November 11, 2024

DevGAMM International Game Development Conference Arrives in Lisbon Alongside Indie X

Excitement builds in the gaming community as DevGAMM, the esteemed international game development conference, prepares for its first-ever edition in Lisbon, Portugal. Held at the luxurious Oitavos Luxury Hotel in Cascais, this event will run concurrently with Indie X, Portugal’s premier indie game showcase, promising an immersive experience for gaming enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.

DevGAMM Lisbon 2023 will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, uniting some of the most influential figures in the gaming world. Notable speakers include Jonathan Blow, President of Thekla, Inc (known for Braid and The Witness); Warren Spector, Visionary at Otherside Entertainment (creator of Deus Ex); Gabby Llanillo, QA Supervisor at Riot Games (famed for Valorant); Ilari Kuittinen, Studio Head at Housemarque (creators of Returnal); Dennis Micka, Senior Game Designer at Guerrilla (associated with Horizon Zero Dawn); and Moritz Lehr, Senior Quest Designer at CD PROJEKT RED (contributor to Cyberpunk 2077). Sarah Beaulieu, Narrative Director at Ubisoft (involved in Assassin’s Mirage), and other industry experts will also be sharing their insights.

Attendees can engage with major platforms, including Xbox, Meta, Google, and more. The conference agenda encompasses compelling panel discussions and roundtable sessions, offering invaluable insights and networking opportunities for all participants.

DevGAMM Lisbon 2023 will host an array of exciting activities tailored for developers:

Game Showcase:
The event will present an extensive Game Showcase, highlighting local and international games. Developers will showcase their projects, enabling attendees to experience hands-on demonstrations of their creations.

Public Pitch:
Developers will have the chance to pitch their projects to live audiences, receiving immediate feedback from publishers in this interactive session.

Steam Event & Sale:
A special spotlight event will showcase past and present Indie X finalists, providing developers with a platform to present their projects. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the intricacies of game development.

The submission deadline for the Game Showcase, Public Pitch, and Steam Event & Sale is October 1.

Indie X Awards:
The conference will culminate in the Indie X Awards, featuring 50 finalists in an exhilarating game developers’ competition. The event will be live-streamed on RTP Arena, Portugal’s public TV network, offering indie games a prominent platform.

In addition to conference sessions, DevGAMM Lisbon 2023 will host exclusive VIP private dinners, parties, and networking events, ensuring attendees a premium and immersive experience.


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