GAMING LEGAL SUMMIT 2026

Legal questions follow a game from its first prototype to launch and beyond. Join legal professionals from several firms and Tampere Game Hub on 28 September 2026 for practical guidance on the issues affecting game studios and industry professionals today. Topics include establishing and running a studio, employment and contractor agreements, IP ownership and licensing, publishing contracts, AI-assisted development, GDPR, and much more. Whether you are founding a company, reviewing your next employment contract or managing an established studio, bring your questions and get clear answers from legal experts familiar with the games industry.

Location: Åkerlundinkatu 8, 33100 Tampere, Finland

Program:

• 12:00 Doors Open and Networking

• 12:30 Opening: Joni Lappalainen, Tampere Game Hub

• 12:40 Platinum Sponsor Keynote: Global Video Game Regulations: Managing Your Compliance Desktop

• 13:20 Keynote: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Navigating Game Dev Tool Terms & Tiers

• 14:00 Keynote: Privacy Is Part of the Game: GDPR in Practice

• 14:40 Break

• 15:00 Panel: Ask a Lawyer Anything

• 16:00 Drink, Food and Networking

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