Umeå Game Conference - #UGC26

Last week in Umeå reminded us why we build events like this. Co-running @Umea_Game_Conf with Andreas De Faria Waleij has been a privilege - leadership with heart and action 🤝 ~43% YoY growth and sold out early 📈 Grateful to all partners and supporters. Onwards 🚀

🙅🏻‍♂️Funding isn’t linear. That’s why smart studios build community first. Jean-Paul Mannon, (Co-Founder & CEO, @HarakkaStudio Studio) joins #UGC26 to share real crowdfunding lessons after 2 successful Kickstarter campaigns. Only 3 days left! 📍 ugconf.se

Summoning the Marketing Witch at #UGC26 🔮 "How to Unhex Your Steam Page" Begüm the Marketing Witch is here for devs who want visibility without selling their soul. 🎟️ ugconf.se

💎Platinum Sponsors💎 UGC26 is becoming a Nordic meeting point thanks to the trusted partners who chose to stand behind it from day one. We’re honored to work with our Platinum Sponsors: 🔷Norwegian Film Institute (NFI) 🔷Invest in Skåne See you soon in Umeå!

She tried the safe path. It almost broke her. Choosing creativity built her studio. Milja-Mariia Nykänen (@HarakkaStudio) joins the #UGC26 stage to share real-life lessons on building creative work without a safety net. ⏳ 6 days left for UGC! 🎟️ ugconf.se

⌛ 1 week to #UGC26. Last-minute booking? We’ve got you. 👉 We’ve opened a new batch of rooms at the U&Me Hotel, located inside the conference venue, right by the #Umeå river and city center. 🖱️ Book your room at the heart of the Umeå Game Conference: umehotel.se

🤹 Keeping creativity alive under production pressure is an art. Fredrik Jonsson (Founder, Core Loop AB) brings over 30 years of experience to #UGC26 with his talk, “Between Creativity and Business.” ⏳ 1 week left! 🎟️ ugconf.se

☝️Gaming changed the world once. Now it’s time to decide what comes next. We are welcoming Peter Warman, Co-founder, @NewzooHQ | @rankoneglobal Advisory Board) to our stage with his keynote: “Redefine. Back to the Future of Gaming.” 🎟️Tickets: ugconf.se

🕹️ What does it take to operate a game for 10+ years? Ioannis (Head of Games @Yodo1Games) brings Decade+ lessons from Transformers: Earth Wars and Rodeo Stampede. Learn what keeps games alive and profitable. ⏳ #UGC26 is close. Grab your seat: ugconf.se

Strong events are built with strong partners.💪 Huge thanks to our Gold Sponsors supporting devs, studios & the conversations shaping the future of the #gamesindustry at UGC26: 🟡 @Yodo1Games 🟡 @EpicGames 🟡 Windup Games Drop them a 💛

Behind #UGC26 are teams who believe in bringing people together. Big thanks to our Silver Sponsors for supporting the community & what we’re building in #Umeå: ⚪ @powellgroup ⚪ Cold River Games ⚪ @turborilla ⚪ Winterkeep Interactive Let's give them a 👏 in the comments!

🚨 Hot take: You don’t want to be a lead. With 20+ years at #Ubisoft, #Paradox, #Remedy, and now @Rovio, Guido Schmidt aka @narkerns, shares an honest perspective on leadership in games. 🫵 For current and future leads, this talk is for you. 🎫Tickets: ugconf.se

👉 Next step: the stage. See you soon in #Umeå! 🎫 More information and tickets: ugconf.se

🎯 Pitching Competition applications closed. From 75 applications across 19 countries, 15 studios have now been selected to pitch live at #UGC26. 🙌Big thanks to @AGP_advisory, @EpicPublishing and The Powell Group for supporting early-stage studios. 👇 1/2

🎤 Backed by 35+ game projects and hundreds of consulting engagements, Christian Fonnesbech shares the most common #IP pitfalls game studios face and how to address them early. 👉 Learn what to avoid before small mistakes become expensive: ugconf.se

As winter wraps #Umeå in snow, it’s time to slow down, light a candle, and hold our loved ones close. Wishing our community peaceful holidays filled with warmth and hope. See you soon in the north. #godjul!🎄

Our Early Bird tickets are live, giving you a chance to save and get the most out of #UGC26. Enjoy access to one-on-one meetings, networking dinners, and the pitching contest hosted by @AGP_advisory. 👉 Grab your Early Bird Tickets today on ugconf.se 2/2

As the year winds down, it’s a good moment to invest in yourself and set the tone for 2026. 🎯 If you can imagine yourself sitting at one of these tables, sharing a meal, and meeting people who could shape your next steps, there’s a simple way to make that happen. 1/2

🔹 LinkedIn Master Class by Ali Farha🔹 From 0 to 30,000+ followers in two years. In this 1-hour session, Ali shares a clear & practical approach to content, positioning & visibility in the games industry. 🎫 Early bird tickets at ugconf.se.

Good conversations don’t happen by accident. That’s why we’re partnering with @MeetToMatch to power all 1:1 meetings at Umeå Game Conference. Now it’s your turn to meet future allies, investors, collaborators, and maybe even new friends. 🎫Tickets: ugameconf.se