IGDA Finland

Finnish Game Week is a week-long series of game industry events in Helsinki, featuring Leadership Day by IGDA Finland, Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki, and W Love Games conferences. It brings together game developers, students, and like-minded creatives exploring the topics of leadership, teamwork, business development.

Upcoming main events:

19.10. LEADERSHIP DAY

Leadership Day is a one-day event focused on how we build companies, teams, and working cultures to create better games. Expect inspiring talks from some of the brightest minds in the industry! Just like in previous years, Leadership Day will be held both in-person and online and best of all, it’s completely FREE!

20-21.10. PGC NORDICS 2026

PG Connects Nordics focuses on connecting you with the right people from all sections of the games industry so that you can do great business. They unite delegates across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered (from mobile, PC and console to XR, web3 and AI technology), and cover all core topics over 30 hours of content from 200 speakers across 20+ tracks.

22-23.10. W LOVE GAMES

W Love Games is a two-day event that is entirely FREE of charge for both on-site and online participants. However, registration is mandatory due to venue capacity and to ensure you receive all necessary links and materials.

The conference tracks are dedicated to diversity and leadership, accessibility, education, and gamedev practices. Through workshops and mentoring sessions, W love games wishes to help you advance in your career!

PGC Nordics 2026 will take place at Wanha Satama, in Helsinki on 20-21 October as part of Finnish Games Week. 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 100 expert speakers across multiple conference tracks. The event also includes an expo area with a busy indie showcase, a Careers Zone, indie developer competitions for mobile, PC and console developers, matchmaking events with publishers and investors, the traditional after-hours party, plus a bonus summit: AI Gamechangers.

IGDA Finland members at 20% off their tickets using promo code: IGDAFMEET20

Find out more and reserve your spot at: https://www.pgconnects.com/nordics/