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

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

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.

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

Event host

Maarit Kalmakurki

Digital costumes

Reidar Wasenius

AI trainer

Pelipoliisi

Gaming police

More coming soon!

Stay tuned!

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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