

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Creative Crossroads - Artistic thinking and game development as a form of artistic practice
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: IGDA Satakunta meetup, Thursday 26 February 2026

Creative Crossroads – Artistic Thinking and Game Development as a Form of Artistic Practice

Thursday 26 February 2026, 18:00–20:30
Kaupunkiolohuone, IsoKarhu Shopping Centre, 2nd floor
Yrjönkatu 14, Pori, Finland

Free entry.

Live &amp; streamed – remote participation available

Creative Crossroads is an event organized by IGDA Satakunta that examines artistic thinking as a core dimension of game development, particularly in the age of generative artificial intelligence.

The event takes place on Thursday, 26 February 2026, in Pori, Finland, at Kaupunkiolohuone on the second floor of the IsoKarhu Shopping Centre (Yrjönkatu 14). Doors open at 5:30 PM, the program and live stream run from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, and the venue closes at 9:00 PM.

Entry is free. Participation is possible both on-site and remotely via live stream.

As game production processes become increasingly automated and scalable, the role of artistic thinking becomes more central. Artistic thinking refers to the capacity to question assumptions, reframe problems, connect diverse perspectives, and create human-centered and culturally grounded game experiences. Creative Crossroads approaches game development as an artistic practice in which creative reasoning, play, experimentation, and critical reflection are essential.

The program consists of talks, discussion, and curated Game Art Showcase segments. The event brings together game industry professionals, researchers, and artists who share their perspectives and working practices. Speakers include Ville Kirjanen, who addresses artistic thinking as a creative practice; Esa Pavloff-Pelkonen, who examines gaming and play as innovative situational design; and Katriina Heljakka, who reflects on the art of making games and its development over the past two decades. Additional speakers will be announced.

Between the talks, curated Game Art Showcases present selected works by game art practitioners. The focus is on artistic processes and creative thinking in game development. A separate open artist call has been published for the showcases.

The event language is English. The venue is not fully accessible. The live stream will be available on the IGDA Satakunta YouTube channel @igdasatakunta.

The event is coordinated by IGDA Satakunta in collaboration with Ars Pori, Pori Entrepreneurship Society (PoriES), and Psyche’s Royale Gaming ry.

More information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19YUfmydeqgDkT0eDxJhutYJlAX3soGV-dAoQF5su1D0/edit?usp=sharing

Contact: satakunta@igda.fi, +358442407396
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pori/creative-crossroads-artistic-thinking-and-game-development-as-a-form-of-artistic-practice/200029622206524
- **Event Categories**: art, shopping, meetups, artificial-intelligence
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 29

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029622206524?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=pori-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Pori
- **state**: LS
- **country**: Finland
- **location**: Yrjönkatu 14, 28100 Pori, Finland
- **lat**: 61.48421
- **long**: 21.79838
- **full address**: Yrjönkatu 14, 28100 Pori, Finland, Liisankatu 1, FI-28100 Pori, Suomi, Pori, Finland

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Ars Pori (https://allevents.in/org/ars-pori/20905286)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Yrjönkatu 14, 28100 Pori, Finland, Liisankatu 1, FI-28100 Pori, Suomi, Pori, Finland
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ars Pori
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, shopping, meetups, artificial-intelligence
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Creative Crossroads - Artistic thinking and game development as a form of artistic practice ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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