The Gamecity Treff started in 2003 (!) as a networking event to bring together Hamburg’s games industry and is still going strong with up to 250 participants per event. These informal events aim to promote the networking and exchange of information within the industry.

Are you interested in starting a career in the games industry, but don't know how to proceed? Find advice and tips in our Game Starter event series, where experienced industry experts share their knowledge with you. Hamburg is not only a hotspot for the development of computer games, but also for numerous vocational schools and universities that offer courses specifically for future professionals in the games industry. 

Especially for students and career starters, the exchange with experienced industry members is essential to know more about the requirements in the individual disciplines and to prepare for them. Gamecity Hamburg promotes this exchange with the new, regular event format Game Starter. Videos of past Game Starter events can be viewed on this page at any time.

Want to bring your pitch to the next level? At the Pitch Level Up event participants get feedback on their game pitch deck from different games industry experts in 1:1 sessions. Also they can learn more about pitching, contracts, negotiations and finding a publisher in talks by industry professionals – all in just one day!

During the event you can book (up to) three feedback sessions with our team of experts. Each session offers a 30-minute time slot, consisting of your pitch presentation for 10 minutes and individual feedback from your coach for 20 minutes. Get valuable, honest and constructive feedback from people who have seen hundreds of pitches – all in a “safe space”, without possibly spoiling any future chances.

In addition there is a talk program during the event: Expert speakers will tell you all about financing and publishing your game.

The games industry is ever changing, inspiring new trends and opportunities. That means there is always room for learning something new and our XP Boost series is the perfect place to widen your horizons. In this event series we want to cover all sorts of topics and trends that spark the interests of indie devs, no matter how long they have been in the industry.

Since 2010, the annual Hamburg Games Conference has made it's way to becoming one of the important B2B events for the European games industry. Expert speakers from around the world provide exciting insights into their games industry expertise in keynotes and panels that revolve around the annually defined theme. Networking is a central point of the conference, where stakeholders from the games industry can meet, exchange ideas and advance their businesses together. The conference is a two-day in-person event, taking place in spring in an iconic Hamburg location.  

Find the latest information on the Hamburg Games Conference on their website.