Xamk Game Track 2025
Business – Design – Development
7.11.2025
Kotka Campus + Online
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Salakuljettajantie 4, 48100 Kotka
What is Xamk Game Track?
Xamk Game Track invites you for the fourth time to explore the potential of game technology!
This year’s event focuses on three key themes: Development – Design – Business.
Four inspiring sections will bring you fresh innovations for each area.
Top business experts will share their keys to success.
In the showroom, you’ll discover bold ideas from emerging game developers that can take your business to the next level.
The design section ensures your products attract and engage customers.
Join us to network, get inspired, and unlock new business opportunities!
Business Track
Showroom
Costume Track
Cyber Track
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Link to the stream available after registration!
FREE BUS RIDE to Xamk Game Track
Join the Finnish game community for an unforgettable day in Kotka and let Game Makers of Finland take you there for free!
🕖 SCHEDULE
TO KOTKA:
7:15 — Kiasma bus stop, Helsinki
8:00 — Shell Porvoo Kuninkaanportti
9:00 — Xamk Kotka Campus, Kotka
BACK TO HELSINKI:
22:00 — Easy Peasy Kotka
23:45 — Kiasma bus stop, Helsinki
Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and experience the Finnish game industry in action.
💡 Remember to register for the main events as well!
BUSINESS
Presented by CDG-Booster
A dedicated pitching area where game and game technology studios pitch their latest next big hit to investors and publishers, fostering connections, funding opportunities, and strategic partnerships within the game industry.
Free to join for visitors to get inspired, motivated, and valuable tips and tricks on how to pitch perfectly. Pitching line-up will be announced 1-day before the event
SHOWROOM
Presented by XGS summer internship
The showroom is the heart of our GAME TRACK – where student teams bring their games to life, spark excitement, and connect with players, partners, and industry professionals. It is a stage for fresh talent, bold ideas, and the next big breakthroughs in gaming. It is a great platform and opportunity to test and play and get feedback.
Join our internship students and test their latest innovations.
COSTUME
Presented by Creative Industries
The digital Costume Track offers an insight into how digital character costume design and digital clothing combine creativity and technology. The possibilities of digital costumes are showcased and visitors can see how outfits are created through collaboration between professionals and aspiring designers from sketch to fully realized, motion-responsive virtual costumes.
CYBER
Presented by Cyber-resilient Kymenlaakso
CyberTrack is committed to empowering youth and young adults by providing access to cybersecurity-related education and career opportunities. The track especially supports those at risk of social exclusion, offering guidance, inspiration, and a pathway to a brighter future.
CyberTrack makes cybersecurity more accessible and inclusive for all interested parties by connecting participants with the appropriate networks, resources, and career paths with the help of authorities and experts.
CyberTrack will also hosts a CTF-event starting on Thursday 6th of November starting at 14:00. The winners of the CTF-event will be highlighted at the GameTrack afterparty.
PROGRAM
AFTERPARTY BY IGDA KYMENLAAKSO
Xamk Game Track 2025 Official Afterparty – hosted by IGDA Kymenlaakso
Welcome to the Official Afterparty for Xamk Game Track 2025! Join us at Easy Peasy Kotka for a night of celebration and fun after the main event. Get ready to mingle with fellow games industry veterans and upcoming talent. Let’s make unforgettable memories and connections together. Don’t miss out on this epic night!
Most importantly:
When: 7.11. from 17:00 to 22:00
Where: Easy Peasy Kotka (Kotkankatu 7 C, 48100 Kotka)
Free tickets. Limited capacity, ticket required.
EVENT MAP
SPEAKERS
Wanda O Rly
CO-Founder & COO at Psyon Games
Psyon Games Brand Ambassador
Elina Arponen
CEO & Co-Founder Quicksave Interactive
Reidar Wasenius
AI Researcher at Aalto University
Pelipoliisi
Gaming police
Maarit Kalmakurki
Principal Lecturer – Digital Cosume Design
Joni Lappalainen
CEO at Dreamloop Games
Chairperson of Finnish Game Developers Association
VP of Tampere Game Hub
Showrunner of Finnish Game Incubator
Contact
Piia Selinkoski
Program & Community Lead
Sabine Suorsa
Partners & Business Lead
Markus Hölsä
Cyber Track Lead
SAFER SPACE
We commit to following the safer space principles in all of our events and spaces. Read more: Safer space principles.
A harassment contact person will be present on site throughout the event. If you experience or witness harassment, please contact the security guards or the event staff who will direct you to the harassment contact person.
PARTNERS
TRACK PARTNERS
COOPERATION PARTNERS
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