The Digital Game Workshop 2024 – Istanbul MeetUp was organized in collaboration with StartGate, YTU Startup House, and Bilişim Vadisi DIGIAGE

The Digital Game Workshop 2024 – Istanbul MeetUp, which brought together various stakeholders in the digital game industry, concluded on May 29, 2024. The event, which saw wide participation from universities, the private sector, public institutions, startups, and associations, hosted important discussions and strategic planning sessions about the future of the industry.

Sponsored by Turkcell GamePlus, the workshop was organized in collaboration with StartGate, YTU Startup House, and Bilişim Vadisi DIGIAGE. The workshop was led by Prof. Dr. Halit Keskin, an expert in digital games and Industry 4.0. Throughout the event, experts, academics, entrepreneurs, and public officials from different sectors gathered to evaluate the current state of the digital game ecosystem and develop strategies for the future.

Industry Issues and Solutions

During the workshop, the challenges faced by the digital game industry were thoroughly discussed. Issues such as funding shortages, lack of skilled workforce, regulatory obstacles, and global competition were addressed. Concrete solutions and strategies were proposed to tackle these problems. Special emphasis was placed on the necessary steps to enhance the competitiveness of local game developers in international markets.

Acknowledgements and Collaborations

At the end of the event, many institutions and organizations that contributed to the organization of the workshop were thanked. Gratitude was expressed to the Ministry of Industry and Technology, the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, as well as workshop partners Bilişim Vadisi DIGIAGE and Yıldız Technical University StartUp House, stakeholders DEIK and TOBB, and the main sponsor Turkcell GamePlus.

The Digital Game Workshop 2024 – Istanbul MeetUp stood out as an event that went beyond being merely a discussion platform by producing concrete solutions to industry problems and establishing a roadmap for implementing these solutions.