Event Highlights
DevGAMM Vilnius 2024 proved to be an incredible B2B conference with a summer festival vibe, bringing together almost 500 game developers, publishers, and industry professionals from around the world. Let’s have a look at what went down.
TALKS
The event kicked off with opening remarks, setting the stage for an exciting journey ahead.
The Scorewarrior Stage, located outside, became the main spot for attendees to chill under the sun and listen to industry pros, including:
- Isaque Sanches, Senior Game Designer, Ubisoft Redlynx
- Fawzi Mesmar, Creative Director & Author
- Philip Martin, Senior Cinematic Editor, Hazelight
- Sophie Vo, Founder and Leadership Coach, Rise and Play
- Wessel Mast, Tools Programmer, Guerrilla
Recordings of the sessions will be available on our YouTube channel in the coming months. Be sure to subscribe to the DevGAMM channel so you don’t miss out!
WORKSHOPS
Attendees gained practical knowledge on game design, art, project management, narrative design, and more at the Workshop Hall. Some of the topics included:
- Home-Made Sound Effects by Rob Carr, Redhill Games
- How to Manage a Game After Its Launch by Julien Wera, Moon Rover Games
- Getting Started in Technical Art with UE by Chris Murphy, Epic Games
- A Guide to Planning Passion-Driven Weeks by Ali Farha, Star Stable Entertainment
- How to Use Narrative Techniques by Pascal Luban, Creative Director & Game Designer
EXPO & GAMES
The Expo Area was buzzing with unique experiences and activities from tinyBuild, Vizor, Gameowdio, Wooga, and Asterman. Attendees enjoyed tattoos, musical jams, spinning the fortune wheel, and grabbing tons of gifts and merch. Thanks to Brain Games, there was also a Board Games Zone for attendees to play and relax.
The Game Showcase featured over 40 games, with different titles showcased each day. Attendees voted for their favorites in the People’s Choice category
The Public Pitch was a highlight, where five game developers presented their pitch decks in front of a jury of experts and the event audience. This exciting show was hosted by the legendary Rami Ismail, and the winning team of Hard to Kill earned tickets to the next DevGAMM.
The DevGAMM Awards was the culmination of the event, featuring six categories including the People’s Choice, where the audience decided the winner.
Give it up for our amazing winner:
- Best Game of the Show: Block the Monster (Hit the Healing)
- Excellence in Game Design: Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall (Brave At Night)
- Excellence in Visual Art: The Star Named EOS (Silver Lining Studio)
- Most Anticipated Game: Flow of Sound (Morning Bird Studio)
- Excellence in Audio: Flow of Sound (Morning Bird Studio)
- People’s Choice: Oko Tactics (Wise Wing Studio)
NETWORKING
Attendees used the PINE app to schedule over 450 meetings. Holders of PREMIUM and SPEAKER badges enjoyed the Premium Lounge with extra comfort and catering options.
Summer Dinner hosted by Epic Games gathered the decision-makers to catch the summer sunset in the heart of Vilnius
The DevGAMM Quest brought an adventurous element to the conference. The attendees completed various tasks to earn stamps, with the chance to win exciting prizes like DJI Drone, AIrPods, tickets to DevGAMM in Lisbon, and more.
139 attendees participated, and 7 lucky winners took home the prizes.
OPEN-AIR BBQ PARTY & LIVE CONCERT
The ultimate summer Open-Air BBQ Party took place, sponsored by Scorewarrior. Attendees enjoyed barbecue, drinks, a live concert by Marija Beržė and her band, and karaoke in the Workshop Hall. Now this is what we call a festival-style conference!
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We’d like to take a moment to thank all the sponsors and conference partners.
Platinum Sponsors
Scorewarrior, Epic Games, Unreal Engine, tinyBuild
Gold Sponsors
Vizor Games, Wooga, Gameowdio, Asterman
Special Sponsors
Easybrain, Wargaming.net
Partners
Lithuanian Game Developers Association, Go Vilnius, AMD, devtodev, Brain Games, Values Value, inGame Job, PINE, NIKOFIRM
COMING UP NEXT
DevGAMM is coming back to Portugal for the second edition in Lisbon. Get ready for a 2-day event packed with networking opportunities. Expect a large game showcase, a stellar speaker roster, stunning oceanside views, and VIP experiences. This is the true gem in our collection.
Grab your Early Bird tickets now and see you on November 14-15 in Portugal 🇵🇹
