Tickets

Portside Game Assembly offers different options to participate. Find out here which is the right one for you, and how to get your ticket.

Available only to established indie studio leaders after registration.

Full Conference Ticket | 189 euros (+ fees & VAT)

The full conference ticket grants access to all elements of the Portside Game Assembly:

Opening Mixer
Networking Brunch
Conference program on the ship
Games Industry Party

There will be no direct ticket sales to enable a curated selection of participants. The conference program on the ship is directed exclusively at studio managers and decision-makers from indie game studios who have released at least one successful title. We aim to bring together a diverse group of indie game leaders who share common topics and goals, but also add fresh air and new impulses to the conference.

Please fill out the registration form if you're an indie studio leader and interested in a full conference ticket.

Ticket sale will start in due time, available to all games industry professionals.

Networking Brunch and Games Industry Party Tickets

Tickets for the Networking Brunch and the Games Industry Party on June 27, 2025 will be available to all games industry professionals soon.

They are particularly aimed at publishers, indie start-ups who are about to publish their first title, students and the whole local games scene.

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FAQ - Tickets and Registration

How can I attend Portside Game Assembly?
There are two main participation options:
1. Full Conference Ticket (189 euros + fees & VAT):  For leaders of established indie studios who have released at least one successful title. Registration before purchasing a ticket is required to ensure that all participants get the most out of the highly tailored conference program. The Full Conference Ticket gives access to all elements of the Portside Game Assembly.
1. Networking Brunch & Games Industry Party Tickets: These will be available soon to all game industry professionals, including publishers, indie start-ups, students, and the local games scene.
Is the Full Conference Ticket available to everyone?
The conference program is targeted towards studio directors and decision-makers from indie studios that have released at least one successful game. It is therefore only available to persons who fit that description. Registration is required to ensure a curated selection.

One of the conference's main goals is to offer indie studio leaders and decision-makers a focused exchange at eye level. This requires a certain common background and common topics and experiences among the participants. We aim to bring together a diverse group of indie game leaders who share common topics and goals, but who also add fresh air and new impulses to the conference.
What does the Full Conference Ticket include?
The Full Conference Ticket grants access to:
- Opening Mixer
- Networking Brunch
- Conference program on the ship
- Games Industry Party
How do I register for the Full Conference Ticket?
Fill out the registration form available on the Portside Game Assembly website. We will contact you with further information.
Can a studio that is currently developing its first game take part in the conference?
Due to the conference's very specific target group and to ensure that all participants benefit as much as possible from the program, participating studios must have successfully published at least one game.

Interested parties from growing studios and teams with games in development can benefit greatly from attending our Networking Brunch and/or Games Industry Party to make new valuable international contacts.
I have bought a ticket but won't be able to attend Portside Game Assembly, what options do I have?
If a ticket holder is unable to attend, they can change the name of the person attending in the Eventbrite settings of the purchased ticket. This option is primarily intended for appointing a representative within your own company. A ticket refund is unfortunately not possible.
When will Networking Brunch and Party tickets be available?
Tickets for these events will be announced soon. Sign up for the mailing list to stay up to date.
How can I stay up-to-date about the ticket sale?
Follow Portside Game Assembly on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the mailing list via the official website.