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PLAYCON

B2B ACTIVITIES

Industry Leaders. Innovative Ideas. Impactful Change.

The PLAYCON Summit 2024 will take place between Thursday 24th and Friday 25th October, uniting a global roster of industry experts. This two-day event offers a unique opportunity for leaders in game development, esports, and emerging technologies to share insights and collaborate.

Delegates can look forward to engaging panel discussions and inspiring keynote addresses exploring the latest trends and innovations. PLAYCON aims to foster a dynamic environment where cross-industry connections can drive the future of interactive entertainment.

PLAYCON 2024 B2B PASS

The B2B Pass for PLAYCON 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 Indie Initiative, and access to set meetings.

Access to the PLAYCON Summit

Invites to Networking Events

Access to Meet to Match platform

Masterclasses

Acting: Actor and Technology For Digital Games and Screen

Join our comprehensive Acting and Motion Capture Masterclass, designed for aspiring and professional actors looking to expand their skillset. This course delves into a variety of acting techniques, including body movement, voice control, group collaboration, and improvisation, all tailored for professional settings.

Additionally, participants will develop motion capture skills, learning to master body awareness and movement precision for performances in mocap suits on set. Ideal for those eager to excel in both traditional acting and the rapidly growing world of digital performance.

Tutors

  • Petar Cvirn: A Croatian-born actor and tutor based in London with international experience.
  • Andrea Giordani: A multi-disciplinary artist originally from Croatia, now based in London and Malta.
  • Francis Ghersci: For over ten years, Francis has operated as a resident Director at Stargate Studios Malta, spearheading and guiding the companies’ projects in both technical and artistic aspects.

Summit Day 1 - Thursday 24th October

Registration & Seating

Opening Remarks by Host

Our Journey So Far: Video Game Development, Esports and Immersive Tech

Hon. Silvio Schembri

Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects

Malta: A Stage For Your Global Ambitions

Ivan Filletti

CEO, GamingMalta

George Gregory

CEO, Malta Enterprise

Aldo Joseph Giordano

Consultant, Malta Venture Capital

Creating Forever Games - Building the Supremacy Franchise in Malta

Nick Porsche

Co-CEO/Founder, Dorado Games

Making and Funding Your Own Indie Game

Emily Bailey

Co-Founder, Greenbit

Finance and Deal Making

Jacques Benchetrit

Partner, Agora Gaming Partners

Lunch & Networking

Entertaining global audiences with the world's biggest games: How BLAST is bringing esports to fans

Robbie Douek

CEO, BLAST

Publishers' Pitch

Adrian Lacey

Senior Producer / Director of Open Innovation, Ubisoft

Dieter Schoeller

CEO, Headup

Damian Pawlak

CEO, Feardemic

Stéphane Bonazza

SVP, Business Development

Connor Jones

Games Scout, Kwalee

Alberto Torgano

Senior Game Scout, 505 Games

Pavol Buday

Business Development Manager, PixelAnt Games

Closing Remarks

Summit Day 2 - Friday 25th October

Registration & Seating

Pitching Showcase

Rethinking game business models for live service games: Should distribution platforms and technology providers engage as co-publishers

Mehdi Benkirane

VP, Business Development, i3D.net (Moderator)

Darryl Lister

Technical Operations Director, RallyHere

Johannes Brauckmann

Senior Coordinator, NARC

Stéphane Bonazza

SVP, Business Development

Lunch & Networking

Creative Desk Europe Malta: Initiatives Presentation

Daniela Said

Media Desk Representative, Creative Desk Europe Malta

Shifting Platforms for Narrative Video Games - It All Starts with a Good Story and the Pitch.

Presented by Creative Desk Europe Malta
Trevor Walton

Co-Founder, Mediterranean Screen Arts Academy

Dodging the Dev Pitfalls: QA & PM's Guide to the Top 10 Gaming Don'ts

Stefan Seicarescu

Co-Founder & CEO

Closing Remarks

Masterclass

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NETWORKING EVENTS

INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING NIGHT

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INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING NIGHT

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INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING NIGHT

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