Masterclass Friday Returns for NG26 Spring
29 May marks the final day of NG26 Spring (26–29 May 2026) and the exciting return of Masterclass Friday, a dedicated program aimed specifically at students and indie developers. Once again, the event is hosted and curated by the experts from mentor group Mighty Diamonds, delivering a full day of high-quality masterclasses led by their experienced mentors.
” We’re running it back! After an incredible debut last year, Mighty Diamonds is returning to Nordic Game to host the Masterclass Friday. We’ve curated a high-impact day of workshops and mentorship that we can’t wait to share with the community. Let’s make some great games together!” — Casey Al-Kaisy, Founder of Mighty Diamonds.
The masterclasses will cover four key areas of game development: Design, Art, Business, and Narrative. While the workshops run, the Showcase Stage at the venue will remain open with a tailored speaker program designed especially for indies and students.
The initial schedule for Masterclass Friday looks like this:
- 10:00 – 16:00: Showcase Stage Talks
- 11:00 – 12:30: Workshops – Track 1
- 13:00 – 14:30: Workshops – Track 2
- 16:00 – 18:00: Afterwork Fun
“Last year’s premiere of the Masterclass Friday was a great success, and we received excellent feedback from participants that we’re now using to refine and elevate the experience even further. A huge thank you to Mighty Diamonds for partnering with us again—it’s already a pleasure preparing for and enhancing the next edition of Masterclass Friday.” says Nordic Game’s Program Director Jacob Riis.
It’s for everyone!
All NG26 Spring passholders can attend Masterclass Friday at no extra cost. A dedicated Friday-only pass will also be available, going on sale in mid-March—keep an eye on nordicgame.com for details! The Masterclass Friday is hosted and curated by our friends at Mighty Diamonds.
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