IndieGameBusiness® Sessions: From Pitch to Partnership

Thank you to everyone who attended our February Sessions!

A special thank you to our speakers for generously sharing their knowledge and insights with our community.

If you weren’t able to join us, don’t worry! You can watch the recorded sessions on our YouTube channel.

We’re already looking ahead to our next event in May.

IndieGameBusiness® Deep Dive: Building Strong Publishing Partnerships

Stay tuned for session details and speaker announcements coming soon!

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Connecting the indie game business community.

Q: Where can I find more information on how to best utilize the MeetToMatch platform?

There is an excellent FAQ on their website . Beyond this, make sure you complete your company and personal profile on the platform promptly. Next add your game or service to the showcase system. Finally use the “Advanced Search” option to narrow down who you want to meet with and check back at least every 48 hours to see which new companies have joined the conference.

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After the Event with Ash and Dan

Join Ash and Dan as they discuss the highlights of our February IGB Sessions: From Pitch to Partnership.
The chat will live stream at 12:00 PM EST on YouTube, Twitch and LinkedIn.

sessions and Speaker lineup

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New for 2026 – IGB Event Battle Pass!

What is included in the pass?

Your single pass for the entire 2026 lineup — four events and two Masterclasses for $189 USD
(a 30% savings off the regular total price of $270 per person).

Get full access to a year of expert talks, practical workshops, and direct industry insight designed for developers, publishers, and service providers — plus two days of MeetToMatch access during both IGB Sessions to connect directly with industry professionals.

Included Events:
IGB Sessions with MeetToMatch | Feb 18 & 19: From Pitch to Partnership
Deep Dive | May 27: Building Strong Publishing Partnerships
IGB Sessions with MeetToMatch | Sept 30 & Oct 1: The Path from Storefront to Success
Deep Dive | Dec 9: Game Marketing That Works

Included Masterclasses:
Heather Chandler: The Production Toolkit Every Game Team Needs — June 17, 2026
Ash Cason: Community Management: The Basics — Oct 20, 2026

February 2026 Sessions

Here’s why you should attend our video game conference

IndieGameBusiness sessions pack a powerful punch of dynamic educational sessions, invaluable networking opportunities, and industry insights level up your game. Our video game conference events boast a high satisfaction rate, providing a secure and welcoming environment for learning and collaboration.

This event is for

Game Developers

Publishers

Investors

Events and counting

Attendees

Lectures

Confirmed Meetings

Thanks to Jay and IndieGameBusiness we have found a publisher for our debut game, The Lightbringer. Attending their event was the best $50 I have ever spent. Plus there is always a ton of useful information in the form of posts, podcasts and discord discussions in the community surrounding them.

Janusz Tarczykowski • CEO at Rock Square Thunder

Prior Featured Speakers

Daphne Benford-Smith

Counsel / Holon Law Partners LLP

Daphne Benford-Smith is a zealous attorney who serves as outside general counsel for the Videogame, manga, and anime industry providing quality and cost-effective legal guidance for indie studios and creatives. Daphne’s childhood fascination for videogames coupled with her appreciation of the law enables her to truly partner with clients and provide them an invaluable legal experience. Daphne is counsel at Holon Law Partners, LLP, a forward-thinking wholistic law firm.

Davide Misani

PR Manager & Marketing Manager / Games Branding & AORUS/Gigabyte

Davide Misani (He/Him) is an independent communication expert across the Game Industry. University studies and 12+ years of cross-industry and international experience gave him an understanding of how games can affect society and how to use them to engage people.

Sky Tunley-Stainton

Partnerships & Training Manager / Safe In Our World

Sky joined Safe In Our World in 2022, bringing 8+ years experience in HR and Learning & Development, and a lifetime of love for video games. Sky has always been a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and destigmatisation, and currently channels that passion in their work on the charity’s Level Up Mental Health programme and other global initiatives.

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Featured Sponsors & Partners

Diamond Sponsors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are IndieGameBusiness conference sessions really free?

Yes! All our video game conference sessions, round tables, Q&A sessions, etc are always 100% free to participate in. Plus you can find every past session along with all our podcast interviews online (for free) on our YouTube page.

I have my ticket to the IndieGameBusiness Sessions event, how do I log into MeetToMatch?

You should receive an email directly from MeetToMatch within a few hours of getting your ticket from EventBrite. Your login information will be included in that email.

How do I meet with indie game publishers, investors, and other industry professionals like me?

The MeetToMatch system allows you to easily search for the type of company you’re interested to meet with and reach out to them directly. You don’t have to know anyone or the contact information beforehand.

How can I become a podcast guest or speaker at one of the IndieGameBusiness Sessions events.

Submit your information and what you’d like to speak about using this link.

Where can I find more information on how to best utilize the MeetToMatch platform?

There is an excellent FAQ on their website. Beyond this, make sure you complete your company and personal profile on the platform promptly. Next add your game or service to the showcase system. Finally use the “Advanced Search” option to narrow down who you want to meet with and check back at least every 48 hours to see which new companies have joined the conference.

IGB Sessions 2026 Schedule

IndieGameBusiness® Sessions with MeetToMatch:
From Pitch to Partnership
Lectures | February 18, 2026
MeetToMatch | February 18–19, 2026

IndieGameBusiness® Sessions with MeetToMatch:
The Path from Storefront to Success
Lectures | September 30, 2026
MeetToMatch | September 30 & October 1, 2026

Ready to learn how you can jumpstart your indie game business?

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