Tickets for Portside Game Assembly

Tickets

Available only to established indie studios after registration.

Conference Ticket | 349 euros (incl. VAT, + fees)

The conference ticket grants access to all elements of Portside Game Assembly:

Opening Mixer
Networking Brunch
Conference program on the ship
Games Industry Party

There will be no direct ticket sales to enable a curated selection of participants. The conference program on the ship is directed exclusively at founders and studio managers of indie game studios who have released at least one successful title. We aim to bring together a diverse group of indie studio leaders who share common topics and goals, but also add fresh air and new impulses to the conference.

Please fill out the registration form if you're running an established indie studio and are interested in a conference ticket.

Available only to established indie studios after registration.

Supporter Ticket | 600 euros (incl. VAT, + fees)

Portside's main perk is the confidential space for indie developers without distractions from sales pitches or service provider's offers. This however means that ticket prices cannot be subsidized with sponsorings to a large extent. By buying the supporter ticket, you help us a great deal in keeping the event affordable to smaller and struggling studios, while also maintaining its confidential and intimate character.

The Supporter Ticket grants access to all elements of Portside Game Assembly. In addition, your studio will be prominently featured as a supporter on our communication channels and on-site print materials.

Please fill out the registration form if you're running an established indie studio and are interested in a supporter ticket.

Networking Brunch at Alte Liebe HafenCity

Networking Brunch

This ticket grants access to the official Networking Brunch on the morning of Portside Game Assembly! The brunch invites games industry professionals, developers, publishers, platform holders and indie game start-ups to connect with each other - and with participants of the Portside Game Assembly. Meet over breakfast, coffee or a cup of tea, make new, relevant contacts and exchange on all the topics that are on the minds of indie game makers worldwide.

Ticket sales for the Networking Brunch '26 have not started yet.

Games Industry Party

Join us for the final highlight of Portside Game Assembly: the Games Industry Party, where members of Hamburg’s games industry come together with guests from the international indie game scene. The event is open to everyone who is interested in having a cool drink and a chat with visionaries from the indie games scene, employees of local developers and publishers, and everyone else who is involved in making great games.

Ticket sales for the Games Industry Party '26 have not started yet.

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FAQ - Tickets and Registration

How can I attend Portside Game Assembly?
There are two main participation options:
1. Conference Ticket (349 euros, incl. VAT, + fees):  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 Conference Ticket gives access to all elements of the Portside Game Assembly. Same goes for the Supporter Ticket (600 euros, incl. VAT, + fees).
1. Networking Brunch & Games Industry Party Tickets: Tickets for Networking Brunch & Games Industry Party are available to all game industry professionals, including publishers, indie start-ups, students, and the local games scene. Ticket categories and links to the shop will be available here upon release.
Is the Full Conference Ticket available to everyone?
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 directors 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 studio directors who share common topics and goals, but who also add fresh air and new impulses to the conference.
What does the Conference Ticket include?
The Conference Ticket and Supporter Ticket grant access to:
- Opening Mixer
- Networking Brunch
- Conference program on the ship
- Games Industry Party
How do I register for the Full Conference Ticket?
Fill out the registration form available on the Portside Game Assembly website. We will contact you with further information.
Can a studio that is currently developing its first game take part in the conference?
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.
I have bought a ticket but won't be able to attend Portside Game Assembly, what options do I have?
If a ticket holder is unable to attend, contact us via and we will be able to change the attendee name for the ticket. This option is primarily intended for appointing a representative within your own company. A ticket refund is unfortunately not possible.