From Pocket Gamer Connects: Pocket Gamer Connects, the leading mobile games show in the western world, is bringing its unique combination of inspirational speakers, grade-A networking, and a vibrant expo to the Helsinki, the heart of the European mobile games business on September 5th and 6th and we’d love you to join us!
Now in its third year, the show brings together over 1,000 delegates representing a true cross-section of the mobile business: from indie devs and media through tool-makers and monetisation experts to triple-A publishers and investors including delegates from across the globe.
We’ll have great speakers representing the likes of Rovio, Seriously, Glu, Machine Zone, Netease, Tencent and more sharing their expertise over 8 conference tracks covering everything from global publishing trends and UA techniques to how indies can raise funds and compete in the modern landscape.
Ultimately, of course, it’s all about making great connections and we’ve got that covered with a free matchmaking meeting tool, 3 dedicated pitch sessions, a lively expo area, an app, and after-hours networking events including the legendary PG party!
This year, in addition to the mobile core, the event will also house two new events, VR Connects and PC Connects dedicated to covering other areas of the games industry and reflecting the cross-platform opportunities and reality facing developers today.
Those 8 tracks in full
- Indie Futures – A dedicated track for indie developers and how they can survive and thrive in the modern mobile ecosystem.
- 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.
- Monetise, Retain, Acquire – The latest tips, trends, and techniques in UA and monetisation.
- Mobile Games University – A track full of practical tips and workshops on everything from creating great ideas to running liveops.
- Show Me the Money – Exploring the different sources and approaches of raising funds, from angels and publisher partnerships to government funding and VCs.
- Fantastic Finland – A dedicated track celebrating the best of the Finnish industry
- VR Connects: Future Visions – A dedicated track looking at VR (not exclusively mobile) and emerging technologies that will affect the industry.
- PC Connects: The next generation – The new addition to the crowd, this track will focus on the core issues for the PC game developer from engine selection and business models to marketing and retailing.
Networking & other key features
- 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.
- Big Indie Pitch – Indie developers pitch 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.
Initial Speakers include:
- Ville Heijari – CMO Rovio
- Sebastian Kriese – Wooga
- Tommy Palm – Resolution Games
- Petri Jarvilehto – Seriously
- Teemu Maki-Patola – Frogmind
- Jami Laes – FuturePlay
- Jana Karlikova – Stugan
- Aki Jarvilehto – Everywear
- A Representative – Next Games
- Lasse Seppanen – PlayRaven
- Kieran Park – Nexon
- Sabrina Carmona – King
- Antti Sten – Boomlagoon
- Vladimir Funtikov – Creative Mobile
- Veli-Pekka Piirainen – Critical Force Entertainment
- Shum Singh – Agnitio Capital
- Daniel Blomquist – Creandum
- Ricardo Flores – B5 Studios
- Kim Soares – Kukouri Mobile Entertainment
- Michael Peiffert – Mi-Clos
- Anders Lykke – Priori Data
- Ian Verchere – RoadHouse
- Oliver Kern – TinyLoot
