The games:net berlinbrandenburg connects the games industry of the capital region. It supports big and small players with excellent contacts in economy, politics and research. games:net increases the visibility of the companies from the games industry on the site and is committed to the interests of the industry.
games:net networks indie studios as well as established players, national and international companies with useful contacts within economy, politics and research. Regular networking events offer a platform for promoting the multi-faceted exchange between the actors in the ecosystem around the games industry.
The continuing dialogue between the games industry and the institutions and supporters on site lead to a healthy ecosystem in the region. This includes not only the dialogue with state politics, but also at the national level. games:net has set itself the task of improving the conditions at the location and to show and support the diversity. We are the mouthpiece for the capital region and create visibility for our member companies.
Activities and offers of games:net
Regular networking events within the games industry and beyond
Exchange / Roundtables with representatives of politics, institutions and funding institutions
Professional roundtable discussions
Shared booths on international fairs (gamescom, Nordic Game and more)
Delegation trips abroad
Access to investors (Investors‘ Dinner)
Arrangement of personal and individual contacts in the network and beyond
More visibility on site through multiple communication tools
Services in the field of recruitment (Job Market, Industry Day, job newsletter, HR_netWork
Cross-industry contacts in the media and digital industries
games:net berlinbrandenburg is an initiative by media:net berlinbrandenburg. Furthermore it is a member of GAMES GERMANY, a cooperation of six funding and seven network institutions from different parts of Germany due to the federal political system.
The Berlin games industry celebrates the beginning of the new year on the occasion of the games:net NEW YEAR’S RECEPTION 2019!
Save the Date: Matchmaking Dinner 2019
On the 8th of April 2019 the games:net berlinbrandenburg will bring Germany’s and Europe’s most important decision makers in the gaming sector together to dine and network at the excellent venues of Spindler & Klatt close to the Spree.
Save the Date: CA$H ME IF YOU CAN – Finanzierung und Förderung in Berlin und Brandenburg 2019
At our event on June 18, 2019 you will get to know the important financing and funding institutions from the regions Berlin and Brandenburg within only one day.
GAMES – made in Berlin-Brandenburg @ gamescom 2019
For the 7th time, we will be present at the gamescom 2019 from August 20 to 24 with the slogan “GAMES – made in Berlin Brandenburg”. The booth of the states Berlin and Brandenburg will be home to companies from the capital region for the three days of the fair.
Gamefest in Berlin is the B2C gaming event of gamesweekberlin. Covering more than 600sqm, it offers an incomparable experience for families and gamers in a relaxed, family-friendly environment. Visitors can play different games, enjoy an extensive stage program with local multiplayer tournaments, music acts and informative interviews and learn something in practical workshops.
games:net COOP: GERMAN ESPORTS SUMMIT
For the second time, the GERMAN ESPORTS SUMMIT will come to the heart of gamesweekberlin on April 11, 2019 in Berlin. The main conference of the German Esports Federation ESBD will push the debate about esports to the next level, taking “The Esports Movement” as the central topic of the event.
games:net COOP: WOMENIZE! GAMES AND TECH
Womenize! is an action program for females in Games and Tech, combining practical and theoretical program parts. The format is designed specifically for professionals and emerging talents in the fields of games, media and IT industry – including HR & culture managers, decision makers, institutions and multipliers.media:net members get 20% off the tickets!
games:net COOP: QUO VADIS
QUO VADIS, taking place April 8-9, 2019 is the core B2B event during two days of gamesweekberlin. It consists of keynotes, talks, roundtables and workshops focusing on individually tailored tracks for business developers, game developers, community developers and other industries interested in digital games. It’s one of Europe’s hot spots for gaming professionals: Decision makers, creative minds and leaders of the gaming industry come together and lay the foundation for future success. media:net members get 20% off the tickets!
games:net COOP: gamesweekberlin
The gamesweekberlin running from April 8–14, 2019 is the leading cross-industry communication and networking platform for games business, development, and culture in Europe. Over seven days, the umbrella brand combines multiple events for industry representatives and game enthusiasts alike. In 2018 about 15.000 international and German game developers, publishers, investors, and influencers from public institutions and the media industry as well as gamers, families and fans came to Berlin. media:net members get 20% off the tickets!
games:net BREAKFAST with Teut Weidemann – Monetization – Money makes the game go round?
On Monday the 10th of December 2018 game enthusiasts of Berlin’s game scene met at the premises of the law consultancy Taylor Wessing Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB to listen to the advice and stories of no other than Teut Weidemann moderated by André Bernhardt (Target Games + IndieAdvisor & Company).
games:net INDUSTRY DAY
On Tuesday, the 6th of November companies from the games industry can meet potential offspring at the games:net INDUSTRY DAY and find the right employees for their vacancies. Interested alumni, students, juniors and seniors are welcome to register for free!
games:net End of Summer Reception 2018
games:net berlinbrandenburg and Etermax Berlin as well as the games:net partners would love for you to join them at the games:net END OF SUMMER RECEPTION 2018.
Games made in berlinbrandenburg @ gamescom 2018
For the sixth time, we will be present at the gamescom 2018 from August 21 to 25 with the slogan “GAMES – made in Berlin Brandenburg”. The booth of the states Berlin and Brandenburg will be home to 12 companies from the capital region for the three days of the fair. Again in 2018 games:net will be the partner and organizator for the exhibitors from Berlin-Brandenburg.
gamescom 2018: Berlin-Brandenburg Get-Together @ GAMES – MADE IN BERLIN-BRANDENBURG
On the 21st of August, Berlin Partner, games: net berlinbrandenburg, BerlinBalicNordic.net, Games Academy, Berlin Partner, Medienboard, Projekt Zukunft, WFBB, Cluster IKT, Medien und Kreativwirtschaft and the Europäischen Fond für Regionale Entwicklung (EFRE) invite you to a traditional Berlin-Brandenburg get-together with Currywurst and beer.
games:net Spring Reception
On March 1st, 2018, games:net berlinbrandenburg, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and the game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche had the honor to welcome more than 200 guests to welcome the metreological start of the spring.
games:net behind the scenes: Freaks 4U Gaming GmbH Studio Tour 2017
On 10 October 2017, games:net berlinbrandenburg together with Freaks 4U Gaming will invite 15 guests to an exclusive games:net behind the scenes – Freaks 4U Gaming GmbH Tour through the studios of Freaks 4U in Berlin-Spandau.
games:net INDUSTRY DAY
Be part of the games:net INDUSTRY DAY on November 8th, 2017 ! games:net INDUSTRY DAY is the recruitment event in the capital region.
gamescom 2017: Berlin-Brandenburg Get-Together @ GAMES – MADE IN BERLIN-BRANDENBURG
On the 22nd of August, Berlin Partner, games: net berlinbrandenburg, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg as well as the WFBB and the cluster IKT, media and creative industry invite you to a traditional Berlin-Brandenburg get-together with Currywurst and beer.
GAMES – made in Berlin-Brandenburg at gamescom 2017
In diesem Jahr fand die gamescom unter dem Motto „The Heart of Gaming“ vom 22. bis 26. August in Köln statt. Der Stand der Länder Berlin und Brandenburg beheimatete während der drei Messetage 14 Unternehmen aus der Hauptstadtregion.
games:net SUMMER RECEPTION
On July 6th 2017, around 350 representatives of the games industry in the capital region joined the games:net SUMMER RECEPTION at silent green.
games:net ROUNDTABLE “The Power of Community”
Denise Anh-Dao Beyschlag (games:net berlinbrandenburg) and Oliver Ehrmann (BRL BOEGE ROHDE LUEBBEHUESEN) were delighted to welcome around 45 guests to the games:net ROUNDTABLE “The power of community” on June 15th.
Games Germany Kick-Off at Nordic Game
On May 17th, more than 200 international guests of the Nordic Game conference in Malmö joined Games Germany on the rooftop of the Grilljanne to enjoy an amazing view and networking opporunity.
games:net BREAKFAST – “Berlin is the place where E-sport magic happens”
On May 12th, 2017, the leading heads of Berlin’s game scene met at the premises of law firm Taylor Wessing to listen to a passionate WAKE UP TALK from Jens Hilgers moderated by Alexander Piutti.
AMAZE BLENDER
On April 27th AMAZE BLENDER brought together indie developers and publishers in the frame of AMAZE – 6th International Independent Games and Playful Media Festival.
Matchmaking Dinner in the frame of International Games Week 2017
The 2017 Matchmaking Dinner brought some of Germanys and Europes most important decision makers in the gaming sector together at Spindler & Klatt.
games:net New Year’s Reception 2017
On January 25th, games:net berlinbrandenburg, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and the Federal Association of Interactive Entertainment Software (BIU) had the honor to welcome 215 guests to celebrate the Asian New Year of the Rooster.
games:net meets BerlinBalticNordic.net “Indies from Iceland to Berlin”
On November 22nd, games:net met BerlinBalticNordic.net for a special evening with Iceland’s very own Klang Games Gang at Computerspielemuseum Berlin.
games.net INDUSTRY DAY
On the afternoon of November 11th games:net brought together 160 guests from Berlin-Brandenburg’s game scene for games:net INDUSTRY DAY, the game business recruitment event in the capital region.
Is VR the future of the games & film industry?
On 8 November,the games:net and production:net met to discuss the future of Virtual Reality and its impact on the game and film industry.
10th games.net BREAKFAST
On September 23 C-Level and founders from the games industry of the capital region came together for the 10th games:net BREAKFAST at Amazon Germany in Berlin.
games.net SUMMER RECEPTION
On July 5th 2016 games.net berlinbrandenburg, an initiative funded by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, GAME Bundesverband e.V. and Paymentwall GmbH as well as the games.net Partners were delighted to welcome the game scene of the capital region at the silent green Kulturquartier.
games:netROUNDTABLE: involving customers and employees, digital gaming for companies
At the 31st of May the games:netRoundtable was able to welcome 60 guests for a discussion around the topic of: “Customer and Employee involvement: digital gaming in companies” hosted by the Volkswagen digital:lab.
Matchmaking Dinner at International Games Week 2016
2016 the exclusive Matchmaking Dinner in the frame of the International Games Week took place on April 19.
9th games.net BREAKFAST
On March 11 C-Level and founder from the games industry of the capital region came together for the 9th games.net BREAKFAST at the Communication Museum Berlin.
games.net NEW YEAR’S RECEPTION 2016
On February 9th 2016 games.net berlinbrandenburg, BIU – Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware e.V. and Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg were delighted to welcome the game scene of the capital region to celebrate the Asian New Year at the Game Science Center Berlin (GSC).
games:net PRESENTS Howard Phillips
On October 22nd games.net berlinbrandenburg, an initiative of the Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH, the Computerspielemuseum and GAME Bundesverband e.V. were proud to present Howard Phillips to Berlin’s game scene.
games:net SUMMER RECEPTION 2015
On July 2nd, the games.net berlinbrandenburg, our games industry network funded by Medienboard Berlin-Brandeburg, invited its members, partners and friends to the annual summer reunion, games.net SUMMER RECEPTION.
