Mentoring

Part of the Networking Brunch will be selected mentoring sessions. This program is for start-ups, solo devs and newcomers who are working on the commercial release of a game and won't attend the conference aboard the ship. A number of conference participants will share their expertise and knowledge.

How to Participate

This program is for start-ups, solo devs and newcomers who are working on the commercial release of a game and won't attend the conference aboard the ship. They will have the opportunity to speak to one or two mentors in 25-minute-long sessions during the Networking Brunch from 10 to 11 am.

Please apply here to join the program as a mentee.

The organisers will match the participants and mentors to ensure productive sessions.

Studios and people participating as mentors:

Chasing Carrots – Patrick Wachowiak
Crinkle Cut Games – Anne Christina Eisberg
Cybernetic Walrus – Mike Coeck
Foulball Hangover – Max Hayon
Hutlihut Games – Benjamin Lund
kaleidoscube – Dominik Schön
Square Glade Games – Tobias Schnackenberg
Studio Clever Plays Inc. - Angela Mejia
Triple-i Initiative – Christopher Wulf

More mentors will be announced shortly.

FAQ

When will I know if I'm accepted into the mentoring program?
Applications are open until May 18. We will carefully consider all applications and send out feedback to you by May 22.
Who are the mentoring sessions for?
The mentoring sessions are for start-ups, solo devs and newcomers who are working on the commercial release of a game and won't attend the conference aboard the ship.
Do I have to buy a ticket for the Brunch to participate in the mentoring session?
You will need a ticket for the brunch to participate in the mentoring sessions, but you do not have to buy it right away: If your application is confirmed after the application deadline, you will receive a link to the discounted ticket sale (50% off) for mentees. Two discounted tickets per participating studio are guaranteed.

In case your application for the mentoring sessions is rejected, you are of course welcome buy a regular ticket and participate in the brunch (without mentoring).

Regular tickets might be sold out by then, so if you want to make 100% sure that you can join the Networking Brunch - even without mentoring - it's best if you buy a regular ticket right away, but please be aware that for technical reasons we will not be able to apply the full discount for mentees on your regular ticket if you buy it before your application is confirmed.