Skeå: Creative Connect

SKEÅ: CREATIVE CONNECT

A new gathering for past, present, and future creatives – where games, film, and digital creativity come together.

This event combines:

• Explore the Luleå University of Technology & Visual Magic Gradshow
• Join talks & sessions on journeys that started in Skellefteå and the future of creativity

Leading up to NORDSKEN, Northern Europe’s biggest game culture festival, and VAFF, Film i Västerbotten’s renowned film festival, SKEÅ:CREATIVE CONNECT is the perfect place to meet, exchange ideas, and shape the future of Skellefteå’s creative industries.

What To Expect?

Monday, May 26, 2025 – Kickoff & Inspiration

• 18:00 – 21:00 | Inspirational Meetup @ Café På Bit
• Start the week with an evening of insights and connections. Industry veterans will share their experiences, challenges, and visions for the future. A casual setting to meet, learn, and spark ideas.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Talent & Networking

• 11:00 – 16:30 | Campus Gradshow – Luleå University of Technology & Visual Magic
• Discover emerging talent from game development and VFX. A showcase of fresh ideas, new perspectives, and future industry leaders.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – Conference Day

• 09:00 – 16:30 | SKEÅ: CREATIVE CONNECT – The Future of Creativity
• A full day of talks, panels, and hands-on sessions with the focus on games, film and the in-between. We want to reconnect, inspire, and collaborate. Join us to explore industry shifts, future trends, and cross-disciplinary innovation—shaping Skellefteå’s creative future together.