How to Attend PGC Digital #6 for Free!

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Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #6 is right around the corner, so if you haven’t registered, it’s about time. And we wanted to share a few ways you can sign up for free.

Apply for an Indie Developer Pass:

There a limited number of free passes allocated for small indie developers, who may not otherwise be able to easily attend events. To apply for a free indie developer pass to use this form.

Apply for a Jobseeker Ticket:

PGC Careers Week will take place during the event. So if you’re looking for something new and want to connect with some game recruiters this option is for you. There are number of jobseeker tickets available for free that will give you access to the specific recruitment opportunities, but also all other aspects of the PG Connects online event. To apply for a free jobseekers ticket use this form.

And if you still want to attend, but don’t qualify for either of the above options, remember that IGDA Finland members can get 20% of their tickets using promo code: IGDADIGI5FI20 when registering or by using this link.

Join Finland Games Job Fair on the April 21st!

Finland Games Job Fair gives participants the opportunity to get an overview of the Finnish games industry, learn about various career opportunities, virtually meet and interact with HRs of the  studios, showcase their talent to recruiting companies, engage in online interviews for open jobs, and ultimately make their next career move.

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Participating studios are - Rovio, Supercell, Redhill Games, Lightneer, MiTale, Frogmind, Quicksave, Dazzle Rocks, Fingersoft, Yousician, Metacore and many more! These companies are makers of well renowned games such as Angry Birds, Clash of Clans, Hill Climb Racing, Nine to Five to name a few. 

 

At the virtual event, participants will hear from senior recruiters on key topics like how to break into the games industry and tips on making your resume stand out. Our business partners – Business Finland, Helsinki Business Hub, Game Makers of Finland, IGDA & Neogames – will share their insights into the fast-growing and exciting games industry in Finland.

 

What to expect from the event?

 

  • A unique facet of the event is that the platform will be accessible for 2 months to studios and talents alike enabling continued recruitment prospects

  • At the expo area, attendees will be able to visit interactive company stands and engage in live sessions with studio representatives

  • On the Career Wall, multiple job openings from recruiting studios will be advertised 

  • Finding studio representatives can be done by associated tags, through which one can chat with them or book an online call.

 

There will also be sessions on pertinent industry topics like:

  • What is the range of compensation and benefits for professionals in the gaming industry in Finland?

  • How are Finnish companies recruiting and relocating new employees during COVID times?

  • How do professionals smoothly transition or begin their career in the games industry?

 

And for those unsure about accepting a job opportunity in Finland, we will have past event candidates, share their experiences about moving and working in Finland.

 

Last, but not least, we are also partnering up with job board like Games Jobs Finland, Games Jobs Direct and In Game Jobs to bring you more career opportunities. 

 

 

How can you join the Finland Games Job Fair?

If you are now intrigued and want to join the Job Fair, then take a couple of minutes to fill out a simple registration form. We will assess the applications and will accordingly contact you, before the event, about any matching role(s) and invite you to an online interview with our talent specialist.

 

After filling the registration, you will receive an email and a link to the online Pine platform which can be used to join the event on 21 - 22 April.

 

To help participants get comfortable with the online platform and prepare them to get the most out of the event, we will organize a preparatory Warm-Up webinar on March 31st. We will share tips on how to fill up the attendee card and attract the attention of recruiting companies, an overview of the capabilities of the online platform for the event and answer any questions.

 

We are looking forward to meeting you on April 21st! 

 

 

For more information on Finland Games Job Fair visit www.gamesjobfair.com



Get 15% off DevGAMM Spring 2021

You missed the early bird date get your tickets to the DevGAMM Spring 2021 online conference, but we’ve got you covered. IGDA Finland members can use promo code DG&IGDA_Finland15 when registering for a 15% discount.

The conference will be held from May 12-14 on the PINE Tool platform.

The program includes professional speakers, reviews on game design, art, and marketing, as well as, round tables and workshops.

Developers can take part in the Public Pitch game pitching and present their projects to potential publishers. Participating in the Virtual Showcase, developers can present their games to the conference audience at their personal booths and can get greater coverage in the Streaming Showcase, where streamers will review and playtest the games.

Submit your game by April 15!

Developers will be able to compete for nominations at the DevGAMM Awards. The prize fund, sponsored by tinyBuild and Xsolla, is $20,000!

Job offers from the leading gaming companies will be available on the Career Wall. Everyone can also enjoy chatting with colleagues during Random Networking and an online party.

For more information visit the conference website.

Get 20% off Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #6

Pocket Gamer keeps the online events coming with PGC Digital #6 from April 19-23. The digital events have managed to reach lots of people that normally aren’t able the make the journey to physical events. Participants from more than 75 countries were represented at each of their online conferences in 2020.

This conference will feature all the things that you’ve come to expect: Expert talks, networking opportunities using Meet-to-Match, Big Indie Pitches for Mobile and PC + Console, Careers Week, the investor connector, speed matching, a journalist bar, and the IGDA Mentor Cafe.

IGDA Finland members can get 20% of their tickets using promo code: IGDADIGI5FI20 when registering or by using this link.

DevGAMM Spring 2021 Online Conference

The DevGAMM Spring 2021 online conference will be held from May 12-14 on the PINE Tool platform.

The program includes professional speakers, reviews on game design, art, and marketing, as well as, round tables and workshops.

Developers can take part in the Public Pitch game pitching and present their projects to potential publishers. Participating in the Virtual Showcase, developers can present their games to the conference audience at their personal booths and can get greater coverage in the Streaming Showcase, where streamers will review and playtest the games.

Submit your game by April 15!

Developers will be able to compete for nominations at the DevGAMM Awards. The prize fund, sponsored by tinyBuild and Xsolla, is $20,000!

Job offers from the leading gaming companies will be available on the Career Wall. Everyone can also enjoy chatting with colleagues during Random Networking and an online party.

Registration is now open and free BASIC tickets are already available (for listeners only). PRO tickets are available for the early bird price of $69 until March 30! Register now!

For more information visit the conference website.