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Vietnam GameMaker Conference

Vietnam GameMaker Conference is the pioneering conference of global stature in Vietnam, bringing together the game development community to cooperate, exchange insights, address challenges, and find inspiration in shaping the future of the gaming sector.
08:00 – 20:00 | October 31, 2023 | Innovation Hall
Conference Topics
  • This session explores the challenges and opportunities in developing high-quality products and workforce in the game development industry.
    Gain insights from international lessons and experiences on enhancing the capabilities of game studios and workforce development from leading countries and businesses.
  • Future of the Vietnamese Game Industry: Positioning gaming and esports as an innovative industry
    The roadmap to becoming a powerhouse in the gaming industry for Vietnam.
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Agenda
Agenda
Welcoming guest
Opening remarks
Vice Minister of Ministry of Information and Communication
Keynote: " Vietnam's journey to become a great gaming nation"
La Xuan Thang, Head of Game Publishing
Keynote: "Vietnam: The Next Destination for Global Gaming Investment"
Jin Oh, Partner at BITKRAFT Venture
Featured panel: "Enablers for investment in Vietnam's gaming industry"
Tuyet Vu, Senior Advisor at MPI/ NIC
Nguyen Hoai Nam, GM at GlassEgg Studio - Virtuos Group
Jin Oh, Partner at BITKRAFT Venture
Chris Liu, Senior Director of Investment
Teabreak
Keynote: "Empowering the next generation of game developers in Vietnam"
Gaby Hien, Business Development Manager at Google Play
Featured panel: "Games for Good - Shifting Perspectives and Preconceptions about the Gaming and Esports Industry in Vietnam"
Moderator Chris Tran, Head of Esports for Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan at Riot Games
Nguyen Xuan Cuong, President of Vietnam Recreational and Electronics Sports Association
Nguyen Dinh Khanh, CEO and Founder at Wolffun Game
Jason Ng, Vice President at Garena
British University Vietnam exhibitor talk: "Leveling up the Vietnam Game industry”
Launch of Game Pad
MOU Signing Ceremony between NIC and BUV
Gaming hackathon: Award ceremony
Google Developer Group Hanoi and Apero Technology
Closing ceremony
Tran Duy Đong, Vice Minister of Planning and Investment
Sharing "From Hyper Casual to Midcore Games - A Transition Roadmap"
Alexis Argyriou, Founder and CEO at Stealth Mode; former Game Operation Director at Tencent and former Creative Director at NetEase
Sharing "How game outsourcing is powering the Vietnam's gaming industry?"
Brian Nguyen, Head of Marketing at GIANTY
Case study: "How developed gaming industry/ top-tier game studio develop high quality workforce"
Elena Argyriou, former Program Manager for Production & People Operation at Virtuos; former Studio Operations, People Operations and Communication at Ubisoft Annecy
Featured panel: "First stepping stone: Building formal gaming workforce development and education for Vietnam"
Moderator: Nguyen Duc Hoang (PTIT)
Dao Viet Anh, Startup & Developer Manager at Microsoft
Pham Van Thanh, CEO at VTC Games
Elena Argyriou former Program Manager for Production & People Operation at Virtuos; former Studio Operations, People Operations and Communication at Ubisoft Annecy
Ngo Nhat Quang Minh, Talent Acqusition Manager at Sparx* - Virtuos Studio
E-sports tournament: Final round of Simulation football tournament Vietnam EA FC24 Championship
E-sports tournament:  Final round of Simulation football tournament Vietnam EA FC24 Championship
Welcoming delegations
Opening Speech
Competition: Semifinal 1
Competition: Semifinal 2
Break
Break
Audience interacts with KOLs
Break
Competition: Finals
Interview with the champion
Award Ceremony
Co-hosts
Organizers
Co-organizers
Sponsors
Partners
Speakers
  • Brian Nguyen

    Brian Nguyen

    Marketing Manager
    GIANTY
  • Gaby Hien

    Gaby Hien

    Business Development Manager
    Google
  • Nguyen Hoai Nam

    Nguyen Hoai Nam

    General Manager
    Glass Egg - A Virtuos Studio
  • Nguyen Dinh Bach

    Nguyen Dinh Bach

    Human Resource Manager
    Glass Egg - A Virtuos Studio
  • Ngo Nhat Quang Minh

    Ngo Nhat Quang Minh

    Talent Acquisition Manager
    Sparx* - A Virtuos Studio
  • Jin Oh

    Jin Oh

    Partner
    BITKRAFT Ventures
  • Dao Viet Anh

    Dao Viet Anh

    Startup & Developer Evangelist
    Microsoft Vietnam
  • Nguyen Dinh Khanh

    Nguyen Dinh Khanh

    CEO
    Wolffun Game
  • La Xuan Thang

    La Xuan Thang

    Head of Game Studio
    VNG
  • Tuyet Vu

    Tuyet Vu

    Senior Advisor
    MPI/ NIC
  • Chris Liu

    Chris Liu

    Director of Games Investment
    VNG
  • Nguyen Xuan Cuong

    Nguyen Xuan Cuong

    President
    Vietnam Recreational and Electronics Sports Association
  • Jason Ng

    Jason Ng

    Vice President
    Garena
  • Professor Rick Bennett

    Professor Rick Bennett

    Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President
    British University Vietnam
  • Alexis Argyriou

    Alexis Argyriou

    Stealth Mode; former Game Operation Director
    Tencent
  • Elena Argyriou

    Elena Argyriou

    Former Studio Operations, People Operations and Communication
    Ubisoft Annecy
  • Nguyen Duc Hoang

    Nguyen Duc Hoang

    Lecturer
    Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology
  • Pham Van Thanh

    Pham Van Thanh

    Director
    VTC Games
  • Kevin Hoang

    Kevin Hoang

    Co-Founder & CEO
    AcadArena
  • Hoang Bao Long

    Hoang Bao Long

    CEO
    Lạc Bird
  • Fraser Harrison

    Fraser Harrison

    Discipline Lead
    British University Vietnam
  • Nguyen Tien Huy

    Nguyen Tien Huy

    CEO
    Pencil Group
  • Nguyen Hoai Phuong

    Nguyen Hoai Phuong

    CEO
    Nam Đế Games
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