LGDN Presents: Games Pitching Bootcamp

What It’s About

Whether you are an early stage studio or a solo developer with a prototype, the Games Pitching Bootcamp gives you the tools, insights, and industry access to take your next big step.

Across two days, you will:

• Learn from expert talks about pitching, funding, and studio growth
• Network with peers, mentors, and publishers
• Watch live pitches unfold and see how it is done
• Compete for a £1,000 prize (for selected teams)

Who It’s For

This event is for:

• Solo developers and micro studios that want to take their project or studio to the next level.
• Indie teams looking to build confidence with investors or publishers.
• Anyone who wants to understand what makes a pitch stand out.

You do not need a pitch deck or application to attend the main talks and networking.

The bootcamp’s core talks and sessions are open to everyone interested in learning.

Masterclass and Pitching Competition

A select number of teams will also be invited to join:
🎯 A 90 minute pitch deck masterclass led by Silver Lining Interactive
🎯 A live pitching session in front of a judging panel featuring experts from Lucid Games, vTime, NextGen Skills Academy, Gametools.io, and more
🎯 A chance to win a £1,000 prize to reinvest in your project

Full details on how to apply are provided after ticket purchase.

Schedule

Day 1 – Wednesday 26 November

• Expert talks
• How (Not) to Pitch to a Publisher – Silver Lining Interactive
• Cultivating an Investment Mindset – The Growth Playground
• Money Matters for Indie Devs – Glitch Free Accounting
• From Code to Company – Brabners LLP
• Networking session
• Catered Lunch
• Pitch Deck Masterclasses (for selected teams)

Day 2 – Wednesday 3 December

• Live pitching session (watch or take part)
• £1,000 prize announcement
• Catered Lunch
• Wrap up and networking mixer

Extra Bonus

We have partnered with Pitchify to create the LGDN Games Pitching Bootcamp Lookbook, showcasing attendee projects to funders and publishers. Open to all attendees.

Tickets

• 2 Day Pass includes access to all talks, networking, and both event days
• Masterclass and pitching competition access by application only (details provided after purchase)
• Application deadline: 14th November

You Will Leave With

✔ Real world advice from people who fund and publish games
✔ A sharper pitch deck and confidence to use it
✔ New contacts across the industry
✔ A clear roadmap for growing your project