Conference Programme 2023

Changes to the programme are possible.

The Conference 2023 – Day 1

  • Networking & Matchmaking

    Exclusive opportunity for matchmaking meetings in Switzerland. MeetToMatch organises your...

    November 16, 2023 - November 17, 2023 at Amboss Rampe – Foyer
  • Welcome Note

    Official opening of Gamesweek Zurich | The Conference. Speakers Anita Martinecz Fehér, D...

    November 16, 2023 • 10:15 - 10:30 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Swiss Games: Facts & Figures

    The Swiss Game Developers Association SGDA presents the results of the current survey on ...

    November 16, 2023 • 10:30 - 11:00 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Building a Portfolio

    Anton shares insights into 110 Industries’ diversified business approach based on a...

    November 16, 2023 • 11:00 - 11:30 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Scientific Research x Video Games

    In Massive Multiplayer Online Games, thousands of gamers converge in real-time. Collectiv...

    November 16, 2023 • 11:30 - 12:00 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Serious Games – a great potential

    Serious games tap into audiences that traditional channels often miss, holding immense po...

    November 16, 2023 • 13:30 - 13:50 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Games with impact

    Games can play a role in achieving the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Using...

    November 16, 2023 • 13:50 - 14:10 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Game Funding Strategies

    The promotion of games is in a dynamic transition phase. Nationally, the “Cultural ...

    November 16, 2023 • 14:10 - 15:00 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Coffee Break

    Coffee break, a great opportunity to make new contacts and deepen existing relationships.

    November 16, 2023 • 15:00 - 15:30 at Amboss Rampe – Foyer
  • What’s going on abroad

    Representatives from Europe’s premier game development nations will shed light on t...

    November 16, 2023 • 15:30 - 16:15 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Women in Games

    Gaming audiences are as diverse as society itself. How can this be reflected in game deve...

    November 16, 2023 • 16:15 - 17:00 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • The Future of Game Creation

    Keynote Speech Speaker Peter Molyneux, 22cans (UK)

    November 16, 2023 • 17:00 - 17:30 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Drinks Reception

    The first day of the conference concludes with the drinks reception after an intense day ...

    November 16, 2023 • 17:30 - 19:00 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location

GWZ 2023 – Side Event

Changes to the programme are possible.

  • Diversity Breakfast

    Diversity Breakfast – a free side event at Gamesweek Zurich. Join us for this engag...

    November 17, 2023 • 09:00 - 10:00 at Amboss Rampe

The Conference 2023 – Day 2

Changes to the programme are possible.

  • Networking & Matchmaking

    Exclusive opportunity for matchmaking meetings in Switzerland. MeetToMatch organises your...

    November 16, 2023 - November 17, 2023 at Amboss Rampe – Foyer
  • Welcome Note – Day 2

    Official opening of Gamesweek Zurich | The Conference – Day 2 Speaker Olivier Blanc...

    November 17, 2023 • 10:15 - 10:30 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Games x SUISA

    Music and sound effects play a pivotal role in the gaming experience. To avoid delays and...

    November 17, 2023 • 10:30 - 11:00 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Legal Level-Up

    Legal matters are crucial to the success of every game and, consequently, to every game d...

    November 17, 2023 • 11:00 - 12:00 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • PEGI

    PEGI, the authority behind age classifications for video games in 38 European countries, ...

    November 17, 2023 • 13:30 - 14:00 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Safegames

    Speakers Vivian Frei, Department of Education of the Canton of Zurich (CH) Thomas Gerber,...

    November 17, 2023 • 14:00 - 15:00 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Coffee Break

    Coffee break, a great opportunity to make new contacts and deepen existing relationships.

    November 17, 2023 • 15:00 - 15:30 at Amboss Rampe – Foyer
  • Sustainability Challenges

    Numerous initiatives are targeting sustainable game development according to the UN Agend...

    November 17, 2023 • 15:30 - 15:50 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Diversity

    Diversity is a complex and multifaceted topic. Using practical examples, we examine how g...

    November 17, 2023 • 15:50 - 16:10 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Games x Education

    After the presentation of the award-winning game “Morph Tales”, game developers and e...

    November 17, 2023 • 16:10 - 17:00 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Drinks Reception

    The conference sessions conclude with the drinks reception after two intense days of talk...

    November 17, 2023 • 17:00 - 19:00 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location
  • Swiss Game Awards Ceremony

    The SGDA Swiss Game Awards Ceremony stands as the annual highlight of Swiss game creation...

    November 17, 2023 • 19:00 - 20:00 at Amboss Rampe – Event Location