CURATION
Hi! My name is Tobias Kopka. I am a freelance program director, facilitator, and advisor in the games industry under my label Curatomic.
My focus is on events and experiences that center on the creation of games, the business of games, or the art & culture of games.
Thank you for stopping by! Please find some of recent involvements and services below.
The European Game Showcase at GDC is a highly curated pro-bono event where 30+ European developers showcase their newest games to the press, publishers, platform holders and strategic partners. It’s an invite-only event aimed at helping developers and their showcased projects take the next steps towards success.
gamescom congress is Europe’s leading conference on the potential of computer games. It offers talks, discussions and workshops by high-level experts from cultural, economic and technological fields related to the gaming industry.
The Next Level – Festival for Games is an annual event that explores the art, culture, and educational aspects of digital games. Since 2010, it has provided a platform for interactive performances, curated game exhibitions, workshops, and discussions, attracting both gaming enthusiasts and professionals.
Reboot Develop Blue is the premier boutique game developers conference in Europe, bringing together industry professionals, renowned speakers, and innovative studios from around the world. Held annually since 2015 (except of a two year COVID break in 2020 & 2021), it offers a unique blend of high-level talks and networking opportunities.
devcom is the official game developer event of gamescom and Europe’s biggest game developer community-driven industry conference. It has been established in 2017 and lays a focus on game development, game publishing, networking and community building.
Ludicious – Zürich Game Festival was an annual event in Zürich, Switzerland, dedicated to celebrating innovative game design and fostering connections within the gaming industry. From its inception in 2014 until its last edition in 2020, the festival provided a platform for emerging talents and small studios to showcase their creative projects.
If you need a sparring partner on game (developer) events, connecting within the games industry, or are wondering how to get to the next level with a concept or project, don´t hesitate to get in touch!
As an advisor, I am your sparring partner and thought-clarifier bouncing back constructive feedback, zoning in on opportunities and inconsistencies, to leverage your endeavor in focussed, deep conversations.
My main affiliation is game (developer) events, conferences, and festivals, focussing on program curation, conference direction, partnerships, and facilitating networking activities, always creating connections and conversations that are spot on.
Another way I can help is to support your relationship work & business development in the creative economy of the games industry, in tech, and in digital media.
For further information and inquiries, please visit my Curatomic website via the button below.
