​Alibaba Cloud, a global leader in cloud computing solutions, and MeltingHack, a Tokyo-based organization connecting developers internationally, will be hosting a special event for the game developer community!
This special event serves as a pre-event for a GameJam that Alibaba Cloud and MeltingHack will be co-hosting in April.

​Alibaba Cloud will showcase valuable insights into the latest advancements in game development, including real-world examples of cloud-based solutions, performance optimization strategies, and tools to facilitate global reach.
We will also be inviting guest speakers from the game development industry, providing an opportunity to experience their innovative ideas and enthusiasm. A networking party with delicious food and drinks will be prepared to foster interaction among participants. Let's create an unforgettable night with a great atmosphere, delicious food, and passionate discussions!

​クラウドソリューションで世界をリードするAlibaba Cloudと、東京を拠点に国内外の開発者をつなぐ MeltingHackが、ゲーム開発者に向けた特別イベントを開催！
この特別なイベントは、来る4月にAlibaba CloudとMeltingHackが共同で開催するGameJamのプレイベントという位置づけです。

​Alibaba Cloudからは、クラウドを活用した最先端のゲーム開発事例や、パフォーマンス最適化、グローバル展開を支援するソリューションなど、ゲーム開発の最前線に関する貴重な情報をお届けします。
また、ゲーム業界のゲストスピーカーをお招きし、業界トレンドや最新テクノロジーの活用などを聞ける機会も設けます。他の参加者との交流を深めるネットワーキングパーティでは、美味しいお酒やお食事をご用意いたしますので、最高の環境と美味しい料理、そして熱い交流で、忘れられない夜を過ごしましょう！

​Speakers

​We will add the list as speakers are confirmed.
(スピーカーが確定次第、随時追記予定です)

​Date

​February 19th, 2025 (Wed) 

• ​Doors open at 6:30 PM

• ​Event starts at 7:00 PM and ends at 10:00 PM

​Place

• ​Venue Name: Pacific Hub

• ​Address: 801, Hamamatsucho Prex, 2-2-12 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
  (東京都港区芝2-2-12浜松町Prex801)

• ​Nearest station: Toei Mita Line, Shiba-Koen Station, 6-minute walk
  (都営三田線 芝公園駅 徒歩6分)

​Schedule

• ​6:30 PM: Registration opens

• ​7:00 PM: Event starts

  • ​Opening Remarks from MeltingHack

  • ​Alibaba Cloud Presentation

  • ​Guest Speaker 1 - Presentation

  • ​Guest Speaker 2 - Presentation

  • ​GameJam vol.1 Winner's Panel Session

  • ​Announcement of Tokyo GameJam - Spring

• ​8:30 PM: Networking starts

• ​10:00 PM: Event ends

​​Who should apply?

• ​Game Developers:

  • ​Game Developers (including Indie Devs)

  • ​AI-Driven Game Developers

• ​Designers:

  • ​UI/UX Designers

  • ​Graphic Designers

• ​Game Industry Experts: 

  • ​Domain Experts passionate about the gaming industry

• ​Data Science & Research:

  • ​Data Scientists/Researchers with gaming industry experience (preferred)

• ​Emerging Talent:

  • ​Individuals with unique skills and a strong interest in game development

• ​Alibaba Cloud Users/Entrepreneurs: 

  • ​Those exploring or planning commercialization with Alibaba Cloud

​Important Notes

• ​Cancellation: Please cancel your registration promptly if you are unable to attend.

• ​Health: Do not attend if you have any symptoms of illness (fever, cold, etc.).

• ​No Recruiting: This event is not for recruitment or solicitation.

• ​Photography: Event will be photographed. Please inform us if you do not wish to be included.

• ​Business Cards: Please bring two business cards for registration if possible.

• ​Participation Fee: Free

• ​キャンセル：ご欠席の場合は、速やかにキャンセル手続きをお願いします。

• ​健康状態：発熱や風邪などの症状がある場合は、参加をご遠慮ください。

• ​勧誘行為の禁止：本イベントでは、採用や勧誘を目的としたご参加はご遠慮ください。

• ​撮影：イベントの様子を撮影します。撮影NGの方は当日お申し出ください。

• ​名刺：受付で名刺を2枚頂戴いたしますので、ご持参ください。

• ​参加費：無料

​Organizer

​Sae Nuruki

• ​iOS Developer at Mercari and Founder of MeltingHack

• ​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saenuruki/

​Jun Misaki

• ​Pit-Step, Inc. Founder & CEO

• ​MeltingHack - Game Events Organizer

• ​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jun-misaki/

​About MeltingHack

​MeltingHack is a Tokyo-based hackathon community that brings together a diverse group of developers from Japan and abroad, fostering creative projects. The community offers participants extensive resources and support, providing a platform to bring new ideas to life.

​About Alibaba Cloud

​Established in 2009, Alibaba Cloud is the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group. It offers a complete suite of cloud services to customers worldwide, including elastic computing, database, storage, network virtualization services, large-scale computing, security, big data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) services. Alibaba has been named the leading IaaS provider in Asia Pacific by revenue in U.S. dollars since 2018, according to Gartner. It has also maintained its position as one of the world's leading public cloud IaaS service providers since 2018, according to IDC.

​Supported by

​AKINDO

​​AKINDO is the largest hackathon/grants distribution platform, leading Japan's builder community with members worldwide. It features a primary focus on WaveHack, which can build developer communities and expand dApp ecosystems 10 times more efficiently than traditional hackathons and grant programs.
https://x.com/akindo_io