PG Connects Nordics 2026 23-track conference schedule

Everything from AI and acquisition to webstores and web3

PG Connects Helsinki may have a new name for 2026—PG Connects Nordics—but it remains one of the most important gathering points for the games industry in Northern Europe. Taking place in Helsinki on October 20–21 as part of Finnish Games Week, the event is expected to welcome more than 1,500 delegates from across the games ecosystem, bringing together developers, publishers, investors, and emerging talent for two packed days of networking, business development, and industry insight.

At the heart of it all is an 23-track conference schedule across multiple stages PLUS two partner events. In core programme content alone, 150+ expert speakers will bring you 36 hours of cutting edge mobile, PC, console content across both days. They’ll share their expert insight on everything from monetisation, funding, and AI to the latest development trends, html5, cross-media and beyond.

Check out the 23-track overview below.

Audience Accelerator Tips and guides for growing your game using the best UA and marketing techniques

Big Screen Gaming Beyond mobile: developing and publishing for PC, console, XR, cloud gaming and more

Browser Breakthroughs Discover how browser gaming is reshaping player accessibility and engagement

Finest Finland Facts, figures, and insight into the latest & hottest industry trends from Finland and beyond

Game Dev Stories Hear from games developers and find out what they are working on, how they have innovated and what lessons they have learned along the way

Global Trends From East to West: diving deep into the latest industry trends from all over the globe

Incredible Indies How to survive and thrive as a smaller studio in today’s competitive games development landscape

IP Unlocked Discover the potential (and pitfalls!) of licensing and working with intellectual property to unlock the global power of big franchises

Monetiser Gain in-depth, detailed and actionable insights from experts when it comes to in-game advertising and learn how to maximise revenue from your game

Powering Payments Discover how to generate revenue outside of traditional billing methods in new markets and webstores

Publisher Power Get the most out of your publishing deal and take your game’s launch to the next level

Game Maker Insights Case studies from the front line, covering the likes of game design, audio, character design, UX, and

Nordic Next Find out which companies and individuals are emerging as the next best thing from the Nordic region

The Developer Toolkit Everything a growing developer needs: essential, practical advice about all aspects of making games

Show Me The Money Get practical insight on securing the funding that will make a difference

The Growth Track Essential insight into user acquisition, retention techniques, and how to grow your game

Webstore Wizardry Discover the significance of webstores and how to use them in the monetisation of your games

Click here to visit the PG Connects Nordics website to book your tickets now.