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Soon further program points, roundtables and talks of the Portside Game Assembly Conference will be announced. Stay tuned!

Program -

Portside Game Assembly: Tailored to the needs of Indie Developers

Our goal is to tailor the conference program to the specific needs of our target audience—established indie developers. To foster interaction and stimulate discussion, the program will primarily feature conversation starters such as short keynote speeches, talks, and roundtable discussions. Further details about specific program topics will be announced soon and updated regularly.

If you have an idea for an exciting topic related to the indie industry and are interested in giving a presentation, please contact us at portside(at)gamecity-hamburg.de.

While the various talks and topics are taking shape in the background, we are delighted to be able to announce the first speakers and keynotes. More will follow one by one, so keep an eye on this page!

Benjamin Laulan - Co-Founder Evil Empire

The Triple-i-Initiative

Benjamin Laulan, Co-Founder of Evil Empire, will discuss in his keynote on the Triple-i-Initiative how to carve out your own space for announcements and engage directly with your audience when existing showcases don’t quite fit.

Philomena Schwab - Founder Stray Fawn Studio

Game Idea Validation

Philomena Schwab, Founder of Stray Fawn Studio, will give an impulse talk on game idea validation and how to make sure that your next game will be viable on the market.

Portside Game Assembly - Time Schedule

June 26, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Opening Mixer

The Opening Mixer in the offices of our partner Bytro Labs at the 15th floor of the Astra Tower welcomes you with a magnificent view over the Hamburg harbor and gets you in the mood for the coming days.

June 27, 9:30 am

Networking Brunch

The day begins with a tasty networking brunch with all conference participants, members of the local games ecosystem and assorted guests. In addition to first roundtable discussions, there will be plenty opportunities to start the day with stimulating conversations over coffee and croissants - or juice and eggs, if you are more on the savory side.

June 27, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Portside Game Assembly Conference

Conference ticket holders board the MS Princess and embark on a harbor cruise lasting several hours, during which numerous productive roundtables and presentations will address the concerns and challenges for studio managers of international successful indie game studios. For those who want to get some fresh air in between or talk in private, the sun deck offers a perfect meeting place with a wonderful view over the Elbe and a summer breeze.

June 27, 7:00 pm

Games Industry Party

The final highlight of the Portside Game Assembly will be the Games Industry Party, where both conference participants and members of the local games industry will come together. Drinks, snacks and good music round off the event before all participants head home for the weekend with new contacts and insights.

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