Event Calendar

DevGAMM is coming to Gdańsk on March 1-2 with its first-ever conference in Poland! Buckle up for top speakers, major networking and career opportunities, game showcase, and expo zone with top companies.

Using this form you can submit your game before January 25th for showcasing, awards and matchmaking with publishers/investors. You will need a ticket for DevGAMM Gdansk event if you are approved for Showcase or nominated for Awards. Please, read the FAQ

Join us in Utrecht on the 1st of March for our monthly Network Lunch!

Every first Wednesday of the month, Dutch Game Garden hosts a free networking lunch for the Dutch game industry in Utrecht. It is an opportunity for creative professionals, teachers, project leaders, future interns, students, potential clients, and others interested in the industry to meet, mingle and share their projects and questions.

Program (12:00 – 14:00)

• 12:00 – Doors open
• 12:05 – Opening presentation and announcements from Dutch Game Garden
• 12:10 – Shout-outs – share your announcement or question in 3 sentences!
• 12:15 – Lunch with games showcases

Showcasing

Want to showcase a game live during the Network Lunch and get valuable feedback? You can and it’s free, but we have limited spots available each lunch.
Dutch Game Garden can provide an office desk with a screen and power sockets or an INDIGO Cabinet, but please note that you need to bring your own laptop and mouse/keyboard/controllers.
More info and sign up through the showcasing form.

Sign up

Note: only through registration, limited places available. Sign up here.

Play testing is probably the most fundamental skill a game dev needs to build a solid product. However, finding players is time-consuming and performing the test too. Gladly, at GameDevCafé you can always bring your first prototype and get some expert reviews from your peers. But what happens after? When should you listen to feedback, how do you get the most out of it and what are quick and dirty ways to get some playtesting done?

Menno van Pelt-Deen and Bram Steenhuis will discuss two different approaches to playtesting. Will they agree on their approaches? Let’s find out at the GameDevCafé of March 2023!

Program

18:00 Walk in – Grab a bite (bring your own)
19:00 Bar Talk
19:25 Refreshments
19:30 Q&A – ask the speaker anything!
19:45 Informal mixer. Bring your own game and playtest!
23:00 End of event.

See you there, don’t forget to bring your friends!

RSVP
RSVP here.

More info
GameDevCafé is a monthly gathering of game professionals in Utrecht. Share, care and play (each others’) games in an informal friendly setting.

Paladin Studios and KeokeN Interactive will be hosting an in person portfolio review for students on March 2, featuring feedback sessions guided by gamedesign, concept art, programming, 2D and 3D art professionals from both studios. The focus of the sessions is to make your portfolio application ready. 

A neat portfolio is a key element in convincing your future employer to hire you and not someone else. But what are they actually looking to find in one? What makes you stand out positively? What are absolute no-no’s? Professional gamedesigners, concept artists, programmers, 2D and 3D artists from Paladin and KeokeN are going to disclose all the inside information to you during in-person feedback sessions. There is also room to ask about anything from working on your own IP to doing development for hire in collaboration with clients.

Registration (Deadline February 15):
Register here for free (students only!), before February 15 2023.

More info:
For any questions, please reach out to Sacha Blom or Julia Seifert

• Paladin: https://paladinstudios.com/
• KeokeN: https://keokeninteractive.com/

March 10 to 13, New Dutch Wave will embark on a discovery mission into Austin, Texas, for their seventh year. Presenting The Flying Dutchmen; a four-day tour diving deep into SXSW; the most diverse and exciting conference festival in the world.

Their mission is to facilitate, guide, connect, and amplify Dutch creative professionals on this international platform. Through their extensive network and ample experience, they can help you navigate the vast program and connect you and your story to a relevant audience.

The Dutch Games Association (DGA) has partnered with New Dutch Wave to represent the games industry. If you’re interested in joining, please reach out to the DGA.

The Dutch Games Association, together with MeetToMatch, proudly presents the opportunity to become part of the GDC Netherlands Lounge and get access to MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition 2023 in the week of March 20 to 24, 2023. 

The Dutch Games Association announces the Dutch Lounge: a private meeting area for the Dutch Games Industry during GDC 2023, just one block away from Moscone Center. The DGA is convinced that having a location outside of the official GDC Expo offers the additional opportunity to meet with people that do not have a GDC pass, while still being close to the official venue. The opportunity is offered in a package deal that also includes access to MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition 2023. There are also plans for several side events, such as a Breakfast Session at the Dutch Consulate in San Francisco and Business Hours at the Dutch Consulate in San Francisco (per appointment), among other things.

More information & registration
Read more and register on the DGA website.

Supported by
This opportunity has been made possible with the support of Creative NL and the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO).

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) brings the game development community together to exchange ideas, solve problems, and shape the future of the industry across five days of education, inspiration, and networking. Attendees include programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, and business leaders. Some key features of GDC include:

• The market-defining conference has a comprehensive selection of lectures, panels, and roundtable discussions.
• The GDC Expo showcases the latest game development tools and services from leading technology companies such as Amazon, Epic, Google, Intel, Nvidia, Oculus, and Sony.
• Dedicated community spaces where GDC attendees can take a break from all of the learning to relax and meet new people in themed areas for playable indie games, retro games, alternative controllers, and more.

GDC hosts two awards ceremonies recognizing the creativity, artistry, and technical genius of the finest developers and games:

• The Game Developers Choice Awards is the leading peer-based video game awards show celebrating the industry’s top games and developers.
• The Independent Games Festival honors the most innovative and exemplary projects in indie game development.

Dutch participation

Dutch Games Association and MeetToMatch will be organizing a GDC Dutch Lounge and MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition.
You can join the Dutch delegation and get access to the lounge and GDC MeetToMatch services during the event here. Read more here.

Join Breda Game City Drinks, a recurring local networking and social get-together hosted by Breda Game City.

Breda Game City Drinks is all about meeting and connecting with the local game development community and is open to everyone. Join them in Café het Hijgend Hert for a drink, some bites, and engaging conversation! The get-together starts at 17.00. You can read more here.