To create a focused and inspiring environment for studio directors and indie game leaders to exchange strategies, ideas, and experiences while fostering meaningful connections.

The event is organized by Gamecity Hamburg, the local initiative to support the games industry, funded by the City of Hamburg.

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.

2. 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.

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.

The Full Conference Ticket grants access to:

• Opening Mixer

• Networking Brunch

• Conference program on the ship

• Games Industry Party

Fill out the registration form available on the Portside Game Assembly website. We will contact you with further information.

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.

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.

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