At INDIE Hub, we’re building a vibrant, inclusive community for the gaming industry.
We empower indie developers by fostering collaboration, showcasing creativity, and connecting them locally and globally.
Through our events and partnerships, we drive industry growth, inspire future creators, and cultivate a dynamic ecosystem where innovation thrives.
INDIE Campus is an educational and training initiative by INDIE Hub to empower independent game developers with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the gaming industry.
It offers a range of programs and resources designed to support developers at various stages of their careers.
Key Features:
Dr. Julia Hiltscher
(CEO Doctor Hiltscher CSR)
“The Indie Campus, is a significant institution in Cologne and throughout Germany. It provides a platform for indie developers to exchange best practices, promote video game culture, network, and create jobs across the country.”
INDIE Campus 2024 in Numbers:
100+ onsite participants
20+ Speaker
15+ Hours Sessions and Workshops
Go To:
Indie Campus Website
The Indie Game Fest, organized by INDIE Hub, is a leading event celebrating independent game development. It brings together developers, industry professionals, and gaming enthusiasts for showcasing innovative indie games, networking, and knowledge sharing.
Indie Game Fest 2025 July 11 & 12th.
Key Features:
Stephan Reichart
(Managing Director devcom)
“The Indie Game Fest has really been a wonderful event from the very beginning, where indie developers can exchange their ideas and connect in a great way”
Indie Game Fest 2024 in Numbers:
1,800,000+ impressions on Steam
270,000+ unique viewers on Twitch
3,000+ generated wishlists on Steam
1,000+ onsite participants
50+ exhibitors
INDIE House is more than just accommodation – it’s a space for connection, inspiration, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide developers a affordable and community-focused lodging during the most pivotal gaming week in Cologne.
Whether you’re an indie developer, freelancer, content creator, industry professional, or student,
Our Packages
How to Book
For inquiries and bookings, contact us at indiehouse@indiehub.de. Your reservation will be confirmed upon written acceptance of our offer and deposit payment.
More Information
For full details, including booking terms and conditions, view our INDIE House 2025 Pitch Deck. Let’s make this gaming week unforgettable together!
INDIE House 2024 in Numbers:
3 renowned hotel partners
30+ participants
Representation from 6 nations
Less than 30 minutes to the convention center
Further Resources: 
The Game Executives Dinner was launched in 2017. Due to the unique challenges and problems that executives and founders have to face, we offer them the opportunity to exchange and network with each other.
Out of a local Meetup in Cologne, we have created an international community on Discord in only 2 years. We’ve built an amazing community with over 900+ engaged intelligent, creative, and innovative game devs who listen to us and trust us when we recommend a product or service.
We are proud to have gained national and international partners for our community. Companies like
AWS Game Tech, GRound, IGT-Solution, Velevo, and Anchorpoint are among them.
With this program, we have created a way for our Discord community to ask questions to experts both inside and outside the gaming industry. This offers a great opportunity to accompany indie developers not only in the development processes but also to holistically address questions that arise with starting a studio, financing, and funding.
Together with our partner games.nrw, we could win numerous experts for this program. Among others, Dieter Schoeller (Thunderful), Timothy Thee (BXDXO), Renate Schmid (WBS Legal) Christiane Gehrke (FACTORY-C) and many more have already participated.
More information will follow very soon!
Managing Director Stefan Schmidt
After working for the Private Health Insurance Association and for one of the largest social media platforms in the world, Stefan decided to dedicate himself to his passion for computer games. Supporting young talent was and is particularly important to him and since he has always loved indie games, he founded the Indie Developer Stammtisch in November 2018.
After visiting an industry event, the idea to create a trade show only for indies was born. In November 2019 he successfully organized the first Indie Game Fest.
His goal is to help create a community within the indie game world that focuses on networking, learning and supporting each other to grow personally and professionally.
Your brand and your product are our heart’s desire. We showcase them and make them an individual experience. With your messages, we create stories and stage experiences that are immersive, individual and sustainable.
Whether you are looking for an online, hybrid or onsite event, we are your reliable and competent partner.
Contact us and let us make your ideas possible.
INDIE Hub UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Luxemburger Straße 79-83, 50354 Hürth
