Pitching Session
A Chance to kick-off Your Game
8th May 2026, 11:00 CEST
Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your game to a panel of experts who can offer valuable feedback and potentially foster future collaborations and participate in chance to win valuable prizes. Up to 10 projects, divided into two categories, will be selected for the chance to present their game at the Game Pitch Arena. The Pitching Session will take place on 8th May, as part of the Anifilm International Festival of Animated Films and is organised by Cyber Sail Consulting.
Live stream 8 May at 10:30 CEST

Experts
A panel of invited experts from both the Czech Republic and abroad. These seasoned professionals bring their invaluable perspectives to the table, quickly identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each project. Whole board will be announced shortly.

Mario Gerhold
MY.GAMES
Mario Gerhold is a publishing and marketing executive with more than 20 years of experience in the games industry. As Global Brand & Marketing Director at Knights Peak / MY.GAMES, he works on bringing premium PC and console titles to international audiences. With a background in publishing, brand strategy, and product positioning, he offers a strong market-focused perspective.

Henner Bruhn
Kalypso Media Group
Henner Bruhn is a business development and commercial operations professional with more than a decade of leadership experience across games, digital services, and brand consultancy. As Business Development Manager at Kalypso Media Group, he focuses on partnerships and commercial opportunities. His cross-sector background brings a practical understanding of business growth, publishing, and strategic collaboration.

Vladimír Geršl
Cyber Sail Consulting
Vladimír Gersl is a games industry executive with more than 20 years of experience across publishing, production, business development, and consulting. As founder and CEO of Cyber Sail Consulting, he works with publishers, investors, and studios on strategy and market opportunities. His background brings a strong understanding of both the creative and commercial sides of game development.
CEO & Executive Advisor at Cyber Sail Consulting

Allan Adham
everplay group plc
Allan Adham is a games industry business development and content acquisition specialist. As Content & Acquisition Lead at everplay group plc, he focuses on M&A, publishing partnerships, and back-catalogue content. Previously, he worked at Digital Vortex Entertainment, PlaySide Studios, and Jagex, building strong expertise in scouting, developer relations, and commercial dealmaking.

Anton Ravin
Fulqrum Publishing Ltd.
Game industry executive with over 20 years of experience in business management, game publishing, production and marketing. Leading Fulqrum Publishing as Commercial Director, with prior roles at NVIDIA and more. Known for building partnerships, expanding markets, managing global teams and recognized for contributions in game credits and industry awards. Fluent in multiple languages.
Host

Every team stands a chance to win valuable rewards for their project. A panel of distinguished experts will be responsible for selecting and distributing the prizes across various categories, based on the merit of the games. The awards will be presented during the Anifilm 2026 ceremony.
PPF Foundation will award a total prize package including EUR 10,000.
Sail.game Premium Tier package - Hands-on support through the Sail.game platform.
FuchsDachs marketing package would include a dedicated strategy sessions tailored to your game: how to position it, who to reach, and how to actually get people playing.


















