Observed Signal · Aug 19, 2026 · Event · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
PG Connects Nordics Schedule Goes Live
PG Connects Nordics (rebrand of Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki) will take place October 20–21, 2026, in Helsinki, Finland. The rebranded conference features a 23-track programme across multiple stages, two side events, and 36 hours of content with 150+ speakers covering monetisation, funding, AI, development trends, HTML5, and cross-media. Confirmed organisations include Layer AI, Epic Games, Xsolla, Meta, FastSpring, Fingersoft, IGDA, Neogames Finland, and Pixel Federation. The event offers curated, free-to-ticket-holder networking: Investor Connector, Publisher SpeedMatch, and two editions of The Big Indie Pitch (mobile; PC & console); fringe-event applications close at midnight on October 5, 2026. An online meeting system is provided for attendees. Over 1,500 professionals are expected, and Xsolla will participate as Diamond Sponsor, with Danhua Wu as VP of Business Development for the Nordics. Adam Cavanagh, Head of Commercial at Tebex Studios, will speak about D2C strategies, partner selection, and data-driven live operations. He highlights emerging markets as growth opportunities and funding as a major industry challenge. Tickets are available via the official site, with mid-term prices starting at €199.
Regional gaming conference schedule release relevant for industry networking, monetisation and AI discussions but limited broader AdTech impact.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- PG Connects Nordics (rebrand of Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki) takes place October 20–21, 2026, in Helsinki; tickets via the official site (mid-term prices from €199).
- 23-track programme with 36 hours of content, 150+ speakers, and over 1,500 attendees; topics include monetisation, funding, AI, development trends, HTML5, and cross-media.
- Confirmed organisations include Layer AI, Epic Games, Xsolla, Meta, FastSpring, Fingersoft, IGDA, Neogames Finland, and Pixel Federation; Xsolla is Diamond Sponsor with Danhua Wu as VP of Business Development for the Nordics.
- Curated networking free to ticket holders: Investor Connector, Publisher SpeedMatch, and two Big Indie Pitch editions (mobile; PC & console); fringe-event applications close October 5, 2026.
- Adam Cavanagh, Head of Commercial at Tebex Studios, will speak on D2C strategies, partner selection, and data-driven live operations; he cites funding as the biggest challenge and highlights emerging markets as growth opportunities.
Connected Companies & Entities
6 Entities mapped“The event formerly known as Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki returns this October 20th and 21st with more of everything you already love - and...”
“We've already confirmed speakers from these animation companies - Layer AI, Epic Games, Xsolla, Meta, FastSpring, Fingersoft, IGDA, Neogames...”
“We've already confirmed speakers from these amazing companies - Layer AI, Epic Games, Xsolla, Meta, FastSpring, Fingersoft, IGDA, Neogames F...”
“We've already confirmed speakers from these amazing companies - Layer AI, Epic Games, Xsolla, Meta, FastSpring, Fingersoft, IGDA, Neogames F...”
“We've already confirmed speakers from these amazing companies - Layer AI, Epic Games, Xsolla, Meta, FastSpring, Fingersoft, IGDA, Neogames F...”
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Pocket Gamer Connects Nordics Announces First Speakers
Pocket Gamer Connects (rebranded PG Connects Nordics) will return to Finland on October 20–21, 2026 for its 13th edition, expanding its regional remit. The two-day conference will include the AI Gamechangers Summit and Beyond Games: Transmedia Summit as part of Finnish Games Week, with more than 1,500 professionals expected to attend and 150+ speakers across 22 conference tracks. The first confirmed speakers include representatives from Odd Latent, Game Makers of Finland, InnoGames, Outfit7, gamescom latam, IGDA / Utrecht University, OV Entertainment Group, Neogames Finland and modl.ai, and the programme will also feature speakers from Supercell, Next Games, Rovio, Fingersoft, Epic Games and Meta. Early-bird tickets start at €152.
PG Connects Nordics 2026: Helsinki Event Preview
PG Connects Nordics, a major gaming industry conference, is set to take place in Helsinki on October 20-21, 2026. The event is expected to attract over 1,500 attendees from 50 countries, with a strong focus on game development and business. The conference will feature 42 hours of content, including access to the AI Gamechangers Summit, and will host a large roster of exhibiting companies and speakers. Notable confirmed attendees include major players such as Activision, Epic Games, Meta, Rovio, and Supercell. The event is part of Finnish Games Week and aims to facilitate networking, partnerships, and business opportunities within the Nordic and global gaming ecosystem.
Companies at PG Connects Helsinki 2025
PocketGamer.biz published a roundup of companies that attended PG Connects Helsinki 2025 and promoted the upcoming PG Connects Nordics event on October 20–21, 2026 in Helsinki. The article notes that the 2025 edition drew more than 1,350 delegates from over 580 companies, featured 172 speakers across 22 content tracks, and included major industry participants such as Supercell, Rovio, Remedy, Epic Games and Netflix. The piece provides a long alphabetical list of companies and organisations that attended in 2025 to illustrate the kinds of developers, publishers, service providers and investors that will be present at the 13th PG Connects Nordics conference in 2026. Tickets for the 2026 event are available from the official event website.
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