(NOTE: The bus ticket does not include entry to the conferences – you'll need a conference ticket to get access to the event(s). There are discounted and even free options available – see details below.)

It's that time of the year again: The Connects Conference Series returns to Helsinki with added bonus features!

If you work within mobile games, Pocket Gamer Connects is THE place to be. Whether you want to stay on top of the latest trends and technology, meet investors and grow your professional network, or pitch your game – PGC has it all.

Industry veterans will be sharing their knowledge and experiences on several aspects of mobile gaming, while the hottest indie devs get a chance to showcase their games at I Love Indie Showcase and The Very Big Indie Pitch, a pitching competition with awesome prizes and an excellent opportunity for exposure. As if all this wasn't reason enough to join the conference there is also going to be an epic Pocket Gamer Party you don't want to miss.

New for 2017!

XR Connects Helsinki is a brand new event for the VR/AR/MR industry created by Steel Media, the team behind the PG Connects series of conferences, Pocket Gamer, PG.biz, The Virtual Report, and the Global VR Challenge.
The event will bring together 500 delegates from across the VR/AR/MR industry (with a focus on hardware manufacturers, entertainment/game/educational/experiential developers, publishers, investors, media, and more). It will combine a lively expo space with 2 days of focused conference tracks spread over 4 tracks and covering the key questions facing the industry (global trends, technical and design issues, monetisation & business strategy, future technologies).

Plus!
PC Connects is a new conference dedicated to the modern digital PC games industry.
Bringing together all parts of the international ecosystem – from indie developers and media, through to platforms and middleware companies, through to triple-A publishers and investors – the show will educate and inspire through 5 tracks of talks (digital retailing; game design & live ops; eSports; influencers & creative marketing; indie excellence), showcase talent with an expo, and facilitate business through dedicated pitches and match-making sessions, a complimentary open meeting system, and organised networking activity.

Both new events will take place in the same venue as PG Connects and your conference pass will allow access to all three conferences!

More info on the conference: http://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/, http://www.xrconnects.com/helsinki/ & www.pc-connects.com/helsinki

IGDA Finland and Pocket Gamer wants everyone to have a chance to take part in this event, no matter your location, and to make everything more accessible and convenient for our friends outside the Helsinki area we are organising bus rides from hubs all around the country. The buses, provided by Pocket Gamer, are completely free of charge - you just need to register on the form below and turn up!

We will need to know for the total numbers for the buses so please register by Thursday 14th September to grab your seat.

Buses will go from: Jyväskylä & Tampere, Turku, and Kotka (see details below)

DRAFT SHEDULE – THIS WILL BE CONFIRMED 1 WEEK BEFORE THE EVENT

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Jyväskylä & Tampere

>> IN: Bus leaves from Jyväskylä to Helsinki: 19th September at 4.30am from Harjukatu bus stop.
Stops at Tampere Bus Station (Hatanpään valtatie 7): approx. 6.30am

>> RETURN: Bus leaves from Helsinki back to Jyväskylä: 20th September at 6.30pm (after the event ends)
Stops at Tampere: approx. 8pm

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Turku

>> IN: Bus Leaves Turku, Joukahaisenkatu 3: 19th September at 7am for Helsinki, Wanha Satama
>> RETURN: Bus Leaves Helsinki, Wanha Satama, back to Turku: 20th September at 6:30pm

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Kotka

>> IN: Bus leaves from Kotka Bus Station: 19th September at 7.30am (arrival in Helsinki is 9am)
>> RETURN: Return bus leaves Wanha Satama back to Kotka: 20th September at 6.15pm

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NOTE: The event time of the EB listing is the actual conference's schedule, NOT the time your specific bus ride leaves - that detail is listed above. The buses will take you to the conference on Tuesday morning and leave on Wednesday evening at around 6.30pm. (Note: You need to sort your own accommodation for the night.)

PGC, XRC, PC Connects Helsinki Conference Tickets

This bus ticket does not include entry to the conferences!

Don't have a conference pass yet? IGDA members can benefit from a 30% reduction by using the discount code promoted by your IGDA coordinator. Please use this link to get your discount

Developers who are shortlisted for The Very Big Indie Pitch competition (mobile games) get two complimentary tickets. Interested? Submit your game here.

If you're a VR indie dev with a game to showcase, we also have VR Indie Pitch. Submit here.

And PC devs, there's also a PC Indie Pitch! Submit here.

Students can get a two day ticket for €56 from here.

Universities can also apply for up to 20 free student tickets! Please contact Sally.kevan@steelmedia.co.uk to book.

Finally, we have volunteering opportunities for anyone who would like to join our great team for a few days (while getting to see the conference). Sign up to help here.

Any questions? Please contact Elspeth at elspeth.lawson@steelmedia.co.uk

Free Bus Ride to PGC, XRC, PC Connects Helsinki 2017