WHAT IS THE INDUSTRY GARDEN?

THE ART DEPARTMENT EINDHOVEN 2026 (SOLD OUT)

Step into the Industry Garden – the place where partnerships, collaborations and new connections take shape. Whether you’re here to exchange ideas, meet industry professionals, take part in a portfolio review, scout talent, looking for interns or share your expertise, the Industry Garden offers space to connect and grow.

Timetable Industry Garden (Industry Walk-Ins, Face 2 Face, Meet&Greets)

Timetable Portfolio Reviews

WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE INDUSTRY GARDEN?
The Industry Garden is a dedicated area at our festival, containing the following program elements:

  • Portfolio Reviews (prior on-site registration required)
  • Industry Walk-Ins (no registration required) | stop by to chat with studios, funds, and other parties during their scheduled slots)
  • Education Corner | stop by to chat with schools about their possibilities (no registration required)
  • Meet & Greets with artists (no registration required)
  • Game Demos
  • Face 2 Face Sessions (prior on-site registration needed)

Make sure to check the time schedule (TBA) for confirmed participants, plan your visit and make the most of the opportunities available.

WHAT IS THE INDUSTRY GARDEN?
meet industry professionals to let your projects grow
industry garden
PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
brush up your portfolios! (register on-site)
portfolio reviews, industry garden
FACE 2 FACE
Sketch, chat, repeat! (register on-site)
chat and doodles
MEET & GREETS
chat with our festival speakers
industry garden
GAME DEMOS
play the game of your favorite artist
industry garden
SONY PICTURES ANIMATION
animation studio
industry garden, industry walk-in
ENVAR STUDIO
industry garden, industry walk-in
SOUND & VISION
join the competition!
industry garden, industry walk-in
SUBMARINE
animation studio
industry garden, industry walk-in
PATHFINDER STUDIOS
concept art studio
industry garden, industry walk-in
TWIRLBOUND
game studio
industry garden, industry walk-in
GUERRILLA
game studio
industry garden, industry walk-in
COOLER MEDIA
animation studio
industry garden, industry walk-in
AMBASSADORS
multi-disciplinary studio
industry garden, industry walk-in
KUNSTENBOND
supporting creatives & cultural workers
industry garden, industry walk-in
DE ONTMOETING
talent development & funding
industry garden, industry walk-in
B’GAME INCUBATOR
startup development
industry garden, industry walk-in
AVANS UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Master of Animation
industry garden, education corner
BREDA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES (BUAS)
Academy of Games
industry garden, education corner
MEDIACOLLEGE AMSTERDAM
Game Artist Program
industry garden, education corner
ST.JOOST ACADEMY OF ART & DESIGN
Illustrated & Animated Storytelling
industry garden, education corner
DELTION COLLEGE
Immersive Designer and Developer
industry garden, education corner
FONTYS ICT
Virtual Production (VP) minor
industry garden, education corner
HANZE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Creative Media and Game Technologies
industry garden, education corner
FONTYS ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
Art, Communication and Design
industry garden, education corner
NEXT BY SINTLUCAS
3D Dynamics, 2D Flow, New Technologies
industry garden, education corner
THE NETHERLANDS FILM ACADEMY
VFX (Visual Effects)
industry garden, education corner
WILLEM DE KOONING ACADEMY
animation and illustration
industry garden, industry walk-in
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES FUND NL
cultural funding
industry garden, industry walk-in
DUTCH GAMES ASSOCIATION
sector organization for game creators
industry garden, industry walk-in
JOB, JORIS & MARIEKE
animation studio
industry garden, industry walk-in
NIXXES
game development studio
industry garden, industry walk-in
ARTEZ ACADEMY OF ART & DESIGN ZWOLLE
animation design
industry garden, industry walk-in