About Portside Game Assembly

Portside Game Assembly is the new B2B conference for leading indie game makers, organized by Gamecity Hamburg, which will set sail for the first time on June 27, 2025.

The main event invites selected decision-makers from the international indie games industry on board of a ship, which will cruise through the expansive port of Hamburg. The board program: Selected keynote speeches, impulse talks and productive roundtables by and for indie experts to encourage a targeted exchange in this sub-sector of the games industry.

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Conference, Networking, Party

But Portside Game Assembly is more: The conference is accompanied by networking events in selected Hamburg locations that bring conference participants, publishers, games industry experts and the lively indie scene together to meet and to exchange. Whether it's a networking brunch or an evening party with Hamburg’s games scene.

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General Information

What is the Portside Game Assembly’s goal? ↓: To create a focused and inspiring environment for studio directors and indie game leaders to exchange strategies, ideas, and experiences while fostering meaningful connections.
Who organizes the event? ↓: The event is organized by Gamecity Hamburg, the local initiative to support the games industry, funded by the City of Hamburg.

Tickets & Registration

How can I attend Portside Game Assembly? ↓

There are two main participation options:

Full Conference Ticket (189 euros + fees & VAT):  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 Full Conference Ticket gives access to all elements of the Portside Game Assembly.

Networking Brunch & Games Industry Party Tickets: These will be available soon to all game industry professionals, including publishers, indie start-ups, students, and the local games scene.

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 leaders 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 game leaders who share common topics and goals, but who also add fresh air and new impulses to the conference.

What does the Full Conference Ticket include? ↓

The Full Conference Ticket grants 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, they can change the name of the person attending in the Eventbrite settings of the purchased ticket. This option is primarily intended for appointing a representative within your own company. A ticket refund is unfortunately not possible.

When will Networking Brunch and Party tickets be available? ↓

Tickets for these events will be announced soon. Sign up for the mailing list to stay up to date.

How can I stay up-to-date about the ticket sale? ↓

Follow Portside Game Assembly on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the mailing list via the official website.

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