Binnen de gerenommeerde Howest opleiding Digital Arts & Entertainment ontstaan er ieder jaar tal van originele gameconcepten binnen de verschillende modules van tweede- en derdejaarsstudenten.

Tijdens deze eerste editie van Game Pitch Café worden de games met het meeste potentieel van dit academiejaar voorgesteld aan het brede publiek door middel van korte pitchpresentaties. Nadien is het mogelijk om de games te spelen, feedback te geven en contact te leggen met de studenten binnen de gezellige en informele setting van The Level in Kortrijk.

Iedereen is welkom: studenten, docenten, game ontwikkelaars, publishers, investeerders en enthousiastelingen. Inschrijven is gewenst.

Programma Game Pitch Café:

• 18u00: Onthaal & game showcases

• 18u30: Verwelkoming & introductie

• 18u40: De next steps voor de taxshelter binnen de game industrie

• 18u45: 10 five-minute-pitches van studenten DAE

• 19u45: Toelichting businessplannen van DAE Studios start-ups

• 20u10: Receptie & game showcases

Organisator: DAE Studios en Digital Arts & Entertainment

Met de hulp van: VAF/Gamefonds, Howest, Flanders DC, FLEGA

Locatie: The Level - Botenkopersstraat 2 8500 Kortrijk

[ENGLISH VERSION]

Each academic year, numerous original game concepts are crafted within various course modules by second-year and third-year students of the renowned Howest program Digital Arts & Entertainment.

During this first edition of Game Pitch Café, the games with the most potential of this academic year are presented to the general public via short pitch presentations. Afterwards it is possible to play the games, give feedback and get in touch with the students within the cozy and informal setting of The Level in Kortrijk.

We welcome everyone: students, teachers, game developers, game publishers, investors and enthusiasts. Registration is required.

Program Game Pitch Café:

• 6:00 pm: Reception & game showcases

• 6.30 pm: Welcome & introduction

• 6:40 pm: Tax shelter for the game industry - next steps

• 6.45 pm: 10 five-minute pitches from DAE students

• 7.45 pm: Business plan presentations of two DAE Studios start-ups

• 8.10 pm: Reception & game showcases

Organiser: DAE Studios and Digital Arts & Entertainment

Made possible by: VAF/Gamefonds, Howest, Flanders DC, FLEGA

Location: The Level - Botenkopersstraat 2 8500 Kortrijk