Northern Game Summit
The gaming industry is strong in Kajaani. You’ll find both education in the field and vibrant business activities here.
Northern Game Summit (NGS) has formed into an annual event for networking between people of all skill levels of game development. NGS provides an easygoing environment for game creators to mingle, connect and exchange ideas. Every year the participants enjoy the friendly and comfortable yet informative feel of the event.
NGS is a part of the #GameCity Kajaani initiative – a joint operation of Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, the city of Kajaani and local games industry businesses.
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