- Schedule revealed: keynotes, panels and networking for 2025 success
- All the things from AI and funding to retention, income, blockchain, web3, and extra
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Over 2,750 attendees are set to assemble in London on January 20-21 for Pocket Gamer Connects London 2025, a two-day convention on the forefront of the video games business.
Spanning 31 tracks, the convention schedule combines Pocket Gamer Connects and Large Display Gaming Summit, providing two days of insightful talks, seminars, and panels. Business leaders will share experience on subjects comparable to monetisation, progress methods, web3 improvements, blockchain developments, the metaverse and extra.
The MeetToMatch platform is already open for enterprise, permitting individuals to attach with decision-makers from greater than 900 corporations and prepare conferences immediately on the occasion.
Schedule overview
DAY 1 / Monday, January 20
MORNING
PG Connects: Inventive Kingdom
Observe room 1 • 09:05–10:20
Key audio system embody Nick Poole (Ukie), Maria Sayans (ustwo video games), Stuart Dinsey (Curve Video games)
Inventive perception into the newest and hottest business developments from high British video games corporations.
PG Connects: The Progress Observe
Observe room 2 • 09:15–13:00
Key audio system embody Moritz Holländer (Almedia), Nicholas Lovell (Spilt Milk Studios), Monika Raszowska (KashKick)
Important perception into person acquisition, retention strategies, and how you can develop your sport.
Large Display Gaming Summit: PC & Console – State of Play
Observe room 3 • 09:15–11:00
Key audio system embody Kim Nordstrom (PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions), David Solari (Soul Meeting), Ella Romanos (Basically Video games)
Details, figures, and insights from the newest developments within the PC and console markets.
PG Connects: AI Advances sponsored by Layer AI
Observe room 4 • 09:15–11:20
Key audio system embody Burcu Hakguder (Layer AI), Man Gadney (Charisma.ai), Vanessa Mullin (State of affairs)
From artwork to scriptwriting and programming: how machine studying and synthetic intelligence will change the way in which we create and talk.
PG Connects: International Traits
Observe room 1 • 10:20–13:00
Key audio system embody Eric Seufert (Heracles Capital), Elin Jonsson (East Aspect Video games), Junbo Zhang (Unity)
From East to West: The newest main perception into the present business developments from everywhere in the globe.
Large Display Gaming Summit: Large Display Heroes
Observe room 3 • 11:00–13:10
Key audio system embody Ashley Cook dinner (Facepunch Studios), Dr Alexander Horowitz (Criterion Video games), Ksenia Koster (Audiokinetic)
Navigate the evolving panorama of PC and Console game-making with business veterans.
PG Connects: Sensible AI sponsored by Filuta AI
Observe room 4 • 11:20–13:00
Key audio system embody Filip Dvorak (Filuta AI), Tomi Huttula (Cosmic Lounge), Christoffer Holmgard (modl/ai)
Discover AI’s function in sport improvement to boost participant experiences, optimise efficiency, and effectively create dynamic, immersive digital worlds.
Awards: Prime 50 UK Sport Makers
Observe room 3 • 12:40–13:00
Offered by Craig Chapple (PocketGamer.biz)
An unique alternative to witness the reveal of this yr’s inaugural Prime 50 UK Sport Makers, celebrating the main builders and publishers throughout this gaming nation.
AFTERNOON
PG Connects: Powering Funds sponsored by Xsolla
Observe room 1 • 14:00–16:00
Key audio system embody Chris Meredith (Xsolla), Tayber Voyer (A Pondering Ape), Nick Poole (Ukie)
Uncover how you can generate income outdoors of conventional billing strategies in new markets and webstores.
PG Connects: Monetiser sponsored by Nefta
Observe room 2 • 14:00–16:10
Key audio system embody Itai Cohen (Digital Turbine), Fernando Pernica (Nefta), Kseniia Maiboroda (Elevatix)
Profit from new promoting codecs, IAPs, and different monetisation developments on this targeted monitor.
Large Display Gaming Summit: UGC Replace
Observe room 3 • 14:10–15:50
Key audio system embody Daniel Ramotowski (CCP Video games), Angela Dalton (Signum Progress Capital), Marcus Holmström (The Gang)
Discover user-generated content material, and uncover methods and inspiration to remain on the forefront of UGC developments.
PG Connects: Sport Maker Insights sponsored by Supercell
Observe room 4 • 14:00–16:00
Key audio system embody Maya Hofree (Supercell), Fabien-Pierre Nicolas (Digital Arts), Kate Edwards (Geogrify / SetJetters)
Case research from the frontline, masking the likes of sport design, audio, character design, UX, and narrative.
Large Display Gaming Summit: Digital Discoverability
Observe Room 3 • 15:50–17:35
Key audio system embody Maja From Andersen (Funday Video games), Simon Byron (Yogscast Video games), Alexis Belief (Chucklefish)
Professional recommendation on making your sport stand out on distribution providers comparable to Steam.
PG Connects: Webstore Wizardry sponsored by Stash.gg
Observe room 1 • 16:00–17:25
Key audio system embody Archie Stonehill (Stash.gg), Conor McLaughlin (Aghanim), Gil Tov Ly (Appcharge)
Uncover the importance of webstores and how you can use them within the monetisation of your video games.
PG Connects: Writer Energy sponsored by Azerion
Observe room 4 • 16:00–17:55
Key audio system embody Kristian Segerstrale (Tremendous Evil Megacorp), Lorenzo De Carlo (Azerion), Gina Jackson (SKILLfull)
Get essentially the most out of your publishing deal and take your sport’s launch to the following stage.
PG Connects: Advert Insights sponsored by AudioMob
Observe room 2 • 16:10–17:55
Key audio system embody Felix Braberg (2.5 Players), Claire Rozain (Rzain), Božo Janković (GameBiz Consulting)
In-game advertisements stay central to many studios’ monetisation technique – be a part of us to find the newest developments and recommendation.
DAY 2 / Tuesday, January 21
MORNING
PG Connects: Developer Toolkit
Observe room 1 • 09:05–11:20
Key audio system embody Alexis Bonte (Stillfront), Teemu Haila (Metaplay), John Wright (Kwalee)
All the things a rising developer wants: important, sensible recommendation about all facets of creating video games.
PG Connects: Viewers Accelerator sponsored by Phiture
Observe room 2 • 09:05–11:50
Key audio system embody Federica Stiscia (Almedia), Sarah Lafferty (AppLovin), Thomas Kriebernegg (SplitMetrics)
Ideas and guides for rising your sport utilizing the very best UA and advertising strategies.
Large Display Gaming Summit: Browser Breakthroughs
Observe room 3 • 09:25–11:10
Key audio system embody Joep van Duinen (Poki), Lily Nos-Mentink (Azerion), Rafael Morgan (Loopy Video games)
Uncover how browser gaming is reshaping participant accessibility and engagement.
PG Connects: Tradition Membership
Observe room 4 • 09:25–11:30
Key audio system embody Jennifer Estaris (ustwo video games), Kevin Toms (Indie Developer), Rebecca Weiss (Trailmix)
Outline your objectives and encourage your group – what are the core rules of a forward-looking video games business?
Large Display Gaming Summit: IP Unlocked sponsored by East Aspect Video games
Observe room 3 • 11:10–12:50
Key audio system embody Elin Jonsson (East Aspect Video games), Adam Collier (SYBO), Sam Fisher (Hyper Hippo)
Uncover the potential (and pitfalls!) of licensing and dealing with mental property to unlock the worldwide energy of huge franchises.
PG Connects: Stay Ops Panorama sponsored by GameAnalytics
Observe room 1 • 11:20–13:00
Key audio system embody Allison Bilas (Sport Analytics), Mika Porspakka (Metacore), Tayber Voyer (A Pondering Ape)
A monitor devoted to explaining and bettering your strategy to dwell ops, the core of the trendy video games world.
PG Connects: Recruit and Restart
Observe room 4 • 11:30–13:10
Key audio system embody Oleg Paliy (Video games Manufacturing unit Skills), Anna Moss (ii Connection), Andre Lemaitre (MakersForge)
Business specialists share methods for expertise acquisition, range, resilience, and navigating setbacks.
PG Connects: Various Distribution Fashions sponsored by Aptoide
Observe room 2 • 11:50–13:00
Key audio system embody Paulo Trezentos (Aptoide), Jani Torppa (Geeklab), Shalom Michaeli (Digital Turbine)
Various distribution fashions are sprouting – uncover the alternatives that await.
AFTERNOON
Large Display Gaming Summit: Digital Visions
Observe room 3 • 13:50–15:30
Key audio system embody Sam Watts (Unity), Clarisse Blondy (Decision Video games), Simon Barratt (Cooperative Improvements)
Enter the thrilling world of digital actuality and augmented actuality, that includes cutting-edge insights that redefine the probabilities of this quickly evolving VR/AR/XR scene.
PG Connects: Sport Dev Tales
Observe room 1 • 14:00–16:10
Key audio system embody Josh Nilson (Maskwa Investments), Sonja Ängeslevä (Phantom Sport Labs), Shuhei Watanabe (Metacore)
Hear from sport builders – discover out what they’re engaged on, how they’ve innovated, and what classes they’ve realized alongside the way in which.
PG Connects: Advertising and marketing Marvels sponsored by Splitmetrics
Observe room 2 • 14:00–15:40
Key audio system embody Palina Krautsova (Wargaming), Valerio Sudrio (Usercentrics), Thomas Kriebernegg (SplitMetrics)
Uncover the newest suggestions and strategies from the personalities and companies which can be altering the media world.
Awards: Prime 50 Blockchain Sport Makers
Observe room 4 • 14:00–14:40
Offered by Jon Jordan (BlockchainGamer.biz)
See the reveal of the Prime 50 Blockchain Sport Makers, an annual celebration of the main movers and shakers on this always-evolving area.
PG Connects: Web3 Wonders
Observe room 4 • 14:10–16:20
Key audio system embody Tony Pearce (Actuality+), Sofia Senatorova (Tezos blockchain), George Isichos (Game7)
What’s subsequent for the blockchain gaming scene? Dive deeper into the strategies and techniques which can be shaping this rising market.
Large Display Gaming Summit: Past Video games
Observe room 3 • 15:30–17:15
Key audio system embody Rhianna Pratchett (Author), Annabel Grace (Grace Movies), Paul Cornell (Author)
Discover the area the place video games cross the boundaries of music, movie, TV, sports activities and extra.
PG Connects: Present Me The Cash
Observe room 2 • 15:40–18:00
Key audio system embody Josh Chapman (Konvoy), Kadri Harma (GameFounders), Nick Button-Brown (Gaming Chief, Investor)
Get sensible perception on securing the funding that can make a distinction.
PG Connects: Future Codecs
Observe room 4 • 16:20–17:20
Key audio system embody Phil Foxton (FoxChickenGrain), Kelly Vero (Core Sport)
Journey to the way forward for video games as we talk about what new applied sciences will rework our business without end.
PG Connects: Unbelievable Indies
Observe room 1 • 16:10–17:55
Key audio system embody Charles Cecil (Revolution Software program), Paul Leishman (Staff Horrible), Em Bailey (Code Coven)
How one can survive and thrive as a smaller studio in right this moment’s aggressive video games improvement panorama.
Awards: Very Large Indie Pitch Outcomes
Observe room 1 • 17:45–18:00
Offered by Jupiter Hadley (Indie Video games Plus)
Come rejoice the profitable studios of the Very Large Indie Pitch competitors.
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