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.

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. In 2024, the Hamburg Games Conference will take place on March 5 and 6 at the Altonaer Museum.  

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