About DGA
Dutch Games Association
The Dutch Games Association represents the Dutch games industry. Founded in 2008, it is the official sector organization for game creators in the Netherlands.
The Dutch games industry has many different types of companies. Our member base primarily consists of creators. Most are game studios, indie game developers, or game asset creators (such as writers, audio studios, animators and freelancers). This is what we label as the “industry” at its core – the companies actually making games.
We are also proud to represent a wide variety of organizations from the broader games ecosystem – ranging from educational institutions to researchers and general service providers. While technically not part of the “core industry”, the organizations in this ecosystem are critical for a healthy industry. Healthy collaboration between the industry and its ecosystem is a key ingredient for a successful future.
Our Mission
It is our mission to help the Dutch game industry reach its full potential
We approach this from three angles:
01.
Creative potential
02.
Economic potential
The Dutch games industry is financially healthy and is an important aspect of the Dutch economy, providing work for a diverse range of professionals.
03.
Social potential
Dutch games are broadly recognized to positively impact individuals, organizations, and society.
Our contribution
How we contribute to the Dutch game sector
Continuously assessing and addressing the needs, challenges and ambitions of the Dutch games industry.
Enabling and supporting its members to actively contribute to the long-term goals of the industry.
Facilitating connections and collaboration between the games industry and the wider ecosystem.
Representing and supporting the members of the DGA in various practical ways.
Actively working with educational institutions to ensure that the competencies of young professionals are world-class and practically applicable in the industry.
Promoting research collaborations of game studios and knowledge institutes to boost innovations and benefit from emerging scientific and technological advances
Actively connecting with governments (local, national, and international) so that policies and government support are aligned with the reality and interests of the Dutch games industry.
Maintaining and improving Dutch international presence and stimulating export activities.
The people behind DGA
Meet the board & team
Martine Spaans
Derk de Geus
Bertine van Hövell
Henriët Eilander
Emily Jacometti
Laurens Rutten
Rafael Bidarra
Martijn Schenderling
Rob Hulsen
Marlies van Kampen
