In Minsk, at the “Gaming Industry” conference, speakers will include Yandex Games, Overmobile, VK Play, Axlebolt, RVI, and many others

The conference program includes presentations, panel discussions, and workshops, traditionally held in three parallel streams. Representatives from leading Russian-speaking gaming companies, expert organizations, and platforms will take the stage.

Here are some of them:

• Andrey Karelin, Head of Business Development at VK Play, will discuss the economics of games and the importance of factoring in P&L (Profit and Loss) during the development and release of projects;
• Denis Pozdnyakov, co-founder of Contrast Games, will delve into the specifics of Metroidvania development. The team is expected to release the Metroidvania Akatori this year;
• Pyotr Salnikov, co-founder of Disgusting Men and Book Burner Games, will also address the topic of sound. He will discuss the importance of quality audio design in indie games and share insights into his own studio's project, Sonic Terror;
• Vasily Ovchinnikov, Head of the Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry (RVI), will present data on Russian game development;
• Varvara Dunets, Product Manager and Strategic Partner at Kitchen941, will explain how operational debt affects a product and its team. She will also discuss why even successful games can suffer from management chaos;
• Nikita Bokarev, Head of Business Development at Yandex Games, will talk about the platform's opportunities for developers;
• Vitaly Moroz, author of Family Island and Game Director at Fernflower, will share how adding expedition mechanics to My Cafe helped increase the game's revenue by 50%;
• Andrey Popovich, veteran of Wargaming and Press Fire Games, and now a game designer at Bibamus, will give a talk on the key stages of game development. He will analyze the nuances of each stage, from typical issues faced by experienced teams to ways to boost productivity.

In addition to listening to speakers, the conference will include other activities such as:

• A panel discussion titled "MVP That Succeeded: Building a Framework for the First Profitable Product," moderated by Denis Sandakov, Marketing Director at Take Top Entertainment, with participants from HeroCraft, Overmobile, and Fernflower;
• A panel discussion on "Building a Game Industry Ecosystem: Talent, Support Measures, Regional Hubs," featuring representatives from RVI, the Higher School of Economics, and the Yakutia Innovation Development Fund;
• A major indie game showcase — applications are accepted until April 17. During the showcase, an audience choice award will be given, as participants vote for the best game;
• Indie pitch — game presentations before experts with subsequent analysis. The authors of the best game will receive a million views on VK Play. Additionally, developers can win a PlayStation 5 console from Mirra Games. As with the showcase, you can apply for the indie pitch until April 17.

The Minsk session of the "Gaming Industry" will conclude with a large game development party for Premium ticket holders. It will take place at the La Scala Trattoria Ignazio restaurant, located on Nemiga Street, building 36, right in the city center.

Remember, tickets for the "Gaming Industry" in Minsk are currently available at a discount — you can purchase them at a reduced price until April 8. Prices will increase thereafter.

For more details about the program and other aspects of the upcoming event, visit the "Gaming Industry" website.