Discover the hottest indie games at #ddc2023!

30 upcoming games will be presented at the NRW Indie Showcase at devcom Developer Conference 2023

Thank you for your interest in showing your indie game at the devcom NRW Indie Showcase 2023 – Hybrid Edition funded by the Premier of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany!

There will be two ways for you to participate:

  • online only, with a virtual booth or
  • hybrid, with a showcase on-site, and virtually in our event app.

In both options you will of course have access to unlimited matchmaking (online and/or on-site) and participation is for FREE!

We will select up to 20 playable game projects from all entries to be shown at the NRW Indie Showcase of devcom Developer Conference 2023 by invitation on-site. Furthermore, we will additionally select 10 playable projects to be presented in our virtual NRW Indie Showcase 2023.

Who can apply?

devcom Developer Conference is an international event, so teams from all countries can apply. You can participate with any game if there is a playable prototype. Since we are committed to supporting newcomers, applications from newer studios and projects will be given preference. And as devcom has diversity at its core, we strongly encourage diverse teams to apply!

Thanks to the continued support of our partner, the Premier of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, participation in this year’s NRW Indie Showcase 2023 is FREE for all selected teams!

The submission deadline for NRW Indie Showcase at #ddc2023 is May 31, 2023, 11:59 pm!

Studios/projects that don’t make it into this year’s lineup of 20 on-site teams have the opportunity to book a discounted spot in the #ddc2023 Indie Market. You can find more details below.

What does the NRW Indie Showcase 2023 – HYBRID EDITION package include?

  • A 6 sqm showcase including:

    • furniture and branding (1 high table bridge, 4 bar stools)
    • carpet
    • 55’’ screen, mounted
    • power supply including consumption
    • safety audit

Please keep in mind that everything else, like computers, keyboards etc. has to be provided by yourself!

You receive 2 VIP & Networking Passes with additional, exclusive benefits:

  • On-site conference access
  • Digital conference access
  • Access to the Speakers & VIP Lounge (including food & beverages during conference hours)
  • Sunset Mixer Party (Monday, August 21)
  • Developer Night Party (Tuesday, August 22)
  • Matchmaking
  • Invitation to Networking Dinner (Sunday, August 20)
  • Invitation to Pitch it! Mixer (Tuesday, August 22)
  • 1-year Pitch it! membership
  • Entry in the devcom Indie Award

  • gamescom 3-days trade visitor pass

  • Access to our Discord community server

  • Your game at our “Let’s Play Indies” games show on Twitch during the #ddc2023 special
  • Dedicated exhibitor page with:

    • your company information (text, logo, member, etc.)
    • customized header (image or video)
    • upload booklets
    • chat
  • Lead retrieval:

    • on-site badge reader – scan & collect data
    • virtual booth visits (see booth visitors)
  • Products & services: add 2 products to main showcase
  • Access & download reports of contacts that:

    • connected with exhibitor’s team members
    • had a confirmed meeting with exhibitor’s team members
    • had a chat conversation with exhibitor’s team members
    • visited or bookmarked the exhibitor page
    • visited or bookmarked exhibitor’s services or products
    • downloaded exhibitor’s booklets

What does the NRW Indie Showcase 2023 – ONLINE ONLY package include?

  • Digital conference access for two person
  • Matchmaking

  • 1-year Pitch it! membership
  • Entry in the devcom Indie Award

  • Access to our Discord community server
  • Your game at our “Let’s Play Indies” games show on Twitch during the #ddc2023 special
  • Dedicated exhibitor page with:

    • your company information (text, logo, member, etc.)
    • customized header (image or video)
    • upload booklets
    • chat
  • Lead retrieval:

    • virtual booth visits (see booth visitors)
  • Products & services: add 2 products to main showcase
  • Access & download reports of contacts that:

    • connected with exhibitor’s team members
    • had a confirmed meeting with exhibitor’s team members
    • had a chat conversation with exhibitor’s team members
    • visited or bookmarked the exhibitor page
    • visited or bookmarked exhibitor’s services or products
    • downloaded exhibitor’s booklets

New in 2023: devcom Indie Market!

Since spots in the NRW Indie Showcase are very limited, we are offering limited discounted access to the devcom Indie Market for all studios/projects that don’t make the cut this year. The package will be available for 299 € (net) and includes the following services:

  • Furniture (conference table, 2 conference chairs)
  • Power supply including consumption

  • Safety audit

Please keep in mind that everything else, like computers, keyboards and screens, has to be provided by yourself!

You receive 1 Business Pass with additional, exclusive benefits:

  • On-site conference access
  • Digital conference access
  • Sunset Mixer Party (Monday, August 21)
  • Developer Night Party (Tuesday, August 22)
  • Matchmaking
  • 1-year Pitch it! membership
  • Entry in the devcom Indie Award

  • gamescom 3-days trade visitor pass

  • Access to our Discord community server

For participants of the Indie Market we also offer especially discounted prices for additional tickets. Further information will be provided upon confirmation.

  • Dedicated exhibitor page with:

    • your company information (text, logo, member, etc.)
    • upload booklets
    • chat
  • Lead retrieval:

    • on-site badge reader – scan & collect data
    • virtual booth visits (see booth visitors)
  • Products & services: add 1 product to main showcase
  • Access & download reports of contacts that:

    • connected with exhibitor’s team members
    • had a confirmed meeting with exhibitor’s team members
    • had a chat conversation with exhibitor’s team members

Ok, let’s go!

Just use the button link below to access our submission form. We look forward to seeing you at #ddc2022!

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