More than 1,500 attendees will head to Helsinki this October 1st and 2nd for the two-day games industry conference Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki and the Big Screen Gaming Summit, featuring a total of 21 tracks.
For 2024, the leading mobile games conference is joined by the Big Screen Gaming Summit, exploring all things blockchain, PC, console, and XR.
The MeetToMatch online platform is already open for business where you can keep track of your schedule and more.
The 21-track conference schedule across Pocket Gamer Connects and Big Screen Gaming Summit features the unveiling of the Top 50 Mobile Game Makers, the latest market data, hottest trends, expert insights and industry forecasts at the forefront of the games industry.
150+ expert speakers will present two full days of cutting edge content that you can’t afford to miss. Tickets are available now from the official event website.
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Day one: Tuesday, October 1st
MORNINGÂ
PG Connects: Finest Finland
9:30am – 12:40pm
Facts, figures and insight into the latest and hottest industry trends from Finland and beyond.
PG Connects: Monetiser Sponsored by Elevatix
9:30am – 12:40pm
Gain in-depth, detailed and actionable insights from experts when it comes to in-game advertising and learn how to maximise revenue from your game.
Big Screen Gaming: PC & Console – State of Play
9:30am – 10:50am
Facts, figures and insights from the latest developments in the PC and console markets.
Round Table: Game Art in the Age of AI
10:00am – 11:00am
How to establish AI-literacy and familiarity with current and upcoming changes to development practices as well as awareness of legal aspects concerning AI generated content.
Big Screen Gaming: Extended Play: UGC & Live Service
10:50am – 12:30pm
Explore the worlds of live service games and user-generated content delivering endless gameplay experiences.
AFTERNOONÂ
Big Screen Gaming: Distribution + Discovery
1:50pm – 3:30pm
Expert advice on making your game stand out on distribution services such as Steam.
PG Connects: Global Trends
1:50pm – 3:50pm
From East to West: facts, figures and insight into the latest industry trends from all over the globe.
PG Connects: Game Dev Stories Sponsored by Rovio
1:50pm – 3:50pm
Hear from games developers and find out what they are working on, how they have innovated and what lessons they have learned along the way.
Round Table: What can ‘Women in Games’ do for You?
2:00pm – 3:00pm
This round table dives into how the organisation is shaping the industry and supporting women’s career advancement.
Big Screen Gaming: Applied Gaming
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Explore how businesses are using games technology to assist with professional development outside of the industry.
PG Connects: New Frontiers
3:50pm – 5:20pm
Explore which new markets you should be entering to further your games business.
PG Connects: The Developer Toolkit
3:50pm – 5:35pm
Everything a growing developer needs: essential, practical advice about all aspects of making games.
PG Connects: Publisher Power
4:30pm – 5:35pm
Get the most out of your publishing deal and take your game’s launch to the next level.
Day two:Â Wednesday, October 2nd
MORNINGÂ
PG Connects: Powering Payments Sponsored by Xsolla
9:30am – 10:50
Discover how to generate revenue outside of traditional billing methods in new markets and webstores.
Big Screen Gaming: Game Maker Insights
9:30am – 11:10am
Case studies from the front line, covering the likes of game design, audio, character design, UX and narrative.
PG Connects: The Growth Track
9:30am – 12:30pm
Essential insight into user acquisition, retention techniques and how to grow your game.
Round Table: Landing a job & finding your perfect hire
10:00am – 11:00am
The recruitment roundtable aims to explore how new talent can land their first roles, how to scout the best person for your business, and how to bounce back after being laid off.
PG Connects: Master the Multiplayer Sponsored by Photon
10:50am – 12:30pm
Multiplayer games dominate the charts – but what tips, technology and secret sauce can help you compete?
Big Screen Gaming: Practical AI
11:10am – 12:30pm
Explore AI’s role in game development to enhance player experiences, optimise performance and efficiently create dynamic, immersive virtual worlds.
Round Table: Discussing Free-to-Play Ethics
11:15am – 12:15am
We review how the ethics of free-to-play mobile games are now regarded within the industry, the friction between player experience, artistic integrity and profitability, and the elements of gatekeeping that can be attached to critique of the free-to-play model.
AFTERNOONÂ
Awards: The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2024
1:40pm – 2:40pm
An exclusive opportunity to witness the reveal of this year’s Top 50 Game Makers live on stage at PG Connects Helsinki.
PG Connects: IP Unlocked
2:40pm – 3:20pm
Discover the potential (and pitfalls!) of licensing and working with intellectual property to unlock the global power of big franchises.
PG Connects: The Wwise Tour Sponsored by audiokinetic
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Meet and learn from the finest of game audio teams. Wwise Tour is a showcase of developers presenting comprehensive deep-dives into their workflows and dynamic audio accomplishments using Wwise.
Big Screen Gaming: Future Formats
2:40pm – 3:40pm
Journey to the future of games as we discuss what new technologies will transform our industry forever.
PG Connects: Incredible Indies
4:00pm – 5:20pm
How to survive and thrive as a smaller studio in today’s competitive games development landscape.
Big Screen Gaming: Show Me the Money
4:10pm – 5:50pm
Stay updated on the latest trends in the world of investment and gain practical insights on how to secure impactful funding for your business.
