Games First

Today was incredible! Thank you all for being part of this year’s !✨

Our next speaker is actually speakers! Two of them!

MARKUS HJORT and MARKUS KIUKKONEN are co-founders of Bitmagic, and join the Games First speaker lineup to talk about co-prompting in next gen game development!

With over 17 years in game-making, Markus K has built games for all kinds of studios, from startups to major international publishers. As the former Studio GM of EA Finland, he led the team behind SimCity: BuildIt. His passion? Creating games that grow with their communities, evolving through time.

Tech wizard Markus H has over 20 years of experience, starting with programming on the Commodore 64! He’s led tech startups from idea to product and is a champion of open-source development. He also hosts a popular podcast on backend technologies in Finland.

Can't wait to see Markuses on stage SOON!

GF24 around the corner next week, let’s count down with some speaker introductions!

We’re thrilled to welcome TRIP HAWKINS!

With a remarkable history in both the personal computing and video game industries, Trip was a driving force behind Apple's early success and went on to found Electronic Arts, shaping the gaming industry as we know it today.

As the visionary behind EA Sports, he led the creative and product strategy that made it a household name.
 
Trip’s insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of gaming are invaluable. He’ll be sharing his thoughts on the metaverse, Web3, cross-platform development, and more. 

Not only will you hear about his journey from Apple to EA and beyond, but you’ll also gain key lessons on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the importance of emotional intelligence in the gaming world. 

We’re in for a masterclass from one of the true legends of the tech and gaming industries!