IGDA Finland and Pocket Gamer want as many folks as possible to have a chance to take part in this event, regardless of location.
To make everything more accessible and convenient for our friends outside the Helsinki area, there are bus rides from hubs at certain spots around the country.
The buses, booked by the IGDA and paid for by Pocket Gamer, are completely free of charge – you just need to register here and turn up! There is also a limited reimbursement option for those members who need to take alternative buses of their own planning (see below).
We will need to know the total numbers for the buses, so please register ASAP to confirm your seat.
Free buses will run from Jyväskylä/Lahti and Porvoo/Kotka (see details below).
NOTE: THE BUS TICKET DOES NOT INCLUDE ENTRY TO THE CONFERENCE – you will need a conference ticket to get access to Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki and its fringe events.
CURRENT SCHEDULE
Jyväskylä/Lahti
>> TO HELSINKI: Bus leaves from Jyväskylä to Lahti to Helsinki
October 1 at 05:30 from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus.
Stops at Lahti Matkakeskus: approx. 07:30
>> RETURN: Bus leaves from Helsinki back to Lahti/Jyväskylä:
October 2 at 17:00 (in front of the venue – more info from your IGDA bus host)
Kotka/Porvoo
>> TO HELSINKI: Bus leaves from Kotka to Helsinki:
October 1 at 07:00 from Kotka XAMK campus, Salakuljettajantie 4.
Stops at Porvoo Harabackankatu: approx. 08:00.
>> RETURN: Return bus leaves Helsinki back to Kotka:
October 2 at 17:00 (in front of the venue – more info from your IGDA bus host)
Others (public transportation reimbursement up to €40)
- If you attended from Jyväskylä, Lahti, Kotka, or Porvoo, or if you live in the capital area, no reimbursement is available due to pre-paid buses or proximity to the event.
- Attendees from other Finnish cities can claim up to €40 for personal travel (PGC ticket/order number required). You must have booked this reimbursement ticket on Eventbrite to qualify.
- A reimbursement form will be emailed to you after the event. Submit it within two weeks (by 16th October 2024).
- Please note that this offer may be withdrawn at any time.
Contact [email protected] with queries.
Please note: This is subject to change and availability. The buses will take you to the conference on Tuesday morning and leave on Wednesday evening after the event. You will need to sort your own accommodation for the night in Helsinki; this is not included. Please see the Eventbrite ticket page for more information – read everything carefully – and be sure to check your ticket for confirmation. You can contact your local IGDA leader with queries about the buses, or contact PG Connects for queries regarding the conference.
PG CONNECTS HELSINKI CONFERENCE TICKETS
This bus ticket DOES NOT include entry to the conference.
Don’t have a conference pass yet? Please register here.
Developers who are shortlisted for The Very Big Indie Pitch competition (mobile or PC) get two complimentary tickets. Interested? Submit your game for consideration here.
Individual students can get a two-day ticket for just £50 here. Universities can also apply for up to 20 free student tickets for their cohorts! Please contact Charlie Scowen to discuss this.
Finally, we have volunteering opportunities for anyone who would like to join our great team for a few days (while getting to see the conference). Sign up to help here.
Please address event queries to [email protected].