Local Mentor Directory: Berlin

IGDA Berlin is recruiting experienced game developers to join a local mentor network, aiming to support the next generation of developers in one of Europe's most diverse game development hubs. The call, posted on the IGDA resources archive under the Germany–Berlin chapter and dated 24 April 2026, invites professionals to sign up through an online form or contact the chapter directly by email with questions.

The outreach is deliberately broad in scope. Mentors from any discipline are welcome, including game design, programming, art, production, QA, and marketing, as well as other roles. The pitch emphasizes low barriers to entry: there is no immediate time commitment, mentors can choose freely when and how they participate, and sign-ups are invited to upcoming Mentorship Cafés, which are casual one-on-one sessions pairing experienced developers with those seeking guidance.

The stated broader goal is to make Berlin's game development community more connected, supportive, and inclusive. The listing contains no quantitative data, survey results, or methodology, as it functions as a community recruitment notice rather than a research publication. It is part of a paired effort, with a companion Local Mentee Directory sign-up listed for Berlin on 28 May 2026, aimed at developers looking to advance their careers. The page also sits within IGDA's wider Global Mentorship Program and chapter ecosystem, alongside other regional postings such as a Vancouver Discord channel and a Costa Rica internationalization campaign.