Big Screen Gaming Summit to explore the future of PC and console gaming alongside XR, blockchain and UGC at Finnish Games Week
The Big Screen Gaming Summit is set to examine the ongoing relevance and future potential of PC and console gaming, while also looking at trends in XR, blockchain and user-generated content. The event runs October 7–8 in Helsinki as part of Finnish Games Week and is a partner event to Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki (PGC Helsinki).
The summit argues that far from diminishing their importance, PC and console games continue to offer strong revenue potential through subscriptions, in-game assets and expansions, and often enjoy a longer lifespan than free-to-play mobile titles. While mobile games prioritize convenience and accessibility, PC and console titles are increasingly unlocking opportunities for IP expansion, integration of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, community building, and robust user-generated content ecosystems.
Big Screen Gaming Summit positions itself at the heart of the Nordic region’s B2B games scene, highlighting the Nordic region as a hub of tech and games innovation. It marks the return of the summit in Helsinki on the morning of October 7, complementing the broader PG Connects Helsinki program and other events during Finnish Games Week.
What to expect
The half-day summit will cover the future opportunities, challenges and key trends across four dedicated tracks:
– State of Play: PC & Console – Facts, figures and insights into the latest PC and console market developments.
– Distribution & Discovery – Strategies for helping games stand out on distribution services such as Steam.
– Extended Play: UGC & Live Service – How live-service models and user-generated content are shaping endless, evolving game experiences.
– Browser Breakthroughs – How browser gaming is reshaping accessibility and player engagement.
Whether you’re a veteran developer or a mobile studio looking to broaden platform reach, the summit aims to spark new connections and collaborations with influential companies and industry leaders, while deepening understanding of this rapidly evolving sector.
Ticketing and access
The Big Screen Gaming Summit is part of a four-event ticket for Finnish Games Week, which also includes PG Connects Helsinki, the AI Gamechangers Summit, and Beyond Games: The Transmedia Summit. Tickets are available through the official PGC Helsinki site.
Why this matters
For developers, the event signals continued investment and interest in PC/console ecosystems, the monetization potential of live services and digital assets, and the expanding role of technologies such as AI, blockchain and browser-based play. It also underscores the Nordic region’s commitment to fostering collaboration across traditional and new formats, including transmedia IP and user-generated content, to sustain growth in a changing gaming landscape.
Summary of implications
– PC and console gaming remain financially viable and extend their lifecycle beyond mobile titles.
– Live service models and UGC are central to ongoing engagement and monetization.
– Emerging tech like AI, blockchain and browser gaming are increasingly on the radar for developers and publishers.
– The Nordic region continues to position itself as a leading tech and games innovation hub, with cross-event collaboration fueling opportunities.
Additional notes
– The summit’s multi-track structure provides targeted insights for developers at different stages, from market intelligence to distribution and community-driven content.
– The event’s alignment with Finnish Games Week and other flagship summits offers opportunities for networking, partnerships and exploring new business models in a supportive, Nordic ecosystem.