Roundtable: What Happens After You Sign? An Indie Publisher Roundtable

Roundtable: What Happens After You Sign? An Indie Publisher Roundtable

Monday, August 18, 2025 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM · 1 hr. 30 min. (Europe/Berlin)
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You’ve shaken hands, signed the contract, and popped the champagne - your game has a publisher! But what actually happens after the deal is done?

Join us for a roundtable session with indie publishing professionals who work directly with developers throughout the game's journey to launch (and beyond). This open conversation will explore how teams collaborate across production, marketing, QA, release management, and more.

Expect real-world examples, honest takes on common struggles, and practical advice on navigating the working relationship between devs and publishers. A small panel of experienced folks will kick things off under a common theme, but we invite everyone in the room to join the discussion. It’s an open conversation, so come ready to share your experiences and hard-earned wisdom.

Target Audiences
Indie developers that look for a publisher
Experience Level
Intermediate
Key Take Aways
Insight into publisher roles: Understand who you'll actually work with after signing like producers, release managers, qa managers, marketing folks, and what they bring to the table. Collaboration best practices: Learn how experienced devs and publishers align on vision, scope, timelines, and communication, and where things often go wrong. Navigating tension: how to handle disagreements, shifting priorities, and what happens when deadlines are not met Preparation for signing: by hearing the pitfalls, you'll have a better understanding of what to expect and how to prevent common issues between devs and publishers.
Session Type
Roundtable