StartGate Game Link
We'd like to invite you to this half-day gathering at the heart of Turkey's gaming ecosystem. Studios, publishers, and investors are coming together to discuss funding, growth, and what it takes to build winning games.
Event Details
Date: July 13th, 2026
Time: 13:00 - 18:00
Location: StartGate Campus - Maslak M. Eski Büyükdere C. No:21 SARIYER/İSTANBUL
Format: A half-day program featuring panel talks and networking
Language: English
Studio Management and Ecosystem Dynamics
A deep dive into the realities of running a game studio, team culture, and the dynamics of Turkey's rapidly maturing gaming ecosystem.
• Moderator: Caner Pekgönenç (Wendigo Games)
• Atakan Cankorur (Arvis Games)
• Selçuk Yağcı (Curve Animation)
Financing, Investment, and Publishing Strategies
• Moderator: Batuhan Avucan (Mobidictum)
• Görkem Utku Yıldız (Ludus Ventures)
• Umur Burak (Umuro Games)
• Emre Yıldız (Digiage)
An in-depth session on investment processes, financing strategies, building sustainable publishing deals and building ecosystems.
Global Trends, the Funding World, and Emerging Markets
Drawing on his experience at industry leaders like Team17, Activision, and Capcom, Justin Berenbaum, SVP Global Industry Relations & Funding, will explore global trends, emerging markets, and today's investment landscape.
Whether you're a developer seeking new investment, a publisher looking for talent, or an investor ready to back the right team, StartGate Game Link is where these conversations begin.
Spots are limited. Please submit your registration as soon as possible.
We look forward to seeing you there.
The StartGate Team