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Belgrade, Serbia | November 22-23

Where data meets games

Pandora is the exclusive conference focused on data in gaming, bringing together top game development studios and organizations alike to showcase their groundbreaking advancements in AI and 
ML-powered game development, as well as the game-changing technologies and trends used in the industry. It is one of the 5 co-located events at the biggest event dedicated to AI & Data Science, DSC Europe! 
Let’s take it to the next level!

ABOUT PANDORA

What connects data to gaming?

Pandora is a joint initiative of the Serbia Games Association (SGA) and Data Universe. Together they aim to expand the scope of the Data Science Conference (November 20th-24th) into the creative use of data in the fields of gaming and interactive arts. 
The two-day conference explores practical and creative uses of data science in the gaming industry.

As a part of Pandora, you will get to listen to over 20 Talks, covering 9+ topics, together with 3000+ visitors at DSC Europe, from November 22nd to 23rd. We will be covering the topics such as Data analytics in Gaming, Realistic Interaction ; AI-powered NPCs, Computational ; Generative Art, and Multimodal AI.

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we play and make lasting memories!

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Topics & Tracks

Pandora focuses on giving you the tools and know-how for implementing AI and Data Science in your business. During this event, you will have a unique opportunity to participate in insightful talks and discussions, acquire valuable knowledge, and connect with top gaming developers in the region.

Attending this conference is an absolute necessity for enhancing your development skills and staying ahead of the curve in this rapedly growing industry.

Topics we will be covering:

Data analytics in gaming

Data analytics in the gaming industry serves as a powerful tool, providing invaluable insights into player preferences, predicting and addressing game issues, offering consultations, and optimizing gameplay time. With previously acquired data, new game concepts, narratives, and innovations come to life shaped by the wealth of information available.

The gaming industry fully embraces the power of data analytics, whether it’s technology, finance, game design, marketing, or strategy, statistics permeate every domain, ensuring enhanced revenue generation within the gaming industry.

Dynamic Universe Creation

With dynamic universe creation, game developers can create expansive, procedurally generated worlds that are unique and diverse for each player. These virtual universes are not static but dynamically evolve and adapt based on various factors such as player interactions, in-game events, and environmental conditions.

This concept revolutionizes the way game environments are designed and experienced by players. Game developers can offer players a sense of exploration, discovery, and agency within the game environment.

Realistic Interaction & AI-powered NPCs

Looking for a game where players can engage with characters that exhibit lifelike behaviour and responsiveness? AI-powered NPCs utilize advanced natural language processing (NLP) techniques to understand and respond to player dialogue or text input. They personalize interactions, remember previous conversations, and adapt their behaviour accordingly.

With AI-driven storytelling and real-time decision-making algorithms, players enjoy a heightened sense of realism and agency within the game. The best example where this can be seen is in “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.” where AI-powered NPCs exhibit complex behaviours and interactions with the player character in this open-world RPG. They have their daily routines, engage in conversations, and react to the player’s actions and decisions.

 

Computational & Generative Art

This art form unlocks diverse aesthetics, democratizes creation, and encourages the exploration of randomness and interactivity. Computational and Generative Art explores complexity, patterns, and self- organization through coding, data visualization, and AI collaboration.

The most famous example is in ‘’No Man Sky’’ where, procedural generation algorithms create a vast universe with billions of unique planets, each having its ecosystems, creatures, and landscapes. This dynamic generation ensures a unique and unpredictable experience for every player.

Multimodal AI

In games, multimodal AI enables players to control characters and perform actions using natural movements and voice commands, creating a more intuitive and immersive gameplay experience, as well as enhancing NPCs in games, making them more lifelike and responsive. For example in ‘’The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’’.

By incorporating motion controls and voice recognition, players can engage in a truly immersive and interactive open-world adventure. With the ability to perform physical actions through motion controls and engage in natural conversations with
NPCs using voice commands.

AI Intellectual Property

AI Intellectual Property encompasses legal protection and ownership rights for AI technologies, algorithms, and their outputs. Key aspects include patents, copyright, trade secrets, ethical considerations, licensing and collaboration, and international harmonization.

Protecting the rights of inventors and companies, and ensuring ethical and responsible development and deployment of AI technologies in various industries is a must.

Augmented Reality

Bringing virtual elements into the real world, allows players to interact with digital objects and characters in their physical surroundings. This is a transformative technology that overlays digital content in the real world, creating interactive and immersive experiences for players. For example in ‘’Minecraft Earth’’ players can use their mobile devices to build and explore virtual structures within the real world.

By placing Minecraft blocks and objects in their surroundings, they can create enveloping and interactive experiences.

Data Visualization in eSports

For players and teams, Data Visualization serves as a powerful tool for performance analysis and strategy development. Visual representations of gameplay metrics, such as kill/death ratios, accuracy, and team coordination, empower you to make data-driven decisions, optimize gameplay, and dominate the competition.

For example in ‘’League of Legends’’ During professional tournaments, data visualization tools are employed to provide real-time insights into player performance, team strategies, and overall match dynamics.

Digital Identity in Gaming

In the vast gaming universe, your digital identity becomes a reflection of your personality, preferences, and playstyle. You can customize your avatar to embody your desired appearance, express your creativity through character customization options, and showcase your style through virtual fashion choices.

‘’Fortnite’’ for instance offers a range of cosmetic customization options for player; avatars. Through in- game purchases or earned rewards, players can acquire outfits, accessories, emotes, and other items to personalize their digital identities and stand out in the competitive arena

Augmented Reality

Bringing virtual elements into the real world, allows players to interact with digital objects and characters in their physical surroundings. This is a transformative technology that overlays digital content in the real world, creating interactive and immersive experiences for players. For example in ‘’Minecraft Earth’’ players can use their mobile devices to build and explore virtual structures within the real world.

By placing Minecraft blocks and objects in their surroundings, they can create enveloping and interactive experiences.

Data Visualization in eSports

For players and teams, Data Visualization serves as a powerful tool for performance analysis and strategy development. Visual representations of gameplay metrics, such as kill/death ratios, accuracy, and team coordination, empower you to make data-driven decisions, optimize gameplay, and dominate the competition.

For example in ‘’League of Legends’’ During professional tournaments, data visualization tools are employed to provide real-time insights into player performance, team strategies, and overall match dynamics.

Digital Identity in Gaming

In the vast gaming universe, your digital identity becomes a reflection of your personality, preferences, and playstyle. You can customize your avatar to embody your desired appearance, express your creativity through character customization options, and showcase your style through virtual fashion choices.

‘’Fortnite’’ for instance offers a range of cosmetic customization options for player; avatars. Through in- game purchases or earned rewards, players can acquire outfits, accessories, emotes, and other items to personalize their digital identities and stand out in the competitive arena

Our Speakers

Siyu Sun

GLOBAL DIRECTOR DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS / GAMELOFT

Rok Piltaver

SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST
/ OUTFIT7

Pavle Petrovic

TECHNICAL LEAD
/ UBISOFT

Konrad Tollmar

RESEARCH DIRECTOR
/ELECTRONIC ARTS (EA)

Gaetano Dimita

SENIOR LECTURER 
/QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Andrea Radonjanin

HEAD OF IP
/ MORAVCEVIC VOJNOVIC I PARTNERI IN COOPERATION WITH SCHOENHERR

Nikola Vasiljevic

HEAD OF INSIGHTS AND ANALYTICS
/ MAD HEAD GAMES

DIRECTOR
/INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE/ZAVOD ZA INTELEKTUALNU SVOJINU REPUBLIKE SRBIJE

Nikola Kliska

HEAD OF IP
/ KARANOVIC & PARTNERS

Nadav Sagir

FOUNDER & CEO
/ CTRLART D.O.O

Marko Jevremovic

/ EBB SOFTWARE

Ivan Jovanovic

LEAD ART DIRECTOR
/ PLAYSTUDIOS EUROPE

Dmitrii Matveev

LEAD DATA SCIENTIST
/ WARGAMING

Djordje Krivokapic

ASSOCIATE PROFFESOR
/ FON

Alisa Lapina

ANALYST
/ MY.GAMES

Adrian Djura

CEO
/ FLAT HILL GAMES

Abhijeet Katte

VP – DATA AND AI
/ JETAPULT

Nikola Damjanov

LEAD GAME ARTIST
/ NORDEUS

Kseniia Gygax

ASSOCIATE POLICY OFFICER
/ WIPO

Boris Batocanin

FOUNDER & CEO
/RAGEBITE

Dominika Szot

HEAD OF MARKETING
/ GRID ESPORTS

Nikola Damjanov

LEAD GAME ARTIST
/ NORDEUS

Kseniia Gygax

ASSOCIATE POLICY OFFICER
/ WIPO

Boris Batocanin

FOUNDER & CEO
/RAGEBITE

Co-organizers

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Access to Pandora Conference 

  • 4 Online Tech Tutorials (November 20th-21st)
  • Pandora Live Program (November 22nd-23rd)
    • Pandora Program 
    • 4 Breakout Sessions 
    • Expo Zone & Networking Sessions
    • Lunch & Coffee Break
    • Computational Art Exhibit entry
    • AI-assisted Networking with 3.000 visitors
    • Invitation to the conference party
    • Welcome Bag
  • Talk Re-watch Priority after the event
  • Official Certificate of Attendance

Regular Price  

350€+VAT