Welcome Words - Portside Game Assembly

In this brief welcoming talk, Margarete Schneider and Dennis Schoubye will give a quick overview of Portside Game Assembly and the schedule of the conference.

In this brief welcoming talk Dennis Schoubye and Margarete Schneider will give a quick overview regarding Portside Game Assembly and the schedule of the conference. They are accompanied by Andreas Suika and Mariève Beauchemin, who will moderate through the diverse program points.

When?
27.6.2025
2:20 pm – 2:30 pm

Where?Talk DeckMS Princess

Project Lead | Gamecity Hamburg

Margarete Schneider

As project manager for Gamecity Hamburg, Margarete Schneider helped shape Portside Games Assembly as well as other projects like the Games Lift Incubator. Previously, she built up an international network in the games industry as Senior Product Manager, Publishing Scout, and Head of Sales.

Head of | Gamecity Hamburg

Dennis Schoubye

Dennis Schoubye is Head of Gamecity Hamburg, the games funding initiative of the federal City of Hamburg. One top he is one of the main organisators of Portside Game Assembly and has an extensive network and knowledge in the German indie games industry.

Senior Director of Programs | Indie Asylum

Mariève Beauchemin

Mariève Beauchemin is a key figure in Quebec's independent video game industry, currently serving as the Senior Director of Programs at Indie Asylum, a collaborative hub for indie game studios based in Montreal.

Independent Game Designer / Developer

Andreas Suika

Andreas Suika is an experienced German game designer and creative director with over 24 years of experience in the video game industry. Suika has provided game design consultancy on various indie games and contributes regulary in mentoring aspiring game developers or lecturing at institutions like the Cologne Game Lab.