Info package for Game Track participants

Welcome on board with Game Track! Here you can find important dates and other updates related to the implementation starting in fall 2026. The second implementation of program is arranged from 5 October 2026 to 28 February 2027. During the program, a joint study and networking trip to a game industry event will also be organized.

For starters, you can check out the opening webinar materials which guide you into the world of Game Track!

Weekly Schedule

The Game Track program implementation begins in early October with a joint orientation week (5–9 October 2026). During the starting week, participants should be prepared for shared activities and group-building sessions each day. Detailed information about the joint meetings scheduled for the orientation week will be sent to the selected participants by email around the turn of September and October, and no later than the end of the application period.

The Game Track  also includes monthly Save Point events held at Digi & Game Center in Jyväskylä, which have been tentatively scheduled by week. These session will also be streamed online. In addition to the Save Point events, the program includes weekly joint sessions, which can be attended if necessary. The Weekly Banter and Guidance sessions can be tailored to the needs of individuals or teams – explore the activities below!

The detailed schedule will be announced in the opening day of the third Game Track implementation on 5 October 2026.

Dev Time

Dev Time is dedicated to progressing your project on your own schedule. To support your work, feel free to use the communal workspaces and voice channels for Game Track participants on Discord. If needed, physical workspaces will also be arranged for teams working independently.

Guidance

During the Guidance meetings, the focus is on you! The topics covered are based on your needs and can relate either to project progress or to your future and well-being as a professional in the gaming industry.

You can book a personal session with GT Coaches and meet our experts on Discord in the #GT3 channel. 

The GT team warmly recommends making guidance sessions a regular, if necessary even weekly, part of your developer routine! ☺

Weekly Banter

A weekly session open to all Game Track participants, hosted by gaming industry expert.

These meetings include current discussions, industry updates, networking opportunities, tips, practical advice, and Q&A sessions. The session provides a relaxed and useful moment to have a little pause, share updates with other Game Track participants, and reflect on current topics.

If you wish to suggest topics to be covered during Weekly Banter, you can submit your request in advance.

Save Points & other events

The monthly Save Points of the Game Track program bring together both participants and gaming industry experts for a joint live session at the Digi & Game Center to learn and network. During Save Points, you also have the opportunity to showcase and pitch your own game project and gain inspiration from the presentations of our expert guests.

27 October 2026 | Save Point 1: The Grind

Save Point 1 | Gathering event at Digi & Game Center
Tuesday October 27th from 1pm to 3pm

  • Theme will be The Grind
    Mapping and plans

    Guest speakers will be Topias Paasonen, Lead Game Designer at Psyon Games & David Vanderheyden, Co-Founder at Gangster Pukeko Games

13 November 2026 | Save Point 2: The Attractive Pitch

Save Point 2 | XMAS JKL at Ilokivi Jyväskylä
Friday November 13th from 10am to 8pm

  • Theme will be The Attractive Pitch
    Target Groups and Pitch Decks

    Guest speakers are listed on a program of the XMAS JKL event

8 December 2026 | Save Point 3: The Manual Work

Save Point 3 | Gathering event at Digi & Game Center
Tuesday December 8th from 1pm to 3pm

  • Theme will be The Manual Work / Masses
    Networking, Collaboration & Cooperation

    Guest speakers will be Suvi Latva, Chief Business Advisor at Neogames Finland sekä Begüm Dogan, Marketing Witch at Hexen Marketing

19 January 2027 | Save Point 4: The Earning

Save Point 4 | Gathering event at Digi & Game Center
Tuesday January 19th from 1pm to 3pm

  • Theme will be The Earning
    Financing and Publishing Platforms

    Guest speaker will be Antti Leinonen, CEO at Road to Vostok

23 February 2027 | Save Point 5: The Success

Save Point 5 | Gathering event at Digi & Game Center
Tuesday February 23rd from 1pm to 3pm

  • Theme will be The Success / Summit
    End Results and the Future

    Guest speaker will be Natasha Skult, CEO and Creative Director at MiTale

Also remember to mark the following events to your calendar:

  • Workshop 1: Team Building
    • Monday October 5 2026 @ Digi & Game Center
       
  • Workshop 2: Pitch Deck Building
    • Week 45/2026
       
  • Workshop 3: A Confident Pitch
    • Week 48/2026

Objectives related to implementation

The Game Track program is tailored to suit participants’ personal goals, available time and skill levels, making it adaptable to both group and individual needs. The project staff bring decades of combined experience from the gaming industry – they are here to guide you and help ensure the energy you invest goes into the right things.

By being active and booking guidance sessions for either your team or yourself, you ensure the Game Track journey is sculpted for you and your needs, whether you are participating as a solo developer or with an existing dev team.

I have a developer team

Our specialists provide tailored support and coaching in areas such as:

  • Future planning
  • Team role allocation
  • Agile project and process management
  • Product development and marketing
  • Product launch process
  • First steps in game industry entrepreneurship

I have an idea or a product to develop

Our specialists provide tailored support and coaching in areas such as:

  • Clarifying the core Idea of your Concept or product
  • Finding a development team
  • Mapping project needs
  • Defining your own skills
  • Networking and presenting your product