Gamecity Treff Meets Gamevention: A Successful Network Evening

The Gamecity Treff meets Gamevention event served as a strategic networking platform designed to bridge the gap between Hamburg’s established games industry and trade visitors attending the Gamevention Business Day. Held on November 25, 2019, the gathering focused on fostering professional connections and facilitating dialogue regarding the regional games sector.

The event featured a high-level panel discussion involving key industry figures, including Hendrik Klindworth of InnoGames and Tobias Kringe of Bytro Labs, who joined project lead Dennis Schoubye to analyze the current state of the Hamburg games market. Additionally, representatives from Gamevention provided insights into the development and objectives of the new Hamburg-based games exhibition.

A central component of the evening was the Pitch and Match session, which allowed developers and industry stakeholders to engage in direct, structured networking. Due to the positive reception and high level of engagement from participants, organizers identified the session as a successful model for future industry events. The initiative was supported by corporate sponsors Bytro Labs and InnoGames, underscoring the collaborative nature of the local ecosystem.