Portside Game Assembly

June 24 & 25, 2027

A different kind of conference: Portside Game Assembly brings together selected indie studio heads on a ship to exchange strategies, get inspiration and talk openly amongst each other.

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Testimonials

Portside Game Assembly was an incredible conference with an amazing group of attendees. I was able to connect with many other teams facing similar challenges and learn from each other's experiences. I will be back.

Mark Cooke

CEO Shiny Shoe

Some events just have the right mojo, maybe it’s the location where they take place, maybe it’s the organisation, the attendees and in the case of Portside Game Assembly, I believe it’s all of that combined together into an awesome experience.

Petr Skornok

CEO Hey Bird

One of the best events I ever attended. Great people, meaningful conversations, all perfectly paced and organised.

Pietro De Grandi

COO Funselektor

It will be a must-go for myself in the future, an absolute no-brainer. Portside Game Assembly felt like a new generation of event, sticking out from all the rest.

René Habermann

Director Bippinbits

Portside is not your typical conference, It’s something special. No business cards, no distractions, just studio heads having real, honest conversations. Everyone in the room has been through the same challenges, and that shared experience creates a rare level of openness. Ideas, insights, and best practices were shared freely, and I left with a notebook full of actionable takeaways. Absolutely worth it.

Jeroen Janssen

Studio Head Happy Volcano

I had such a great time at the first Portside Game Assembly! It was awesome catching up with old friends, meeting new people, and just enjoying the Hamburg harbour views. I especially loved being able to chat openly about the topics that keep me up at night with other indies that are facing similiar challenges.

Kathrin Radtke

Co-Founder Spellgarden Games

There was a great atmosphere, and the curation was a good mix of profiles and range of companies. It was easy to get in touch with people at the different locations. I'd recommend Portside Game Assembly to network, meet other indies to connect, ask questions, and share knowledge.

Thomas Pfeiffer

Co-Founder & CEO Evil Empire

Portside Game Assembly has been my favourite conference to date. A fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded developers in a cool relaxed setting. I'll see you next year!

Max Hayon

Studio Director Foulball Hangover

It was an amazing opportunity to connect and have genuine conversations with people who share similar backgrounds and experiences, even if their contexts and journeys are quite different. The event was incredibly well organized, the venues were fantastic, and there truly was something for everyone. All in all, I would really recommend the event to build bridges with new people in a meaningful way.

Mariève Beauchemin

Co-Founder & Program Director Indie Asylum

Portside Game Assembly provided a wonderful 'Free Port' for me as an Indie Dev Executive to meet with likeminded leaders from the industry. Good, deep, conversations about what works - and what doesn't.

Christian Nyhus Andreasen

Partner & COO FairGames ApS

I’ve never met so many people whose games I’ve played in the past in such a short time. Together with the cool venues, this made it the most fun game dev event I’ve been to.

Darko Peninger

Founder Entertainment Forge

Portside Game Assembly was exactly the kind of event we were looking for. It brought together leading indie game developers, who shared stories about how they achieved success, overcame major challenges, and tackled common problems. The trip to Hamburg was inspiring, and I would highly recommend any established indie studio to attend the event.

Sebastian Jantschke

Managing Director & Founder Nementic Games

Portside is a one-of-a-kind event! Personal, insightful, and refreshingly free from the pressure of closing the next "deal." From the organization to the guests, every aspect was thoughtfully executed, making it a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Robert Koch

CEO Tiny Roar

About Portside

What is Portside Game Assembly, what makes it special - and why should you attend?

Portside '25

This was the premiere of Portside Game Assembly on June 26 & 27, 2025

Visit Hamburg

In addition to the official Portside Game Assembly program, Hamburg is always worth a visit. Enjoy our recommendations located close to the conference, for your stay in the Hanseatic city.