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| DATE | TIME | PROGRAM | DETAIL | VENUE |
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Day 1 10.31(Fri) |
09:55 - 10:10 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Welcome & Introduction | Techphoria |
| 10:00 - 10:10 | CU 2025 Opening | Welcome Remarks | Connect Hub | |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Fringe event: Connector SpeedMatch | Techphoria | |
| 10:00 - 18:00 | Exhibition | * Exhibition Zone * WESTWORLD / Corporate Exhibition Zone / Game Showcase / Cosplay Merchandise Booths |
Aurora | |
| 10:10 - 10:30 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: Global Trends East vs West: How To Balance Player Needs & Expand Your Bottom Line Featured speaker : Yannik Hellmich - Germania Game Studios |
Techphoria | |
| 10:10 - 11:00 | KGD Con [Korea Game Developers Conference] "Game Dynamics : Driving society, technology, and communication" |
Speaker : Hyun Ba Ro, CEO of LunaTone Inc. Presentation Title : Designing Playable Ecosystems: Culture, Workforce, and Community Through Games |
Connect Hub | |
| 10:30 - 10:50 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: Global Trends Are you Ready To Go Global? Featured speaker : Byeongwoo Kim - Com2uS Platform |
Techphoria | |
| 10:30 - 11:40 | CU 2025 Innovation Forum | Panel Discussion The Future of Content Creation with AI: New Tools, New Language - Yongseok Tark, Gyeonggi Content Agency, President - Junwon Bae, HOUSE XITA, Director - Woojin Jeon, BLUELABS, Producer - Chandong Kim, Korea Copyright Commission, Law & Policy Research Team |
Aurora | |
| 10:50 - 11:10 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: Global Trends Shift From Mobile To Steam & Console: The Changing Landscape Of Korean Game Development Featured speaker : Sang Hoon Lim - THISISGAME |
Techphoria | |
| 11:00 - 11:50 | KGD Con [Korea Game Developers Conference] "Game Dynamics : Driving society, technology, and communication" |
Speaker : Jang Si Hwan ,Senior Researcher of ETRI Presentation Title : A Love for Games and the Encounter with National R&D |
Connect Hub | |
| 11:10 - 11:30 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: Monetiser Turning Play Into Performance With Gameplay Ads Featured speaker : Sean Yuh - GeeMee |
Techphoria | |
| 11:30 - 12:10 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: Monetiser Bridging The Gap: How To Crack The East Meets West Code Featured speakers : aewon Yun - NCSOF / Lea Nam - Tilting Point / Hyong June (Peter) Moon - Krafton |
Techphoria | |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | CU 2025 Opening | Opening Ceremony & Performance | Aurora | |
| 13:30 - 13:50 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: The Growth Track The Data-Driven Gamer: Unlocking The Future Of Community, Beyond The Game Featured speaker : Wooyong (George) Jeong - Minimap |
Techphoria | |
| 13:30 - 14:10 | KGD Con [Korea Game Developers Conference] "Game Dynamics : Driving society, technology, and communication" |
Speaker : Kwon Min Seob, Developer of NexonGames Presentation Title : Prompt engineering guide to better use LLM for game developers |
Connect Hub | |
| 13:30 - 14:20 | Contents Business Summit | Brand as Content: The Power of Emotional Connection in the Market - Jeongwoo Kil, Korea National University of Arts, Board Member - Heeyoung Noh, FMB Lab, CEO |
Aurora | |
| 13:50 - 14:10 | Track: The Growth Track | Getting Deals Done: Negotiating IP Crossovers Across Borders Featured speaker : Alex Choe - Wizards of the Coast |
Techphoria | |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Fringe event: The Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile, PC & Console edition) |
Techphoria | |
| 14:10 - 14:30 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: The Growth Track AI, UGC, & IP: Building Global Playgrounds For The Next Era Of Games Featured speaker : Mona Ibrahim - Word Witch Consulting + UGC Attorney |
Techphoria | |
| 14:10 - 14:50 | KGD Con [Korea Game Developers Conference] "Game Dynamics : Driving society, technology, and communication" |
From Fear to Flow: The Psychology of Horror Game Design Patrick Rose, Product Strategy Consultant & Founder of Patrick Rose Consulting |
Connect Hub | |
| 14:20 - 15:20 | Contents Business Summit | Panel Discussion Contents Business Summit: The Future of Content Shaped by AI and Platforms - Hyejin Park, Daram Publishing House, CEO - May Kim, NOL Universe, CPO - 번개장터 이신애 기업소통·대외정책본부장 |
Aurora | |
| 14:50 - 15:30 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: The Growth Track How Different Are UA & Monetisation Strategies In Eastern And Western Markets? Featured speakers : Claire Rozain - Rzain & SisterSoundfr / Oscar Clark - Arcanix.ai / Myoungwon Kim - Mistplay |
Techphoria | |
| 15:00 - 15:40 | KGD Con [Korea Game Developers Conference] "Game Dynamics : Driving society, technology, and communication" |
Speaker : Lee Jae Ho, AI programmer of Neowiz Presentation Title : Exploring the potential of dynamic difficult adjustment(DDA) using AI |
Connect Hub | |
| 15:30 - 15:50 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: Game Maker Insights Reinventing Mobile Game Publishing Through AI & Demand-Driven Design Featured speaker : Lucio Im - Supercent |
Techphoria | |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Contents Business Summit | Panel Discussion How Does Content Make Money? - Hyejin Park, Daram Publishing House, CEO - Jay Bae, SAMG ENTERTAINMENT, EVP - Kyounghwa Jung, Viva Republica (Toss) , Head of Brand Communications |
Aurora | |
| 15:40 - 16:20 | KGD Con [Korea Game Developers Conference] "Game Dynamics : Driving society, technology, and communication" |
Speaker : Suh Hee Su, CEO of Eleven Dot Studio Presentation Title : How AI is Transforming Game Storytelling |
Connect Hub | |
| 15:50 - 16:10 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: Game Maker Insights STOP WITH THE HERO COMPLEX: Shipping Is Mandatory; Suffering Is Optional Featured speaker : Joni Lappalainen - Dreamloop Games |
Techphoria | |
| 16:10 - 16:30 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: Game Maker Insights Will AI Truly Help In Game Creation? Featured speaker : Kyubong Nah - NC AI |
Techphoria | |
| 16:20 - 17:00 | KGD Con [Korea Game Developers Conference] "Game Dynamics : Driving society, technology, and communication" |
Speaker : Won Jae Ho, CEO of ANCHORNODE Presentation Title : Game development innovation driven by AI |
Connect Hub | |
| 16:30 - 16:50 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: Game Maker Insights Lightning Lesson In LiveOps: Less Is More Featured speaker : Oscar Clark - Arcanix.ai |
Techphoria | |
| 16:50 17:30 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | Track: Game Maker Insights Smarter Games, Smarter Agents: The Future Of AI In Play And Beyond Featured speakers : Sundong Kim - GIST / Byung-Jun Lee - Korea University / Hyeyon Kwon - Sentience |
Techphoria | |
| 17:30 - 17:40 | Pocket Gamer Summit Connects(PGC) | (5') Fringe event: Big Indie Zone Audience Choice Award – Result (5') Fringe event: The Very Big Indie Pitch – Results |
Techphoria | |
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Day 2 11.01(Sat) |
10:00 - 18:00 | UNICON [Union of University Student Game Development Clubs] |
Game Exhibition & Awards by UNIDEV Member Clubs [Total 73 Teams] |
Techphoria |
| 10:00 - 18:00 | Exhibition | * Exhibition Zone * WESTWORLD / Corporate Exhibition Zone / Game Showcase / Cosplay Merchandise Booths |
Aurora | |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | COS Festa [Global Cosplay Conference] "Global Cosplay, Stage of Imagination" |
Speaker - Rizky Octavianus, Director & Founder of Machipot Cosplay - Rizki Karismana aka "Zhuge", Director & Founder of Zhuge Kreatif Indonesia The International Cosplay Stage: Dreams and Opportunities. |
Connect Hub | |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | CU 2025 Innovation Forum | Panel Discussion Experiencing Content On-Site: The Strategic Convergence of Fandom, Local Culture, and Festivals - 엄상용, eventnet, CEO - Shinwook Son, Korea Culture & Tourism Institute, Associate Research Fllow - Ashwin Gunasekeran, Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau, CEO - Yongyeol Lee, Boryeong Festival Tourism Foundation, CEO |
Aurora | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | COS Festa [Global Cosplay Conference] "Global Cosplay, Stage of Imagination" |
Speaker : Jewel Melissa Wong, Chief Revenue Officer of Cosplay.ph Organization Inc. Cosplay Culture: A Filipino Flavor |
Connect Hub | |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | COS Festa [Global Cosplay Conference] "Global Cosplay, Stage of Imagination" |
Speaker : Leung Ka kit, Spartans Productions of Creative Director The future of artificial intelligence and Korean Wave: innovation of creativity, connection and globalization |
Connect Hub | |
| 13:00 - 15:00 | CU 2025 Innovation Forum | Panel Discussion In the Era of Global Platforms, How Is Storytelling Changing? - Dukhyun Jung, Pop Culture Critic - Shinchul Kim, Westworld, Supervisor - Jinhea Hwang, VFX supervisor department, Supervisor - Jihyun Kim, Creative Lab (Concept), Executive Director |
Aurora | |
| 13:20 - 13:50 | COS Festa [Global Cosplay Conference] "Global Cosplay, Stage of Imagination" |
Speaker : Hsuan Lo, PR Manager of Comic World Taiwan Technology Co.,Ltd. CWT’s Journey and Vision: Building a Cultural Bridge Between Taiwan and the World |
Connect Hub | |
| 13:50 - 14:20 | COS Festa [Global Cosplay Conference] "Global Cosplay, Stage of Imagination" |
Speaker : Mr. Karan Nititham, CEO of Extend Event Company Limited MARUYA: Thailand’s Heart of Cosplay and Pop Culture |
Connect Hub | |
| 14:20 - 14:50 | COS Festa [Global Cosplay Conference] "Global Cosplay, Stage of Imagination" |
Speaker : Tadaaki Dosai, Freelance Director Clothing worn under a costume |
Connect Hub | |
| 15:00 - 17:00 | COS Festa [Global Cosplay Conference] "Global Cosplay, Stage of Imagination" |
Cosplayer Runway | Connect Hub |
