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Tag: Digi & Game Center

11.10.2023

“Day Zero“at Digi & Game Center 9th of Nov!

“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: 14.00-18.00 (2-6pm)

Sauna at the DGC 20:00-23.00

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 ticket

21.9.2023

#XmasJKL 2023 – The Finnish Game Industry Seminar Fri 10th of Nov, at Ilokivi, Jyväskylä, Finland – EARLYBIRD IS ACTIVATED – GET YOUR TICKETS NOW WITH – 20% OFF

2023 #XmasJKL - The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar

EARLYBIRD IS ACTIVATED – GET YOUR TICKETS NOW WITH – 20% OFF
– Earlybird ends at 5th Oct 2023, so act now!
– Join the Fun, More the Merrier!

 

 

Buy tickets directly from Eventbrite or send us email for group package tickets
https://www.eventbrite.fi/e/xmasjkl-2023-the-finnish-game-industry-business-seminar-tickets-700192463507

#XmasJKL 2023 – The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar

 

Join us for an exciting in-person event, #XmasJKL 2023 – The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar, on Fri Nov 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM. This seminar will take place at Keskussairaalantie 2, 40100 Jyväskylä, offering a fantastic opportunity to network and learn from industry experts.

 

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Finnish game industry, as well as valuable business strategies. Gain valuable knowledge from renowned speakers, engage in interactive discussions, and forge new connections with like-minded professionals.

 

Whether you’re a game developer, entrepreneur, investor, or simply interested in the gaming world, #XmasJKL 2023 is the place to be. Don’t miss out on this incredible event that promises to inspire, educate, and entertain.

 

Mark your calendar, and get ready to level up your game industry expertise at #XmasJKL 2023 – The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar!


#XmasJKL 2023 – The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar Fri 10th of Nov, Ilokivi, Jyväskylä , Ilokivi, Jyväskylä The most relaxed game business seminar and networking event. Put your Christmas hat on and join us!

 

PROGRAM*

Demonstration area – 10.00-17.00*

Opening words 11.00

Expert speakers – 12.00-18.00*

After Party Networking + Next Level Awards – 18.00-23.00

*schedule may be subject to change

 

SPEAKERS slots 45 min + QA 10 min

 

TICKETS

 

Academic Pass – 75 € (inc. VAT. 10%)

* Access to Seminar and After Party* Includes Lunch and Evening snack* 2 Drink tickets

 

Business Pass – 99 € (inc. VAT. 10%)

* Access to Seminar and After Party* Includes Lunch and Evening snack* 3 Drink tickets

 

VIP Pass – 155 € (inc. VAT. 10%)

* Access to Seminar and After Party* Includes Lunch and Evening snack* 5 Drink tickets,

* Sauna at opinkivi some freshments

 

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GET A DEAL!

Going to attend as a group of over 3 people? We’ll give -15% of the total price for bigger groups!

 

Email us tuomas.roininen@expa.fi or mira.oja@expa.fi and get your offer.

Check out our TBA hotel offers from our website www.xmasjkl.com

Learn all about Digi & Game Center:

https://www.digigamecenter.org/

Learn all about #XmasJKL

https://www.xmasjkl.com

Learn all about Expa Game Business Co-operative:

https://expa.fi/

30.8.2023

Pride Board Game Night (Tue 5.9.2023)

Pride Board Game Night (Tue 5.9.2023)

Suomeksi
Peliosuuskunta Expa ja Fantasiapelit tarjoavat Pride-teemaisen lautapeli-illan kaikille halukkaille Digi & Game Centerin esteettömissä tiloissa. Tarjolla iso valikoima erilaisia lautapelejä lyhyistä seurapeleistä aina pitkiin roolipelisessioihin. Ota omat pelikaverisi mukaan tai tule tekemään uusia tuttavuuksia rennoissa merkeissä lautapelien äärellä. Peliosuuskunta Expa tarjoaa naposteltavat.

Tapahtuma on kaikenikäisille.
klo 16.00 – 22.00

Tapahtuma on ILMAINEN ja kaikille avoin, – Kutsu ystäväsi mukaan.

 

in English
Expa Game Business Cooperative and Fantasiapelit provide a Pride-themed board game night at the accessible spaces of Digi & Game Center. There is a large variety of different games from short casual games to long and intense role-playing games. Bring your friends with you or come and make some new friends in the laid-back gaming atmosphere. Expa provides the snacks for the evening.

The event is for all ages.
4.00 pm – 10.00 pm

The event is FREE and open for all, – Invite your friends.


Be there – Socialize – Get Expa!

21.8.2023

Special Speaker Event: Professor Tae-Jin Yoon: “Female Game Players in Korea: Can they shoot guns?” (24.08.2023)

Special Speaker Event: Professor Tae-Jin Yoon: “Female Game Players in Korea: Can they shoot guns?”

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Guest: Professor Tae-Jin Yoon
Topic: “Female Game Players in Korea: Can they shoot guns?”

Date: Thursday, August 24th, from 11:15 to 12:00
Where: LIVE @ Digi & Game Center, Matarankatu 2
– STREAM on Expa’s Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/expajkl

 

Professor Tae-Jin Yoon (Graduate School of Communication and Arts, Yonsei University) will be visiting University of Jyväskylä – Jyväskylän yliopisto in August and will also give a public lecture on the topic “Female Game Players in Korea: Can they shoot guns?” at the Digi & Game Center on Thursday, August 24th, from 11:15 to 12:00. 🗨️

 

Tae-Jin Yoon is also the president of the Korean Game-n-Science Institute, and he has been teaching and writing about media-related topics for over 20 years. Yoon’s research has explored topics such as TV shows, video games, esports, webtoons and the “Korean wave” phenomenon. 🕹️
Welcome to join and listen to his intriguing presentation!

 

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!

27.6.2023

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Special Meetup with Epic Games (04.07.2023)

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Special Meetup with Epic Games (04.07.2023)

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Guest: Ari Arnbjörnsson, Evangelist at Epic Games
Topic: Epic Games and Unreal Engine
Time: 18:00
Interviewer: Wanda O Rly (Valtteri Lahti, chairman of Expa)

Date: Tue 04.07.2023
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 Ari Arnbjörnsson
18:30 Q&A with Ari Arnbjörnsson
19:00 Free mingling on-site

Hope to see as many as can at the site Digi & Game Center to meet Ari in person!

#DemoCornerJKL is open for all to showcase their things at event

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

Be there – Socialize – Get Expa!

20.6.2023

#XmasJKL – The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar 2023 (10.11.2023)

#XmasJKL 2023 is COMING!(10.11.2023)

 

#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!

Event and Tickets details will come later!

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

The event language event is English!

Be there – Socialize – Get Expa!

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup #8 / 2023 (28.11.2023) – TBA –

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Hybrid Meetup #5 / 2023

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Guest: TBA
Topic: TBA
Time: 18:00
Interviewer: Wanda O Rly (Valtteri Lahti, chairman of Expa)

Date: Tue 28.11.2023
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 TBA
18:30 Q&A with TBA
19:00 Free mingling on-site

#DemoCornerJKL is open for all to showcase their things at event

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

Be there – Socialize – Get Expa!

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup #7 / 2023 (31.10.2023) – Fireside chat with One Trick Entertainment

Topic: Fireside chat with One Trick Entertainment – How to start a game company with zero experience

Guests: Esko Maijala & Oskari Pelli

Company: One Trick Entertainment

Time: 18.00 (doors open at 17.30)

Date: Tue 31.10.2023

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 Esko Maijala and Oskari Pelli

18:30 Q&A with Esko and Oskari

19:00 Free mingling on-site

 

One Trick Entertainment won the Rookie of the Year award by Finnish Game Awards 2022. On September 7th, they released their first game Lempo – a Finnish mythology themed horror exploration game available on Steam. On October 31st, they will join us at Digi & Game Center to discuss their entrepreneur journey and the production of Lempo

 

#DemoCornerJKL is open for all to showcase their things at event

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

Be there – Socialize – Get Expa!

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup #6 / 2023 (26.9.2023)

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Hybrid Meetup #6 / 2023


Guest: Antti Makkonen, Director of Games, AirConsole https://www.airconsole.com
Topic: In Car Gaming Opportunities
Time: 18:00
Interviewer: Wanda O Rly (Valtteri Lahti, chairman of Expa)

Date: Tue 26.9.2023
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 Antti Makkonen
18:30 Q&A with Antti Makkonen
19:00 Free mingling on-site

 

Description:

Antti has been a founder of two startups and worked in the games industry for more than 10 years in leadership positions in companies like Rovio, Scopely, and others making games for the masses. Currently making car rides more fun than ever with gaming!

 

#DemoCornerJKL is open for all to showcase their things at event

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

Be there – Socialize – Get Expa!

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Meetup #5 / 2023 (29.8.2023) – Estève Pannetier, GreenElephant.org

Peliosuuskunta Expa / IGDA Finland Jyväskylä Hub Hybrid Meetup #5 / 2023

Guest: Estève Pannetier, Co-Founder at GreenElephant.org
Topic: Take control of your flow while designing and releasing games!
Time: 18:00 (doors open 17.30)
Date: Tue 29.08.2023
Where: LIVE @ Digi & Game Center, Matarankatu 2, Jyväskylä, Finland
– STREAM on Expa’s Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/expajkl
Schedule:
17.30 Doors open
18.00 Start/intros
18.05 What is Flow?
18.10 Flow in Game Design Strategy
18.15 Collective Flow in Teamwork and Communication with your team
18.20 Myths about Flow (and what to do about them)
18.30 Q&A
Description:
As a game developer you’ve most likely reached flow while playing games yourself, but how to keep the flow while creating games yourself? Estève Pannetier is a seasoned team-leader and game strategist who has consulted and coached developers in Ubisoft, Supercell and a number of independent gaming companies to help teams tap into the collective intelligence of flow. In this session you’ll learn rules of thumb on how to understand, measure and communicate about flow, both in designing and releasing games. Bring your notepads and questions to get the most out of this session!

#DemoCornerJKL is open for all to showcase their things at event

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

Be there – Socialize – Get Expa!