FTW! is a new & unique event in the European game dev space.
We used to call it a b2b&stakeholder conference, but we continue to build into a unique professional event bringing game dev professionals, stakeholders and other industries together – a truly new meeting point for European game dev!
Our conference gathers gaming professionals from the wider regions of CEE, Adriatic, and the Balkans, as well as some of the leading European experts, decision-makers and game dev ecosystem agencies.
The premiere edition was held in April 2022, while the follow-ups in May 2023 and 2024 each attracted 500+ professionals from Serbia and from across Europe, including keynote speakers from the US.
Some of the leading companies and organizations took part in these events, such as Epic Games, Google, Unity Technologies, Activision/Blizzard, Rovio, Intel, Supercell, Outfit7, 3Lateral, Mad Head Games, Fingersoft, Playrix, Nordeus, Wargaming, Sperasoft, Swiss Contact, EGDF, Video Games Europe, The British Council, Goethe Institute, Institu Francais & many others.
FTW! proved to be a refreshing space for networking, knowledge transfer and discussions about the future of the European game dev, without meeting and matching platforms or promo booths. Here it is all about sharing your experience, getting to know the local community, building new bridges and expanding your knowledge of the industry.
We are proud to present you our 4th edition in 2025!
Insightful talks and panels from the international experts and stakeholders from the industry and beyond
Leaders of the globally recognized Polish game dev industry – sharing their know-how
Numerous professionals from CEE, the Adriatic, the Balkans & more
Managers of gaming accelerators and incubators, discussing how to push the ecosystem forward
Pitching sessions of European indies in front of representatives of international publishers
External development, news from major game engines, overcoming the state of the industry…
& so much more!
AI in Game Production masterclass
Welcome cocktail
Full day program at MTS Dvorana
Fireside chats, panels, lectures & more
Core and mobile tracks
Stakeholder roundtable on acceleration and incubation
Game Slice publishing module
Shift2Games free program fornewcomers
Networking party
Join 500+ professionals and stakeholders from the domain of game dev and other related fields for two days of inspirational knowledge-sharing, networking and talks about the future of game dev in our region, and beyond!
CORE TRACK
Production, art direction, studio management, leadership, publishing and many more topics – from indies, over AA all the way to AAA, beyond & back. News from major game engines, ex-dev and co-dev, inevitable AI, focus on the Polish game dev scene, and most importantly – how to overcome the state of the industry.
MOBILE TRACK
FTW! is a “best of both worlds“ experience and we strive to satisfy the needs of our entire ecosystem. Mobile dev makes around 40% of local games production, and for those peers we will offer inspiring and informative talks. Find out the latest trends in ad monetization, game design & more.
GAME SLICE
We are adding a special track this year dedicated to publishing. We’ll host several European publishers, follow their talks and have them review selected live pitches from studios from our region and provide valuable feedback. The open call for indie teams will come in early April, and is open to any team from anywhere in Europe!
STAKEHOLDER ROUNDTABLE
We keep our stakeholder program with the idea to think about developing resilient and amazing game dev ecosystem. This will be a closed and invite-only panel and working session for representatives of NTAs, accelerator programs, educators and decision makers. Get in touch if you’re interested to get involved!
SHIFT2GAMES TRACK
Yet again, we open a part of the program for free – to all juniors, beginners, students & professionals from other industries considering their own “shift2games”. We offer them some amazing talks, we let them get a taste of our dynamic industry, plus meet the people involved. Powered by our own shift2games.com platform.
AI IN GAME PRODUCTION
To all the ticket holders, we are offering a chance to take part in a masterclass which will shed light on some of the AI-based tools used in game production. The masterclass will take place a day before the main conference program and requires a separate signup – all details coming in April. Let’s find out what’s behind the buzzword!
The event will take place at various venues across central Belgrade, while we will also prepare special meet & greet events, meetings and matchmaking sessions for our guests and partners.
We will be using a multi-functional conference venue, and round up the second day with a party – all 10 minutes’ walking distance from one another!
In case you you decide to stick around and enjoy our city over the weekend, you can count on our team helping you to prepare an unforgettable experience.
Belgrade is a 1-2 hour (direct) flight away from most European capitals, and is famous for its hospitality, great weather (especially at this part of the year!) and – an open spirit.
