Apply for a Games Made in Hamburg Showcase at Portside Game Assembly Industry Party 2026

April 8, 2026

Apply for a Games Made in Hamburg Showcase at Portside Game Assembly Industry Party 2026

Developers from Hamburg can apply for a Games Made in Hamburg Showcase at the Portside Game Assembly Games Industry Party on June 26, from 7:30 pm. Deadline for application is May 22, 2026.

Portside Game Assembly in June 2026 offers many possibilities to connect with guests from the international indie games scene and the chance to meet people from Hamburg's games industry.

To shine a spotlight on the vibrant Hamburg indie scene, Gamecity Hamburg will present a showcase of games developed in Hamburg at the Games Industry Party in the evening.

If you are a developer, studio, or team from Hamburg and want to showcase your game in a unique setting, then apply now for our “Games Made in Hamburg Showcase" at the Portside Games Industry Party on June 26, 2026!

Selected teams can showcase a playable version of their game, get feedback from a diverse group of international game developers and make new contacts.

The teams can get:

A table at the Games Made in Hamburg Showcase on the MS Stubnitz from 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Two free entry tickets for the party
Two free drinks per person

Apply with your game now until May 22: Application Form

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