And so it begins.
We've started unveiling the schedule for Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki, which takes place on September 5th and 6th, and we kick things off with the ever popular indie-focused track, Indie Futures.
The track will centre on Finland's role as the Capital of Mobile Gaming™ by looking at what drives and nurtures the talent in the region but then broadens to discuss the strategies that every indie developer can gain genuine benefit from.
It will also focus on the lessons to be learnt from the real success stories and finally how approaching things differently can be a recipe for success.
You can check out the full listing here. If you don't like clicking, we can also run you through the highlights which include sessions and contributions from:
- Saara Bergstrom, Next Games
- Sami Kalliokoski, Traplight Games
- Olesja Marjalaakso, Appstar Oy
- Jani Kahrama, Secret Exit
- Jana Palm, Stugan
- Jukka Hilvonen, Seepia Games
- Wilhelm Taht, Rovio Entertainment
- Jami Laes, Futureplay Games
- Samuli Syvähuoko, Sisu Game Ventures
- Christian Hansen, ALL CAPS
- Lasse Seppanen, PlayRaven
- Petri Jarvilehto, Seriously
- Jiri Kupiainen, Shark Punch
- David Mohr, Gamevil
- And more!
Over two days we'll host another seven tracks, 40+ nationalities, 100+ speakers, 500+ companies represented, 1,000 delegates, and more networking opportunities than Finland has lakes.
Want to dive in? You can do so right here.
PGC Helsinki at-a-glance
Those 8 tracks:
- East Meets West: Global Mobile Gaming – Exploring the hottest regions, biggest trends, and best opportunities for mobile game publishers today including a focus on eSports and the latest from Asia
- InduTrends – Whether eSports or the power of brands, this new addition to the PGC track roster will discuss the leading trends at the heart of the mobile game industry
- Fantastic Finland – A deserved segment celebrating the best of the Finnish industry
- Monetise, Retain, Acquire – The latest tips, trends, and techniques in UA and monetisation
- Show Me the Money – Exploring the different sources and approaches of raising funds, from angels and publisher partnerships to government funding and VCs
- Mobile Games University – Carefully curated curriculum very much focused on practical advice on how to succeed as a mobile games developer
- Future Visions – A dedicated track looking at VR (not exclusively mobile) and emerging technologies that will affect the industry
- Indie Futures – A full-day track for indie developers and how they can survive and thrive in the modern mobile ecosystem
And here's the networking & fringe events & key features bit:
- Pitch & Match – Free business matching meeting system for all attendees
- PGC App – Free app to get updates and connect with other delegates on-the-fly
- Very Big Indie Pitch – Indie developers pitch the media and selected experts for prizes and feedback on their upcoming games
- 20/20 SpeedMatch – 20 publishers, 20 developers, 2 hours, 1 room. 20 guaranteed meetings for all selected participants
- Expo Area – Discover games, technologies, services and more
- I Love Indie Showcase – Up-and-coming indies show off their games in the dedicated expo area
- PG Party – Let your hair down, get your dancing shoes on, and your business cards out in our relaxed, always-popular after-hours event
