12 November 08:45-12:20Biblioteket Live

Invest in Change 

Games empowering voices for a sustainable future

Welcome to Invest in Change – a half-day gathering designed to spark knowledge sharing, inspiration, and cross-sector networking around the transformative power of games. The Swedish Games Industry and Games for Change are joining forces to create a platform that brings together industry professionals, changemakers, and visionaries to explore how games can drive sustainable innovation and positive societal impact.

Taking place in Stockholm, Sweden, the event will precede the yearly event Invest in Games, which offer the latest trends, data and investment insights of the game industry. This year the event marks 20 years of industry data and insights and during the day we will explore both the history and future of games. (Register for the afternoon separatly at https://investingames.se/ )

    Format:

    • Talks and panel - sharing different perspectives on games and sustainability
    • Networking - meetings that might change the world
    • Showcase - discover games exploring sustainability topics

    Topics:

    Games and...

    • Sustainability
    • Democracy
    • Climate
    • Peace building
    • Children’s rights
    • Youth

    Welcome to Invest in Change 2025!

    All you need to know

    The event takes place in the heart of Södermalm in Stockholm, and is free to attend. Register now, we have limited seats!

    Address: Biblioteket Live, Medborgarplatsen 2 in Stockholm 

    When: November 12th 2025 08:45 - 12:20
    (Followed by Invest in Games in the afternoon)

    Questions: event@dataspelsbranschen.se

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    Speakers

    Yusuf Muhawech
    WWF Sweden Youth

    Our Planet, our Future: Young voices for change

    Sarah Smith
    Programme Manager at Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation and Investing and Partnering with Youth for Peace (IPYP)

    Leveling up with youth - from meaningful choices to meaningful engagement

    Andreas Jernberg
    Managing Director DreamHack

    Panel: Games empowering young voices for a sustainable future

    Ilaria Amodeo
    Communication & Events Manager at the Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association (IIDEA)

    Welcome to Invest in Change 2025

    Ali Farha
    Senior Producer at Star Stable

    Panel: Games empowering young voices for a sustainable future

    Elina Tyynelä
    Climate and Sustainability Specialist at Neogames Finland

    Panel: Games empowering young voices for a sustainable future

    Maximilian Bock
    Manager Public Affairs Tencent EMEA

    Ten Tiny Talks

    10 small bites of Insights:

    • Power of play Per Strömbäck
    • From Escapism to Empowerment: A FCV Game Camp Story Victor Vuorijärvi
    • How gaming boosted my leadership skills as a youth with ADHD Henry Pålsson
    • Game-Based Learning: Reading Motivation Through Play Micaela Jonsson
    • From Classroom to Game Studio: Co-Creating with Young Visionaries Kristian Lundqvist
    • Taking up the challenge - Green Game Jam Maximiliam Bock
    • Gaming for good Mathias Gredal Nørvig 
    • Kreaturekind - the game, and the haters Anna Högberg Jenelius
    • Press Play, End Hunger's Sway Magana Gikandi
    • Uncovering Truth Through Play: How Investigative Journalism can inspire insightful games Edin Jusovic
    Read more

    Sigrid Gruener
    Deputy Executive Director at the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation

    Panel: Games empowering young voices for a sustainable future

    Mathias Gredal Nørvig
    CEO of SYBO

    Ten Tiny Talks

    10 small bites of Insights:

    • Power of play Per Strömbäck
    • From Escapism to Empowerment: A FCV Game Camp Story Victor Vuorijärvi
    • How gaming boosted my leadership skills as a youth with ADHD Henry Pålsson
    • Game-Based Learning: Reading Motivation Through Play Micaela Jonsson
    • From Classroom to Game Studio: Co-Creating with Young Visionaries Kristian Lundqvist
    • Taking up the challenge - Green Game Jam Maximiliam Bock
    • Gaming for good Mathias Gredal Nørvig 
    • Kreaturekind - the game, and the haters Anna Högberg Jenelius
    • Press Play, End Hunger's Sway Magana Gikandi
    • Uncovering Truth Through Play: How Investigative Journalism can inspire insightful games Edin Jusovic
    Read more

    Anna Högberg Jenelius
    Founder of Valiant Game Studio

    Ten Tiny Talks

    10 small bites of Insights:

    • Power of play Per Strömbäck
    • From Escapism to Empowerment: A FCV Game Camp Story Victor Vuorijärvi
    • How gaming boosted my leadership skills as a youth with ADHD Henry Pålsson
    • Game-Based Learning: Reading Motivation Through Play Micaela Jonsson
    • From Classroom to Game Studio: Co-Creating with Young Visionaries Kristian Lundqvist
    • Taking up the challenge - Green Game Jam Maximiliam Bock
    • Gaming for good Mathias Gredal Nørvig 
    • Kreaturekind - the game, and the haters Anna Högberg Jenelius
    • Press Play, End Hunger's Sway Magana Gikandi
    • Uncovering Truth Through Play: How Investigative Journalism can inspire insightful games Edin Jusovic
    Read more

    Magana Gikandi
    World Food Program, Private Sector Partnerships Lead in Nordic and Baltic Region

    Ten Tiny Talks

    10 small bites of Insights:

    • Power of play Per Strömbäck
    • From Escapism to Empowerment: A FCV Game Camp Story Victor Vuorijärvi
    • How gaming boosted my leadership skills as a youth with ADHD Henry Pålsson
    • Game-Based Learning: Reading Motivation Through Play Micaela Jonsson
    • From Classroom to Game Studio: Co-Creating with Young Visionaries Kristian Lundqvist
    • Taking up the challenge - Green Game Jam Maximiliam Bock
    • Gaming for good Mathias Gredal Nørvig 
    • Kreaturekind - the game, and the haters Anna Högberg Jenelius
    • Press Play, End Hunger's Sway Magana Gikandi
    • Uncovering Truth Through Play: How Investigative Journalism can inspire insightful games Edin Jusovic
    Read more

    Kristian Lundqvist
    CEO and Co-founder of Cable Nest and Gro Play

    Ten Tiny Talks

    10 small bites of Insights:

    • Power of play Per Strömbäck
    • From Escapism to Empowerment: A FCV Game Camp Story Victor Vuorijärvi
    • How gaming boosted my leadership skills as a youth with ADHD Henry Pålsson
    • Game-Based Learning: Reading Motivation Through Play Micaela Jonsson
    • From Classroom to Game Studio: Co-Creating with Young Visionaries Kristian Lundqvist
    • Taking up the challenge - Green Game Jam Maximiliam Bock
    • Gaming for good Mathias Gredal Nørvig 
    • Kreaturekind - the game, and the haters Anna Högberg Jenelius
    • Press Play, End Hunger's Sway Magana Gikandi
    • Uncovering Truth Through Play: How Investigative Journalism can inspire insightful games Edin Jusovic
    Read more

    Micaela Jonsson
    Prinsparets Stiftelse | The Prince Couple’s Foundation

    Ten Tiny Talks

    10 small bites of Insights:

    • Power of play Per Strömbäck
    • From Escapism to Empowerment: A FCV Game Camp Story Victor Vuorijärvi
    • How gaming boosted my leadership skills as a youth with ADHD Henry Pålsson
    • Game-Based Learning: Reading Motivation Through Play Micaela Jonsson
    • From Classroom to Game Studio: Co-Creating with Young Visionaries Kristian Lundqvist
    • Taking up the challenge - Green Game Jam Maximiliam Bock
    • Gaming for good Mathias Gredal Nørvig 
    • Kreaturekind - the game, and the haters Anna Högberg Jenelius
    • Press Play, End Hunger's Sway Magana Gikandi
    • Uncovering Truth Through Play: How Investigative Journalism can inspire insightful games Edin Jusovic
    Read more

    Edin Jusovic
    Creative Strategist at Floodlight Games

    Ten Tiny Talks

    10 small bites of Insights:

    • Power of play Per Strömbäck
    • From Escapism to Empowerment: A FCV Game Camp Story Victor Vuorijärvi
    • How gaming boosted my leadership skills as a youth with ADHD Henry Pålsson
    • Game-Based Learning: Reading Motivation Through Play Micaela Jonsson
    • From Classroom to Game Studio: Co-Creating with Young Visionaries Kristian Lundqvist
    • Taking up the challenge - Green Game Jam Maximiliam Bock
    • Gaming for good Mathias Gredal Nørvig 
    • Kreaturekind - the game, and the haters Anna Högberg Jenelius
    • Press Play, End Hunger's Sway Magana Gikandi
    • Uncovering Truth Through Play: How Investigative Journalism can inspire insightful games Edin Jusovic
    Read more

    Victor Vuorijärvi
    FCV Sweden Ambassador

    Ten Tiny Talks

    10 small bites of Insights:

    • Power of play Per Strömbäck
    • From Escapism to Empowerment: A FCV Game Camp Story Victor Vuorijärvi
    • How gaming boosted my leadership skills as a youth with ADHD Henry Pålsson
    • Game-Based Learning: Reading Motivation Through Play Micaela Jonsson
    • From Classroom to Game Studio: Co-Creating with Young Visionaries Kristian Lundqvist
    • Taking up the challenge - Green Game Jam Maximiliam Bock
    • Gaming for good Mathias Gredal Nørvig 
    • Kreaturekind - the game, and the haters Anna Högberg Jenelius
    • Press Play, End Hunger's Sway Magana Gikandi
    • Uncovering Truth Through Play: How Investigative Journalism can inspire insightful games Edin Jusovic
    Read more

    Marléne Tamlin
    Dataspelsbranschen | Swedish Games Industry


    Welcome to Invest in Change 2025

    Nicholas Elles
    Communications and Public Affairs at Video Games Europe

    Henry Pålsson
    President of SGC, Sverok (The Swedish Gaming Federation)

    Ten Tiny Talks

    10 small bites of Insights:

    • Power of play Per Strömbäck
    • From Escapism to Empowerment: A FCV Game Camp Story Victor Vuorijärvi
    • How gaming boosted my leadership skills as a youth with ADHD Henry Pålsson
    • Game-Based Learning: Reading Motivation Through Play Micaela Jonsson
    • From Classroom to Game Studio: Co-Creating with Young Visionaries Kristian Lundqvist
    • Taking up the challenge - Green Game Jam Maximiliam Bock
    • Gaming for good Mathias Gredal Nørvig 
    • Kreaturekind - the game, and the haters Anna Högberg Jenelius
    • Press Play, End Hunger's Sway Magana Gikandi
    • Uncovering Truth Through Play: How Investigative Journalism can inspire insightful games Edin Jusovic
    Read more

    Per Strömbäck
    Dataspelsbranschen | Swedish Games Industry, speaking for Video Games Europe

    Ten Tiny Talks

    10 small bites of Insights:

    • Power of play Per Strömbäck
    • From Escapism to Empowerment: A FCV Game Camp Story Victor Vuorijärvi
    • How gaming boosted my leadership skills as a youth with ADHD Henry Pålsson
    • Game-Based Learning: Reading Motivation Through Play Micaela Jonsson
    • From Classroom to Game Studio: Co-Creating with Young Visionaries Kristian Lundqvist
    • Taking up the challenge - Green Game Jam Maximiliam Bock
    • Gaming for good Mathias Gredal Nørvig 
    • Kreaturekind - the game, and the haters Anna Högberg Jenelius
    • Press Play, End Hunger's Sway Magana Gikandi
    • Uncovering Truth Through Play: How Investigative Journalism can inspire insightful games Edin Jusovic
    Read more

    Schedule

    08:45

    Drop In Breakfast

    09:00

    Welcome to Invest in Change 2025

    Marléne Tamlin
    Dataspelsbranschen | Swedish Games Industry
    Ilaria Amodeo
    Communication & Events Manager at the Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association (IIDEA)
    09:10

    Games for Change Empowering Game Creators & Social Innovators

    Susanna Pollack
    President of Games for Change
    09:25

    Our Planet, our Future: Young voices for change

    Yusuf Muhawech
    WWF Sweden Youth
    09:35

    Leveling up with youth - from meaningful choices to meaningful engagement

    Sarah Smith
    Programme Manager at Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation and Investing and Partnering with Youth for Peace (IPYP)
    09:50

    Mingle, Showcase & Play

    10:10

    Ten Tiny Talks

    10 small bites of Insights:

    • Power of play Per Strömbäck
    • From Escapism to Empowerment: A FCV Game Camp Story Victor Vuorijärvi
    • How gaming boosted my leadership skills as a youth with ADHD Henry Pålsson
    • Game-Based Learning: Reading Motivation Through Play Micaela Jonsson
    • From Classroom to Game Studio: Co-Creating with Young Visionaries Kristian Lundqvist
    • Taking up the challenge - Green Game Jam Maximiliam Bock
    • Gaming for good Mathias Gredal Nørvig 
    • Kreaturekind - the game, and the haters Anna Högberg Jenelius
    • Press Play, End Hunger's Sway Magana Gikandi
    • Uncovering Truth Through Play: How Investigative Journalism can inspire insightful games Edin Jusovic
    Read more
    Victor Vuorijärvi
    FCV Sweden Ambassador
    Micaela Jonsson
    Prinsparets Stiftelse | The Prince Couple’s Foundation
    Maximilian Bock
    Manager Public Affairs Tencent EMEA
    Anna Högberg Jenelius
    Founder of Valiant Game Studio
    Magana Gikandi
    World Food Program, Private Sector Partnerships Lead in Nordic and Baltic Region
    Kristian Lundqvist
    CEO and Co-founder of Cable Nest and Gro Play
    Edin Jusovic
    Creative Strategist at Floodlight Games
    Mathias Gredal Nørvig
    CEO of SYBO
    Henry Pålsson
    President of SGC, Sverok (The Swedish Gaming Federation)
    Per Strömbäck
    Dataspelsbranschen | Swedish Games Industry, speaking for Video Games Europe
    11:10

    Mingle, Showcase & Play

    11:30

    Panel: Games empowering young voices for a sustainable future

    Susanna Pollack
    President of Games for Change
    Andreas Jernberg
    Managing Director DreamHack
    Sigrid Gruener
    Deputy Executive Director at the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation
    Ali Farha
    Senior Producer at Star Stable
    Elina Tyynelä
    Climate and Sustainability Specialist at Neogames Finland
    12:00

    Mingle, Showcase & Play

    Showcase

    Kreature kind by Valiant Studios

    In wholesome, non-violent deckbuilder KreatureKind, you debate monsters, recruit friends, and start a world-changing movement to save magic!

    Grow Planet by Gro Play

    Grow Planet is a unique adventure game for learning in natural sciences, technology, arts, and sustainable development, for ages 6 - 12. In Grow Planet, children are engaged in a motivating context that connects learning to sustainability issues and problem solving in the real world.

    Hope’s Adventure by Green Leap Games

    Ex-King veterans making play matter: Hope’s Adventure lets you heal nature through puzzles while funding real-world restoration and climate projects.

    Polar Panic by Apskeppet

    Polar Panic is an arcade game where young e to help a polar bear survive during increasingly worse conditions. Oil spills, over fishing , etc all make it harder.

    The Climate Game by SLU

    In Klimatspelet | The Climate Game by SLU (the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) you balance food production, biodiversity, and climate impact—navigating real-world conflicts with consumers and producers to create a sustainable future!

    Bonsai '98 by Noodleloop

    A chill bonsai diorama builder set around a cozy 90s internet forum. Take a break from daily stresses, unwind to lofi beats, grow trees, decorate rich scenes, and help people with their diorama requests. No pressure, just creativity and chill positive vibes.

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