Here is the list of instructors, speakers, company visits and panelists for the Game Executive 2017 program at Aalto EE. More info at www.gameexecutive.fi

1. May 15, 2017May 15, 2017
May 15, 2017
Game Executive 2017 – Agenda (Tentative)
Day 1: Growth Strategies and Entrepreneurship
Faculty: Shailendra Vyakarnam, Cranfield University
Company visit: Playraven
Speakers:
Lasse Seppänen (Playraven), Why Strategy Matters?
James Cramer (Armada), Strategy, Marketing and
Community Management
Day 2: Business Development
Faculty: Fabian Sepulveda, Aalto EE
Company visit: EA Helsinki
Speakers:
Wilhelm Taht (Rovio), Games Business Development
Petri Ikonen (EA), Game Design and Business Models
Jakob Longer (Wargaming), Psychology of F2P
Day 3: Venturing, Fundraising & Pitching
Faculty: William Cardwell, Aalto University
Company visit: Fondia
Speakers:
Antti Iso-Markku, Legal Issues in Games (roadmap)
Walid O. El Cheikh,Fundamentals of Pitching
+ a distinguished panel of Judges inc. Sisu Ventures,
Lifeline Ventures, Pollen VC, FIBA, etc.
Day 4: Finance & Profitability
Faculty: Teemu Malmi, Aalto EE
Company visit: Housemarque
Speakers:
Teemu Rautiainen (Rovio) – Profitability in Games
Ivan Trancik – Using Analytics to Boost Profitability
Juha Matikainen – Financial Modelling in Games
Teemu Haila (Playraven) – Soft Launch
Day 5: Leadership and Product Management
Faculty: Riitta Lumme-Tuomala, Aalto EE
Speakers:
Tomi Huttula – Product Management in Games
Jay Rankki – Project Management
Company: Barona / Games Jobs Finland
HR Panel: Lead by Arja Martikainen
Anu Tukeva (Housemarque)
Marjo Kuosmanen (Rovio)
Liisa Lähteenaho (Umbra)
Day 6: Media Management and Localization
Faculty: Peter Zackariasson, Gothenburg University
Company visit: Lightneer
Speakers
Lauri Järvilehto – Localization Strategies (Asia)
Peter Vesterbacka – Marketing and Branding
Marja Konttinen – Media Management in Games