Indie Core is the exclusive final summit where top game startups pitch global investors to transition into international success stories.
This is the last chance to be included among the gaming industry's elite guests. Confirm your exclusive sear now and experience the ultimate global launch!
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Step inside the exclusive global circle where only vetted industry leaders and the top game startups meet.
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Beyond the pitches, the two-day summit delivers curated intellectual capital from the people defining the market's next move.
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Our Strategic Partners
We proudly partner with industry leaders and visionary corporations whose essential support powers our mission to launch game startups onto the global stage.
Meet the industry voices and organizations driving the narrative of indie gaming success. Their expertise shapes our panels, delivers crucial market insights, and elevates the overall value of the Indie Core experience.
Shum Singh
Agnitio Capital
Founder & Managing Director
Rebecca Lautner
Landfall Games
Chief Business Officer
Faruk Akıncı
GameDev.ist
Co-Founder
Sinan Akkol
GameDev.ist
Co-Founder
Enis Kirazoğlu
Phew Phew Games
Chief Executive Officer
Dost Kayaoğlu
YouTube
Content Creator
Orhun Kayaalp
YouTube
Content Creator
Batuhan Bozkan
YouTube
Content Creator
Gökçe Kozandağı
Xsolla
VP Business Development, Middle East
Öznur Doğan
Nunitos
Co-Founder & Strategy Architect
Hazal Utanç
Nunitos
Co-Founder & Marketing Visionary
Can Türkkan
Nunitos
Co-Founder & Content Virtuose
Barış Özistek
Boğaziçi Ventures
Chief Executive Officer & Board Member
Yusuf Toptan
Nokta Games
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Umut Ersaraç
Cloudflare
Senior Named Account Executive
Ataberk Palacıoğlu
underbadger
Founder & Creative Director
Berkan Topal
MSI
Technical Marketing Specialist
Meet the global visionaries and top investors whose insights on global market trends and investment flows are setting the strategic direction for the next five years.
Building Global Studios
14:00 - 15:00
How to build a successful indie studio?
Indie Success Strategy
15:00 - 16:00
Succeeding as an indie developer in today’s PC games market.
Survival Mode: On
16:30 - 17:15
What to do when you’re down to 1 HP?
Turkey’s PC Gaming Journey
17:15 - 18:00
From local roots to global success.
Our two-day schedule in Istanbul is a dynamic showcase for growth. From high-stakes Demo Day Pitches and expert panels to the Deep Jam Awards, every moment connects founders and investors. We culminate with an exclusive After Party to shape the future of indie gaming.
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Registration & Coffee Break | Check-in and welcome | |
| 13:00 - 13:15 | Opening Speech | Kickoff the two-day summit | |
| 13:15 - 14:00 | Keynote: GameDev.ist | Expert insights on the future | |
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Demo Day & Showcase | Top startups pitch global investors | |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Coffee Break | Quick coffee and connections | |
| 16:00 - 17:30 | Demo Day & Showcase | Top startups pitch global investors | |
| 17:30 - 18:30 | Fireside Chat | The rise of Turkey’s indie gaming powerhouse | |
| 18:30 - 20:00 | Networking | Meet investors and founders |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Registration & Snack | Welcome to the Indie Core stage | |
| 12:30 - 12:45 | Opening Speech | The summit opens with an inspiring kickoff | |
| 12:45 - 13:30 | GameDev.ist's Milestones & Roadmap | Our journey from milestones to vision | |
| 13:30 - 14:00 | Keynote: Partner Sessions | Strategic insights from our global partners | |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Panel: Rebecca Lautner | How to build a successful indie studio? | |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Panel: Shum Singh | Indie success in the PC games market | |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Coffee Break & Networking | Time to relax, refresh, and enjoy a coffee | |
| 16:30 - 17:15 | Panel: Nunitos | What to do when you’re down to 1 HP? | |
| 17:15 - 18:00 | Panel: Xsolla | From local roots to global success | |
| 18:00 - 18:30 | Coffee Break & Networking | Pause, recharge, and savor the break | |
| 18:30 - 19:00 | Deep Jam: Award Ceremony | Celebrating the next-gen of global studios | |
| 19:00 - 19:30 | Major Announcement | Big Reveal: A new era for indie funding | |
| 19:30 - 20:00 | Dinner: Fingerfood | Dinner with insightful conversations | |
| 20:00 - 00:00 | After Party | Official celebration and networking |
Indie Core is a invitation-only event focused on maintaining a high-value, balanced ratio between global investors and the top-tier game studios we selected. If your studio has not received an official invitation, please click the button on the right to initiate the vetting process for potential inclusion in our final guest list; this application process is exclusive to game studios and does not guarantee entry.
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👾 As Deep Jam draws closer, this time the spotlight is on @DostKayaoglu !
— GameDev.ist (@gamedev_ist) November 14, 2025
🎮 He shares his perspective on the creative side of game development, the boundaries of imagination, and what makes Deep Jam such a special experience for developers.
If you’re ready, the next story on… pic.twitter.com/na2egMspLN
As the echoes of Deep Jam grow louder, are you curious about what’s coming next? 🤔
— GameDev.ist (@gamedev_ist) November 6, 2025
This time our jury member @OrhunKayaalp takes the stage! 👾
Hear from him about what awaits you in Deep Jam, the training program, the vision, and so much more.
Your game could be the next one… pic.twitter.com/Ysk6lVejsM
Curious about what’s waiting for you at Deep Jam? 🤔
— GameDev.ist (@gamedev_ist) November 3, 2025
This time, the spotlight’s on our jury member @EnisKirazoglu!
Hear from him about the vision behind the program, the process, and what’s ahead for you.
The curtain’s up, stage is yours! 🤩
⛓ Apply: https://t.co/5VbSWNv3FH… pic.twitter.com/q5706HMFzp
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