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Boden Game Changer

Want to learn from others building, leading, and creating in the games industry? Boden Game Changer brings together developers, founders, and creatives for a day of inspiration and exchange.

From AI and leadership to pitching, funding, and building your studio from scratch – this is a day for creators who want to learn, grow, and lead the change.

Our annual game conference serves as a key platform for shaping the future of the games industry in northern Sweden and beyond. This event brings together leading voices from the games industry for knowledge-sharing, networking, and inspiration amidst the stunning Arctic backdrop.

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This Year's lineup

Porträtt på Fawzi Mesmar, keynote speaker på Boden Game Changer 2026. Text anger titel: Creative Director, Author, Ubisoft. Eventet hålls 26 februari 2026 på Boden Business Park.

Conference Schedule (IN PROGRESS)

8:30 registration & morning coffee

At Verkstan, Boden Business Park

9:00 opening remarks & Live music

At Ljusgården, Verkstan

With moderator Hind Toufga.
Live music by The Multiplayers – bringing iconic video game soundtracks to the stage.

 

9:30 Keynote: KAI MOORE

Co-Founder / Executive Producer,
Wrong Organ

Title of the Talk: ”Starting a Indie Studio as Students”

10:00 Keynote niklas österlund

Co-founder, Chronocle

Title of the Talk: ”From Idea to Early Access: Building a Game Studio from Scratch”

10:30 network & mingle

Grab a coffee and connect

11:00 Keynote: TILLA segerstedt

Founder and CEO, Aurora Arts

Title of the Talk: ”What I Wish I Knew When Starting an Indie Studio”

11:30 Keynote: heidi nummi

Dev Director, Starbreeze

Title of the Talk: ”Leadership Agility”

12:05 Networking Lunch

Connect, chat and recharge

13:05 Afternoon Kick-off & Live Music

The Multiplayers – live video game music on stage!

13:25 KEYNOTE: Atey Ghailan

Founder and CEO, Envar Holding

Title of the Talk: ”From Idea to Reality – The Journey Behind Envar”

14:00 keynote: Binni erlingsson

Principal, Behold Ventures

Title of the Talk: ”The mysterious world of funding and pitching”

14:40 network & mingle

Grab a coffee and connect

15:10 keynote: Fawzi mesmar

Creative Director / Author • Ubisoft

Title of the Talk: “Creativity in the Age of AI – Practicing Creative Sobriety”

15:45 PANEL TALK

Perspectives from across the industry

More info coming.

16:15 Closing Remarks & Live Music

We wrap up the day with reflections – and one last performance from The Multiplayers.

AFTER WORK

At Boden Business Park

More info coming.

Get in Touch

Do you have any questions or need further information?
sofia@bodenbusinesspark.se

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