For those who’ve been to a Pocket Gamer Connects convention previously, chances are you’ll already know that indie builders and publishers make up a big chunk of our attendees. Traditionally, about 70% of our viewers is made up of gamemakers – and we couldn’t be prouder to deliver numerous alternatives so that you can take advantage of attending any occasion powered by PG Connects. The Dubai GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects going down this June could have all of the superb alternatives for indies you’ve got come to anticipate from our conferences, and now could be the time to start out fascinated by participating.
This summer time, we’re partnering up with Dubai’s Division of Economic system & Tourism to deliver an unmissable video games convention expertise to the fantastic metropolis of Dubai this June twenty first to twenty second within the quickest rising area of the worldwide video games business. The Dubai GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects will happen over two days as a part of the Dubai Esports and Video games Competition occasion at an unimaginable state-of-the-art venue, the Dubai Exhibition Centre inside Expo Metropolis Dubai. The summit itself will characteristic greater than 100 famend video games business audio system from everywhere in the globe delivering insightful talks, panels and seminars throughout plenty of themed tracks. You possibly can look ahead to the identical kind of invaluable studying and networking alternatives you’ve come to anticipate from Pocket Gamer Connects occasions, you gained’t need to miss out on this unimaginable business-to-business occasion for international video games business professionals.
For those who’re planning to affix us in Dubai this June, now’s your likelihood to take advantage of our restricted time Mid-term supply. Ebook your ticket now by way of our official gross sales accomplice for unimaginable financial savings!
Learn on to seek out out extra about what now we have in retailer for indies in Dubai subsequent month!
1. The Huge Indie ZoneThe Huge Indie Zone is an unique expo space throughout the occasion devoted to indie builders and their video games.
It presents builders the prospect to pre-book a two-day demo desk (together with Summit passes, making this a wonderful worth possibility) and current their superior creation to fellow delegates inside a conducive setting.
The zone runs for the complete period of the 2 days and is at all times a vibrant and very talked-about phase of any Connects convention.
Whether or not you’re a writer searching for new expertise, an investor seeking your subsequent focus, a service supplier eager to share the advantages of your instruments, or perhaps a developer hoping to alternate concepts along with your contemporaries, swinging by The Huge Indie Zone comes extremely advisable.
2. Indie Developer CompetitionIndie builders are the lifeblood of the video games business, and we’re proud to current a possibility for builders to doubtlessly get to attend and showcase their work to key business decision-makers. We’re operating an unique competitors the place indie builders can enter a draw and doubtlessly win complimentary tickets to attend the Summit and a free expo desk within the Huge Indie Zone. Tickets and tables are restricted, so we’re operating a draw to see who will get the free ones. As a winner, you’ll have a primary spot in the midst of all of the convention motion to point out off your work to publishers, media and different influential attendees.You’ve obtained nothing to lose! Enter your particulars right here to be signed up for the chance to point out off your work to key business leaders at your very personal desk on the Dubai GameExpo Summit.
If you don’t qualify, or if want to pay instantly to ensure a spot, please safe your ticket by way of our official gross sales platform accomplice right here.
3. The Very Huge Indie PitchThe Very Huge Indie Pitch is an even bigger model of our common BIP occasions, which sees indie builders current their video games to a panel of skilled judges searching for important suggestions – and a share of a promotional prize package deal value hundreds of {dollars}. We have now an unmissable alternative for gamemakers to point out off their work to a panel of key business judges!
For those who’re at the moment engaged on a cell, PC, console, blockchain, VR/AR, we urge you to get entangled! Getting signed up couldn’t be simpler, you’ll be able to study extra concerning the occasion and submit your recreation at this hyperlink any time earlier than Friday, June ninth for consideration.
4. Investor ConnectorAre you a recreation maker seeking to safe funding to your subsequent large challenge? Or maybe you’re an investor searching for an thrilling new alternative. If that’s the case, Investor Connector is tailored for you!
Investor Connector selects candidates for one-on-one conferences with traders and VCs seeking to spend the proper of cash in the fitting sector.
We’ll put aside a quiet house the place pre-selected firms searching for funding and traders get to attach one-on-one to debate their potential involvement.
For those who’re a developer wanting to participate, please go right here. For those who’re an investor searching for thrilling new alternatives, please go right here.
Understand that the deadline for functions is Friday, June 9 – submitting your particulars as quickly as attainable is very inspired.
5. Writer SpeedMatchThe Writer SpeedMatch session permits shortlisted builders and publishers to make preliminary contact throughout a devoted one-hour stint of speed-date model conferences.
These quick meets aren’t clearly designed for closing a deal, however allow an preliminary contact that may be adopted up with an extended assembly throughout or after the convention. (In fact, everybody remains to be free to make as many conferences as they’d like utilizing the usual MeetToMatch assembly platform – free to all delegates.)
For those who’re enthusiastic about participating merely fill within the utility type right here. The deadline for functions is Monday, June 12. Submitting early is very inspired.
6. Content material by builders, for developersA large 70% of our attendees are often builders and publishers, and when curating our content material, ensuring that now we have high-value sensible content material for them to use on to their careers is important. Each one among our subject tracks has content material that every one builders gained’t need to miss, however a few of our tracks particularly are going to have essential insights for indies. Be taught extra about them beneath:
Recreation Dev Tales – This observe turns the highlight onto skilled recreation builders and recreation educators, sharing their struggle tales from the front-lines of improvement in addition to contemplating how we’ll form the following technology of game-makers via schooling.Unbelievable Indies – This observe celebrates the inventive coronary heart of the sport making business, with a specific emphasis on recreation builders from rising markets. Get insights on overcoming self-doubt, constructing resilience, and discovering assist, assets and inspiration.Monetiser – This observe covers the very best methods to develop your income. Specialists within the business will share methods for figuring out and coming into new markets, optimising monetization fashions, and maximising participant engagement. For those who’re seeking to broaden your recreation’s attain and income, it is a must-see.Present Me The Cash – The worldwide funding markets could have cooled within the final 12 months, however there’s nonetheless capital on the market to be deployed and no scarcity of individuals searching for funds. This observe presents an summary of the newest developments within the M&A scene, figuring out what traders are searching for now and advising these in search of finance on the completely different funding choices accessible and tips on how to put together for investor conferences.Writer Energy – This observe explores the challenges and alternatives of recreation publishing in rising markets, with a specific deal with the MENA area, India, SEA and past. It can embody insights into the distinctive cultural and regulatory issues of the MENA market, India, SEA and past, in addition to methods for navigating these challenges and maximising income potential.The Developer Toolkit – Specialists in recreation improvement will share their insights into the important instruments, software program, and processes which might be essential for creating high-quality video games, in addition to suggestions for optimising workflows and collaborating successfully as a crew.The Development Observe – This observe will present insights into tips on how to develop your corporation in opposed and new environments. Trade specialists will share their experiences and methods for increasing into new territories and adapting to altering market circumstances.
You possibly can take a look at all our tracks on our official convention web site now for a better take a look at what you’ll be able to anticipate this June.
Ebook your ticket now!Now’s the time to benefit from our restricted time Mid-term supply! You gained’t need to miss becoming a member of us at our extremely anticipated Summit in Dubai, shopping for a ticket to the Summit grants you full entry to the broader Dubai Esports and Video games Competition going down over the week of June twenty first to twenty fifth, so the worth of this ticket is immense. Head over to our official gross sales accomplice web site and safe your ticket now!
