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Arctic Game & Nordsken present 
SKEÅ: CREATIVE CONNECT


SKELLEFTEA: CREATIVE CONNECT - A new gathering for past, present, and future creatives – where games, film, and digital creativity come together.

This event combines:

  • Explore the Luleå University of Technology & Visual Magic Gradshow
  • Join talks & sessions on journeys that started in Skellefteå and the future of creativity

Leading up to NORDSKEN, Northern Europe’s biggest game culture festival, and VAFF, Film i Västerbotten’s renowned film festival, SKEÅ:CREATIVE CONNECT is the perfect place to meet, exchange ideas, and shape the future of Skellefteå’s creative industries.

What To Expect?

Monday, May 26, 2025 – Kickoff & Inspiration

18:00 – 21:00 | Inspirational Meetup @ Café På Bit

Start the week with an evening of insights and connections. Industry veterans will share their experiences, challenges, and visions for the future. A casual setting to meet, learn, and spark ideas.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Talent & Networking

10:15 – 16:30 | Campus Gradshow – Luleå University of Technology & Visual Magic

Discover emerging talent from game development and VFX. A showcase of fresh ideas, new perspectives, and future industry leaders.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – Conference Day

09:00 – 16:30 | SKEÅ: CREATIVE CONNECT – The Future of Creativity

A full day of talks, panels, and hands-on sessions with the focus on games, film and the in-between. We want to reconnect, inspire, and collaborate. Join us to explore industry shifts, future trends, and cross-disciplinary innovation—shaping Skellefteå’s creative future together.

Reserve your spot today!

Event Locations & Ticket Info

📍 Monday, May 26 | 18:00-21:00

Café På Bit – Nygatan 24, 931 32 Skellefteå

📍 Tuesday, May 27 | 11:00-16:30

Campus Skellefteå – Talent & Networking (Campus Gradshow)

📍 Wednesday, May 28 | 09:00-16:30

Sara Kulturhus – SKEÅ: CREATIVE CONNECT Conference

💰 Ticket Cost: Free of charge, but active participation is required.

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Join the Events After SKEÅ:CREATIVE CONNECT

  • NORDSKEN Festival (May 29): A free, all-ages festival celebrating games, culture, and creativity, packed with activities to inspire and engage. Learn more.

  • VAFF Festival (May 30 - 31): The Västerbotten Film Festival features exciting lectures, networking with other filmmakers and watching a lot of great short films! Learn more.

These events are the perfect follow-up to SKEÅ:CREATIVE CONNECT, offering more opportunities to explore, learn, and connect!

Johan Pilestedt
Chief Creative Officer | Arrowhead Game Studios AB

Emma Ihre
Head of ESG & Nordic Public Affairs | Asmodee

Björn Flintberg
Researcher | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden

Frida Nerdal
Senior Compositor | Industrial Light & Magic

Jonas Lawes
Director & Editor | Seize the Frame

Chris Jestico
Managing Director | Virtual Production Patron | Goodbye Kansas Studios

Gabriella Kalteneckar
Angel Investor | Program Manager | Strategic Business Developer

Philip Engström
VFX Supervisor at Important Looking Pirates

Elias Våhlund
Founder & Chairman | Red Mask Entertainment

Ben Owen
Head of Studio | The Yard VFX

Gianni Aliotti
VFX Supervisor | Goodbye Kansas

Tom Reed
Global Head of Creatures | Ghost VFX

Adam Kline
Fun Coordinator | Try New Things

Linn-Marie Edlund
Business Developer | Creative Crowd AB

Sylvain Runberg
Multimedia Script Writer | Co-founder Dark Riviera AB

Lara Gavina
Head of Strategy | North Kingdom Design & Communication AB

David Eriksson
Strategic Advisor & Industry Partner Manager | Arctic Business Collab

Pär Hultgren
CEO | Gold Town Games

Frida Eriksson
Senior Game Dev Generalist | Art Director @ Lunar Madness

Ricky E Sousa
Cinematic Director | CI Games S.A.

Daniel Willén
Managing Director | Arctic Game

Linus Johansson
Creative Experience Director | Try New Things

Peder Fjallstrom
Co-Founder & Creative Technical Director | Try New Things

Stefan Reuterswärd
Lecturer | Luleå University of Technology

Rickard Wallin
Head 3D teacher and CEO | Visual Magic

Daniel Sjögren
Chair of the Culture Committee | Skellefteå Kommun

Tim Lukas Leinert
Business Developer | Arctic Game | Skellefteå Science City

Jannike Lindbergh
Business Development Manager | Näringslivsutvecklare at Skellefteå

Organized by

Arctic Game
@arcticgame