Supported by the European Union, designed to uncover the hidden corners of Portugal’s game industry.
What if a game industry event felt like an adventurous vacation? Atlantic views, the world-famous Flower Festival, stunning sunsets, local wines, and freshly caught seafood.
The Summit is designed for those tired of rushed meetings and elevator pitches. It brings industry executives together for meaningful conversations and unforgettable moments.
An experience that feels like a fairytale.
Made real
Country
Portugal
Island
Madeira
City
Funchal
Avg. Temp in May
21-23°C / 70-73°F
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport
Domestic & international flights
REASONS TO JOIN
C-level profile
A unique mix of European and US decision-makers. The core audience includes AA developers and publishers, with select AAA and mobile industry representatives.
Gamedev hidden gem
Discover studios from Madeira, the Azores, Évora, and across mainland Portugal. This initiative is led by eGamesLab in partnership with ACIF – Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Madeira.
Nature’s true wonder
The island’s lush greenery and year-round bloom have earned it the title of “eternal spring.” May is the perfect time to visit – when the world-famous Flower Festival is on.
Real talks, no buzz
No sales pitches. Only meaningful conversations with game industry leaders and a curated lineup of hand-picked speaker sessions. Networking is designed to uncover business potential.
Partners invited
The event is crafted as a workation, blending business conversations with local experiences. Most activities welcome a plus one – your significant other is invited.
Easy to reach
It may look like another planet, but Madeira is just a quick 2-hour flight from Lisbon. And with special rates at Savoy Palace, the official venue of the Summit, your 5-star experience is guaranteed.
ACTIVITIES & VENUES
Savoy
Palace
A luxury 5-star hotel and the official venue of the summit. The perfect setting to network, exchange ideas, and unwind in style.
Gala Dinner powered by Xsolla
At Terreiro Restaurant, a family-style place with a contemporary twist, we celebrate the start of the Summit. This is where flavors begin – and where they belong.
Full dress recommended.
May 7, 19:00 – 22:00
Sponsored by
Sightseeing
Tours
It’s impossible to take in every corner of this lush, mountainous island, but you’ll have the chance to explore it your way with our curated sightseeing activities to choose from.
Timing will be announced in April
Sunset Soirée
at Palheiro Golf
Offering panoramic views over Funchal Bay, the ocean and mountains, this golf course delivers a memorable experience for all skill levels.
Available at an extra cost on May 6
FIRST SPEAKERS
The official summit theme is Peaks & Valleys: Mastering Scale-Up and Scale-Down in Games.
Maria Sayans
CEO
ustwo games
Mariina Hallikainen
CEO
Colossal Order
Chris Petrovic
Chairman & Chief Business Officer
FunPlus
Lewis Packwood
Features Editor
GamesIndustry.biz
Rami Ismail
Games Industry Studio & Project Advisor
Tim Browne
CPO and Co-Founder
Bright Gambit
SPEAKERS
Angela Browder
Studio Director
Bethesda Game Studios
Jacek Dukaj
CEO
Dukaj Games
Gethin Aldous
Founder & CEO
MythoWorks
Stuart Dinsey
CEO
Curve Games
David Martinez
Marketing Lead
Abylight
Om Tandon
Sr. Manager UX
Nordeus
Adam Boyes
CEO
Vivrato
Michał Bujko
Senior Business Development Manager
Roboto Global
Kyle Billings
Director of Portfolio Strategy
Epic Games
Alex Nichiporchik
CEO
tinyBuild
MEETTOMATCH
Browse attendees, schedule meetings, and manage your agenda with the MeetToMatch platform.
MeetToMatch will open a few weeks before the summit.
Event Schedule
Note: All information regarding bus transfers, logistics, and food preferences will be sent to event attendees via email closer to the Summit dates.
- Day 0
- Day 1
- Day 2
- extra day
May 6
14:00 – 17:30
Golf Experience (Palheiro Golf)
Available at an extra cost.
More info TBA
+1
18:00 – 22:00
Welcome Reception (Palheiro Golf)
+1
May 7
10:00 – 10:50
Opening remarks & Keynote speech
10:50 – 11:20
Peer to Peer chat
11:45 – 13:00
Roundtables: First session
Sponsored by
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch at Hibiscus Restaurant (Savoy Palace)
14:00 – 14:45
Peer to Peer chat
14:45 – 15:30
Fireside chat
15:45 – 17:00
Roundtables: Second Session
Sponsored by
19:00 – 22:00
Gala Dinner powered by Xsolla
(Terreiro Restaurant)
Sponsored by
+1
May 8
10:00 – 10:45
Panel discussion
11:00 – 12:30
Fireside chats
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 18:00
Workgroups
18:00 – 21:00
Bye-Bye Mingle (Venue TBA)
+1
May 9
from 10:00
Sightseeing activities
More info TBA
+1
REGISTRATION
Your ticket allows you to invite a plus one to selected Summit events.
The full agenda will be sent to your email closer to the event dates.
For any inquiries, please contact [email protected].
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SPONSORS
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