Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2025 offers big opportunities for indie developers

• Frozen indie ticket prices in 2025.
• Entry & showcase competition to win a Big Indie Zone table and connect with the global games industry.
• Pitch, match and fund your game through a variety of fringe events.

Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki returns October 7th and 8th, 2025, bringing together the global games industry for two days of networking, pitching, and deal-making – and once again, indie developers are firmly in the spotlight.

Since 2006, Steel Media has supported solo developers, small studios, and startups at events in London, Dubai, San Francisco, and beyond. We will continue to launch various initiatives to help independent developers connect with publishers, investors, and fellow creators, all while keeping costs low.

Frozen ticket prices for indies

As an indie developer, there might be constraints on the budget. To support maximising the experience at the upcoming two-day conference, indie ticket prices have been kept at the same heavily subsidised rates established for 2024. This initiative aims to ensure access to valuable resources, networking opportunities, and insightful sessions the conference has to offer, without straining finances. 

Win free entry and a showcase spot.

For those looking to attend at zero cost, the Indie Competition is back. A limited number of complimentary conference passes and Big Indie Zone expo tables are available to qualifying indie studios. This dedicated area of the show floor offers a prime platform to showcase games to publishers, investors, service providers, and fellow developers from around the world.

The Very Big Indie Pitch – Mobile & PC/Console

PG Connects Helsinki will once again host The Very Big Indie Pitch Mobile and The Very Big Indie Pitch PC & Console. This much-loved competition provides an exceptional opportunity for developers to present their games in a fast-paced “speed-dating” format, enabling them to engage directly with a panel of highly regarded industry experts. Each developer will have a limited time to convey their game’s unique features, mechanics, and vision, fostering a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and innovation. 

All participants will benefit from invaluable feedback sessions scheduled for the same day as the pitches, along with comprehensive insights in the post-event follow-ups, allowing them to refine their concepts further. The stakes are high, as the winners and runners-up gain significant recognition, including features on prominent platforms, which can dramatically elevate their project’s visibility in the games community. 

The event will meticulously separate the pitching sessions for Mobile games and PC/Console titles, ensuring that developers receive targeted advice and engagement tailored to their specific genre. This careful curation makes The Very Big Indie Pitch an essential rendezvous for indie developers eager to make their mark in the industry.

Investor Connector & Publisher SpeedMatch

Business development continues to be a pivotal area of emphasis, exemplified by Investor Connector, which facilitates connections between carefully vetted developers and studios with venture capitalists and investors through tailored one-on-one meetings. These sessions are designed to foster meaningful dialogue and enable potential investment opportunities.

In a similar vein, Publisher SpeedMatch serves as an innovative platform that aligns developers with appropriate publishing partners. This initiative features structured, timed sessions that encourage participants to engage in focused discussions, ultimately igniting follow-up conversations and laying the groundwork for potential partnerships and deals. By creating these strategic opportunities, both platforms enhance collaboration and drive growth within the industry.

PG Connects Helsinki 2025 promises a vibrant hub of insights and learning, offering indie developers valuable knowledge and real, tangible opportunities to expand their networks. Attendees will have the chance to forge meaningful connections, secure vital funding, and showcase their games directly to key decision-makers in the industry, paving the way for future success and growth.

Book your ticket now so you don't miss out.