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While the 20 year anniversary edition of Nordic Game, NG24 Spring on 21-24 May in Malmö, Sweden, is getting closer, the organisers announced that more than 150 speakers are now lined up for the show. Some of the profiles have already been presented and many more will be added here in the coming days, leading up to the release of the official program schedule.
Head-to-head: Experts talk it out at NG24 Spring!
Nordic Game Conversations are back for NG24 Spring: A series of unmoderated, free-flowing, intimate talks featuring some of our industry’s brightest stars.
NG24 Spring attendee can look forward to these sessions:
Legacy and Innovation in Gaming: Navigating the Tug of War Between Tradition and Progress
Join industry veterans Adam Boyes and Alexander Bergendahl in a conversation that delves into the challenges of preserving legacy while fostering innovation amidst an industry recession. With insights gathered from experiences across companies of all sizes, Boyes shares strategies for navigating the volatile landscape of game development.
Rami Unchained
One of the last decade’s most influential indie profiles Rami Ismail – games studio & project advisor, indie game
How Rebellion used VR to bring further immersion to the Zombie Army series
In this NG conversation, Rebellion’s Head of Design, Jordan Woodward, and Bobby Thandi, Founder and CEO of XR Games, discusses how Rebellion brought its iconic Zombie Army franchise to VR. Jordan will share the challenges that the team faced in adapting the franchise for headsets and the changes they implemented.
The Music Behind Metal: Hellsinger
Metal: Hellsinger is an FPS game with a twist—you shoot to the beat of the music! Meet Elvira Björkman and Nicklas Hjertberg, the two composers from Two Feathers Studio who welcome you to a deep dive into the worldwide acclaimed and multi-awarded original soundtrack, featuring famous metal vocalists. Listen in on the making of, creative challenges, and technical execution in this talk on interactive music.
Panels, panels, panels
Another major part of this year’s program is allocated to panel debates. Where the goal for the NG Conversations is to focus on two experts and their shared expertise, the panels are meant for broader debates. Here’s a couple of great examples:
Maintaining development costs while meeting the growing expectations of consumers
Consumers’ expectations of gameplay quality and experiences continue to rise. This panel will discuss various tools to maintain and potentially lower the cost of development while increasing the player´s engagement. With Emma Farrow (Avalanche Studios), Carlos Estigarribia (Kokku), Fabien Leine (Xbox), Fatima Demina (Devoted Studios), Rime Al Shikh (Begin AI), and moderated by Jeff Hilbert (Starting Point)
Venture Funding: Current Fundraising Opportunities and Challenges
This panel will provide insights on opportunities and challenges of raising company financing. We’ll get the perspective across angels, early VC funds and how to plan for growth. While there is over $6billion worth of game industry funds, it’s not always obvious how to unlock this meaningful source of capital.
With Mack Growen (London Venture Partners), Susana Meza Graham (Aldeon), Karl Magnus Troedsson (Behold vc), and moderated by Jason Della Rocca (Execution Labs).
The Future of the Games Industry
It’s been 20 years with Nordic Game, but what lies ahead for the industry? Join Elisabet Gretarsdottir (DICE – EA Games), Julien Wera (Moon Rover Games), Shams Jorjani (Fools Quest) and Jenny Österlund (Game Boost Sweden), as Thomas Bidaux (ICO) moderates this panel to reveal their predictions, advice, and hopes for the future.
This and much much more awaits the expected 2500+ registered attendees for NG24 Spring. Secure your pass today at nordicgame.com/registration.
