#XmasJKL – The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar, Fri 15.11.2024) + Day Zero 14th Nov 2024

#XmasJKL – The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar 2024 (Fri 15.11.2024)


#XmasJKL is the most relaxed business seminar in the finnish game industry. The seminar is held on, Ilokivi, Jyväskylä, Finland.

#XmasJKL is also a networking event where you can listen and learn from the best in the business and meet the great game industry people.

Put your Christmas hat on and join us!

#XmasJKL 2023 Aftermovie:
https://youtu.be/z6GJGZZhvuM?si=9IXTHUUynkhVBphC


SPEAKERS (slots 35 min + QA 10 min)

  • Juha Vainio, Head of the Control Franchise, Executive Producer of Control 2, Remedy Entertainment Plc

  • Richard Salo, Senior Business Development Manager, Epic Games

  • Yumi Oishi, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Rovio Entertainment Corporation

  • Adrian Weber, Virtual Production Supervisor, FireFrame

  • Speaker TBA

  • Speaker TBA


Discount code:
IGDA LOVE #XmasJKL CODE and get -15% off USE CODE: XMASLOVESIGDA

Check the Event and Tickets details!

Read more: https://www.xmasjkl.com/

The language of the event is English!

There is also Free for everyone Day Zero at 14th Nov 2024, Digi & Game Center
- please register via eventbrite for it too


Be there - socialize - get Expa!

Join the Autumn Games Job Fair and Find Opportunities in the Industry

The Autumn Games Job Fair is returning on November 7-8, 2024, offering multiple opportunities for game developers and creative professionals to connect with top studios from across Europe. Organized by Games Factory Talents, this hybrid event will take place both virtually and onsite, providing a platform for job seekers to advance their careers in the games industry.

Two Days, Two Formats
The event kicks off on November 7 with a LinkedIn Live session, featuring insightful talks and industry updates. This virtual format enables global participation, allowing talents from around the world to join the conversation, gain industry insights, and showcase their portfolios to participating studios. 

A highlight of this online day will be the Creative Portfolio Review, where art leads will provide feedback to artists and designers, helping them refine their work to better attract future employers.

On November 8, the event transitions onsite to the Innovation House in Helsinki, Finland. This in-person day offers participants the chance to engage directly with studio representatives, participate in face-to-face CV/Portfolio reviews, hear insightful talks and network with recruiters and peers in a more intimate setting. 

Registration to attend onsite day is required! Please register to secure your spot. Doors open 10:30 on the 8th of November, talks start at 11.00 and CV/Portfolio reviews at 12.00. 

Event Highlights
🎮 Top industry speakers
💬 Networking with hiring companies
💼 New job opportunities
💻 Creative Portfolio Review
📔 Onsite CV/Portfolio Reviews by studio recruiters

Creative Portfolio Review is Back! 
The Creative Portfolio Review panel brings together Creative Leads, such as Alexander Preuss (Art Director at Magic Media),  Kshiraj Telang (Art Director at Moon Active) and  Olga Netsvetnaia (Character Artist/Art Lead at Magic Media) who will review and discuss participant portfolios for education and career-boosting.

As a participating talent, you have a chance to get valuable expert insights and advice tailored to one art piece in your portfolio. The panel aims to help attending talents increase their chances of getting noticed and selected when applying for art roles. If you want to get shortlisted for review please use the following form to submit your portfolio. 

CV and Portfolio Reviews at Innovation Home, Helsinki
On November 8th from 12:00 - 16:00, onsite participants joining the day in Helsinki will get to have their CVs reviewed by participating industry recruiters.  

The art portfolio reviews will be done by Ivan Lugovoy, Senior Game Artist at Rovio and Salla Hiiskoski, Visual Development Art Lead from Metacore. 

The queue for the reviews will work on a first come, first served basis, so don’t be late and risk missing out and come on time to secure your spot. 

November 7th - Online on LinkedIn Live + Discord
The online LinkedIn Live Broadcast will take place on the Games Factory Talents LinkedIn page and will include a chat with studio representatives and speakers on the GFT Discord server, so join and verify your account there to access the studio chat channels. . 

Be sure to also hit Attend on the LinkedIn event page and add the event to your calendars so you don’t miss out. 

For more information, check out GamesJobFair.com.

Quantum Game Jam 10 Years Celebration!

Join us in celebrating A DECADE of Quantum Game Jam! 🎉🎉🎉

This year we are reaching a great milestone - 10 years of Quantum Game Jam which grew into a global event! To celebrate, in collaboration with Department of Computing at University of Turku and IGDA Future program of IGDA Finland, we are organizing a one-day IT conference “ENTANGLE” in Turku with esteemed line of guest speakers.

Join us next week from Friday to Sunday, both the conference and game jam are FREE of charge to attend but registration is mandatory so that we can share the information and proceedings with the attendees.

📅 13.09. - Entangle: Bridging Quantum and Classical Computing ✨REGISTER HERE

👾 13-15.09 - Quantum Game Jam 2024 ✨REGISTER ON ITCH.IO

For more information visit quantumgamejam.org

IGDA Finland Summer Meetups part 2

Are you still wondering what to do this Summer? The IGDA Finland hubs are holding events all around Finland; from mini golfing to grilling and summer parties.

Kajaani

When: Tuesday, 25th of June at 18:00
What: Join us at Rantapuisto (or in case of bad weather, Rock House Kulma) for a get-together where we'll catch up with fellow community members and unwind after a long day. We'll bring our summer pal BBQ, you bring the snack to sizzle!
Where:
Rantapuisto
More info: Event Page

Kymenlaakso (Kotka)

When: Thursday, 27th of June at 18:00
What: BBQ meetup at beautiful Jokipuisto in Kotka. Sausages and condiments are sponsored by the Finnish Game Jam and some non-alcoholic drinks are also provided! Feel free to also bring your own grillables as well! The afterparty is hosted by Kuura!
Where:
Jokipuisto
More info: Event Page

Porvoo

When: Thursday, 18th of July at 18:00
What: Minigolf and Grilling! The event will be held as a private event in the Porvoo Minigolfkeskus. At the venue there will be minigolf, billiard, darts and a grill!
Access to minigolf, billiard and darts will be free of charge and for grilling there will be some sausages available, but please bring your own if you desire! The afterparty will be held at the Porvoo Game Club / IGDA Porvoo Club house!
Where:
Porvoo Minigolfkeskus
More info: Event Page

Oulu

When: Friday, 19th of July
What: Teekkaritalo Summer Party
Where:
Teekkaritalo
More info: Coming up on IGDA Finland Discord with the role “?Oulu”:
Discord

Lahti

When: Friday, 19th of July at 17:30
What: IGDA Lahti grill party, IGDA Lahti will provide grilled sausages to the event. You are also welcome to bring your own foods to grill.
Where:
Pikku-Vesijärvi
More info: Link to event sign up

Helsinki

When: Tuesday, 13th of August at 17:00
What: Rovio Summer Party
Where:
Maxine
More info: Coming soon

IGDA Finland has now a Linktree, find all our hubs in one place and special events like Leadership Day 2024!

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