With the tenth anniversary particular version of Pocket Gamer Connects London subsequent week, we thought it was time to discover the 29-track convention schedule. This January twenty second and twenty third, greater than 200 world-class skilled audio system will carry you the most popular traits and newest improvements within the world video games business.
You’ll have entry to 2 days of cutting-edge talks, seminars and panel discussions with a few of the world’s main authorities overlaying all the things from monetisation and progress methods, to web3, blockchain and the metaverse.
Do not miss out on this unparalleled alternative to satisfy and study from a few of the most enjoyable corporations, manufacturers and people within the video games business – tickets can be found now.
Between now and when the venue doorways open, we’ll share what every observe is about, in addition to the gifted people that may lead the classes.
The Trade Visions & Values observe sponsored by Supercell
Monday, January twenty second
Uncover the talents to constructing a stronger and extra inclusive video games business, as we aspire to create a constructive future for all. Discover methods for fostering variety, selling moral practices, and prioritising participant well-being. Embrace a tradition of inclusivity, collaboration, and accountable recreation improvement.
Collectively, let’s form a brighter future the place the video games business serves as a pressure for good, bringing pleasure, leisure, and significant experiences to gamers worldwide.
14:00 Evolving Tradition for Participant-Centric Video games: Enhancing Engagement & Neighborhood Connection
- Frank Keienburg, Normal Supervisor, Brawl Stars at Supercell
This session will discover the evolution of Supercell’s tradition, the place the neighborhood isn’t simply heard however actively shapes the very essence of the gaming expertise. Uncover how we foster a tradition centred round gamers, actively involving them in crafting significant and joyous gaming experiences.
Find out how we harness participant insights, valuing their views and contributions to create nice video games which can be remembered without end.
14:20 Constructing Bridges As a substitute of Silos: Leaders’ Position in Enabling a Cross-Platform Future
- Celine Pasula, Managing Director at Ubisoft RedLynx
Earlier than coming into the world of PC and console video games three years in the past, Celine Pasula, managing director of Ubisoft RedLynx, had spent 15 years of her profession devoted to cell improvement.
At present, she’s on a mission to carry these two fields collectively, constructing an surroundings the place cross-functional data can thrive. We’ll get to listen to how she’s taken on this problem as a pacesetter and what actionable insights she sees as key in guaranteeing we get to the last word aim – being the place our gamers are, irrespective of the platform.
14:40 Unleash Your Crew’s Potential By way of The 4 Phases Of Psychological Security
- Sophie Vo, Founder at Rise and Play
All of us perceive in concept that psychological security is correlated with larger workforce efficiency. Nevertheless, how will we actually set up sustainable psychological security inside a workforce? The place ought to we start, who ought to take possession, and what particular actions are wanted?
On this speak, I will systematically break down what psychological security entails within the context of a workforce and description the actionable steps leaders ought to take to domesticate it. This entails shaping your surroundings, fostering a suggestions tradition, and levelling up your management fashion.
The first accountability lies with the chief. Are you dedicated to taking the required steps to develop your workforce?
15:00 Can Allyship Confront Toxicity?
- Mick Morris, Vice President – Video games at Psyop
- Tracy Clark, Head of Individuals Operations at SEGA HARDlight
- Gina Jackson, Founder at SKILLfull
- Darren Yeomans, Studio Director at Atomhawk Design
- Kristian Segerstrale, CEO at Tremendous Evil Megacorp
Fringe occasions, events and networking
In addition to two full days of unmissable convention content material, whether or not you are a writer, developer, investor or indie we have classes, networking and fringe occasions designed to offer you a convention expertise you will not neglect. Plus entry to our Kick Off and World Connects events, the place the true networking actually occurs.
And along with all these wonderful reside alternatives, each considered one of our 2,500+ attendees will get full entry to the occasion’s on-line assembly scheduler, MeetToMatch. In addition to connecting you with choice makers from greater than 900 corporations, you possibly can organise your appointments on the occasion itself.
