Konsoll and Konsoll Connect welcome Vivy Zhao, a leader shaping the business of games! 🔥Vivy Zhao’s expertise in the games industry spans over a decade and has established her as a capable leader in driving global business development and publishing initiatives. She has demonstrated her unique skill set in game scouting, user acquisition, and marketing […]
We’re proud to introduce Sol Brennan as part of Konsoll 2025! Sol Brennan has worked as a technical character artist in video games for over 13 years and has shipped numerous games including Spider-Man (PS4), The Order:1886, Ratchet & Clank:Rift Apart, Hyper Light Breaker and Lone Echo (VR). Originally from Scotland, but have lived in […]
We’re excited to have Helen Kaur share her expertise at Konsoll! Helen Kaur is the UI Art Director at HundredStar Games. She has previously worked as the Lead UI Artist at Rocksteady Games on ‘Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’, and as a Senior/Lead UI Artist at Ubisoft, where she shipped ‘Trials of the Blood […]
From 14- 16 November 2025, Vidja invites all game enthusiasts, whether beginners or experienced developers, to 48 hours of creative chaos, collaboration, and game development. Create a game from idea to prototype in just one weekend! This is the perfect warm-up for the Konsoll conference and the Play festival – kicking off ten days filled […]
We’re thrilled to welcome Sofia Romualdo to Konsoll! A game designer with 7+ years of experience across PC, console, VR, and real-world play, Sofia received the Design Hero award at Game Dev Heroes 2023 and was nominated for Technical Innovation at the 2023 MCV/Develop Women in Games Awards. 🏆 Her games include Batman: Arkham Shadow […]
This year Mike McCarthy will be speaking at Konsoll! He is a concept artist with over 25 years experience in the games industry, producing work for many AAA titles, most notably the “Fable” series of games for Lionhead Studios and most recently “Hogwarts Legacy” for Studio Gobo. He is currently Principal Concept Artist for Act […]
We are thrilled to feature Elisabeth Sivertsen at Konsoll 2025, where she will lead an engaging workshop on inclusive game design. Elisabeth Sivertsen, also known as Arevya, is a game accessibility consultant, content creator, and public speaker dedicated to making video games accessible to all. A disabled gamer herself, she has partnered with studios including […]
We are happy to announce that Dan Thronström is speaking av Konsoll Connect! He is an industry veteran with 20+ years of experience working at game studios ranging from Crytek, Grin, Avalanche – leading teams from 5 up 100 people, developing both indie and AAA experiences. For the past 10 years, Dan has worked with […]
Let’s welcome Aslak Helgesen to Konsoll! With over a decade of experience in the gaming industry, Aslak is an accomplished animator and rigger specializing in character and creature art. He was nominated for an “Annie Award” in 2024 for Best Character Animation in a Video Game for his work on Teslagrad 2. Based in Bergen, […]
🎓🎮 On November 17th, we offer not only insight into day-to-day game development with local developers, but also exciting talks by national and international speakers. Continuing from last year, we are again offering students a chance to showcase their games. You’ll get to: • Meet developers from Norwegian game studios • Attend talks from national and international […]
This year we are excited to announce that we are teaming up with Play Festival! The festival takes place right after Konsoll, featuring an expo with the latest in gaming and tech, a LAN party with 350 seats in Dovregubben, live shows, the Bergen Games e-sports finals, and exciting talks offering insights from industry experts. 💡🏆 […]
Join us at Konsoll Connect to hear from Omar Khalil! Omar is a creative powerhouse with over 16 years of experience in game design, having developed groundbreaking titles at Sony London Studio, Exient and beyond. From console hits to indie publishing at Firestoke, he’s shaped unforgettable experiences across many platforms and on both sides of […]
Konsoll is looking for dedicated volunteers to help us deliver a successful conference! Working time is November 17th to 19th, from approximately 08:00 – 18:30 (in shifts). Volunteers receive complimentary conference registration, and invitations to all events and parties. Schedules will also be arranged to allow volunteers to attend as many presentations as possible. If […]
Join us at Konsoll and Konsoll Connect as we welcome Marilena Papacosta, an expert in connecting games with players and communities. With experience at Frontier Developments, Koei Tecmo Games and Sony Music, Marilena has spent years shaping marketing and brand strategies that connect games with players, build passionate communities, and drive lasting engagement. Recognized as […]
Konsoll and Konsoll Connect are proud to host Martin Wein, a seasoned expert in games marketing and brand strategy. Martin Wein, Founding Partner at GameFlex Consultants, brings nearly 25 years of experience in the entertainment and video games industry. He has worked with studios and publishers worldwide, helping teams refine their product-market fit, strengthen their […]
Shaping the future of indie games, Reese Wright will be speaking at Konsoll 2025 and Konsoll Connect! Reese is a Senior Producer at Devolver Digital, a publisher celebrated for supporting incredible developers and their wonderfully weird games. Now reaching their 20 year career milestone in the games industry, Reese Wright has worked for some of […]