Big Screen Gaming Summit: Unpacking the future of PC, console, XR, blockchain and UGC

• Big Screen Gaming Summit explores the impact, challenges and future potential of PC and console in games alongside XR, blockchain and UGC.
• Multiple tracks with talks and panels from industry thought leaders and experts.
• Part of Finnish Games Week, the summit serves as a partner event to PGC Helsinki, October 7th to 8th.

Far from diminishing their relevance, recent trends and innovations in technology, monetisation models, discovery platforms, and transmedia IP, have increased the role of PC and console in games. 

Still providing high revenue potential, with subscriptions, in-game assets, and expansions generating revenue following launch, PC and console based games also tend to have a longer lifespan than free-to-play mobile games.

While mobile games largely tend to prioritise convenience and accessibility, particularly PC games focus on depth and innovation, unlocking different opportunities for IP expansion, integration of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, community building, and user generated content.

There’s no better place to recognise the importance of these industry cornerstones than at the biggest B2B games event in the Nordic region, the home of innovation in tech and games.

Although historically focusing on mobile games (and that remains), Pocket Gamer Connects have always looked to support the entire games industry, which is why we’re thrilled to see the return of Big Screen Gaming Summit in Helsinki on the morning of October 7th. 

Big Screen Gaming Summit - What to expect

This half-day summit is covering every angle of future opportunities, challenges and key trends in the world of console, PC, XR, and web3, through four dedicated tracks, including: 

• State of Play: PC & Console - Facts, figures and insight from the latest advancements in the PC and console markets.
• Distribution & Discovery - Expert advice on making your game stand out on distribution services such as Steam.
• Extended Play: UGC & Live Service - Explore how live service games and user-generated content set the stage for endless forever games.
• Browser Breakthroughs - Discover how browser gaming is reshaping player accessibility and engagement.

Whether you’re a seasoned developer or a mobile studio looking to expand your platform reach, the Big Screen Gaming Summit will spark new connections and collaborations with pertinent companies and industry leaders as well as level up your understanding of this quickly evolving sector.

Part of the bustling Finnish Games Week, this two-day conference offers four events in one ticket, with Big Screen Gaming Summit being a partner event complementing PG Connects Helsinki, AI Gamechangers Summit, and newly added Beyond Games: The Transmedia Summit. 

Visit the official PGC Helsinki website to discover what else is on. You can book your tickets today.