Join us for an evening dedicated to creativity and innovations in the European gaming industry. Scheduled to take place right after two major US gaming events, Game Developers Conference in San Francisco (March 18-22) and PAX East in Boston (March 21-24), the Euro Games Creative Panel will reflect on the their outcomes. This event is organized by the Czech Center New York in collaboration with CzechInvest, the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York, and EUNIC NY.
Free registration here.
Game designers, producers, and culturally engaged representatives of France, Estonia, and the Czech Republic will present and discuss successes, opportunities, and challenges in the European gaming industry. The Czech gaming industry will be represented by Vladimír Geršl (Cyber Sail Consulting), Daniel Nezmar (GameCr3w, Diehard Studios), Dušan Čežek (Fuchs+Dachs, Place of Departure), and Pavel Barák (Eventia, Czech Game Developers Association). They will be joined by Andrejs Rusinovskis (GameDev Estonia), Siim Leedmaa (Estonia Investment Agency), and Jelizaveta Lazonen (Estonian Business and Innovation Agency) representing Estonia, as well as Vincent Florant (Villa Albertine) representing France.
Following a series of short presentations, Matěj Zahradník (CzechInvest) will engage all representatives in a panel discussion focusing the future of European gaming. Finally, the evening will conclude with an exciting opening of "Infinite Universes", an exhibition dedicated to creativity and innovation in the Czech gaming industry. The exhibition opening reception will be accompanied by a riveting performance by Czech electronic artist Never Sol (Sára Vondrášková).
Program
17:00-17:45 Presentations
Representatives of France, Estonia, and the Czech Republic will deliver a short presentations on their country's achievements and vision in the gaming industry.
17:45-18:30 Panel Discussion
Representatives will participate in a panel discussion on the future of gaming.
19:00-21:00 “Infinite Universes” Exhibition Opening
A unique exhibition dedicated to creativity and innovation in the Czech gaming industry will open, featuring a unique game-themed live performance.
Never Sol, also known as Sára Vondrášková, is a Prague-based musician, composer, and producer. Her work focuses on blending vocals with synthesizers, exploring the interplay between fragility and massiveness of sound. With a penchant for melancholic compositions, she creates layered synth soundscapes and dark melodies enveloped in reverb, punctuated by distorted and noisy elements. Never Sol has released two studio albums and toured extensively in Europe, captivating audiences at renowned festivals and venues. Additionally, Sara composes music for contemporary dance performances and theater, earning recognition for her contributions to the Czech Dance Platform. Beyond her solo project, she hosts a radio show spotlighting alternative music and collaborates on electroacoustic projects. A versatile artist, Sara is a graduate of the Prague Conservatory and Charles University, with additional training from prestigious institutions like RBMA and CTM Hacklab.
Find out more about Never Sol and her work by visiting her website.
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