SUMMIT

This year’s PLAYCON Summit will take place over the first two days on Thursday, November 30th, and Friday, December 1st, bringing together a distinguished line-up of speakers from both local and international backgrounds. This event will provide a valuable platform for these industry leaders to exchange knowledge and expertise in the ever-evolving realm of interactive technologies.

Throughout the Summit, delegates can anticipate captivating discussions covering a broad range of topics and can eagerly anticipate enlightening keynote speeches that aim to bridge the gap between the game development, esports and the emerging technologies industries, fostering a spirit of collaboration and synergy.

PLAYCON 2023 B2B PASS

The B2B Pass for PLAYCON 2023 gives you access to the full range of business networking and matchmaking opportunities at the event. In addition to the Summit and Meet to Match platform, you’ll also get invites to Networking Events, access to the GTR Startup Pitch Competition, and access to set meetings.

Access to the GameDev & Esports Summit

Invites to Networking Events

Access to the Meet to Match platform

Masterclasses

An Introduction to Virtual Cinematography and Animated Content with Unreal Engine

Step into the exciting world of Stargate Studios Malta and discover how Unreal Engine can be utilised to create animated content efficiently and across a multitude of mediums and platforms. During the two-hour session and with the aid of a project showcase, attendees will be briefly guided through the following topics:

The basics of Unreal Engine and the strengths of real-time rendering
The creative and production process of planning a scene
Co-ordinating the performance capture shoot
Building the virtual environment and connecting all the various components
Cinematography and sequences
Animation and clean-up
Lighting and FX
The rendering process
The post-render workflow

Summit Day 1 - Thursday 30th November

Registration & Seating

Opening Remarks by Host

PLAYCON 2023: Where Imagination Takes Center Stage

Opening Address

Gaming Innovations & Emerging Technologies + Fan Engagement = Where Are The ROIs?

Seaside Chat

Unleashing Potential: Growing Your Games Business in Malta

Our National Nexus: The Value of Fostering Connections Within the Malta Game Dev Community

Hosted by ODIN Malta

The Intersection of Industries

Gaming the Investment Game: From Angels to VCs

Unraveling the Online Realm: Balancing Cloud Resources and Bare Metal Servers in MMOs and Multiplayer Universes

Game Changers: AI Revolutionizing the World of Video Games

Shaping The World Behind Gameplay: Esports Events as Catalysts for Global Branding and City Transformation

Closing Remarks

Business Lunch