Let's bask in the "spring weather" together this Thursday on this month's IGDA Kymenlaakso - Kotka April Meetup, at Ravintola Kairo. Starting at 18:00. Come have a chat and join the one hour game jam. The afterparty will be hosted by our friends from Kuura

Join us for a nice and cozy evening at Gastropub Mylly on the 25th of April. 

Last month we celebrated Paahtimo Games game launch for their game Mushy Score, this time we will hear how they prepared for the launch and how it went. 

🍴 You're able to order both food and drinks at the venue. (Vegan options also available)

🚂 At our IGDA Lahti meetup, you can easily arrive by train from Helsinki in 1h or from Kouvola in 30 min.

WHAT:
Paahtimo Games Post-Launch of Mushy Score

WHEN:
25.4
Doors open at 17:30 and talks begin at 18:00.

WHERE:
Gastropub Mylly, 600 m walk from the train station (Approx 10 min walk), the event will be held in the backroom of the place, behind the front desk.

The entrance through the terrace at Gastropub Mylly is wheelchair accessible! Please let us know if you need further assistance.

IGDA Finland is committed to keeping our community safe for everyone and has a zero-tolerance policy on harassment in any and all of its forms - please read our Code of Conduct.

You can easily contact the organizers through our Discord.

The May’s Gameskiviikko will exceptionally take place in April due to Vappu. Alongside the event, IGDA Kuopio Hub’s annual meeting will also be held.

IGDA Finland Kuopio Hub’s monthly meeting Gameskiviikko brings Kuopio game developers together to restorant Malja (Kauppakatu 29, Kuopio. Second floor, winebar)

24.4.2024 Time: 18:00-23:00

See you there!

Get ready for the April Meetup! No agenda, just meetup before May Day (or week) celebrations start!

Event: April Meetup
Date: April 23, 2024
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Location: Kulma

Join us at Kulma for yet another get-together where we'll catch up with fellow community members after work. The event is casual, just bring yourself and your friends to enjoy some breeze of game dev. Maybe you'll get to test out the Library Jam games too?

We'll see you on the said Tuesday!
-IGDA Kajaani

Hi everyone!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming IGDA Turku Hub meetup on April 23rd!

We're thrilled to welcome Samuli Jääskeläinen from Varjo as our guest speaker. With nearly 7 years of experience at Varjo and over hundred (yes over 100) game jams participations one could say that the man knows something about developing games.

During the meetup, Samuli will delve into the latest VR innovations, offering insights that go beyond just Varjo. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by one of the industry's brightest minds.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup 2024 (23.04.2024)

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Hybrid Meetup  04/2024 + PreBit JKL

It’s meetup time once again! This time, instead of having one speaker, we will have two of them! So brace yourselves as these two gentlemen will take us on a ride of “Junior employment in the Game industry”.

Please note, that the schedule for April’s meetup is a bit different than what it usually is. Before the meetup, the Bit1 – PreBit, will be held and the actual meetup starts right after that one at 19.00. The doors open already at 16.00, so welcome all!

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup 4 / 2024

Guests: Dmytro Zhovtobryukh, CEO & Co-Founder at Snowhound Games & Klaus Kääriäinen, The Jester at Jestercraft
Topic: Junior employment in the Game industry
Time: 19:00
Interviewer: Wanda O Rly (Valtteri Lahti, chairman of Expa)
Date: Tue 23.04.2024

Where: LIVE @ Digi & Game Center, Matarankatu 2, Jyväskylä
– STREAM on Expa’s Twitch channel: https://lnkd.in/dqPkebC

SCHEDULE for the evening
16:00 Doors open at DGC
16.30-16.40 Welcoming ceremony and judges’ introduction
16.40-17 Pitches
17.30-18 Judges game testing, free game testing for participants
18-18.30 Judges retreat to discuss, free game testing for participants
18.30-18.45 Judges announce winners, give the basics for the choices and photos
19.00 – IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Meetup speakers (Dmytro Zhovtobryukh & Klaus Kääriäinen)
20.00 – 20.15 Demo booth disassembling, Judges stay to discuss with participants proceeding to finals

#DemoCornerJKL is open for all to showcase their things at event. This time we have students from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences showcasing their games. Come and check them out!

The event is FREE and open for all, language of the online Meetup event is English!
🤝 - Invite your friends, questions welcome throughout the event.

Be there - socialize - get Expa!

The sun is out and the snow is melting, so its time for the April meetup!

This time our sponsor for the event is Tampere Game Hub ry, the local association working for the benefit of the Tampere game development industry. Come hear the latest news on the local gamedev scene, and what TGH has in mind!

More importantly, come meet your fellow game developers, students and associates!

The place is the usual Bar IHKU on Hämeenkatu 23, Tampere. The doors open at 18:00 and our event ends at 21:00, after which you may continue your evening with karaoke and further socializing!

We'll be having a local Hangout session in Joensuu, at Muutoksen silta premises 13.4.2024. There will be coffee, tea and other refreshments available. There is also TV for demoing your projects.

WHAT:

IGDA Outokumpu/Joensuu Hangout

WHEN:

Saturday 13.4.
Doors open at 16:00

WHERE:

Muutoksen silta.

Accessible entrance is behind the building.

TL;DR:
- April Hangout 13th
- Doors open at 16:00
- Snacks, Coffee, Tea.

Reminder that IGDA Meetups use the THE FINNISH GAME INDUSTRY Code of Conduct! 

RESONATE - Quantum Day 2024

12.04.2024 in Jyväskylä

World Quantum Day is a global celebration that takes place annually on the 14th of April, or on nearby days. Join us in Jyväskylä, the heart of Finland, for an exploration into the cutting-edge world of quantum information technologies, quantum games, and the latest news in quantum computing research! As part of the esteemed World Quantum Day 2024 program, the Faculty of Information Technology welcomes students, enthusiasts, scholars, and curious minds alike to immerse themselves in the wonders of quantum information technologies. We present:

• Interactive exhibits with hands-on demonstrations showcasing the latest achievements in the field of quantum computing

• Quantum games which use the quantum physics and challenges designed to intrigue and entertain

• Cutting-edge research presented by the leading experts as they delve into the forefront of quantum computing research

Whether you're a programmer, a tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by the limitless possibilities of quantum information technology, welcome to Resonate - Quantum Day 2024 at University of Jyväskylä!

IGDA Finland Kuopio Hub’s monthly meeting Gameskiviikko brings Kuopio game developers together to restaurant Malja (Kauppakatu 29, Kuopio. This time in downstairs!)

3.4.2024 Time: 18:00-23:00

See you there!

IGDA Kajaani Royale is here to see who is the champion!

On Saturday 30 March we’ll gather at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences to have the battle of the Spring: IGDA Royale!

In IGDA Royale contestants compete in speedrunning various mystery games. Games, that contestants only get to know when the game starts! Not only the games are a secret to be uncovered, but so are the objectives the players need to reach…

Welcome to participate at TAITO1 building Net Cafe to watch the stream, which can also be viewed from the coziness of your own home at

twitch.tv/kamkgg

The stream is co-hosted with KAMK.GG, much respect!

Let the games begin!

Get ready for another fantastic gathering as we come together for an evening of casual hanging around!

Event: March Meetup
Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Location: Kulma

Join us at Kulma for an informal get-together to catch up with fellow community members and unwind after a long day. While there are no planned activities, we have a small announcement to share with everyone...
📢 Stay tuned - it's something you won't want to miss! 📢

Just Bring Yourself: Whether you're a regular attendee or new to our community, everyone is welcome to join us for an evening of casual networking and hanging out. We look forward to seeing you there!

Best regards,
IGDA Kajaani

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup 3/2024 Teemu Vilén, Makea Games

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup 3/2024 Teemu Vilén, Makea Games

In the March meetup, we dive into the Eternal questions in Game development. Come to Digi & Game Center and hear what Teemu Vilén has to say about the subject.

Guest: Teemu Vilén, COO at Makea Games
Topic: Game development with those pesky humans
Time: 18:00
Interviewer: Wanda O Rly (Valtteri Lahti, chairman of Expa)

Date: Tuesday 26.03.2024
Where: LIVE @ Digi & Game Center, Matarankatu 2
– STREAM on Expa’s Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/expajkl

SCHEDULE
17:30 Doors open
18:00 Streaming starts, Teemu's presentation
18:30 Q&A with Teemu Vilén, COO at Makea Games
19:00 Free mingling on-site

#DemoCornerJKL is open for all to showcase their things at event. This time we have students from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences showcasing their games. Come and check them out!

The event is FREE and open for all, language of the online Meetup event is English!
🤝 - Invite your friends, questions welcome throughout the event.

Be there - socialize - get Expa!

Come and join us for the IGDA Porvoo March Meetup Friday 22.3.2024!

The Finnish College Jam was created as an initiative to boost the co-operation of Finnish game development academies, to help students improve their skills and meet new contacts.

The jam will run from 18.3 - 21.3 where students from a dozen different schools come together to jam and after the jam as a tradition on fridays, we have an afterparty streamer who plays through every game made by the students! Come join us for a watchparty and showcase of the Finnish College Jam #6 games!

At the event, there will also be a few PC:s where we will download most of the games made for the jam so you can try them yourself or watch the afterparty stream play them!

Location: Porvoo Game Club (Aleksanterinkatu 22, 06100 Porvoo
Time: 17:00 - Late

The event itself can easily be visited by bus from either Helsinki or Kotka!
Registration via EventBrite (limited space)

The event is FREE and K18 for all who are interested in the games business!

Follow IGDA Porvoo’s other channels: https://linktr.ee/igdaporvoo

IGDA Helsinki Presents:
March Meetup
12.03.2024

Join us for a nice and cozy evening at Maxine on Tuesday March 12th! The Meetup is a nice little pick-me-up while we wait for spring to come (soon…surely…). Also, the Chair of IGDA Finland, Häll, will share more about the awesome new IGDA Finland Grant! 🧡

Wanna showcase your game at our Demo Corner? Sign up here!  🕹️

Chat Corner is available for everyone to join for however long of a duration!  🗨️

Note: There is a cloakroom fee of 2,5€ for the event this time!

See ya there! 👋

WHAT:

IGDA Helsinki March Meetup

WHEN:

Tuesday 12.3.
Doors open at 17:00
Chat Corner and Demo Corner open at 17:00

WHERE:

Maxine, Kamppi shopping center, 6th floor (Elevators can be found on the E-floor, between Jungle Juice Bar and Rax).

Entrance to Maxine is wheelchair accessible! There's a few steps at the entrance, for that please ask security at the cloakroom for a ramp. Accessible toilet can be found at the back of the space.  

TL;DR:
- March Meetup on the 12th
- Doors open at 17:00
- Info on the IGDA Finland Grant
- Chat and Demo Corner are open! Sign up for Demo Corner here!
- Cloakroom fee 2,5€

Reminder that IGDA Meetups use the THE FINNISH GAME INDUSTRY Code of Conduct! 

Welcome to the IGDA Turku Hub March meetup featuring Tatu Laine from Futureplay Games!

Join us for an engaging presentation on game production design centered around the Merge Gardens game.

Doors open: 17:00

Program starts: 18:00

For background information, visit: Deconstructing Merge Garden

Tatu Laine has deep ties to Turku, having graduated from Turku University of Applied Sciences with a focus on Game Technology. He has previously contributed to Turku Game Lab and is one of the founders of the game development club 'Load,' which later evolved into IGDA Turku Hub, thanks to Tatu's efforts.

Tatu was also a founding member of the now-defunct NordicEdu, which had a significant impact on the Turku game scene.

More about Futureplay Games and Merge Gardens.

IGDA Finland Kuopio Hub’s monthly meeting Gameskiviikko brings Kuopio game developers together to restorant Malja (Kauppakatu 29, Kuopio. Second floor, winebar)

6.3.2024 Time: 18:00-23:00

See you there!

March is here and spring is well on its way!

Escape the dready gray slush outside and join us on our March meetup. This meetup comes to you on March 5th as a multi-sponsor event supported by not one, not two, not three but FOUR Tampere’s awesome companies - Boom Corp, Red Stage Entertainment, Neatly Production and One Trick Entertainment.

Boom Corp is a games company founded in 2020 in Tampere, Finland. Boom Corp's first title Boom Slingers was launched globally in December 2020 and has since gained over 1,5 million players!

Red Stage Entertainment is a small and lovable indie game studio located in the left kidney of Finland (Tampere) and the creators of Skábma - Snowfall, a groundbreaking game inspired by indigenous Sámi stories and myths!

Neatly Production is a team of three individuals, each hailing from diverse professional backgrounds, united by a shared passion for the gaming industry. Currently, they are developing a virtual reality (VR) game, Punch A Plant!

One Trick Entertainment, the game studio behind LEMPO, is redefining the indie scene and celebrating the golden age of gaming.

The location is the usual Bar IHKU on Hämeenkatu 23. The doors open at 6:00pm / 18.00 and we have the nightclub side all for ourselves until 9:00pm / 21.00. After which you may move your jacket over to the karaoke side to continue your night with some songs.

So join us for some good company with fellow gamedev people and enthusiasts!

WHAT: IGDA Tampere March meetup with One Trick Entertainment, Neatly, Red Stage, and Boom Corp!
WHERE: Bar IHKU, Hämeenkatu 23 Tampere
WHEN: On March 5th, starting at 6:00pm!

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup 27.2.2024

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup 2/2024 Tarmo Jussila Zaibatsu Interactive

Guest: Tarmo Jussila, CTO at Zaibatsu Interactive

Topic: My Game Industry journey

Time: 18:00

Interviewer: Wanda O Rly (Valtteri Lahti, chairman of Expa)

Date: Tue 27.02.2024

Where: LIVE @ Digi & Game Center, Matarankatu 2, Jyväskylä

– STREAM on Expa’s Twitch channel: https://lnkd.in/dqPkebC

SCHEDULE

17:30 Doors open

18:00 Streaming starts, Tarmo Jussila's presentation

18:30 Q&A

19:00 Free mingling on-site

#DemoCornerJKL is open for all to showcase their things at event

#DemoCornerJKL is open for all to showcase their things at event. This time we have students from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences showcasing their games. Come and check them out!

The event is FREE and open for all, language of the online Meetup event is English!
🤝 - Invite your friends, questions welcome throughout the event.

Be there - socialize - get Expa!

Join us for some board games! 🎲🎉

Dear fellow gamers,
Get ready to roll the dice and make some memories because the next IGDA event is going to be a board game extravaganza!

Event: February Meetup
Date: February 27, 2024
Time: 16:00 - 19:30
Location: Kajaani Main Library

Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a good time, this event is for you!

We'll have a diverse selection of board games available for all tastes and skill levels. You may also bring games of your own or familiarize yourself with library's game collection. Meet fellow gamers, forge new friendships, and bond over shared interests in the welcoming atmosphere of the library.

Feel free to drop in at any time during the event—we'll be thrilled to see you!

Whether you're a board game enthusiast or a curious beginner, there's a seat at the table for you. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect, play, and celebrate the wonderful world of board games. We can't wait to see you there!

Warm regards, IGDA Kajaani

Come and join us at IGDA Porvoo February Meetup 15.2.2024!

FGJ Porvoo Jam Game Showcase & Hangout! Come showcase your jam games (Bring your own device). Some snacks and beverages are available during the meetup.

Location: Porvoo Game Club & IGDA Porvoo clubhouse (Aleksanterinkatu 22, 06100 Porvoo)

The event itself can easily be visited by bus from either Helsinki or Kotka!

The event is FREE for all who are interested in the games business.

Follow IGDA Porvoo’s other channels: https://linktr.ee/igdaporvoo

New Year, New Possibilities!

IGDA Tampere is organizing a Demo Corner event with Tampere Game Hub!

Come test some new games at the Tribe Tampere space on the 5th floor of Platform6. Event starts at 18:00.

Want your game to be showcased? Fill in the form below but be quick! Due to limited space we can only fit a maximum of 10 teams!

https://forms.gle/TcT4KDiMDHxoijrKA

This event is BYOB, so bring with you any drinks you want to have.

WHAT: IGDA Tampere Demo Corner
WHERE: 5th floor of Platform6, Åkerlundinkatu 8, 33100 Tampere
WHEN: February 13th, starting at 18:00

For additional information, please contact: lauri.komulainen(at)igda.fi

Welcome to IGDA Finland Turku Hub February meetup as an afterparty of the IT and games conference - "Over 7 Hills"!

About the conference

Over 7 Hills is a hybrid event celebrating IT and game business development in South-West Finland! We aim to have full day program of inspiring talks and workshops as well as networking opportunities with the IGDA Finland Turku Hub afterparty! The event is free to attend but registration is mandatory.

Ticket registration:
https://bit.ly/3SvzCQb

The afterparty

What better way to end such an event than with IGDA Finland Turku Hub meetup! We will start at 19:00 in Saaristobaari at the "cabinet" side. So once you enter Saaristobaari, turn left and head to the pub side. More information about the evening program will be shared closer to the event.

See you soon!

IGDA Finland Kuopio Hub’s monthly meeting Gameskiviikko brings Kuopio game developers together and this time exceptionally at Game Over. (Haapaniemenkatu 20, H-Talo)

7.2.2024 Time: 18:00-21:00

See you there!

Welcome to Over 7 Hills 2023

IT & Games Industries conference in Turku, Finland

Where and when?

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 at Turun Ammattikorkeakoulu / ICT-talo

(Joukahaisenkatu 3,  20520 Turku).

This year we aim to have full day program with the inspiring talks, workshops and mentoring sessions as well as networking opportunities with the IGDA Finland Turku Hub afterparty! The event is free to attend but registration is mandatory through this Eventbrite page.

​We welcome teams of all backgrounds and sizes to present their work at the Showroom as well as IGDA Finland Turku Hub afterparty where will be Demo Corner! Make sure to sign up for the free booth space at Showroom (first time first served, max 20 slots available).

Come join us at Kohoa Keskus in Kouvola on February 1st starting at 18:00 for a Finnish Game Jam 2024 Post Play Party!! There’ll be free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages!!

Bring your own device, if you’d like to demo your game.