Swiss Mixer @ PAX East 2025

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Upcoming
May
  • 13 May 2025 — 2 June 2025 Japan 13 Tuesday Japan
    Arts, Exhibition

    Swissnex Window #6: Reimagining Traditional Crafts with Cutting-Edge Technology

    Swissnex in Japan presents “Reimagining Traditional Crafts with Cutting-Edge Technology,” the 6th edition of the Swissnex Window exhibition series. Watch the fusion of tradition and innovation unfold a dialogue between culture and technology.

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  • 22 May 2025 Japan 22 Thursday Japan
    Arts, Exhibition

    Reimagining Traditional Crafts with Cutting-Edge Technology

    Explore how traditional Japanese crafts can be revitalized and transformed through the integration of cutting-edge technology. This event will serve as a platform for exploring the transformative potential of technology in the realm of traditional crafts as part of a global initiative by the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich and Swissnex. By showcasing the pioneering work of Takafumi Matsunaga, and the expertise of thought leaders like Yoichi Ochiai, it will shine a light on how the convergence of tradition and technology can shape a sustainable future for cultural heritage.

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This special event invites PAX East attendees and game enthusiasts to network with emerging Swiss and US game studios, the Swiss Game Developers Association (SGDA), and Greater Zurich Area (GZA), and to explore the vibrant gaming landscapes of Switzerland and the United States.

This is a unique opportunity to meet ambitious game developers who are pushing the boundaries of storytelling, design, and technology in Switzerland and the US, and demo their games.

Featured Swiss projects include In Full Bloom, a visually stunning and emotionally rich game experience developed by students at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), and Wizdom Academy by Valais-based Kipwak Studio, an exciting new game studio blending strong narrative worlds with playful, engaging mechanics. Both projects are supported by Pro Helvetia, the Swiss arts council, which fosters the development of emerging talent and promotes Swiss innovation in the global creative industries. Projects by Massachusetts-based studios include Sincerely, Robin, by Fifty Birds in a Trench Coat, Ghost Jukebox by Studio Blue Jay, and Unsent by SlimeWare.

Come discover how game developers are innovating across genres and platforms, experience the cutting edge of game design in from Switzerland and the US. Whether you are a developer, publisher, investor, educator, or simply a fan of gaming, you’ll find inspiration and new connections here.

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, light refreshments, and great conversations and gameplay with peers who are passionate about building the future of games.

Program

  • 5:30pm – Doors open
  • 6:00pm – Welcome Remarks
  • 6:05pm – Studio Presentation
  • 8:00pm – End

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This event is co-organized by Swissnex in Boston and New York, the Swiss Game Developers Association, and the Greater Zurich Area.