MEET & BUILD

MEET & BUILD 2024 was a blast! Don't miss a second of it with our wonderful 3 days aftermovie 🤩 With all your positive thoughts, we’re glad to have an event that contributes in placing Belgium on the world map of the video game industry 🇧🇪 🎮 On Thursday, International Meetings welcomed more than 100 participants from a dozen different countries such as Albania, Brazil, Croatia, France, Greece, Philippines, United Kingdom, Taiwan and more! Throughout the day, 15 presentations were given by ➡️ national trade associations with Juliana Brito, Ana Seidl and Rafael Rubim de Medeiros Teixeira for Brazil, Games Croatia, Game Developers Association of Greece, Masahiko Murakami for Japan & GameOps Inc. for the Philippines ; ➡️ international organisations with International Game Developers Association (IGDA®) & SpielFabrique ; ➡️ Belgian higher education schools with Haute École Albert Jacquard (HEAJ) & HOWEST Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen ; ➡️ and representatives of the African market with Afrogameuses & Gara. On Friday, Business Meetings brought together nearly 150 participants for meetings with international publishers and Belgian public or private investment structures. At the beginning of the day, investors were given the opportunity to present their activities to the audience, followed by a pitch session of 10 Belgian and international project holders presenting their game. Then, for the first time at M&B, the afternoon was all about workshops organised by investment and marketing specialists 💡 Overall, Thursday and Friday conclude into 391 meetings through the matchmaking app, an increase of more than 50% on last year! On Saturday, the conferences offered a wide range of subjects presented by international speakers accompanied by moderators from the Walloon ecosystem 🎤 More than 250 participants, both professionals and students, broadened their knowledge of the industry and made memorable encounters. In the afternoon, streamers Christopher Brugmans, Enguerrand Defize and Adinda V. led guests interviews and play video games during our Live stream session on stage and on Twitch 👾 During our 3 days event, a dozen video games from various Belgian and international participants were presented in Quai10’s video games area. Hundred visitors had the chance to play them! 🎮 The event was organised by Walga.be, supported by our partners ↙️ 🤝 Digital Wallonia, #RégionWallonne, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency, Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds, Wallimage, SpielFabrique, Quai10, Ville de Charleroi. Warm thanks to Stream IT, SILENZIO and Barbara B. for our wonderful collaboration on captation and (audio)visual production. Of course, we wanted to thank the entire WALGA's team, the students and volunteers who managed the welcome and the smooth running of the event 🙏 And last but not least, many thanks to all the participants who contributed to this great success! ✨ See you next year from 25th to 27th October 2025 for our 10th anniversary 🥳

Relive the experience at the Belgian Video Game Industry Event, MEET & BUILD 2024! From networking with talented creators to exploring groundbreaking innovations in gaming, it was a great opportunity to be part of such amazing event.

[ES] México presente en el MEET & BUILD 2024 en Bélgica! 🇲🇽🇧🇪 Fue un gran honor para nosotros representar a México en uno de los eventos más importantes de la industria de los videojuegos. Durante estos días en Bélgica, tuvimos la oportunidad de conectar con profesionales de todo el mundo, compartir nuestra visión y, por supuesto, resaltar lo que estamos haciendo en Tachido Games desde México. 🎮✨ Además, nos sentimos orgullosos de haber podido impartir una conferencia brindada por nuestra CEO Casandra Yamile García Cadeñanes, donde compartimos cómo estamos contribuyendo a la industria desde México y la riqueza cultural que llevamos al desarrollo de videojuegos. 🌎💬 ¡Gracias al equipo de MEET & BUILD, Jean Gréban 🔜Websummit, Elisa Gréban a todos quienes hicieron de este evento una experiencia inolvidable! Estamos emocionados por las conexiones que hicimos y las puertas que se abren para futuras colaboraciones. 🎉🙌 [EN] Mexico Represented at MEET & BUILD 2024 in Belgium! 🇲🇽🇧🇪 It was a great honor for us to represent Mexico at one of the most important events in the video game industry. During these days in Belgium, we had the opportunity to connect with professionals from around the world, share our vision, and, of course, highlight what we're creating at Tachido Games from Mexico. 🎮✨ We’re also proud to have hosted a conference led by our CEO, Casandra Yamile García Cadeñanes, where we shared how we’re contributing to the industry from Mexico and the cultural richness we bring to game development. 🌎💬 A huge thank you to the MEET & BUILD team, Jean Gréban 🔜Websummit, Elisa Gréban, and everyone who made this event an unforgettable experience! We’re excited about the connections we made and the doors opening for future collaborations. 🎉🙌 #MeetBuild2024 #TachidoGames #IndustriaDeVideojuegos #Networking #CulturaMexicana

*CROATIAN DELEGATION AT MEET & BUILD* A team of four Croatian studios took part in this year's Meet & Build conference!🙌 The studios are some of Croatia’s fastest growing game development studios: Acodeon Development, Aniq, Misfit Village, and Tiny Meow Studio. Their representatives at the conference were Rea Budić, Aron Gašpić, Šimun Golub, and Josip Balić. The delegation was led by Benjamin Noah Maričak, Head of Games Croatia and Video Games and New Technologies at the Croatian Audiovisual Centre.🎮 This year's MEET & BUILD was an outstanding platform for showcasing Croatia's growing presence in the global gaming industry. From a thought-provoking presentation titled ''Games Croatia: The Croatian Video Games Ecosystem'' to meaningful networking opportunities, the Croatian delegation truly made a mark. 🎤 We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved – the Meet & Build team, Walga.be, studios, and partners who helped make this event a resounding success. 📍The future of gaming in Croatia is brighter than ever, and we're excited to continue building international partnerships and pushing boundaries. 🚀 The Croatian delegation’s presence at Meet&Build was made possible with the collaboration of the Croatian Game Development Alliance (president Katarina Amižić) and the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (CEO chris marcich) through their project Games Croatia. ➡️ The Meet & Build Conference in Belgium is a dynamic platform that brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from across Europe and beyond. With a diverse range of participants, Meet & Build serves as a hub for exchanging ideas, forging partnerships, and driving forward-thinking solutions to global challenges. Article about the Croatian Delegation: https://lnkd.in/dfVCknNm #meetandbuild #meetandbuild2024 #croatia #belgium #gaming #growth #networking #gamescroatia #cgda #gamedev #croatiangames #gamesindustry #gamedevelopment #gamedevelopers #videogameproduction #HAVC #videogameindustry #tinymeowstudio #acodeondevelopment #aniq #misfitvillage

🇪🇸 Del 24 al 26 de octubre, el Quai 10 en Charleroi acogió la 9ª edición de MEET & BUILD, el encuentro clave para los profesionales del sector del videojuego en Bélgica. Organizado por Walga.be (la asociación valona del sector del videojuego), este evento reunió a desarrolladores independientes, estudios, editores e inversores, todos impulsando la innovación y el crecimiento de esta vibrante industria en constante evolución. 🚀 La delegación española, junto a la Consejera Económica y Comercial de la región de Valonia, Florence Vanholsbeeck , también estuvo presente, intercambiando ideas y proyectos innovadores con otros expertos del sector. ✨ Meet & Build se consolida cada año como un evento imprescindible para los apasionados de los videojuegos, confirmando que la creatividad y visión de los estudios belgas no tienen límites! 🎮 🇧🇪 Du 24 au 26 octobre, le Quai 10 à Charleroi a accueilli la 9e édition de Meet & Build, le rendez-vous incontournable pour les professionnels du secteur du jeu vidéo en Belgique. Organisé par Walga (association officielle du jeu vidéo en Wallonie), cet événement a réuni des développeurs indépendants, des studios, des éditeurs et des investisseurs, tous engagés dans l'innovation et la croissance de cette industrie dynamique en constante évolution. 🚀 La délégation espagnole, accompagnée de la Conseillère économique et commerciale de la Région wallonne, Florence Vanholsbeck, était également présente, échangeant des idées et des projets innovants avec d'autres experts du secteur. ✨ Meet & Build s'affirme chaque année comme un événement essentiel pour les passionnés de jeux vidéo, confirmant que la créativité et la vision des studios belges n'ont aucune limite ! 🎮 Wallonie Bruxelles International|Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles|Wallonia Export & Investment Agency|Maxime Couvreur|INMERSIVAˣᴿ|Estudio Gurugú|NowAR|Seeds XR|Things Happen Studio|VISYON|Lorena González|Vicky Vasán|Javier Acosta|Guillermo Aracil Momparler|Ignacio Capella Simonet|Itziar Arriaga|Sandra Martínez Cabrera|Jean Gréban 🔜Meet And Build #MeetAndBuild #Videojuegos #Innovación #IndustriaGaming #Valonia #España

Last week, I was invited by Jean Gréban to attend MEET & BUILD, one of the most relevant events in the gaming industry – and one of my favorites – where I had the privilege of contributing in several ways. I began my participation in a panel focused on the Brazilian Gaming Industry, presenting recent data from the research conducted by Abragames - Associação Brasileira das Desenvolvedoras de Jogos Digitais. The exchange was enriching and offered a broad view of our market’s potential. Next, I delivered a Pitch Workshop, where we discussed strategic communication skills and strengthening approaches to game sales and new partnerships. https://lnkd.in/dsk3nEEC I also had the opportunity to deliver a lecture on creativity, with insights developed in collaboration with Miron de Lelis, to whom I am grateful for the essential support. It was wonderful to reconnect with the GameJamPlus team and meet Anissa Asserga , local organizer from Philippines, and Casandra Yamile García Cadeñanes from Tachido Games, who was a finalist in the last edition. The event was a chance to strengthen ties and explore new possibilities for collaboration. I also had the pleasure of finally meeting Tiago Massarico Braz, organizer of Bit Summit, with whom we are planning future initiatives. Moreover, it was a pleasure to see other Brazilians on stage, such as Ana Seidl, who provided an important analysis of the influencer market and game promotion landscape in Brazil; and Rafael Rubim de Medeiros Teixeira, from Mito Games, who spoke about Art and Creativity. Meet & Build was a highly productive experience, leaving me with a renewed sense of purpose and new perspectives on the future of the industry. Na semana passada, fui convidada pelo Jean Gréban para participar do MEET & BUILD, um dos eventos mais relevantes da indústria de games - e um dos meus favoritos. Iniciei minha participação em um painel focado na Indústria de Jogos Brasileira, apresentando dados recentes da pesquisa da Abragames. A troca foi enriquecedora e ofereceu uma visão ampla do potencial do nosso mercado. Em seguida, participei de um Workshop de Pitch, um espaço fundamental para aprimorar habilidades de comunicação estratégica. Tive também a oportunidade de ministrar uma palestra sobre criatividade, com a colaboração do Miron de Lelis, a quem agradeço pelo suporte essencial. Foi ótimo reencontrar a equipe da GJ+ e conectar-me com a Nice, organizadora local das Filipinas e a Casandra, finalista da última edição. O evento foi uma oportunidade de fortalecer laços e explorar novas possibilidades de colaboração. Enfim, conheci pessoalmente o @masahito, organizador do Bit Summit, com quem estamos planejando futuras iniciativas. Além disso, foi um prazer poder ver outros brasileiros no palco, como a Ana Seidl e o Rafa Teixeira. O Meet & Build foi uma experiência altamente produtiva, e saio com um senso renovado de propósito e novas perspectivas para o futuro do setor.

MEET & BUILD 2024: A conference full of delightful creatures with a passion for games. I've had the pleasure in just three days of: + Giving a talk on the Greek ecosystem on behalf of Game Developers Association of Greece and receiving that info about Brazil, Croatia, Philippines, Mexico, and ofc Belgium - setting up lines of communication to exchange knowledge for years to come + Showcasing Apotheorasis, trying out half a dozen other demos and meeting the passionate creators behind them, imagining work for hire or future projects and how they may be + Learning, experimenting and getting inspired from talks, workshops and a keynote that made me remember why doing all of this in the first place 🤓 + Connecting, human-to-human (or in some cases monster-to-monster 😁) regarding video games, claw machines, martial arts, weird food, chronic injuries, mental therapy, acting dreams, fantasy writing, lyrics research and oh so much more of this delicious thing we call life I'm sure a lot of intangible, and possibly life swaying threads have been set in motion, that may manifest over the next five ten years - and even if they don't, this has already been worth it. So a big thanks to meet and build for the hospitality, and looking forward to next year! Shout-out in no particular order to every other rascal I shared the "LinkedIn? yeah name? no I scan - OK sec let me try" interaction with (we so need to streamline it at some point 😅) James Lo , Nissie Arcega , Elizabeth Andrews , Molly Heady-Carroll , Fanny Weidner , Mike Papagathangelou , Jörg Tittel , Sebastien Croteau , Huei Chan , Sona Stepanjan , Cherry Boase , 🇺🇦 Ruslana Kruchek , Jean Gréban , Elisa Gréban 🔜 Meet and Build , Yannis Patras , Rea Budić , Alexandre Wyns 🔜 Meet and Build , Pedro Santoro Zambon, PhD , Alexis-Mae Geronga , and a couple more people linked in isn't letting me find rn 😄 Thanks for everything and see you somewhere around the world 🌍

Thank you for interviewing me at MEET & BUILD today Laure Marlière 🔜 Meet and Build ! The edit will be available soon. In the meantime, here we are showing off some winnings from the local claw machine. 🦞

(FR) 🎮 Lors de l'événement MEET & BUILD au Quai10 à Charleroi, Bérengère Fally et Loïc REBOURSIERE ont eu l’opportunité de partager les objectifs et les perspectives de l'Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen CrossTechXperience avec l’écosystème des professionnels du jeu vidéo en Wallonie et à l'international. 🎯 Objectif : faciliter les collaborations autour des technologies #immersives, #interactives et #gaming, et promouvoir les événements à venir à Courtrai en parallèle du UNWRAP | Future of Digital Entertainment Festival : 📅 6 novembre : une journée pour les entreprises pour échanger autour des besoins sectoriels avec focus groups, keynote de Jason Della Rocca, networking, accès au UNWRAP | Future of Digital Entertainment Festival... 📅 7 novembre : lancement du projet, table ronde industrielle, keynote de Nika Pari Nour, networking... Pour ceux qui utilisent ou souhaitent explorer ces technologies, rejoignez-nous ! Ces journées seront l’occasion de découvrir comment elles peuvent bénéficier à divers secteurs. 📲 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : 6 novembre https://lnkd.in/ednTRbiA et 7 novembre https://lnkd.in/exbVSA2A (NL) 🎮 Tijdens het MEET & BUILD-evenement in Quai10 in Charleroi hadden Bérengère Fally en Loïc REBOURSIERE de kans om de doelstellingen en vooruitzichten van het Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen CrossTechXperience-project te delen met het ecosysteem van gameprofessionals in Wallonië en daarbuiten. 🎯 Doel: samenwerking bevorderen rond #immersieve, #interactieve en #gamingtechnologieën en de komende evenementen in Kortrijk promoten, parallel aan het UNWRAP | Future of Digital Entertainment Festival: 📅 6 november: een dag voor bedrijven om sectorbehoeften te bespreken met focusgroepen, keynote van Jason Della Rocca, netwerken, toegang tot UNWRAP... 📅 7 november: projectlancering, industriële rondetafel, keynote van Nika Pari Nour, netwerken... Voor wie deze technologieën gebruikt of wil ontdekken, sluit je bij ons aan! Deze dagen zijn een kans om te ontdekken hoe ze verschillende sectoren kunnen versterken. 📲 Schrijf je nu in : 6 november https://lnkd.in/ednTRbiA en 7 november https://lnkd.in/exbVSA2A

What an awesome event that was MEET & BUILD 2024! ✨ It was a real pleasure to share a lot of interesting and meaningful conversations with you guys! Hope we'll see you again next year! Thank you to Walga.be, Wallimage and all of M&B partners for this event!(the pasta was delicious 😋)