Ho ho ho! 🎅 IGDA Lahti Christmas Party is around the corner
Dec
17
5:30 PM17:30

Ho ho ho! 🎅 IGDA Lahti Christmas Party is around the corner

🎄 Join us for IGDA Lahti’s Christmas party and 5th anniversary of IGDA Lahti on December 17th at Gastropub Mylly!

Food will be provided during the evening as we explore the world of game development and entrepreneurship during a panel discussion.
Also, make sure to bring your own games for display at our demo corner, no pre-registration is required.

Program:

🕠 17:30 - Doors open

🍽️ 18:00 - Food and panel “Game development and game entrepreneurship”

🚪 22:00 - Doors closing

For any questions, contact: lahti@igda.fi

Please note: Attendees must be 18 years or older to join in on the fun.

🚂 At our IGDA Lahti meetup, you can easily arrive by train from Helsinki in 1h or from Kouvola in 30 min.
♿ 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: https://discord.com/invite/7JkYpw4ZR6

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IGDA Helsinki December Meetup
Dec
10
4:30 PM16:30

IGDA Helsinki December Meetup

IGDA Helsinki Presents:
Xmas Party with Superccell
10.12.2024

🎄The IGDA Helsinki Xmas Party with Supercell is happening! 🎉

It’s time to dig out your favorite holiday clothes — ugly Christmas sweaters, glittery party outfits, or whatever makes you feel festive. This month’s program features a talk by Stephen Routledge, Game Lead at Supercell, who will share insights and stories to inspire your game development journey. 🎮✨ But that’s not all—we’ve got a little extra holiday magic planned:

🎅 Porridge and glögg for our early attendees (because nothing says Finnish Christmas like these cozy treats!)
🎁 Holiday Party Bingo! Get ready for some friendly competition.

Let’s wrap up the year in true IGDA Helsinki style! We’ll meet you there! 🎅🎉

WHAT:
IGDA Helsinki Xmas Party with Supercell

WHEN:
Tuesday 10.12.
Doors open at 16:30
Program starts at 17:30

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

PROGRAM:
Our Journey With Community Focused Development
Stephen Routledge
is the Game Lead for mo.co, a new Supercell game in development. Starting with a brief introduction to the game, Steve will walk through the idea of community focused development, the inspiration behind it and what it means for the mo.co team. We’ll hear about the team’s journey so far and the learnings they picked up on the way.

No Demo Corner this time, but please look forward to the January Meetup!
The Chat Corner will be open and ready for chatting. 💬


ACCESSIBILITY:
At IGDA Helsinki we strive for making our events accessible for everyone. We kindly ask all attendees to stay away from using strong perfumes or similar fragrances. The Meetups can be crowded at times, meaning that the sound volume can also become rather loud.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding any type of accessibility of our Meetups, then please contact helsinki@igda.fi and we will do our best to assist you.

TL;DR:
- Xmas Party with Supercell.
- Tuesday 10.12.
- Doors open at 16:30, program starts at 17:30
- Chat Corner is open!
- Glögg, porridge and bingo!

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IGDA Tampere December Meetup With Colossal Order
Dec
3
6:00 PM18:00

IGDA Tampere December Meetup With Colossal Order

It’s December! And that means its time to dig out those elf hats and woollen socks and head over to our Xmas Meetup with Colossal Order!

Escape the cold and hopefully snowy Tampere to the warmth of IHKU where you can enjoy some drinks along with gingerbread cookies! We highly recommend dressing up with a holiday spirit, and those slightly embarrassing christmas sweaters are more than welcome!

The evening starts at 18:00 at the nightclub side with your fellow gamedev people and ends at 21:00, after which you can move over to the karaoke side to continue with songs or head out for some further adventures!

UPDATE: The Demo Corner will be there as usual! If you’d like to demo something, please fill in the form behind the link: https://forms.gle/udXYaNLufv4MtruY7

See you at Bar IHKU Tampere at December 3rd from 18:00 onwards!

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IGDA Turku December meetup: Xmas Party / Game Awards by Hive!
Dec
3
5:00 PM17:00

IGDA Turku December meetup: Xmas Party / Game Awards by Hive!

Welcome to IGDA Turku Xmas Party / Game Awards by Hive!

Meet and connect with fellow developers, artists and industry professionals. Join us for an evening of celebration as we reflect on this year's achievements and anticipate what the next year holds!

Premises: Saaristobaari Cabinet side

Program:

17:00 - Doors open and mingling can start

18:00 - Opening words & Open Mic

18:15 - Game Awards by HIVE- Turku Game Hub

19:00 - Secret Santa!!!! For those who wish to participate in "Secret Santa" bring your present along and our volunteers will take care of the rest

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IGDA Kuopio Xmaunaween Little Christmas
Nov
30
5:00 PM17:00

IGDA Kuopio Xmaunaween Little Christmas

FI: On tuas se aeka vuojesta, ku pikkujoolut, halloveeni ja sauna yhistyypi xmaunaweenii! Tällä kertoo on montoo sorttija devijä puhumassa! Tervettulloo!

EN: IGDA Kuopio is having it's legendary little christmas + halloween sauna party! We're having several speakers of different sorts, so welcome aboard and remember to bring your own towel!

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Kajaani Game Awards 2024
Nov
22
to Nov 23

Kajaani Game Awards 2024

  • 2 Linnankatu Kajaani, Kainuu, 87100 Finland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get ready to enjoy the outstanding accomplishments in game development from the past year, showcasing the talent and creativity within our community. Let’s come together to celebrate the spirit that defines Kajaani's game industry.

Event: Kajaani Game Awards Gala
Date: November 22, 2024
Time: 18:00-24:00 (Doors open at 17:45)
Location: Kansanpirtti (Linnankatu 2, Kajaani)

The program:

🏆 Awards Ceremony: Recognising exceptional games, teams, and individuals who have contributed to the industry’s success in 2024.

🎉 Gala Atmosphere: Enjoy a glamorous evening with fellow developers, industry professionals, and friends, all while soaking in the achievements and highlights of the year.

🥂 Networking & Celebrations: Connect with peers, make new friends and celebrate the success of the Kajaani game community. We offer the bubbly welcome toast, glögi and something little sweet to eat. You're also welcome to bring your own refreshments to the venue.

Dress Code: Wear clothes. You can wear fancy clothes or a fancy hat! However, this is not mandatory, you can if you want, it is an award ceremony after all!

RSVP: To help us prepare for this wonderful event, please reserve your spot by registering in Eventbrite. The registration is free! You can reserve a spot through the QR or here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kajaani-game-awards-tickets-1061308996779

Let’s make the Kajaani Game Awards Gala a night to remember! We look forward to celebrating with you and toasting to the incredible achievements of our industry.

Warm regards,
IGDA Kajaani

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Launch of Project Sakura x IGDA Lahti
Nov
22
3:00 PM15:00

Launch of Project Sakura x IGDA Lahti

This month Lahti got big things happening, namely the launch of Project Sakura!

Wondering, “What’s Project Sakura?” It’s an initiative by Lahties, Lahti’s very own entrepreneurship society, dedicated to building a thriving startup culture in the region.

Through Sakura, they’re supporting aspiring game developers in Lahti by organizing workshops, community events, game jams, and eventually establishing a Lahti Game Hub.

Their mission?
To create a dynamic and inspiring space for everyone passionate about game development! Join their first event on November 22nd at the LUT Lahti Campus (Mukkulankatu 19) from 15:00 to 19:00!

Whether you’re an industry veteran interested in joining a Q&A session, a developer excited to showcase your game to students and guests, or simply curious to check it all out—sign up through the attached form!
https://forms.gle/F8LcDyytoN3d4D8N9

If you're interested in the project, check our our social media here: https://linktr.ee/ProjectSakuraLahties

The event is done in collaboration with IGDA Lahti and is following game industry’s zero-tolerance policy on harassment in any and all of its forms - please read our Code of Conduct.

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IGDA Kymenlaakso Xmas Party
Nov
21
4:30 PM16:30

IGDA Kymenlaakso Xmas Party

Hey all!!

 

Join us for an extra fun IGDA Kymenlaakso Xmas Party! 

This year, the Xmas Party will also be the afterparty for Xamk Game Track and the Finnish Game Jam Awards. To attend, you need to get a free Xamk Game Track ticket!

Link to the tickets: https://www.xamk.fi/en/event/xamk-game-track/ 

 

The Party will be held on November 21st starting at 17:00. The location is Satama Areena, Kotka (Tornatorintie 102), next to the new Xamk Kotka campus. The train stop is a 5 min walk away form the locale. There's going to be a free bus ride to the event from Helsinki via Porvoo thanks to our sponsor, Game Makers of Finland. Link to the bus ride: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/Kotka_Event_Bus_transportation_3226 

 

There will be free food for all participants! and the afterafterparty will be held by our friends at Kuura starts at 21:00! 

Thanks again to all our sponsors: Xamk Game Studios, Game Makers of Finland, Nitro Games and Finnish Game Jam!

 

Lots of jolly fun times to be had so don't miss out! We hope to see you there! ☃️❄️

 

What: IGDA Kymenlaakso Xmas Party

Where: Satama Areena, Kotka

When: November 21st, 17:00

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IGDA Turku November Meetup with Atom Brain Games
Nov
19
5:00 PM17:00

IGDA Turku November Meetup with Atom Brain Games

Hi everyone!

Mark your calendars for our next IGDA Turku meetup on Tuesday, November 19th, at Saaristobaari's cabinet side!

We're thrilled to have Antti Laakso, a solo developer from Turku, as our guest speaker. Antti will be presenting his game Dreams in the Witch House, published by Bonus Stage Publishing on February 16th, 2023.

Dreams in the Witch House is a unique mix of classic point and click adventure and open world RPG. The gameplay is nonlinear and many of the elements are generated randomly, making each playthrough different.

You have two months to prepare Walter for the dreaded May-Eve. How you spend the time is completely up to you: concentrate on studies, get friends and stay in good physical and mental state. Or explore the old rumours, read the forbidden books at Miskatonic University, and work on your occult thesis. Or just stay in bed, and hope that it all goes away!

Based on the short story "The Dreams in the Witch House" by H.P. Lovecraft.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1902850/Dreams_in_the_Witch_House/

Come join us for an exciting deep dive into the game's development, challenges, and inspirations behind this spine-chilling title. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with fellow developers and hear from one of Turku's own!

Doors open at 17:00, and the program starts at 18:00.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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#XmasJKL – The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar 2024 (Fri 15.11.2024)
Nov
15
10:00 AM10:00

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

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

#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!

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!
🤝 - Invite your friends, questions welcome throughout the event.

Be there - socialize - get Expa!


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“Day Zero“at Digi & Game Center 14th of Nov 2024!
Nov
14
12:00 PM12:00

“Day Zero“at Digi & Game Center 14th of Nov 2024!

“Day Zero“at Digi & Game Center 14th of Nov 2024!


“Day Zero“at Digi & Game Center 14th of Nov 2024!


“Day Zero“at Digi & Game Center!

We shall have a day before the main event a “Day Zero” networking event at multiple times awarded Coworking space and Ecosystem Digi Game Center (DGC). Digi & Game Center is also the place where IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetups happens now days.  The Premises are just 15 min from Matkakeskus by walking or about 5 min walk from Jyväskylä city center .

Get to know the premises and network: 12.00-16.00 (12-4pm)

VIP Dinner for VIP ticker holders

Read more about: Digi & Game Center

This is day event is open for all, but we would like to know how many is visiting so please do sign via Eventbrite too: Day Zero 2024 ticket

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!

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IGDA Porvoo November Meetup
Nov
13
6:00 PM18:00

IGDA Porvoo November Meetup

Come and join us at IGDA Porvoo November Meetup Wednesday 13.11.2024.

In the venue there are dozens of board- & card games that are waiting to be played.
Some beverages and snacks are available!

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

Where?
- Porvoo Game Club ry & IGDA Porvoo clubhouse
- Aleksanterinkatu 22, 06100 Porvoo

What?
- Board Games and socializing!
- Open Mic: Tell everyone about yourself and what you do
- Demoing: Showcase your games!

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

Please tell us if you’re attending by joining our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/aHcv8Ewzq7

Follow IGDA Porvoo hub social medias: https://linktr.ee/igdaporvoo

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IGDA Helsinki November Meetup with Ubisoft Redlynx
Nov
12
4:30 PM16:30

IGDA Helsinki November Meetup with Ubisoft Redlynx

IGDA Helsinki Presents:
November Meetup x Ubisoft Redlynx
12.11.2024

This time for the IGDA Helsinki Meetup we are teaming up with Ubisoft RedLynx! Welcome, excited to see you there! 👋

WHAT:

IGDA Helsinki November Meetup x Ubisoft RedLynx 

WHEN:
Tuesday 12.11.
Doors open at 16:30
Program starts at 17:30

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

PROGRAM:
The November Meetup is sponsored by Ubisoft RedLynx, and Chris Castro and Aku Mähönen will be on stage to discuss how automated tools can improve development processes in a number of ways. For more details, check further below!

🕹️ Wanna showcase your game at our Demo Corner and get some valuable feedback? Sign up by filling in this form

💬 The Chat Corner will be open and ready for chatting.


Program: In their talk, Senior Development Tester Chris Castro and Senior Game Designer Aku Mähönen will join forces and talk about how an automated tool can ease the daily lives of not just programmers, but also development testers – like Chris – and game designers – like Aku. With several years of experience in mobile game development, Chris and Aku will explain how automation can improve game development processes, like bug catching and time management in projects, by giving examples on different use cases.


Chris Castro is a Senior Development Tester with 7 years of experience in quality. In their free time, Chris is a dungeon master extraordinaire and coffee drinker.

Aku Mähönen is a Senior Game Designer with 10 years of experience in the games industry. Outside work, Aku divides his time between playing chess, playing piano and learning languages.


Ubisoft RedLynx is a multiplatform game development studio located in Helsinki. The studio brings HD, mobile, and tech development together under one roof, cherishing this unique combination. As part of Ubisoft, the studio is currently working with both unannounced projects and collaborating on world-known IPs. Check out the Ubisoft RedLynx website for more! www.redlynx.com


ACCESSIBILITY:
At IGDA Helsinki we strive for making our events accessible for everyone. We kindly ask all attendees to stay away from using strong perfumes or similar fragrances. The Meetups can be crowded at times, meaning that the sound volume can also become rather loud.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding any type of accessibility of our Meetups, then please contact helsinki@igda.fi and we will do our best to assist you.

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

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IGDA Tampere November Meetup with Dreamloop Games
Nov
5
6:00 PM18:00

IGDA Tampere November Meetup with Dreamloop Games

Winds start to get colder as we get ready for winter…

All the better to come warm up at our IGDA Finland Tampere Hub meetup with Dreamloop Games! Join us in celebrating the launch of I’m on Observation Duty 7 and meet fellow developers and industry people.

The demo corner at our October meetup was a big success, so we’re bringing it back with some improvements! Please sign up with this form if you would like to demo your game. Just remember that we have limited amount of spots!

The meetup will be at the nightclub side of Bar IHKU Tampere, starting at 6pm (18.00) and ending at 9pm (21.00) after which you may stay at the karaoke side or continue your adventures elsewhere! Coatroom is free of charge for people coming to our meetup and you may move your stuff to the karaoke side also free of charge.

WHAT: IGDA Tampere November meetup with Dreamloop Games!
WHEN: November 5th, 2024 at 6pm - 9pm
WHERE: Bar IHKU Tampere. Hämeenkatu 23, 33200 Tampere

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Friday IGDA Oulu Fright
Nov
1
6:00 PM18:00

Friday IGDA Oulu Fright

  • 56 Isokatu Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, 90100 Finland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

IGDA Oulu presents you a costume party! It's time to dust out those unusual and less used coats and dresses, but a company hoodie is okay too.

There will be snacks and beverages at the premises, courtesy of IGDA Oulu and our sponsor Fingersoft.

The event is 18+. Event venue has only stairs, no elevator. Event venue is also a co-working space so respect the boundaries of the party and the offices.

Tickets to the event itself are reserved via our Eventbrite.

Do note!

  • Remember to cancel your ticket if you cannot attend - let someone else in queue get instead

  • Contagious diseases reminder : it's the flu and cough and covid season. Stay home and rest if you feel the crud coming up.

  • IGDA Finland Code of Conduct is in effect.

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Halloween Party by IGDA Finland Turku Hub!
Oct
31
4:00 PM16:00

Halloween Party by IGDA Finland Turku Hub!

Welcome to IGDA Finland Turku Hub monthly meetup!

As it is tradition, our October meetup is a Halloween Party, hosted at HIVE-Turku Game Hub with the following program:

🕸 Demo Corner and networking - starting at 16.00

🕷 Karaoke

🦇 Board Games

Date: 31.10.2024

Time: 16.00 Doors open with Demo Corner, 18.00 party starts

Place: Turku Game Hub. Itäinen Pitkäkatu 4 A, 3rd floor, 20520 Turku

Sign up for the Demo Corner here: https://forms.gle/A8VCCUwoi8VrVLccA

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IGDA Kajaani October Meetup
Oct
29
6:00 PM18:00

IGDA Kajaani October Meetup

As the evenings grow darker and colder, the burning of the Kekri Pukki is closing... But before that, let's talk about the next IGDA Kajaani meetup!

Event: October Meetup
Date: October 29, 2024
Time: 18:00
Location: Kulma

Join us at Kulma for a traditional IGDA get-together, where we'll catch up with fellow community members and unwind after a long day. We also have a small announcement to share with everyone. Trust us on this one—you'll definitely want to hear it! Whether you're a regular attendee or new to our community, everyone is warmly welcome. See you at Kulma!

IGDA Kajaani

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Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub October Meetup
Oct
29
5:30 PM17:30

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub October Meetup

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup with Quicksave Interactive (29.10.2024)


Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup with Quicksave Interactive 29.10.2024


In this month’s meetup we are joined by Ren Soharab from Quicksave Interactive, with the talk discussing about The Quicksave Toolkit for HTML5 & WebGL.

 
Guest: Ren Soharab, Partner Experience Manager at Quicksave
Topic: The Quicksave Toolkit for HTML5 & WebGL
Time: 18:00
Interviewer: Wanda O Rly (Valtteri Lahti, chairman of Expa)

– STREAM on Expa’s Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/expajkl

 SCHEDULE
17:30 Doors open
18:00 Streaming starts, Guest’s presentation
18:30 Q&A with Guest
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!

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FORTHEM Startup Day on Game Technologies on 24.10. 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EET at the Digi & Game Center
Oct
24
2:00 PM14:00

FORTHEM Startup Day on Game Technologies on 24.10. 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EET at the Digi & Game Center

FORTHEM Startup Day on Game Technologies on 24.10. 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EET at the Digi & Game Center


FORTHEM Startup Day on Game Technologies on 24.10. 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EET at the Digi & Game Center


Interested in Unreal Engine?

Then join us at the FORTHEM Startup Day on Game Technologies on 24.10. 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EET at the Digi & Game Center (Matarankatu 2, 40100 Jyväskylä) or via Zoom.Keynote speakers:

  • Ari Arnbjörnsson, Senior Software Engineer, Developer Relations, Epic Games: "Epic Games and Unreal Engine"

  • Daniel Imbert, Developer and Board Member, Expa Game Business Co-operative: "Building Finland's first Unreal Engine training center in Jyväskylä"


Hosted by: Wanda O Rly

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, simply curious about the startup community in Finland or already have your own idea to pitch, this event is for you! Join the event and

  • explore the world of startups

  • gain valuable insights from industry experts

  • present your own ground-breaking ideas.

Startup Day by JYU StartupLab brings together entrepreneurs, future talents, researchers, and experts. This year, the event is going global with FORTHEM alliance, which means you're in for support on a grand scale! Let’s turn the “what ifs” into “what’s next”!

Register by 24 October to get either a link to Zoom or coffee on-site: https://www.jyu.fi/en/events/forthem-startup-day-game-technologies

Read more: https://www.jyu.fi/en/events/forthem-startup-day-game-technologies

Read more: https://www.jyu.fi/en/events/forthem-startup-day-game-technologies

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!

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IGDA Lahti October Meetup - Going Full Time Indie
Oct
18
6:00 PM18:00

IGDA Lahti October Meetup - Going Full Time Indie

  • 1 Vesijärvenkatu Lahti, Päijät-Häme, 15100 Finland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ever wanted to know what is like to quit your job and start a game company? Come hear presentation from the CEO of Paahtimo Games!

Mika Savolainen will tell about his experience after quitting his day job and going full-time indie dev. Hear about how he managed to survive for a year and what he accomplished during that time. He will tell about his experiences developing Mushy Score and his upcoming game.

We will also have Aliasgar Khimani tell about their Sakura project, which goal is to connect students, developers, and companies. The IGDA Lahti October gathering is organized at Green Star Hotel, Lahti, on 18.10. Doors open at 18:00, and presentations start at 18:30. After presentations, there is time to network or come share your game demos! The event closes at about 21:00.

WHAT:
Paahtimo Games - Going Full Time Indie

WHEN:
18.10
Doors open at 18:00 and talks begin at 18:30.

WHERE:
Greenstar Hotel, <200 m walk from the train station (Approx 3 min walk)


🚂 At our IGDA Lahti meetup, you can easily arrive by train from Helsinki in 1h or from Kouvola in 30 min.
♿ The entrance to the Greenstar Hotel 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: https://discord.com/invite/7JkYpw4ZR6

Sign up now to join this inspiring event!

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IGDA Tampere demo evening with CHI PLAY!
Oct
15
6:00 PM18:00

IGDA Tampere demo evening with CHI PLAY!

Welcome to the IGDA Tampere demo event with CHI PLAY!

Join fellow game developers and local companies in a fun evening of game demos, networking and collaboration. In this event, we will be joined by visitors from the CHI PLAY conference.

The main sponsor of this event is Antidote from Spain. Antidote's core thing is playtesting, and they have worked with bigger and smaller studios and publishers from Ubisoft and Gameloft to Remedy and League of Geeks.

We will provide some drinks and snacks in the party, but you are allowed to have your own as well!

Please reserve your ticket via eventbrite beforehand!

Want to demo your own game at the event? Please contact Lauri Komulainen (tamperegamehub@gmail.com) to reserve your spot!

Program

18:00 Doors Open

19:00 Kick-off: Introductions by - Antidote (SPA), Colossal Order (FIN), Red Stage (FIN) and 10tons (FIN).

19:30 Socializing, playing, demoing, beering

22:00 Event ends

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IGDA Tampere October Meetup with Normogames
Oct
8
6:00 PM18:00

IGDA Tampere October Meetup with Normogames

October has come and so is the IGDA Finland Tampere Hub October meetup!

This time we are visited by Normogames from Kymenlaakso region! Normogames will be giving us a story about what it is like to study, develop a game and run a company at the same time. A great opportunity for students to gather around and learn from others!

Normogames was founded in 2022 by five game programing students from XAMK after our first year of studies. While balancing both education and entrepreneurship, we've released three games. In 2022, our game The Riflemen won the Bit1 competition and we were awarded at the Finnish Game Awards. Through this journey, we've learned a lot about combining studies with running a business, and we're excited to share our story and experiences.

Sponsor for the evening will be your friends at Tampere Game Hub ry!

But wait, there’s more!
We are trying out a demo corner activity at our meetups! This might be a familiar concept from Helsinki meetups, but lets see if we can get some games shown at Tampere meetups as well! So if you have a game that you would like people to try out at the meetup, please fill in the demo corner sign-up form! Remember, there are limited spots available!

Other than that, the meetup goes as usual; Doors open at 18:00 and we have the disco all for ourselves until 21:00. After that you are free to continue the night at the karaoke, or go on further adventures!

WHAT: IGDA Tampere October Meetup!
WHERE: Bar IHKU Tampere, Hämeenkatu 24!
WHEN: Tuesday Oct. 8th!

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IGDA Helsinki October Meetup with Next Games
Oct
8
5:00 PM17:00

IGDA Helsinki October Meetup with Next Games

IGDA Helsinki Presents:
October Meetup x Next Games
8.10.2024

Ready for our IGDA Helsinki October Meetup? We’re gonna be bringing the fun with Next Games: A Netflix Game Studio!

As the days grow darker, we want to bring some fun and happiness to your days! That is why Next Games will be hosting a fireside chat about making time for creativity and play in game development. 💜 Chatting about this topic will be Next Games Design Director Timothy Coolidge and Next Games Art Lead Ilona Lindholm. Later during the second half of the program, we’ll have Annakaisa Kultima continuing with a topic in the same realm. Stay tuned to find out more! ✨

Note: We will again be starting the program earlier. Doors open at 16:30 and the fireside chat starts at 17:30! Come listen to some great discussion and chill in great company~

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

Chat Corner will be open and ready for chatting. 💬

See you at Maxine on Tuesday October 8th from 16:30 onwards! 👋

Can’t make it to Maxine? We’re happy to announce that this time the program will also be streamed! You can find the stream on IGDA Finland’s Twitch channel.


Next Games Fireside chat

Topic: Creative Well-Being: Making Time for Play in Game Development

A photo of Timothy Coolidge.

Next Games Design Director Timothy Coolidge

Timothy Coolidge is an accomplished game industry leader, with over two decades of experience as Design Director in various studios, including EA, Ubisoft Redlynx, and Rovio, and now Next Games, a Netflix Game Studio. He is passionate about games in every form, and is always looking for innovative ways to bring joy and new experience to players of every background. When Tim isn't working on his next challenge, he is spending time with his family or adding to his game collection.


Next Games Art Lead Ilona Lindholm

Ilona Lindholm is an Art Lead at Next Games, a Netflix Game Studio. She's been working on a wide variety of projects and platforms over the course of 14 years. Besides working in large companies like Rovio and now Next Games, she's been a co-founder in two gaming startups. In her spare time she likes to make games as well, mostly on Roblox.


Annakaisa Kultima is a games researcher, lecturer and jamtivist. Her research concentrates on game development cultures, creativity, game industry trends, and game jams. She’s also one of the founders of Finnish Game Jam & The Finnish Museum of Games.


WHAT:
IGDA Helsinki October Meetup x Next Games

WHEN:
08.10.
Doors open at 16:30
Program starts at 17:30

WHERE:
Maxine, Kamppi shopping center, 6th floor (Elevators can be found on the E-floor, between Jungle Juice Bar and Rax).
Livestream of program on IGDA Finland’s Twitch channel.

ACCESSIBILITY:
At IGDA Helsinki we strive for making our events accessible for everyone. We kindly ask all attendees to stay away from using strong perfumes or similar fragrances. The Meetups can be crowded at times, meaning that the sound volume can also become rather loud.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding any type of accessibility of our Meetups, then please contact helsinki@igda.fi and we will do our best to assist you.

TL;DR:
- October Meetup with Next Games!
- Tuesday 08.10.
- Doors open at 16:30, program starts at 17:30
- Demo and Chat Corner are Open!

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

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IGDA Turku Hub September Meetup + DEMO CORNER!
Sep
24
5:00 PM17:00

IGDA Turku Hub September Meetup + DEMO CORNER!

Welcome to IGDA Finland Turku Hub September meetup and DEMO CORNER! 👾

This time we are dedicating the event to celebrate a major milestone - 10th anniversary of Quantum Game Jam 🎉

We will present the history of the jam and how it evolved into a global event, along with the most inspiring games that became actual commercial games from the quantum game jams.

In addition to the program we also host a DEMO CORNER for the teams to present their latest games and innovations, if you wish to get a table please fill in this form:

https://forms.gle/NCLZR2MoEQFtoXNY9

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Sep
20
5:30 PM17:30

Join IGDA Lahti Grill Party - September!

  • 12 Kariniemenpuistotie Lahti, Päijät-Häme, 15140 Finland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join IGDA Lahti grill party on the 20th of September. IGDA Lahti will provide grilled sausages to the event. You are also welcome to bring your own foods to grill. We also have karaoke! The event will take place at Pikku Vesijärvi grilling spot next to Kioski Pikkuvesku (event address: Kariniemenpuistotie 12). There's a parking area near the kiosk and the grill place.


NOTICE!
As this is an outdoor event and we can't control the weather, the venue place
might change to indoors. We will be notifying all attendees with changes as soon as possible, if the need comes!

Reminder: IGDA Finland uses the Finnish Game Industry Code of Conduct!



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IGDA X NGS: NGS Day 0
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00

IGDA X NGS: NGS Day 0

It’s time for the official NGS pre-party! Entrance is free for 18+! While changing the ticket you bought to an NGS pass, you get to enjoy stories from Niklas Saari, COO of Black Smoke Studios!

Join Niklas Saari on a light-hearted journey through some of the Kajaani game industry's funniest and most memorable sagas - from our trade show adventures to good old Hunger Land. Niklas brings to the stage not just jokes, outtakes and tales that seem almost too quirky to be true, but heartfelt homages to the industry's hardworking heroes.

Event: IGDA X NGS: NGS Day 0
Date: September 18, 2024
Time: 18:00
Location: Kulma & Narnia

Tickets for the other days of NGS 2024 are on sale here: https://shop.kamk.fi/tuote-osasto/northern-game-summit-2024-lipunmyynti/

💜Northern Game Summit is a conference and networking event for game developers, by game developers, held in Kajaani, Finland from the 18th to 20th of September 2024.💜

IGDA Kajaani & Northern Game Summit

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Global Quantum Game Jam 2024
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13
to Sep 15

Global Quantum Game Jam 2024

IGDA Future is proudly presenting yet another annual

GLOBAL QUANTUM GAME JAM

We welcome you to join the Global Quantum Game Jam 2024, an event where you will collaborate with game developers, quantum physicists, visual artists, musicians, engineers and other creatives in order to develop games that connect to quantum physics either through real machinery or simply thematically!

You can join the jam though our dedicated itch.io page and Discord sever.

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ENTANGLE: Bridging Quantum and Classical Computing
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13
10:00 AM10:00

ENTANGLE: Bridging Quantum and Classical Computing

ENTANGLE: Bridging Quantum and Classical Computing

Date: 13.09.2024

Place: Agora, University of Turku, Vesilinnantie 3, 20500 Turku, Finland

In celebration of 10 years anniversary of Quantum Game Jam, we invite you to join us at one-day-conference ENTANGLE at University of Turku where we bring together the quantum and classical computing experts to share the latest news and practices!

REGISTER HERE

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IGDA Porvoo September Meetup - Board Game Night
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11
6:00 PM18:00

IGDA Porvoo September Meetup - Board Game Night

Come and join us at IGDA Porvoo August Meetup Wednesday 11.9.2023.

In the venue there are dozens of board- & card games that are waiting to be played.
Some beverages and snacks are available!

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

Where?
- Porvoo Game Club ry & IGDA Porvoo clubhouse
- Aleksanterinkatu 22, 06100 Porvoo

What?
- Board Games and socializing!
- Open Mic: Tell everyone about yourself and what you do
- Demoing: Showcase your games!

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

Please tell us if you’re attending by joining our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/aHcv8Ewzq7

Follow IGDA Porvoo hub social medias: https://linktr.ee/igdaporvoo

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