{"events":[{"id":7153,"global_id":"expa.fi?id=7153","global_id_lineage":["expa.fi?id=7153"],"author":"3","status":"publish","date":"2026-01-26 14:45:40","date_utc":"2026-01-26 11:45:40","modified":"2026-01-26 14:45:40","modified_utc":"2026-01-26 11:45:40","url":"https:\/\/expa.fi\/events\/fgj-jyvaskyla-hybrid-global-game-jam-finnish-game-jam-2026\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/expa.fi\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/7153","title":"FGJ Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Hybrid – Global Game Jam – Finnish Game Jam 2026","description":"
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Join to the FGJ Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Hybrid site- Finnish Game Jam (Global Game Jam) is coming on Fri 30th of January to Sun 1st of February 2026!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Finnish Game Jam 2026, or #FGJ26, will be traditionally held as a part of Global Game Jam<\/a> during the last weekend of\u00a0Friday 30th of January to Sunday 1st of February 2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Global Game Jam is the world\u2019s largest game jam event, occurring simultaneously in multiple locations around the world. Finnish Game Jam in it\u2019s turn unites all Global Game Jam sites from Finland under one umbrella. In 2024, the Finnish region of the Global Game Jam alone gathered more sites and participants than all other Nordic countries combined! Finland ranks #1 globally in games created per capita during the Global Game Jam, showcasing the immense talent we foster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Join FGJ Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Hybrid <\/strong>by registering to this event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Link to eventbrite to register:
\n<\/b>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.fi\/e\/fgj-jyvaskyla-hybrid-tickets-1977140559637<\/a><\/div>\n
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NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED!<\/b><\/div>\n
\u00a0– Come as a ready team, or we help to find a team at the event!!<\/b><\/div>\n
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Finnish Game Jam (#FGJ26) is arranged from 30th of January to 1st of February 2026<\/b> as a part of Global Game Jam.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Join FGJ Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Hybrid <\/strong>by registering to this event.<\/p>\n

Each location has their own registration, you can see them all at finnishgamejam.eventbrite.com<\/a>. Registration closes on 29th of January at 23:59.<\/p>\n

The registration is free of charge. Please check our discord channel for further updates!
\nRemember to register to the Global Game Jam Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Hybrid site as well:
\nhttps:\/\/globalgamejam.org\/jam-sites\/2026\/fgj-jyvaskyla-hybrid<\/a><\/p>\n

Join the official FGJ Server to talk with people from other sites: https:\/\/discord.gg\/knjYp6qVSC<\/a><\/p>\n

The site has an age limit of 16+. People under the age of 18 will have to show a signed parental slip! If you have any questions about this site, contact:
\ninfo@expa.fi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For more general questions about Finnish Game Jam or Global Game Jam, you can contact emil.ekroth@finnishgamejam.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Finnish Game Jam follows the Neogames <\/strong>Code of Conduct<\/strong><\/a> and the Global Game Jam <\/strong>Privacy Policy<\/strong><\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Expa Internships & Employment Day 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n

Eventbrite link to register for the student and company:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.eventbrite.fi\/e\/expa-internships-employment-day-2026-tickets-1980091132881<\/a><\/p>\n

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A matchmaking event for digi & game industry companies and students from JYU, Jamk, Gradia to find the best internships!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This event is brought to you by Expa Game Business Cooperative in collaboration with EduJyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 partners; Univeristy of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 (JYU), Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Gradia Educational Consortium and the City Of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you looking for internship in Game Industry?
\nIs your company looking for skilled game industry interns?<\/p>\n

This in-person event is your opportunity to connect with fresh game industry professionals and the amazing companies in the Expa network. Discover exciting career & Internship opportunities, and showcase your Skills and Motivation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Agenda<\/h4>\n

12:00-13:00 Company introductions (Martti Ahtisaari hall, entrance from Agora main lobby)<\/p>\n

13:00-15:00 Match-making and networking in the Agora main lobby<\/p>\n

15:00-16:00 Internships & employment panel disucssion with company representatives (Martti Ahtisaari hall)<\/p>\n

Parallel program:<\/p>\n

13:00-16:00 Entrepreneur Clinic (Agora C133.1)<\/p>\n

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Info for students<\/h4>\n

Whether you’re a recent JYU,<\/strong> Jamk or Gradia <\/strong>graduate or s<\/strong>tudent looking for an internship <\/strong>or looking to level up your career, this event is tailored for game industry enthusiasts like you.<\/p>\n

In addition to matchmaking between students and companies, this year you can also participate The Entrepreneur Clinic<\/strong>: a coaching session for the students who are looking to complete their internship building a company of their own! The Entrepreneur clinic includes a lecture and a Q&A session with a seasoned game entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

Don’t miss out on this chance to kickstart your journey in the game industry!<\/p>\n

Companies to participate in the event (continuously updating):<\/strong><\/p>\n