DDM Network

In addition to one-on-one client/agent relationships, DDM also utilizes its internal “DDM Network” to help facilitate meaningful relationships between developers. DDM’s client network provides opportunities for executive level cross-learning and information sharing, tools experience, outsourcing opportunities, and the possibility of co-developed projects.

Executive Summit

Established in 2009, the DDM Executive Summit is a unique, intimate forum designed for executives from leading independent developers to network and learn from one another and distinguished guests over a weekend of roundtable sessions. Each summit tackles timely topics pertinent to running a development studio, such as:

  • State of the gaming industry
  • Team organization and staffing
  • Exit strategy and business organization
  • Emerging business models
  • Transmedia IP creation and benefits

 

Notable speakers from past summits include:

  • Bryan Besser, Co-Founder and Partner, Verve Talent & Literary Agency
  • Mike Dornbrook, VP Operations, Harmonix Music Systems
  • Fred Fierst, Partner, Fierst, Pucci& Kane LLP
  • Zack Karlsson, (former) Senior Director of Business Development, NAMCO BANDAI Games America, Inc.
  • Mark Long, Co-CEO, Zombie Studios
  • Christian Svensson, Corporate Officer and Vice-President of Strategic Planning & Business Development, Capcom Entertainment
  • Alison Tong, Senior Business Development Manager, Strategy & Investment, Tencent Games