AGENDA FOR ARCTIC GAME DEV 2025

DAY 1: TUE, JAN 28TH

TRACK 1 (ROOM 1+2)

09:00-09:30

Morning coffee / Networking

09:30-10:30

Panel: The Potential of the Games Industry
Jenny Skarstedt (Umeå Kommun)
Daniel Torbjörnsson (Dataspelsbranschen)
Pontus Mähler (Agora Gaming Partners)
Björn Flintberg (RISE)
Andreas Waleij (Arctic Game)

Moderator: Gabriella Kalteneckar

10:30-11:30

Building successful game clusters
Jason Della Rocca

11:30-12:00

From Vision to Validation
Johan Tjäder (RankOne)

12:00-13:30

Lunch & Networking

13:30-14:30

Panel: Publishing landscape
Allan Adham (PlaySide)
Yves Le Yaouanq (Focus Entertainment)
Adam Snook (Kwalee)
Meg Clarke (Team 17)

Moderated by: Jay Powell

14:30-14:45

Break

14:45-15:45

Panel: Game investment landscape
Thomas Lindgren (Starbreeze)
Alexander Benitez (Kinda Brave)
Andjela Kusmuk (KKV)
Erik Robertson (Nordic Game)

Moderated by: Jason Della Rocca

15:45-16:00

Break

16:00-16:45

Company Growth Investment Strategy

Pontus Mähler (Agora Gaming Partners)

16:45-17:00

Closing Remarks

DAY 1: TUE, JAN 28TH

TRACK 2 (ROOM 4)

09:00-09:30

Morning coffee / Networking

09:30-13:30

SEE AGENDA ON TRACK 1

13:30-14:15

Introduction to Boss Fight Design
Marie Mejerwall (Mejerwall Consulting)

14:15-15:00

Live Game Services
Linda Tiger (Arrowhead)

15:00-15:15

Break

15:15-16:00

Guru Meditation: One nerd’s take

on digital enlightenment

(and other nonsense)
Patrik Bergdahl (Co-founder of Dice)

 

THE AGENDA CONTINOUS ON TRACK 1

DAY 1: TUE, JAN 28TH 18:00-21:00

ARCTIC GAME FEMALE MEETUP

Speakers will share valuable insights on investments.
A dedicated space for women, trans, and non-binary individuals passioned about games.

Free, but separate registration required:
https://www.arcticgamedev.se/female-meetup/

DAY 2: WED, JAN 29TH

TRACK 1 (ROOM 1+2)

09:00-09:30

Morning coffee / Networking

09:30-10:30

 

Studio Pitches (Showcase)
Studios 1-6 (7 minutes each)

10:30-10:45

Break

10:45-12:00

 

Studio Pitches (Showcase)
Studios 7-14 (7 minutes each)

12:00-13:30

Lunch & Networking

13:30-15:00

 

Publisher Pitches
Publishers 11 (7 minutes each)

15:00-15:15

Break

15:15-16:45

Playtest Sessions for

Showcase Studios
(Room 4)

16:45-17:00

Closing Remarks

 

DAY 2: WED, JAN 29TH

TRACK 2 (ROOM 6)

09:00-09:30

Morning coffee / Networking

09:30-10:30

Bootcamp
Jason Della Rocca

10:30-10:45

Break

10:45-12:00

Bootcamp
Jason Della Rocca

12:00-13:30

Lunch & Networking

 

THE AGENDA CONTINUES ON TRACK 1

DAY 2: WED, JAN 29TH 18:00-21:00

NETWORKING DINNER

Official Networking Night at P5.

Separate ticket required:
https://skellefteasciencecity.confetti.events/arctic-game-dev-2025/signup

DAY 3: THU, JAN 30TH

TRACK 1 (ROOM 1+2)

09:00-09:30

Morning coffee / Networking

09:30-12:30

Meetings

12:30-14:00

Lunch & Networking

 

DAY 3: THU, JAN 30TH

TRACK 2 (ROOM 4)

09:00-09:30

Morning coffee / Networking

09:30-12:00

Workshop: Building Community

and Traction for Your Game
Dimitra Papacosta (CRG)

12:30-14:00

Lunch & Networking

DAY 3: THU, JAN 30TH 19:00-late

OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY

CRG presents the official afterparty – Don’t Miss Out!

Free for all event ticket holders!
Event ticket and signup is required: https://forms.gle/K5ustzMZncLcywXV6