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.




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. Beauchemin's work emphasizes community building and sustainable growth within the indie game sector, making her a significant contributor to the development of Quebec's gaming ecosystem.
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.
Happy employees are a core need for a good development environment. This impulse block gives indications on how to foster a good company culture so that all employees feel safe and respected.
This impulse block will evolve around investment in indie studios, the possibilities and how both sides benefit from it.