
Info
Your Future in Pixels is a virtual educational event focusing on all things gaming, game development, and esports! Are you a gaming or esports fan or someone interested in such young and quickly growing industries? Then register now to find out how to turn your interests into a career! Throughout the two days, you’ll hear insights from Finnish game companies and industry experts on employment and entrepreneurship. On top of that, you can take part in coaching sessions, workshops, networking, and more to hone your knowledge and skills and to connect with others in the industry.
Your Future in Pixels is organized by Pori Entrepreneurship Society, Oulu Entrepreneurship Society, and KAJAK Esports.
SCHEDULE
DAY 1 – 21.5.2021 / 12:00 - 18:00
12:00 – Welcome & Event Info (15 min)
12:15 – Diversity & Inclusiveness Panel Discussion (30 min)
> Felicia Prehn & Martina Velikova
12:45 – Tactic (30 min)
> Elina Adams
13:15 – MyGamez (30 min)
> Mikael Leinonen
13:45 – Clever Simulation Entertainment (30 min)
> Kyösti Koskela
14:15 – Break (15 min)
14:30 – Workshop 1: Freelancing in Game Dev Industry (60 min)
> Rasmus Basilier
15:30 – Break (15 min)
15:45 – Expert Feedback (30 min)
> Arja Martikainen
16:15 – CV Clinic (30 min)
> IGDA
17:00 – Student Presentations/Demos (45 min)
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🎊 DEMO AFTERPARTY 🎊
DAY 2 – 22.5.2021 / 12:00 - 18:00
12:00 – Welcome & Event Info (15 min)
12:15 – MeKiwi (30 min)
> Jani Kaipainen
12:45 – Ambitious Africa (30 min)
> Ronny Eriksson
13:15 – IGDA (30 min)
> Kati Fager
13:45 – Game Dev Education (30 min)
> Jani Gröhn
14:15 – Break (15 min)
14:30 – Workshop 2: Game Design (60 min)
> Pirita Ihamäki
15:45 – Expert Feedback (60 min)
> Jani Gröhn & Saija Ketola
17:00 – Student Presentations / Demos (45 min)
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👾 IT’S GAME OVER AFTERPARTY 👾
⚠️ We reserve the right to make changes ⚠️
SPEAKERS
Arja Martikainen
Barona
Day 1 – 15:45
Expert Feedback
Elina Adams
Tactic
Day 1 – 12:45
Tactic
Felicia Prehn
Next Games
Day 1 – 12:15
Diversity & Inclusiveness Panel Discussion
with Marina Velikova
Jani Kaipainen
MeKiwi
Day 2 – 12:15
MeKiwi
Kati Fager
IGDA Finland Pori Hub
Day 1 – 16:15
CV Clinic
Day 2 – 13:15
IGDA
Kyösti Koskela
Clever Simulation Entertainment
Day 1 – 13:45
Clever Simulation Entertainment
Marina Velikova
Barona Relocation
Day 1 – 12:15
Diversity & Inclusiveness Panel Discussion
with Felicia Prehn
Mikael Leinonen
MyGamez
Day 1 – 13:15
MyGamez
Pirita Ihamäki
Robocoast DIH
Day 2 – 14:30
Workshop 2: Game Design
Rasmus Basilier
International Scalers
Day 2 – 14:30
Workshop 1: Freelancing in Game Dev Industry
Ronny Eriksson
Ambitious Africa
Day 2 – 12:45
Ambitious Africa
Saija Ketola
Sataedu
Day 2 – 15:45
Expert Feedback
with Jani Gröhn