- Schedule revealed: keynotes, panels and networking for 2025 success
- Everything from AI and investment to retention, revenue, blockchain, web3, and more
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Over 2,750 attendees are set to gather in London on January 20-21 for Pocket Gamer Connects London 2025, a two-day conference at the forefront of the games industry.
Spanning 31 tracks, the conference schedule combines Pocket Gamer Connects and Big Screen Gaming Summit, offering two days of insightful talks, seminars, and panels. Industry leaders will share expertise on topics such as monetisation, growth strategies, web3 innovations, blockchain advancements, the metaverse and more.
The MeetToMatch platform is already open for business, allowing participants to connect with decision-makers from more than 900 companies and arrange meetings directly at the event.
Schedule overview
DAY 1 / Monday, January 20
MORNING
PG Connects: Creative Kingdom
Track room 1 • 09:05–10:20
Key speakers include Nick Poole (Ukie), Maria Sayans (ustwo games), Stuart Dinsey (Curve Games)
Creative insight into the latest and hottest industry trends from top British games companies.
PG Connects: The Growth Track
Track room 2 • 09:15–13:00
Key speakers include Moritz Holländer (Almedia), Nicholas Lovell (Spilt Milk Studios), Monika Raszowska (KashKick)
Essential insight into user acquisition, retention techniques, and how to grow your game.
Big Screen Gaming Summit: PC & Console – State of Play
Track room 3 • 09:15–11:00
Key speakers include Kim Nordstrom (PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions), David Solari (Soul Assembly), Ella Romanos (Fundamentally Games)
Facts, figures, and insights from the latest developments in the PC and console markets.
PG Connects: AI Advances sponsored by Layer AI
Track room 4 • 09:15–11:20
Key speakers include Burcu Hakguder (Layer AI), Guy Gadney (Charisma.ai), Vanessa Mullin (Scenario)
From art to scriptwriting and programming: how machine learning and artificial intelligence will change the way we create and communicate.
PG Connects: Global Trends
Track room 1 • 10:20–13:00
Key speakers include Eric Seufert (Heracles Capital), Elin Jonsson (East Side Games), Junbo Zhang (Unity)
From East to West: The latest leading insight into the current industry trends from all over the globe.
Big Screen Gaming Summit: Big Screen Heroes
Track room 3 • 11:00–13:10
Key speakers include Ashley Cook (Facepunch Studios), Dr Alexander Horowitz (Criterion Games), Ksenia Koster (Audiokinetic)
Navigate the evolving landscape of PC and Console game-making with industry veterans.
PG Connects: Practical AI sponsored by Filuta AI
Track room 4 • 11:20–13:00
Key speakers include Filip Dvorak (Filuta AI), Tomi Huttula (Cosmic Lounge), Christoffer Holmgard (modl/ai)
Explore AI’s role in game development to enhance player experiences, optimise performance, and efficiently create dynamic, immersive virtual worlds.
Awards: Top 50 UK Game Makers
Track room 3 • 12:40–13:00
Presented by Craig Chapple (PocketGamer.biz)
An exclusive opportunity to witness the reveal of this year’s inaugural Top 50 UK Game Makers, celebrating the leading developers and publishers across this gaming nation.
AFTERNOON
PG Connects: Powering Payments sponsored by Xsolla
Track room 1 • 14:00–16:00
Key speakers include Chris Meredith (Xsolla), Tayber Voyer (A Thinking Ape), Nick Poole (Ukie)
Discover how to generate revenue outside of traditional billing methods in new markets and webstores.
PG Connects: Monetiser sponsored by Nefta
Track room 2 • 14:00–16:10
Key speakers include Itai Cohen (Digital Turbine), Fernando Pernica (Nefta), Kseniia Maiboroda (Elevatix)
Make the most of new advertising formats, IAPs, and other monetisation developments in this focused track.
Big Screen Gaming Summit: UGC Update
Track room 3 • 14:10–15:50
Key speakers include Daniel Ramotowski (CCP Games), Angela Dalton (Signum Growth Capital), Marcus Holmström (The Gang)
Explore user-generated content, and discover strategies and inspiration to stay at the forefront of UGC trends.
PG Connects: Game Maker Insights sponsored by Supercell
Track room 4 • 14:00–16:00
Key speakers include Maya Hofree (Supercell), Fabien-Pierre Nicolas (Electronic Arts), Kate Edwards (Geogrify / SetJetters)
Case studies from the frontline, covering the likes of game design, audio, character design, UX, and narrative.
Big Screen Gaming Summit: Digital Discoverability
Track Room 3 • 15:50–17:35
Key speakers include Maja From Andersen (Funday Games), Simon Byron (Yogscast Games), Alexis Trust (Chucklefish)
Expert advice on making your game stand out on distribution services such as Steam.
PG Connects: Webstore Wizardry sponsored by Stash.gg
Track room 1 • 16:00–17:25
Key speakers include Archie Stonehill (Stash.gg), Conor McLaughlin (Aghanim), Gil Tov Ly (Appcharge)
Discover the significance of webstores and how to use them in the monetisation of your games.
PG Connects: Publisher Power sponsored by Azerion
Track room 4 • 16:00–17:55
Key speakers include Kristian Segerstrale (Super Evil Megacorp), Lorenzo De Carlo (Azerion), Gina Jackson (SKILLfull)
Get the most out of your publishing deal and take your game’s launch to the next level.
PG Connects: Ad Insights sponsored by AudioMob
Track room 2 • 16:10–17:55
Key speakers include Felix Braberg (2.5 Gamers), Claire Rozain (Rzain), Božo Janković (GameBiz Consulting)
In-game ads remain central to many studios’ monetisation strategy – join us to discover the latest trends and advice.
DAY 2 / Tuesday, January 21
MORNING
PG Connects: Developer Toolkit
Track room 1 • 09:05–11:20
Key speakers include Alexis Bonte (Stillfront), Teemu Haila (Metaplay), John Wright (Kwalee)
Everything a growing developer needs: essential, practical advice about all aspects of making games.
PG Connects: Audience Accelerator sponsored by Phiture
Track room 2 • 09:05–11:50
Key speakers include Federica Stiscia (Almedia), Sarah Lafferty (AppLovin), Thomas Kriebernegg (SplitMetrics)
Tips and guides for growing your game using the best UA and marketing techniques.
Big Screen Gaming Summit: Browser Breakthroughs
Track room 3 • 09:25–11:10
Key speakers include Joep van Duinen (Poki), Lily Nos-Mentink (Azerion), Rafael Morgan (Crazy Games)
Discover how browser gaming is reshaping player accessibility and engagement.
PG Connects: Culture Club
Track room 4 • 09:25–11:30
Key speakers include Jennifer Estaris (ustwo games), Kevin Toms (Indie Developer), Rebecca Weiss (Trailmix)
Define your goals and inspire your team – what are the core principles of a forward-looking games industry?
Big Screen Gaming Summit: IP Unlocked sponsored by East Side Games
Track room 3 • 11:10–12:50
Key speakers include Elin Jonsson (East Side Games), Adam Collier (SYBO), Sam Fisher (Hyper Hippo)
Discover the potential (and pitfalls!) of licensing and working with intellectual property to unlock the global power of big franchises.
PG Connects: Live Ops Landscape sponsored by GameAnalytics
Track room 1 • 11:20–13:00
Key speakers include Allison Bilas (Game Analytics), Mika Porspakka (Metacore), Tayber Voyer (A Thinking Ape)
A track dedicated to explaining and improving your approach to live ops, the core of the modern games world.
PG Connects: Recruit and Restart
Track room 4 • 11:30–13:10
Key speakers include Oleg Paliy (Games Factory Talents), Anna Moss (ii Connection), Andre Lemaitre (MakersForge)
Industry experts share strategies for talent acquisition, diversity, resilience, and navigating setbacks.
PG Connects: Alternative Distribution Models sponsored by Aptoide
Track room 2 • 11:50–13:00
Key speakers include Paulo Trezentos (Aptoide), Jani Torppa (Geeklab), Shalom Michaeli (Digital Turbine)
Alternative distribution models are sprouting – discover the opportunities that await.
AFTERNOON
Big Screen Gaming Summit: Virtual Visions
Track room 3 • 13:50–15:30
Key speakers include Sam Watts (Unity), Clarisse Blondy (Resolution Games), Simon Barratt (Cooperative Innovations)
Enter the exciting world of virtual reality and augmented reality, featuring cutting-edge insights that redefine the possibilities of this rapidly evolving VR/AR/XR scene.
PG Connects: Game Dev Stories
Track room 1 • 14:00–16:10
Key speakers include Josh Nilson (Maskwa Investments), Sonja Ängeslevä (Phantom Game Labs), Shuhei Watanabe (Metacore)
Hear from game developers – find out what they are working on, how they have innovated, and what lessons they have learned along the way.
PG Connects: Marketing Marvels sponsored by Splitmetrics
Track room 2 • 14:00–15:40
Key speakers include Palina Krautsova (Wargaming), Valerio Sudrio (Usercentrics), Thomas Kriebernegg (SplitMetrics)
Discover the latest tips and techniques from the personalities and agencies that are changing the media world.
Awards: Top 50 Blockchain Game Makers
Track room 4 • 14:00–14:40
Presented by Jon Jordan (BlockchainGamer.biz)
See the reveal of the Top 50 Blockchain Game Makers, an annual celebration of the leading movers and shakers in this always-evolving space.
PG Connects: Web3 Wonders
Track room 4 • 14:10–16:20
Key speakers include Tony Pearce (Reality+), Sofia Senatorova (Tezos blockchain), George Isichos (Game7)
What’s next for the blockchain gaming scene? Dive deeper into the techniques and strategies that are shaping this growing market.
Big Screen Gaming Summit: Beyond Games
Track room 3 • 15:30–17:15
Key speakers include Rhianna Pratchett (Writer), Annabel Grace (Grace Films), Paul Cornell (Writer)
Explore the space where games cross the boundaries of music, film, TV, sports and more.
PG Connects: Show Me The Money
Track room 2 • 15:40–18:00
Key speakers include Josh Chapman (Konvoy), Kadri Harma (GameFounders), Nick Button-Brown (Gaming Leader, Investor)
Get practical insight on securing the funding that will make a difference.
PG Connects: Future Formats
Track room 4 • 16:20–17:20
Key speakers include Phil Foxton (FoxChickenGrain), Kelly Vero (Core Game)
Journey to the future of games as we discuss what new technologies will transform our industry forever.
PG Connects: Incredible Indies
Track room 1 • 16:10–17:55
Key speakers include Charles Cecil (Revolution Software), Paul Leishman (Team Terrible), Em Bailey (Code Coven)
How to survive and thrive as a smaller studio in today’s competitive games development landscape.
Awards: Very Big Indie Pitch Results
Track room 1 • 17:45–18:00
Presented by Jupiter Hadley (Indie Games Plus)
Come celebrate the successful studios of the Very Big Indie Pitch competition.
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