The Essence of GameCity Kajaani
About Us
Kajaani is the birthplace of Finnish game development, and has been creating success stories for almost 20 years. Backed by the city, this initiative is designed to transform students into accomplished game developers while enhancing the city’s cultural richness and global appeal.
GameCity Kajaani is all about positioning the city as a center of creativity and innovation in the gaming industry by actively engaging in community building and supporting local talent. Through these efforts, Kajaani is shaping itself into a global destination for aspiring developers and creative minds alike.
As an authentic game city, we offer the perfect environment to level up your skills.
Our mission is to empower the next generation of game developers by providing an unpolished view into the reality of starting and sustaining a business in the dynamic world of gaming.
Authenticity is a core value at GameCity Kajaani. We believe in showing the true nature of the industry, without sugarcoating any of the highs or the lows that comes with creating something new.
GameCity Kajaani provides more than just world leading game education; we offer connections directly to the global gaming industry.
Our commitment extends beyond creating individual success stories, we have a developer-friendly community that encourages connections, supports collaboration, and thrives on mutual growth.
Our Team

Joonas Pylvinen
Project Manager

Joonas Pylvinen
Project Manager
- Email:joonas.pylvinen@kamk.fi

Joonas Manninen
Executive Assistant

Joonas Manninen
Executive Assistant
- Email:joonas.manninen@kamk.fi

Ilias Avgeropoulos
Communications Specialist

Ilias Avgeropoulos
Communications Specialist

Riikka Annika Keskitalo
Communication Manager

Riikka Annika Keskitalo
Communication Manager
- Email:riikka.keskitalo@kamk.fi

Sofia Globina
Community Manager & Content Creator

Sofia Globina
Community Manager & Content Creator
Contact us:
contact@gamecitykajaani.fi
