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
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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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
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
Marketing Manager GIANTY
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Brian Nguyen
Marketing Manager GIANTY
Marketing Manager of GIANTY, one of the largest software and entertainment outsourcing company from Japan. Brian started his career in the US Marines and gained exposure to marketing firsthand, now he has over 9 years of marketing and CRM experience. He has worked with brands such as Samsung, and was also the CMO of Huuk Social.
Gaby Hien
Business Development Manager Google
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Gaby Hien
Business Development Manager Google
Gaby Hien is a Business Development Manager at Google Play Singapore. She is passionate about helping developers and partners succeed in the mobile app ecosystem. She has over 10 years of experience in the tech industry, with a focus on mobile and gaming. In her role at Google Play, Gaby works with developers and partners to build and launch successful mobile apps. She also helps them to reach and engage their target audiences. She is a strong advocate for the developer community and is always looking for new ways to support them.
Nguyen Hoai Nam
General Manager Glass Egg - A Virtuos Studio
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Nguyen Hoai Nam
General Manager Glass Egg - A Virtuos Studio
Mr. Nam Nguyen is the General Manager of Glass Egg, a Vietnamese game art studio that was founded in 1999 before being acquired by Virtuos in 2021. As a serial entrepreneur who has founded several companies, he has played a crucial role in developing Glass Egg's talent and 3D art department.
Nguyen Dinh Bach
Human Resource Manager Glass Egg - A Virtuos Studio
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Nguyen Dinh Bach
Human Resource Manager Glass Egg - A Virtuos Studio
Mr. Dinh Bach has 13 years of experience in multiple industries. Currently the Human Resources Manager at Glass Egg - a Virtuos Studio, he oversees different aspects of talent management in a game studio, from talent acquisition, training and development to corporate communications and culture.
Ngo Nhat Quang Minh
Talent Acquisition Manager Sparx* - A Virtuos Studio
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Ngo Nhat Quang Minh
Talent Acquisition Manager Sparx* - A Virtuos Studio
Minh Ngô, Talent Acquisition Manager at Sparx* - a Virtuos Studio, brings over 7 years of experience in talent acquisition and employer branding in the gaming industry. Besides recruitment, he also manages academic campaigns and branding initiatives to bring world-class job opportunities to art students in Vietnam.
Jin Oh
Partner BITKRAFT Ventures
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Jin Oh
Partner BITKRAFT Ventures
Jin Oh is a Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures, a U.S.-based venture capital firm investing in video games and entertainment technology. Jin is the former President at Riot Games, CEO at Garena, and Managing Director at Blizzard Entertainment.
Dao Viet Anh
Startup & Developer Evangelist Microsoft Vietnam
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Dao Viet Anh
Startup & Developer Evangelist Microsoft Vietnam
Building relationship and executing engagement plan with Startup, Gaming & Developer Communities across Vietnam
Nguyen Dinh Khanh
CEO Wolffun Game
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Nguyen Dinh Khanh
CEO Wolffun Game
Mr. Nguyen Dinh Khanh, the founder of Wolffun, has over 15 years of experience in technology, development, and project management. He worked on many technology projects in Japan and his previous startups. He is hard-working, honest, and quality-oriented. He leads the Wolffun team and products, such as Tank Raid, Heroes Strike, Thetan Arena, Thetan Rivals, and Thetan World, with the same spirit.
La Xuan Thang
Head of Game Studio VNG
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La Xuan Thang
Head of Game Studio VNG
Tuyet Vu
Senior Advisor MPI/ NIC
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Tuyet Vu
Senior Advisor MPI/ NIC
Chris Liu
Director of Games Investment VNG
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Chris Liu
Director of Games Investment VNG
Nguyen Xuan Cuong
President Vietnam Recreational and Electronics Sports Association
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Nguyen Xuan Cuong
President Vietnam Recreational and Electronics Sports Association
Jason Ng
Vice President Garena
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Jason Ng
Vice President Garena
Professor Rick Bennett
Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President British University Vietnam
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Professor Rick Bennett
Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President British University Vietnam
Alexis Argyriou
Stealth Mode; former Game Operation Director Tencent
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Alexis Argyriou
Stealth Mode; former Game Operation Director Tencent
Elena Argyriou
Former Studio Operations, People Operations and Communication Ubisoft Annecy
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Elena Argyriou
Former Studio Operations, People Operations and Communication Ubisoft Annecy
Nguyen Duc Hoang
Lecturer Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology
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Nguyen Duc Hoang
Lecturer Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology