Friday, September 12 Gamecamp Krakow – Investment & the Future of Game Development Gamecamp Krakow 2025 is an exclusive conference designed for game developers, investors, and media. The event brings together leading experts, visionary creators, top funds, and journalists to discuss the future of gaming. From the impact of AI on game development and insights into industry transformation to a dedicated investment panel with global funds, Gamecamp provides a unique space for knowledge exchange, networking, and exploring new opportunities at the intersection of creativity, capital, and communication.
The program opens with Mariusz Gąsiewski, a leading gaming expert from Google, who will share insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping game development and what professionals need to do to remain relevant in the future job market.
Later, a fireside chat between Zbigniew Woznowski (CEO of Reality Games) and Peter Moore (Board Advisor to Reality Games) – one of the most recognized executives in the gaming and sports industries (former CEO of Liverpool FC, Xbox, Electronic Arts, and SEGA) – will dive into the major shifts currently redefining the global game industry.
The day concludes with an investment panel featuring top funds and advisors, including Mariusz Adamski (FFVC), Adam Jarmicki (Unfold), and Samuel Hieber (Aquinox Capital ), who will explore what kind of studios and projects will attract capital in 2025 and beyond. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gamecamp-krakow-investment-the-future-of-game-development-tickets-1630354928479
The program opens with Mariusz Gąsiewski, a leading gaming expert from Google, who will share insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping game development and what professionals need to do to remain relevant in the future job market.
Later, a fireside chat between Zbigniew Woznowski (CEO of Reality Games) and Peter Moore (Board Advisor to Reality Games) – one of the most recognized executives in the gaming and sports industries (former CEO of Liverpool FC, Xbox, Electronic Arts, and SEGA) – will dive into the major shifts currently redefining the global game industry.
The day concludes with an investment panel featuring top funds and advisors, including Mariusz Adamski (FFVC), Adam Jarmicki (Unfold), and Samuel Hieber (Aquinox Capital ), who will explore what kind of studios and projects will attract capital in 2025 and beyond. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gamecamp-krakow-investment-the-future-of-game-development-tickets-1630354928479
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Gamecamp Krakow – Investment & the Future of Game Development
“Gamecamp Krakow 2025 brings together industry leaders, investors, and innovators to explore how AI is transforming game development, where
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GG Kyiv 2025: Indie Teams Wanted! 🎮
Our Indie Master is looking for passionate and talented indie developers. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your game and compete for valuable prizes.
🏆 Main Prize: $1000 from Games Gathering for the best game of the conference!
To participate:
▶️ Purchase any conference ticket
▶️ Prepare a demo version of your game
▶️ Complete the showcase form on our website
⚠️ Submission deadline: November 13, 2025
Questions? Reach out to our Indie Master: indie@ggconference.com
➡️ Register now in the Indie Blast section of our website. Good luck! 🎉
Our Indie Master is looking for passionate and talented indie developers. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your game and compete for valuable prizes.
🏆 Main Prize: $1000 from Games Gathering for the best game of the conference!
To participate:
▶️ Purchase any conference ticket
▶️ Prepare a demo version of your game
▶️ Complete the showcase form on our website
⚠️ Submission deadline: November 13, 2025
Questions? Reach out to our Indie Master: indie@ggconference.com
➡️ Register now in the Indie Blast section of our website. Good luck! 🎉
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🎮 Enter the GameDev MeetUp — October 10 at EHU!
Ever wondered how to get started in the game industry — and what it really takes to turn your ideas into a career?
Then this evening is for you!
🔥 Get ready for inspiring talks, practical insights from experienced game developers, and a lively conversation about how to break into the industry and start making your own games.
📅 When: October 10, 17:30
📍 Where: EHU School of Digital Competences (Savanorių 28, 3rd floor, Vilnius)
🎤 Speakers and special guests:
David Mullich - Legendary creator of "Heroes of Might and Magic 3" (1999-2001), "Vampire the Masquarade: Bloodlines" (2004), "Prisoner" (1989), " I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" (1995) and many more. Game Design Professor at ArtCenter College of Design (Los Angeles).
Alexey Sityanov - famous Desiner and Narrative Designer who we have to thank for such worlds as "S.t.a.l.k.e.r.: Shadow of Chernobyl" (2007), "Survirium" (2011), "Metro 2033" "Redux" (2014) and "Exodus" (2019), "Chernobylite" (2019) and many other. CEO of Koen Games.
Yaraslau Kot - Game Designer and Narrative Designer, Game Scholar and industry activists. Worked on such games as "Chernobylite 1-2" (2019, 2025), "World of Tanks" (2010), "Vampire the Masquarade: St Louis by Night online" (1999-2002), and many others. Author of such books as"Larp as a Social Tool" (2017), "Central and Eastern European Histories and Heritages in Video Games" (2025) and others.
Representstive of Lithuanian Game Developers Association and organising team of GameOn 2025
Presentation languages: Russian and English
Organizers and partners:
EHU Department of Humanities and Arts
EHU School of Digital Competences
Lithuanian Game Developers Association
BelGameDev (Magnus Ducatus Foundation)
👉 Registration required. Form here
🎮 Whether you’re curious about game design, storytelling, art, or programming — this is your chance to learn how to take the first steps.
Ever wondered how to get started in the game industry — and what it really takes to turn your ideas into a career?
Then this evening is for you!
🔥 Get ready for inspiring talks, practical insights from experienced game developers, and a lively conversation about how to break into the industry and start making your own games.
📅 When: October 10, 17:30
📍 Where: EHU School of Digital Competences (Savanorių 28, 3rd floor, Vilnius)
🎤 Speakers and special guests:
David Mullich - Legendary creator of "Heroes of Might and Magic 3" (1999-2001), "Vampire the Masquarade: Bloodlines" (2004), "Prisoner" (1989), " I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" (1995) and many more. Game Design Professor at ArtCenter College of Design (Los Angeles).
Alexey Sityanov - famous Desiner and Narrative Designer who we have to thank for such worlds as "S.t.a.l.k.e.r.: Shadow of Chernobyl" (2007), "Survirium" (2011), "Metro 2033" "Redux" (2014) and "Exodus" (2019), "Chernobylite" (2019) and many other. CEO of Koen Games.
Yaraslau Kot - Game Designer and Narrative Designer, Game Scholar and industry activists. Worked on such games as "Chernobylite 1-2" (2019, 2025), "World of Tanks" (2010), "Vampire the Masquarade: St Louis by Night online" (1999-2002), and many others. Author of such books as"Larp as a Social Tool" (2017), "Central and Eastern European Histories and Heritages in Video Games" (2025) and others.
Representstive of Lithuanian Game Developers Association and organising team of GameOn 2025
Presentation languages: Russian and English
Organizers and partners:
EHU Department of Humanities and Arts
EHU School of Digital Competences
Lithuanian Game Developers Association
BelGameDev (Magnus Ducatus Foundation)
👉 Registration required. Form here
🎮 Whether you’re curious about game design, storytelling, art, or programming — this is your chance to learn how to take the first steps.
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🎮 Enter the GameDev MeetUp — October 10 at EHU!
Ever wondered how to get started in the game industry — and what it really takes to turn your ideas into a career?
Then this evening is for you!
🔥 Get ready for inspiring talks, practical insights from experienced game developers, and a lively conversation…
Then this evening is for you!
🔥 Get ready for inspiring talks, practical insights from experienced game developers, and a lively conversation…
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🎮Welcome to the EHU Game Dev Meetup 2025 | November 2025 in Vilnius!
In the lead-up to GameOn 2025 — Lithuania’s largest gaming conference — the European Humanities University invites you to a special evening dedicated to creativity, innovation, and the future of game development.
This year’s EHU Game Dev Meetup unites pioneers of the gaming world, indie creators, and students eager to join the industry.
✨ Headliner: Tom Hall — legendary game designer, co-founder of id Software, and creative mind behind Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and Commander Keen.
🎤 Lecture: “CREATIVITY: Process and Tools”
Tom Hall will share insights from his 40-year career revealing how great ideas are born, shaped, and turned into iconic games.
💬 Also featuring:
Yaraslau Kot — game designer, community leader, and former IGDA Regional Coordinator for Eastern Europe and Asia.
Talk: “Opportunities for Beginners in the Local Game Industry” — practical advice for aspiring developers on starting a career and finding real opportunities in the Eastern European game ecosystem.
💡 Presentation: GDHub.io — an online platform that connects game creators, specialists, and investors to collaborate, showcase projects, and grow together.
📸 Meet & Greet with Tom Hall — take a photo, get an autograph, and grab an exclusive signed poster.
🤝 Partners: Game Developers Hub and Lithuanian Game Developers Association Lietuvos žaidimų kūrėjų asociacija
🗓 Date: November 6, 2025
🕕 Time: 18:00–21:00
📍 Location: European Humanities University (EHU), Vilnius
Savanorių, 28, 2 floor, Conference Hall, Room 217
Join the EHU Game Dev community and meet the people shaping the future of games.
Let’s talk design, creativity, and the power of ideas!
👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gSGc_w9f
In the lead-up to GameOn 2025 — Lithuania’s largest gaming conference — the European Humanities University invites you to a special evening dedicated to creativity, innovation, and the future of game development.
This year’s EHU Game Dev Meetup unites pioneers of the gaming world, indie creators, and students eager to join the industry.
✨ Headliner: Tom Hall — legendary game designer, co-founder of id Software, and creative mind behind Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and Commander Keen.
🎤 Lecture: “CREATIVITY: Process and Tools”
Tom Hall will share insights from his 40-year career revealing how great ideas are born, shaped, and turned into iconic games.
💬 Also featuring:
Yaraslau Kot — game designer, community leader, and former IGDA Regional Coordinator for Eastern Europe and Asia.
Talk: “Opportunities for Beginners in the Local Game Industry” — practical advice for aspiring developers on starting a career and finding real opportunities in the Eastern European game ecosystem.
💡 Presentation: GDHub.io — an online platform that connects game creators, specialists, and investors to collaborate, showcase projects, and grow together.
📸 Meet & Greet with Tom Hall — take a photo, get an autograph, and grab an exclusive signed poster.
🤝 Partners: Game Developers Hub and Lithuanian Game Developers Association Lietuvos žaidimų kūrėjų asociacija
🗓 Date: November 6, 2025
🕕 Time: 18:00–21:00
📍 Location: European Humanities University (EHU), Vilnius
Savanorių, 28, 2 floor, Conference Hall, Room 217
Join the EHU Game Dev community and meet the people shaping the future of games.
Let’s talk design, creativity, and the power of ideas!
👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gSGc_w9f
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Rethinking Game Dev 2025: Ideas – Perspectives – Futures
December 8–10, 2025 | Vilnius | English
Dear colleagues, partners, developers, and friends,
We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 edition of Rethinking Game Dev — an annual international conference dedicated to exploring the intersections of game development, game studies, education, digital arts, and cultural heritage, organized by the European Humanities University.
This year’s conference will take place live and fully offline, beginning December 8 in Vilnius.
Participation is free, but registration is required.
About the 2025 Conference
The program unites academics, industry experts, creative technologists, and independent developers into a shared space for discussing how games are made, studied, and understood today.
🎓 Academic Program 8th of December
Game Studies as Part of the Industry Ecosystem
How research supports production, player communities, and innovation.
Game Education & Pedagogy
Building sustainable and relevant educational models for future developers.
Uniting Baltic Game Study and Game Education
Historical Games & Heritage in Play
Authenticity, representation, and interactive strategies for telling history.
Narratives, Aesthetics, and Worldbuilding
🛠 Developer Program 9th of December
Practical talks from active developers and industry leaders.
Sessions on game art, design, pipelines, and production.
Insights into current tools, workflows, and creative challenges.
Discussions that connect academic insight with studio realities.
Contemporary approaches to storytelling and cultural design in games.
🎄 Christmas Indie Fair 2025
And
BelGameDev Indie Fair Award!
9th of December
Showcase your game or game idea for free
As part of the conference, we invite independent developers to participate in the Christmas Indie Fair, a festive exhibition of indie games.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Present their game or game idea to a live audience
Receive feedback
Hear lectures from industry specialists.
Advices from an international jury
Network with developers, scholars, producers
Take part free of charge (registration required)
As part of 2025 program
We proudly welcome a distinguished group of international speakers⭐️ who are coming to Vilnius: creator of Witcher, Ceo of Global Game Jam, well known game scholars, artists and award winning game designers.
Participation & Registration
The conference is free to attend, but registration is required for all participants.
➡️ Registration links:
Rethinking Game Dev speakers and participants: https://forms.gle/cWbhE3qM1ef3Mu3g9
Christmas Indie Fair Game Pitch/Showcase: https://forms.gle/KtToVvCNYueGJJBj6
Full program, schedule, and speaker list will be published soon.
Join Us in Vilnius This December
We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring week of talks, discussions, creative exchange, and the Christmas Indie Fair — all live, offline, and open to everyone interested in the future of games.
For questions, partnership proposals, or media inquiries, please contact:
📧 yaraslau.kot@ehu.lt
December 8–10, 2025 | Vilnius | English
Dear colleagues, partners, developers, and friends,
We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 edition of Rethinking Game Dev — an annual international conference dedicated to exploring the intersections of game development, game studies, education, digital arts, and cultural heritage, organized by the European Humanities University.
This year’s conference will take place live and fully offline, beginning December 8 in Vilnius.
Participation is free, but registration is required.
About the 2025 Conference
The program unites academics, industry experts, creative technologists, and independent developers into a shared space for discussing how games are made, studied, and understood today.
🎓 Academic Program 8th of December
Game Studies as Part of the Industry Ecosystem
How research supports production, player communities, and innovation.
Game Education & Pedagogy
Building sustainable and relevant educational models for future developers.
Uniting Baltic Game Study and Game Education
Historical Games & Heritage in Play
Authenticity, representation, and interactive strategies for telling history.
Narratives, Aesthetics, and Worldbuilding
🛠 Developer Program 9th of December
Practical talks from active developers and industry leaders.
Sessions on game art, design, pipelines, and production.
Insights into current tools, workflows, and creative challenges.
Discussions that connect academic insight with studio realities.
Contemporary approaches to storytelling and cultural design in games.
🎄 Christmas Indie Fair 2025
And
BelGameDev Indie Fair Award!
9th of December
Showcase your game or game idea for free
As part of the conference, we invite independent developers to participate in the Christmas Indie Fair, a festive exhibition of indie games.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Present their game or game idea to a live audience
Receive feedback
Hear lectures from industry specialists.
Advices from an international jury
Network with developers, scholars, producers
Take part free of charge (registration required)
As part of 2025 program
We proudly welcome a distinguished group of international speakers⭐️ who are coming to Vilnius: creator of Witcher, Ceo of Global Game Jam, well known game scholars, artists and award winning game designers.
Participation & Registration
The conference is free to attend, but registration is required for all participants.
➡️ Registration links:
Rethinking Game Dev speakers and participants: https://forms.gle/cWbhE3qM1ef3Mu3g9
Christmas Indie Fair Game Pitch/Showcase: https://forms.gle/KtToVvCNYueGJJBj6
Full program, schedule, and speaker list will be published soon.
Join Us in Vilnius This December
We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring week of talks, discussions, creative exchange, and the Christmas Indie Fair — all live, offline, and open to everyone interested in the future of games.
For questions, partnership proposals, or media inquiries, please contact:
📧 yaraslau.kot@ehu.lt
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Rethinking Game Dev 2025: Ideas – Perspectives – Futures
December 8–10, 2025 | Vilnius
Savanorių pr. 28
Organizers and partners: EHU Department of Humanities and Arts, Lithuanian Game Developers Association, BelGameDev, Magnus Ducatus Foundation
Dear colleagues, partners, developers, students and friends,
We…
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Organizers and partners: EHU Department of Humanities and Arts, Lithuanian Game Developers Association, BelGameDev, Magnus Ducatus Foundation
Dear colleagues, partners, developers, students and friends,
We…
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🎮 We’re excited to share the full program and speakers of Rethinking Game Dev 2025!
The conference returns to Vilnius for its second edition, bringing together developers, scholars, artists, and creative technologists from around the world.
📍 December 8–10, Vilnius (Savanorių pr. 28)
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🌐 Global Speakers
Meet creators, studio leaders, and renowned game scholars — including the mind behind The Witcher, Painkiller, Chernobylite, and the CEO of Global Game Jam, Maria Burns Ortiz.
📚 December 8 — Academic Day
Game studies • Game education • Digital humanities • Narrative & worldbuilding • Heritage in play — exploring how research and culture shape the industry.
🎨 December 9 — Developer Day + Christmas Indie Fair
Practical talks from active developers, insights into design and production, and a free indie showcase with feedback from an international jury.
The event is free, but registration is required.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9Qm_mhwozJaw9x3TW2yFSLL-k5KXCYcchrJ5jkrVo3qlzYQ/viewform
The conference returns to Vilnius for its second edition, bringing together developers, scholars, artists, and creative technologists from around the world.
📍 December 8–10, Vilnius (Savanorių pr. 28)
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🌐 Global Speakers
Meet creators, studio leaders, and renowned game scholars — including the mind behind The Witcher, Painkiller, Chernobylite, and the CEO of Global Game Jam, Maria Burns Ortiz.
📚 December 8 — Academic Day
Game studies • Game education • Digital humanities • Narrative & worldbuilding • Heritage in play — exploring how research and culture shape the industry.
🎨 December 9 — Developer Day + Christmas Indie Fair
Practical talks from active developers, insights into design and production, and a free indie showcase with feedback from an international jury.
The event is free, but registration is required.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9Qm_mhwozJaw9x3TW2yFSLL-k5KXCYcchrJ5jkrVo3qlzYQ/viewform
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