Want to know what top developers keep in their toolkits at all times? We reveal all the secrets this coming July at Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto.
The Pocket Gamer Connects series is unprecedented when it comes to bringing together the leading experts in the gaming industry, and we are committed to giving you the best practical advice on the technology and strategies you should consider as a developer. Join us and 750 other representatives of the gaming industry for the first ever iteration of the leading B2B gaming industry conference in Toronto, it’s going to be amazing.
It’s the same conference you know and love with brand new opportunities in a new and amazing city. During the 6th to the 7th of July you will be able to hear from over 120 of the major authorities in the world in the field of games and contact representatives from companies such as Google, Netflix and Electronic Arts. What better way to expand your network and pick the bright and forward-looking minds in the industry? Do not miss your opportunity to join us this summer, we recently released a wave of virtual tickets and we currently have an offer available for the middle of the season – there is no excuse not to be there in July and really invest in taking your career to the next level you dreamed of!
Next in our track review series, we throw the spotlight on the track of our developer toolkit. If you are a developer who wants to learn all the essential and practical tips on all aspects of creating games, this track is just for you. The track will include sessions dealing with topics such as why game design is now the smallest part of game development, how to combine game and story and how to ensure game stability courtesy of a star team from Google Firebase. do not miss!
Read on to find out more about what the track is about.
Developer Toolkit: July 6th
14:00 – To begin this track, learn why game design is now the smallest part of creating the game from the experts. This amazing panel will be overseen by our own Dave Bradley from Steel Media and will feature John Eberhard from Wizards of the Coast, Lee Vermeulen from Alien Trap Games, Russell Sng from Unity Technologies and Adam Claire from Wero Creative.
14:40 – Next, join a meeting that cannot be missed under the guidance of a representative from TransPerfect Gaming Solutions. Stay tuned to learn more about this encounter!
15:00 – Next up is a roundtable on ensuring game stability with Google Firebase Crashlytics, led by the star team of Sam Edson and Elena Dotti from Google Firebase.
15:20 – Next is a meeting hosted by Vapor’s Ted and Rani, stay tuned to know what this meeting is about!
15:40 – How can you successfully combine acting and storytelling? Jenna Home, Dexter Waltman and Sarah Hardin from Brunette Games tackle it in this amazing superstar session.
4:00 pm – How can OKRs help you create better games and maintain your vision? Explore it and more with Diego Ricotti from Caracal Games & AIV.
16:20 – Next is a session hosted by Nick Schmidt from Game On. Stay tuned to learn more!
16:40 – We end the track with a star panel on disaster stories for developers. Learn from the mistakes of those in front of you on this unmistakable track, monitored by our own Khai Trung Le from Steel Media and featuring Adam Claire from Wero Creative, Lee Vermeulen from Alien Trap Games and Oz Side from Backtrace,
Book your ticket to Toronto now
There’s no time like now to buy your ticket to Toronto! We have virtual cards and personal cards available, and you can get both at a discounted price with our mid-period offer. It can save you up to $ 220 CAD, so do not wait! It is only available for a limited time, be sure to take advantage of it for as long as you can and Order the ticket before the time runs out.
See you in Toronto!
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