We are having our first Kouvola meetup of this year! 🙌❤️
On Thursday the 20th of February at 18:00 at Betony we will gather and learn about job opportunities and the IGDA hub of Lahti!
Our neighbor hub in Lahti is visiting us it is a great opportunity for you to get to know what’s happening in the municipality next to us game-development-wise and make some new friends.🤗🫶
See you there!
✨

IGDA Helsinki Presents:
IGDA Helsinki x FGJ25 Post Play Party
11.02.2025

Our February meetup will be the annual Post Play Party together with Finnish Game Jam! This time, we’re gathering to celebrate Finland’s amazing jam culture and showcase the fantastic games created during this year’s #FGJ25.

Huge thanks to Next Games, A Netflix Game Studio whose sponsorship helped us keep this event free and accessible.

All games featured at the Demo Corner will be from this year’s GGJ/FGJ—so get ready to play and have fun!🕹️ #FGJ25 Jammer! If your team created a game during this year's #FGJ25/GGJ and want it to be at the Demo Corner, sign up using this link.

WHAT:
IGDA Helsinki x FGJ25 Post Play Party

WHEN:
Tuesday 11.02.
Doors open at 17:00
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). Note that Maxine is a 18+ venue, hence you must be 18+ years of age to attend.

PROGRAM:
On stage, we’ll be joined by three Board members from Finnish Game Jam - FGJ Vice President Jenna Toivonen, GGJ Regional Organizer Emil Ekroth and FGJ PR Manager Irko Kekman. They’ll talk about how Finnish Game Jam supports the game creation community in Finland, give a glimpse into how this year’s #FGJ25 went, and dive into the benefits of game jams and why they are cool!

The Chat Corner will be open and ready for chatting, once again with an Ask Me Anything session! 💬 Samuli Jääskeläinen is an avid game jammer of more than 100 jams behind him and an unpredictable traveler, who travels to a different country for each Global Game Jam. When he is not busy jamming games, he is pushing the boundaries of mixed reality at Varjo. You can ask Samuli anything about jamming and game development in general. The AMA will be held during 19:00-20:30.

Finnish Game Jam (FGJ) is a non-profit organization founded to coordinate game jam events and support the game creation community in Finland. Their main event is the Finnish Game Jam (#FGJ), an annual, multi-location game development event in partnership with Global Game Jam (GGJ). In 2025, #FGJ25 gathered 1088 jammers developing over 320 games at 23 locations across Finland. FGJ honors the Finnish jamming community with the Finnish Game Jam Awards held every year and by running / hosting game jams with specific purpose, such as Pride Game Jam, Assembly Game Jam, and the JamJam festival. For more info about future game jams, check out their website.

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.

Jolly February to you! First of all, suprise!

Our February IGDA Tampere Meetup will be held on a Wednesday instead of the usual Tuesday! Wild times, huh? But don’t let that stop you from coming to our meetup.

Let’s gather up to celebrate the birthday of Makea Games! One of many successfull and well known game developers in the Tampere region. We are to expect great speeches from their CEO Tomi Toikka and of course, wonderful networking and meeting of friends old and new.

We will have the disco room of Bar IHKU Tampere all for ourselves from 18.00(6pm) all the way to 22.00(10pm). Four hours of IGDA goodness!

Demo Corner will be around this time as well! As usual, we have four spots for the teams to set up their stuff in. Have something cool you’d like to show at the demo corner? Please sign up via this form!

WHAT? - IGDA Tampere February Meetup with Makea Games!
WHERE? - Bar IHKU Tampere
WHEN? - 5th of February, starting at 18.00(6pm)!

Welcome to the IGDA Turku February meetup!

📅 When: Tuesday, 4.2.2025
📍 Where: Saaristobaari (Club side)
🕔 Doors open: 17:00
🕕 Program starts: 18:00

This time, we’re diving into the world of game jams (and other events)! Let’s have a casual conversation about the latest jam and what improvements you’d like to see in the future. All feedback is welcome as we work together to make the next jam even better! What about other events? Anything special guests you would like to see in IGDA Turku meetups? What would make our meetups more appealing. Let’s figure out together how we keep these events running and how do we lure new people in.

Demo Corner

Have a game jam game or another project you’ve been working on? Set up a demo station and show it off! This is a great opportunity to share your creations with the local game dev community.

👉 Sign up for the demo corner here: https://forms.gle/mKfvQvYnsaVpJY5G8

We’re meeting at Saaristobaari (Club side), so swing by, grab a drink, and join the discussion. See you there!

We are back from the break!
Hope you had a wonderful winter holiday break.

We are starting this year with a meetup in Kotka on the 29th of January (observe that it is on a Wednesday!) at 18:00.
We’ll meetup at Ravintola Kairo to hang out and to catch up. However, this is also after the Finnish Game Jam! This means that for the people who participated and want to show off the games they made, this will be the opportunity to do so!

We will have people from the Finnish Game Jam board talking at the event and after the event our friends at Kuura will host an after event hangout.

If you want to showcase your game jam game – bring your own device.

See you soon!

The year’s first IGDA event is a Post Play Party to celebrate your jam creations on January 28th. We’ll take a look at your demos and play your amazing jam submissions! You may bring a laptop to multiply our game stations for the night.

Event: FGJ25 Kajaani (Hybrid) Post Play Party
Date: January 28, 2025
Time: 18:00
Location: Kulma

Join us at Kulma for the first IGDA get-together of 2025. We’ll catch up after the holiday season and chit-chat while enjoying some jam war stories and games. Warmly welcome, all of you beautiful people! See you at Kulma!

IGDA Kajaani

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup (28.01.2025)

Time to get back in the saddle!

We're kicking off the year with our first meetup, and we're excited to welcome Miika Anundi from Veikkaus! Join us to hear and learn interesting insights on how the games of Veikkaus are built.

Guest: Miika Anundi, Veikkaus Oy

Topic: How games are built in Veikkaus

Time: 18:00

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

Date: Tue 28.01.2025

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, interview with Miika Anundi

18:30 Q&A with Miika

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!

Friday, 17 January 2025

Expa - Unreal - Value Network Meetup at Digi & Game Center

Come join us for an exciting in person event at the Digi & Game Center!

Expa Game Business Co-operative and Digi & Game Center Recognized as Finland’s First—and the Northernmost in the World—Unreal Authorized Training Center (UATC) 2024.

Read the press release here:
https://www.digigamecenter.org/press-release-expa-game-business-co-operative-and-digi-game-center-recognized-as-finlands-first-and-the-northernmost-in-the-world-unreal-authorized-training-center/

Let's build together great business opportunities from this.

This is a great opportunity to network with companies that are using or wanting to use Unreal Engine or fellow Unreal Engine enthusiasts and experts in different industries.

This meetup is perfect for company personnel and public sector personnel.

Let's see the needs and opportunities that companies have on this field.

Don't miss out on this valuable event - mark your calendars now!

REGISTER via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.fi/e/expa-unreal-value-network-meetup-at-digi-game-center-tickets-1120955129969?aff=oddtdtcreator

The detailed schedule shall be TBA asap!

Schedule :

11:30 - Doors Open!

12:00 - 12:15 opening words by Peliosuuskunta Expa

12:15 - 13:00 Going through who are with us and what they do, quick intros

13.00 - 13:15 Break

13.15 - 14:00
Chris Ebeling - Partner & Education Advisor - Epic Games
Topic: Unreal Engine - More than gaming!

14.00-14.15 Break

14.15 - 14.45 2 talk

14:45 - 16:00 Networking


Bonus track:

An opportunity to join sauna at Digi & Game Center starting from 18:00
Own towel with you and remember to click the detail in your ticket!

*schedule may be subject to change
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Building a business using Unreal Engine can be a fascinating venture, especially given its capabilities in creating immersive experiences and high-quality graphics.

Unreal Engine is widely used across various industries due to its powerful capabilities. Here’s a list of key industries that utilize Unreal Engine:

1. Gaming: The primary industry for game development, creating both AAA titles and indie games.

2. Film, Animations and Television: Used for virtual production, real-time rendering, and post-production effects.

3. Architecture: Employed for architectural visualization, allowing clients to experience buildings in a virtual environment.

4. Automotive: Utilized for design visualization, virtual showrooms, and interactive marketing experiences.

5. Aerospace and Defense: Applied in simulations for training, design prototypes, and immersive visualization.

6. Education: Used to create educational tools, simulations, and interactive learning experiences.

7. Healthcare: Involved in developing medical simulations, training environments, and patient education tools.

8. Advertising and Marketing: Used to create interactive marketing campaigns, advertisements, and branded experiences.

9. Virtual and Augmented Reality: Supports the development of immersive VR and AR applications for various purposes.

10. Real Estate: Employed for virtual property tours and interactive marketing solutions.

11. Broadcasting: Used in live events, sports broadcasts, and TV shows to enhance visual effects and graphics.

These industries benefit from Unreal Engine’s ability to create engaging, high-quality visuals and interactive experiences.

Each of these topics can provide valuable insight and build a business around Unreal Engine.

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There will be some coffee and snacks offered during the event, so please fill dietary considerations, thank you.

Have some questions please feel free to contact

Tuomas Roininen
Vice Chairman of the Board

Peliosuuskunta Expa- Jyväskylä Game Industry Hub

Phone: +358 50 3800991
Email: tuomas.roininen@expa.fi
Homepage: www.expa.fi

Official IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub
Unreal Authorized Training Center

Digi & Game Center
Co-Development Ecosystem in the Heart of Finland
www.digigamecenter.org

More details and follow Peliosuuskunta Expa linktree:
https://linktr.ee/peliosuuskuntaexpa

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

Be there - socialize - get Expa!

Welcome to the first IGDA Turku Hub meetup of the year!

📅 When: Wednesday, 15.1.2025
📍 Where: Saaristobaari (Cabinet side)
🕔 Doors open: 17:00
🕕 Program starts: 18:00

This time, we’re excited to host Vitali Kirpu, a seasoned game and software developer from Turku with over a decade of experience. Vitali is passionate about crafting experimental games and software, always embracing challenges and pushing boundaries.

During the event, Vitali will share insights into his solo game project, IAH: Internet War—a unique MMO-RTS experience that started as a military research project and has grown into something truly extraordinary.

We’re meeting at Saaristobaari (Cabinet side), so swing by, grab a drink, and connect with the local game dev community!

IAH: Internet War

What started as a military research project has evolved into an MMO-RTS experience like no other. Featuring persistent mega servers replicating digital Earth, players can build bases, command hundreds of units, and strategize to dominate the digital globe—solo or with friends. Each MMO campaign runs for 6 to 12 months.

Learn more about the project and Vitali’s work:
🌐 IAH: Internet War
🌐 Vitali Kirpu’s Portfolio

See you on Wednesday!

IGDA Helsinki Presents:
January Meetup with MiTale and Dreamloop
14.01.2025

🎮✨ Kick off 2025 with the IGDA Helsinki January Meetup! 🚀

Join us next week for an inspiring event dedicated to indie game developers, as we dive into the latest trends and opportunities.

Natasha Skult (MiTale) and Joni Lappalainen (Dreamloop) will be on stage with an Indie Fireside Chat, where they’ll share insights, experiences, and a glimpse into the future of indie game development.

Let’s start the year with learning, connection, and conversations. See you there!

WHAT:
IGDA Helsinki January Meetup with MiTale and Dreamloop

WHEN:
Tuesday 14.01.
Doors open at 17:00
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). Note that Maxine is a 18+ venue, hence you must be 18+ years of age to attend.

PROGRAM:
This month, we’re hosting an Indie Fireside Chat with Natasha Skult (MiTale) and Joni Lappalainen (Dreamloop), diving into the latest trends and opportunities for indie game developers in 2025 and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and share!

Wanna showcase your game at our Demo Corner and get some valuable feedback? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/pcWQR5uombr1Zi4p9

The Chat Corner will be open and ready for chatting. 💬 Remedy Entertainment's Senior Development Manager Jani Pääjärvi has an Ask Me Anything session in the Chat Corner between 19-21. If you have any questions regarding getting to work, or working on world-class console games, now is your chance to ask! Jani's go-to crafts are game design, programming, lighting, VFX and UI/UX - and obviously production.

See you at Maxine on Tuesday January 14th from 17 onwards! 👋 

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.

🎄 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

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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!

#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!

“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!

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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