Konsoll Connect
30th October 2024
Focused on helping established developers network and grow, Konsoll Connect is a full day event consisting of talks, panels, games pitching and networking.
As well as important talks on all things Biz Dev, Norwegian developers will have the opportunity to showcase their games to the audience, sharing the exciting games developed here in Norway with both local and international professionals.
Ticket pricing:
🚀Indie Developer Ticket: 550kr
📈Investor or Publisher Ticket: 950kr
Location info
Kulturhuset, Vaskerelven 8, Bergen, Norway
Connect Speakers
Program
09:00
60min
Doors open
10:00
30min
Why Indie studios are the future of entertainment
Charu Desodt
Studio Director, Charu Desodt, will talk about the challenges of creating a multiplayer narrative drama that transcends game genres and expectations, to unite core and non-gamers. She will describe how the team were inspired by working at the intersection of the film/TV and game industries, and how this resulted in a studio that punches above […]
10:30
30min
X Best Ways To Help Video Producers And Streamers Make The Most Out Of Your Games
Ian Higton
Ian Higton has been working as a video producer and streamer for Eurogamer.net for almost 13 years now and during that time he's created countless videos about video games. However, some have been much easier to produce than others due to developers and publishers not understanding the best way to work with video producers compared […]
11:00
30min
HR on a Budget: Building Scalable People Processes for Small Studios
Natalia Grajek
Practical and cost-effective strategies for creating scalable HR processes tailored for indie studios budget and size. The goal is to encourage small studios to understand that HR doesn't have to be overwhelming or expensive. It's about making small but thoughtful moves that will pay off as they grow. By focusing on culture, structured processes and […]
11:30
30min
An overview of AI, video game development and legal risks
Max Navarro
The talk is a 30-minute overview of the legal risks and issues that may crop up when using generative AI in video game development, including how it may affect intellectual property rights, publishing deals, talent contracts and more.
12:00
60min
Lunch
13:00
30min
Gearing up to Go to Market: how to pitch and position your game
Melissa Chaplin
This talk will cover how you communicate your game concept to stakeholders, from investors to potential players. It will take you through some strategies for pitching and positioning your game in a competitive landscape.
13:30
30min
Business as usual- when you realize you want to scale up
Petra Takeva
Working in a creative and passion-driven environment can be amazing, but is there a way to combine business development and strategic thinking without disrupting the creativity.
14:00
60min
PANEL: Funding Fireside Chat
Dan Thronström, Caoimhe Roddy, Gina Jackson and Des Gayle
Join Dan Thronström, Caoimhe Roddy, Gina Jackson, and Des Gayle as they chat about funding challenges over the past 12 months and potential opportunities for the next 12. Hosted by Dr. Satish Shewhorak.
15:00
30min
Break
15:30
60min
Games Showcase
Join us for presentations of games currently in production in Norway.
16:30
60min
Networking event
Meet fellow Konsoll Connect participants in a relaxed and casual networking hour. Drinks are on us!