SESSIONS

From Pitch to Players: How Publishers, Investors, and Platforms Power Indies

Grand Ballroom 3
11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Indie game development thrives at the intersection of creativity, capital, and access. This panel brings together voices from publishers, investors, and platforms to unpack how each stakeholder evaluates, supports, and partners with indie studios at different stages of growth. Through candid discussion and real-world examples, panelists will share what they look for in indie teams and projects—from creative vision and production readiness to market fit, scalability, and long-term sustainability. The conversation will also explore funding models, publishing expectations, platform support, and how these players can work together to help indie studios move from concept to commercial success. Designed for indie developers navigating their next step, this session offers practical insights into building the right partnerships, avoiding common pitfalls, and understanding how decisions are made across the indie game ecosystem.

Indie game development thrives at the intersection of creativity, capital, and access. This panel brings together voices from publishers, investors, and platforms to unpack how each stakeholder evaluates, supports, and partners with indie studios at different stages of growth. Through candid discussion and real-world examples, panelists will share what they look for in indie teams and projects—from creative vision and production readiness to market fit, scalability, and long-term sustainability. The conversation will also explore funding models, publishing expectations, platform support, and how these players can work together to help indie studios move from concept to commercial success. Designed for indie developers navigating their next step, this session offers practical insights into building the right partnerships, avoiding common pitfalls, and understanding how decisions are made across the indie game ecosystem.