As we gear up for an exciting 2024 with its array of conferences and gaming events, let's take a moment to reflect on a standout experience from last year – the Bilbao International Games Conference (BIG) 🌐 held on November 15-16, 2023. BIG, now a decade-plus-strong institution, has evolved to focus primarily on industry professionals, transforming into a hub where thousands of visitors and influential figures converge to celebrate video games as an integral part of the culture.
At BIG, the synergy of diverse industry players – from programmers 💻 and artists 🎨 to producers 🎬, designers 📐, and esports experts 🏆 – created a melting pot of creativity and expertise. Armed with our business cards and portfolio, we dove into this vibrant network, exchanging ideas, forging new connections, and exploring potential collaborations. The conference wasn't just a networking event; it was a community in action, thriving on shared knowledge and a mutual passion for #gaming.
The heart of BIG was its showcase of innovation, particularly indie games in development, each narrating its own unique story, symbolizing the industry's vast creative potential. The games industry forum stood out, spotlighting indie developers and their contributions to gaming culture. Meanwhile, discussions on #gamedesign trends and the future of gaming permeated the event, offering valuable insights that are now integral to our business strategies 📈
Post-conference, we’ve kept the momentum going, nurturing the connections made at BIG through emails and social media, ensuring the collaborative spirit of the conference continues to inspire and influence our path forward.
As we look towards the events of 2024, our experience at BIG Conference 2023 remains a beacon, reminding us of the gaming industry's unique blend of #business and community – a constellation of creativity, innovation, and shared growth. Join us as we continue to explore and shape this dynamic world 🎮
Olympic Sport Tech & Innovation Leader * Global Strategy Advisor * Professional Sport Consultant
4wGreat to hear! Cisco has been a long term "Performance Partner" of the Olympic Games. Hopefully the power of their Tech can be leveraged for the innovative benefit of Team USA athletes & coaches. Helping them reach their full podium potential. Such as they did for Team Brasil for the Rio2016 Summer Olympic Games! Made a big difference for our Brasilian teams.