Join us in Utrecht on the 6th of September 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.

Investing in a serious game company calls for specific industry knowledge. Dutch Game Garden is inviting companies and investors from the Dutch game industry for a pitch round.

Dutch serious game companies ready to grow beyond their next project are invited to this pitch session at Crossroads 2023. Each company will pitch to private investors from the Dutch game industry, funds and government officials specialized in scale-up and participation financing for feedback and networking purposes. 

Developers and investors can register here: https://forms.gle/WyfNnat7LemPfKoC6

Pitch Perfect is organized by Dutch Game Garden in collaboration with ROM Utrecht Region. 

Crossroads 2023
Pitch Perfect is part of Crossroads 2023. Read more about the event here.

Nederlands Film Festival gives digital stories and productions the space they deserve – a chance to experience and marvel at the wealth of Dutch digital culture.

One of these productions, Storyspace, offers a chance to immerse yourself in a diverse range of storytelling forms. Creators are exploring themes like influencers and followers, facial recognition, archaeological treasures, the European self-image, and uncertain future prospects through a variety of mediums, including apps, games, and interactive theater performances.

Check out the details here.

Join them for their 13th event featuring a wide variety of business, marketing, and licensing sessions for the first time. Tickets to participate in all sessions are completely free.

In addition to the lectures, meet with hundreds of industry leaders. Representatives from developers, publishers, investors, marketing firms and more will be available for meetings.

Read more here.

Join them for their 8th annual celebration of game developers of color, coming to your screen September 27–30, 2023. Each day features a variety of new voices, games, and experiences as they connect you with an uplifting community of creators from around the world!

Read more here.

Unlock the secrets of developing meaningful Virtual Reality Games and uncover their funding sources at this month’s GameDevCafé.

Dive into the discussion with Nikita Kayal and shape the future of serious VR gaming! Read more here.

Together with ROM Utrecht, the Dutch Game Assocation will be hosting the first AI & Game Talks of 2023!

AI is revolutionizing Game Development. Since ChatGPT’s arrival, AI has captivated various sectors. Now, the gaming industry can’t ignore it. ROM Utrecht & the DGA are hosting DGA Talks on AI’s impact. We’ll cover automated game testing, instant open world creation, AI-powered player interactions, and more. A panel will explore AI in gaming, and there’ll be networking opportunities. Join them on September 28th for insights, drinks, and connections in the gaming industry. Sign up for free here!