WN Conference Belgrade'23

十二月 7-8, 2023
The online platform availability: 十一月 23 - 十二月 22, 2023

About

WN Conference Belgrade'23 is a deal-making event specifically tailored for video game developers, providing an excellent opportunity to connect with industry peers, improve your skills, and achieve your business objectives.

The conference will cover a wide range of topics including game design, art, production, management, publishing, talent management, and more across both mobile and PC platforms. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to mingle and network at two fantastic parties.

Meet Our Featured Speakers

Raphael Colantonio

Co-Сreated Dishonored, Prey, and Weird West

Miroslav Micevic

Director Of Operations
Ebb Software

Sanja Zugic

Director of Culture and Engagement
PLAYSTUDIOS EUROPE

Johnnemann Nordhagen

Worked on Bioshock, Gone Home, XCOM

Mina Simić

Lead Product Artist
Two Desperados

John Kavanagh

Sales Director
TransPerfect Gaming Solutions

Michael Isidorov

Operations Director
MGVC

Pavle Music

Concept Artist
Bunker VFX

Anna Ponyatoykina

Country Manager, Eastern Europe (CIS)
Xsolla

Danica Čudić

2D Artist
Two Desperados

Vladimir Zivkovic

Co-Owner / Game Designer / Artist
Foxy Voxel

Mladen Martinčević

Technical Director
PLAYSTUDIOS EUROPE

Christopher Bergstresser

Board Member
Mogul Games Group

Mirko Topalski

CEO
MBTR Ventures & Consulting

Sasha Zlotnitskaia

Game Designer
Playkot

Vanja Knežević

Game Developer
Euclidean Studios

Andrea Aleksić

Co-Founder / Lead Environment Artist
Phobos

Tanya Lavorenko

Business Development Manager
Zorka Agency

Vanja Jakovljević

Talent Acquisition Manager
Mad Head Games

Dragan Jerosimović

Game Developer

Program

Two Days' Worth of Cutting-Edge Industry Knowledge

Download program* *The program may be updated

UTC+1

09:30 - 11:00

Welcome Coffee

11:00 - 11:05

Welcome to WN Belgrade!

Julia Lebedeva (Kraskovskaia)
WN Media Group
11:05 - 12:00
Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion on Serbian Indie Scene 2.0: What a Difference a Year Makes

Moderator Vanja Knežević
Euclidean Studios
Andrea Aleksić
Phobos
Djordje Markovic
Bohemian Pulp
Nikola Šoškić
Shosha Games
Vladimir Živković
Foxy Voxel
12:00 - 12:30
Solo Talk

Have a Heart: Why a Strong Story is Good Business for Indies

Johnnemann Nordhagen
Dim Bulb Games
12:30 - 13:00
Solo Talk

How to Boost Mobile Game Revenue: Proven Web Shop Strategies

Anna Ponyatoykina
Xsolla
13:00 - 14:00

Refreshments Break

14:00 - 15:00
Panel Discussion

Raising VC Funding for PC and Mobile Games in 2024

Moderator Christopher Bergstresser
Mogul Games Group
Mikhail Isidorov
My.Games Venture Capital
Marija Vlajković
Moravčević, Vojnović and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr
Mirko Topalski
MBTR Ventures & Consulting (previously CEO at Eipix, CEO at Playrix RS)
15:00 - 15:30
Solo Talk

AI in Gaming and Its Impact on Localisation

John Kavanagh
TransPerfect Gaming Solutions
15:30 - 16:00
Solo Talk

A Developer’s Guide to Growth

Mladen Martinčević
PLAYSTUDIOS EUROPE
16:00 - 16:30
Solo Talk

How (Not) to Hurt Yourself with Interactive Narrative

Dragan Jerosimović
16:30 - 17:00
Fireside Chat

Deconstructing Immersive Sim Game Design Philosophy

Oleg Nesterenko
Game World Observer
Raphael Colantonio

WN Dev Contest Jury

Shiew Yeu Loh

Senior Outsourcing Manager
Riot Games

Alena Dubrovina

Art Director
Larian Studios

Jason O'Connell

Creative Director
Saber Interactive

Valerio di Donato

CEO
34BigThings

Kadri Harma

Venture Partner
Sisu Ventures

Martine Spaans

Game Publisher at FGL & Tamalaki / General Manager at Dutch Games Association

Montgomery Singman

Managing Partner
Radiance Strategic Solutions

Showcase

WN Belgrade’23 will feature an on-site Developers Showcase with over 30 game projects. WN Dev Showcase offers a platform for game developers to exhibit their projects and capture the attention of industry leaders.

Applications will be accepted till November 27, 2023.

Tickets

Do business and network with 800+ attendees

The online features unlocked with the tickets will be available on the WN Hub until December 22, 2023
INDIE ACCESS

€269 + VAT

Meeting System on WN Hub
*Lecture Streaming
*Lecture Recordings

On-site participation as a free bonus:
*Access to Expo Zone
*Access to Lecture Hall
*Coffee Breaksㅤ

For indie game developers
with the team of 1-7 people max

Сlaim pass
Please tell us about your team and your game at welcome@wn.media.
We will review your request and get back to you ASAP!

STANDARD ACCESS

Meeting System on WN Hub
*Lecture Streaming
*Lecture Recordings

On-site participation as a free bonus:
*Access to Expo Zone
*Access to Lecture Hall
*Coffee Breaks
*Pre-party on 06.12

€519
+VAT
1
PREMIUM ACCESS

Meeting System on WN Hub
*Lecture Streaming
*Lecture Recordings

On-site participation as a free bonus:
*Access to Expo Zone
*Access to Lecture Hall
*Coffee Breaks
*Pre-party on 06.12
*Main WN Party on 07.12

€679
+VAT
1
ONLINE ACCESS

Meeting System on WN Hubㅤ
*Lecture Streaming
*Lecture Recordings

€229
+VAT
1

For Volunteers

Join the conference for free

Help the WN Conference Team and get a free pass to join the conference in Belgrade.

Sponsors & Partners

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Partners

Contacts

Pavel Ryaykkonen

CEO & Founder
pavel@wn.media

Julia Lebedeva

COO & Partner
julia@wn.media

Yuliana Baygazova

Marketing & PR
marketing@wn.media

Antonio Pasalic

Program Director
antonio@wn.media

Denys Prymakin

Head of Sales
sales@wn.media
Telegram: DenysPr