IGDA Finland Summer Meetups Around Finland ☀️

Many hubs will be having events during the summer, if you’re itching to meet new people or just curious to see what other hubs have to offer, now is a great time to do so!

Turku Hub

When: Tuesday, June 4 at 18.00
What: Fakefish is turning 10 years old this year and Turku gamedev community is organizing a “surprise” party (to which it is not much of a surprise now, is it? But FF team promised to be totally surprised as they arrive) with appreciation and celebration of their incredible journey!
Where: Aura riverside Saaristobaarin Kesäterassi (in case of rain the party will be moved to Saaristobaari at Aurakatu 14)
More info: Link

Kymenlaakso Hub in Kouvola

When: Thursday, June 6th at 18.00
What: Picnic
Where: Urheilupuisto in Kouvola
More info: Link

On the 27.6 Kotka will have a BBQ at 18:00 in Jokipuisto with afterparty at Kuura.

Lahti Hub

When: Friday, June 7th at 17.30
What: Picnic with a twist: Liha/Vihispiirakka Grill Party
Where: Pikku Vesijärvi
More info: Link

Oulu hub

When: Friday, 19.07.2024
What: Summer party
Where: Teekkaritalo
More info: Coming up on IGDA Finland Discord with the role “?Oulu”:
Discord

Kajaani Hub

Will be having events, which are most likely going to be a lot of outdoor activities.
Join their Discord Channel to know when the next upcoming event is:
Kajaani Discord

Free Monetization Workshop from Multiscription

Multiscription is thrilled to announce its Indie Game Monetization Accelerator.

Led by industry experts, this program offers five comprehensive workshops to support participants with essential business knowledge and valuable industry connections.

The program begins on Thursday, May 30th, and is entirely free with no obligations. Participants who complete the program and integrate Unleashd can receive a €1000 "Go-To-Market" grant to support user acquisition and ensure a strong game launch.

“Indie developers are the driving force of innovation in the industry. Transforming a game idea into a successful business venture is an inspiring journey, and I am thrilled to announce the launch of our new program dedicated to supporting developers on this path.” - Teis Mikkelsen, CEO & Co-Founder of Multiscription

The program includes:

• Expert-led Business Success Sessions: Strategies for sustainable profitability and diverse monetization.

• Community Engagement and Peer Support: Open discussions and feedback sessions.

• Guidance Towards Publisher Readiness: Finding the right publisher and effective monetization layering.

Multiscription is committed to helping game developers focus on creating their dream games by supporting their monetization efforts. The Accelerator is a significant step in this mission.

Schedule:

• May 30, Thursday @ 15:00-16:00 CET - Crafting Your Business Strategy (Panel)
  Moderator: Teis Anker Mikkelsen
  Panelists: Sune Thorsen, Bhavin Sagar, Aysu Yildiz

  June 6, Thursday @ 15:00-16:00 CET - Monetization Mastery
  Teis Anker Mikkelsen

  June 13, Thursday @ 15:00-16:00 CET - Analytics for Indie Success
  Katla Hrund Björnsdóttir

  June 20, Thursday @ 15:00-16:00 CET - Marketing & Network Effect (Panel)
  Moderator: Teis Anker Mikkelsen
  Panelists: Sissel Morell Dargis & Ömer Yakabagi

  June 27, Thursday @ 15:00-16:00 CET - Publisher Partnerships 101
  Søren Lass & Markus Windelen

  July 4, Thursday @ 15:00-16:00 CET - Interactive Round Table
  Teis Anker Mikkelsen & TBD

For more information and to apply, visit the Multiscription Indie Accelerator Sign-Up page. The application deadline is 12:00 noon CET on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Leadership Day: Call for Speakers

Leadership Day by IGDA Finland explores how we build companies, teams and working cultures to make the best games. Offering often overlooked insights to game development, this event kicks of Finnish Games Week in Helsinki on September 30, 2024.

We invited you to share your expertise on leadership topics that define success in the industry. Whether it's building resilient companies, navigating team dynamics, embracing change, fostering accessibility, shaping corporate culture, guiding mentorship programs, managing stakeholders, optimizing remote work, nurturing communities, mediating conflicts, cultivating investor and publisher relations, strategizing outsourcing needs, championing corporate social responsibility, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, or any other leadership topic that you are passionate about, we welcome your contribution.

Submissions should be made using this form by June 7, 2024.

For more information visit: https://www.igda.fi/leadership-day

Free Virtual Tickets to the GameExpo Summit in Dubai

Interested in learning more about the MENA game market but can’t go to Dubai GamoExpo Summit powered by Pocket Gamer Connects. No worries. IGDA Finland will send you there virtually. We have 20 free online tickets. The conference is taking place this week May 1-2, 2024

The first 20 members who sign up using promo code VIRTMEDIA24 using the registration link will get free virtual tickets.

IGDA Finland Grant Intro

It has been a bit over a month since we announced the IGDA Finland Grant. Lots of questions have been asked and a lot of them have been answered, we have also clarified some things.

If you have been unsure if you are eligible for the grant, then have a second look at it or ask us directly.

Thank you to everyone who sent us questions, we want to make this something that can help you in the last steps before release.

Got interested? Click here to find out more!