Get 20% off your PGC Barcelona Tickets

Pocket Gamer Connects returns to Barcelona on June 15–16, 2026, with a conference that is bigger, sharper, and more focused on where the games industry is heading next. Alongside 1,000+ professionals, 100+ speakers, and 14 content tracks, this year introduces two major new pillars shaping the future of games:

• The AI Gamechangers Summit — a dedicated deep dive into how AI is transforming development, monetisation, and growth across the industry.

• The App Summit by FastSpring — exploring how games and apps are converging, sharing strategies for user acquisition and revenue.

The event also scales up what matters:

• The largest Big Indie Zone yet, showcasing emerging talent and new IP

• An expanded Careers Zone, connecting studios with the next generation of talent

• Aurora, spotlighting women leading change across the European games ecosystem

From structured matchmaking and investor meetups to expo networking and evening events, PGC Barcelona is designed for one thing: real business outcomes.

Join the global games industry where ideas turn into partnerships and partnerships turn into growth.

IGDA Finland members get 20% off using promocode: IGDAFIN-BCN

Secure your pass: https://www.pgconnects.com/barcelona/registration/

Leadership Day 2026: Call for Speakers

Save the date: Leadership Day by IGDA Finland is kicking off Finnish Games Week on October 19, 2026. Join us in Helsinki as we discuss the future of game development. 

Like previous years, we’re looking for amazing speakers from across the industry to talk about leadership as the games industry navigates challenges and disruptions caused by layoffs, AI and other factors. 

This is your chance to:

Inspire and educate: Offer often overlooked insights into building better companies, teams, and working cultures.
Connect with leaders: Engage with industry professionals and build lasting relationships.
Shape the conversation: Share your unique perspective on key leadership challenges and opportunities.

Leadership Day by IGDA Finland is an international event about how we build companies, teams and working cultures to build better games. 

Some of the topics we’d love to cover this year include:
🌐 Community building and management
🚨 Conflict resolution
💼 Optimizing investor/publisher relations 
📋 Optimizing work with externals/outsourcing 
👥 Techniques on running teams and companies
And any topic related to leading companies/teams that you are passionate about. 

⏱️Submissions are due Friday, June 5th.

Apply now to become a speaker:
https://www.igda.fi/leadership-day#call-for-speakers

You can also watch last year’s talks here:
https://www.igda.fi/leadership-day-2025 

Join gamescom dev in 2026

🔹 Key Updates: 

🎤 First speakers announced 
We're happy to reveal the first program details for our major conference in August!   
See confirmed speakers from Sucker Punch Productions, Riot Games, Compulsion Games and many more: https://dev.gamescom.global/conference/program/     

🎮 Call for Indies – Showcase Your Game! Apply by May 8 
Enter your project now for a shot at being one of 24 indie teams selected to secure a sponsored booth at gamescom dev for only 299 €. 
Find out more: https://dev.gamescom.global/conference/indies/ 

🎓 Scholarship program - Partner Applications open until May 28 
Support diverse and underrepresented game developers by becoming a scholarship partner. Help bring new talent to gamescom dev & gamescom: https://dev.gamescom.global/conference/scholarship-program/ 

▶️ Find out more and get your tickets now! 

Get 20% off your PGC Malmö Summit Tickets

Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Malmö x MeetToMatch powered by Xsolla takes place May 27–28, bringing a new, networking-first games industry event to Sweden.

Purpose-built around meetings and matchmaking, this two-day summit connects publishers, investors, and service providers directly with game developers in a focused, deal-driven environment.

Day 1 features structured matchmaking sessions and the Very Big Indie Pitch competition, while Day 2 delivers expert-led conference insight across global trends, monetisation, growth strategies, and real-world game maker case studies, all alongside continuous networking.

If your priority is making the right connections, this is where the industry meets to do just that.

IGDA Finland members get 20% off using promocode: IGDAFIN-MAL

Secure your pass now: https://www.pgconnects.com/malmo/registration/