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DATE	TITLE	MONTH	YEAR	STATUS	STATUS	NATURE	NATURE	TYPE	REGION	COUNTRY	CITY	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION	WEBSITE	ATTENDANCE	PRICE PASS	MEETING SYSTEM	DISCOUNT
5 – 8 Dec	Games Gathering Kyiv	12 – DEC	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Europe	Ukraine	Kyiv	Kyiv, Ukraine	Games Gathering is the largest B2B conference in Ukraine dedicated to game development and creation of high-quality game content. Games Gathering conference will provide the most up-to-date information about the trends in the gaming industry.	https://www.ggconference.com/en/	2000	99€ (Standard) / 159€ (Business)	N/A	None
6 – 7 Dec	BIG – Bilbao International Games Conference	12 – DEC	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Spain	Bilbao	Bilbao, Spain	The BIG Conference continues the path opened by the Fun&Serious Game Festival, held in Bilbao for the first time in 2011. The BIG Conf rebrands to become an exclusive event aimed at industry professionals.	https://en.bilbaogamesconference.com/	1200	55€	N/A	None
6 – 7 Dec	Playtopia	12 – DEC	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Africa	South Africa	Cape Town	Cape Town, South Africa	Playtopia is a gathering of South African and global creators and players, where we celebrate the African “scene”. A place for people to come together to share ideas, connect across continents and disciplines, and to exhibit work.	https://playtopiafestival.co.za/	N/A	R900 (Standard) / R350 (Daily)	N/A	None
6 – 8 Dec	PAX Unplugged	12 – DEC	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	North America	Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	PAX Unplugged is a tabletop gaming-focused event specifically tailored to lovers of board games, RPGs, miniatures, cards, and more. Featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, tournaments, and a community experience.	https://unplugged.paxsite.com/	N/A	$43 (Daily) / $91 (All Days)	N/A	None
7 – 8 Dec	Games for Change Türkiye Festival NEW	12 – DEC	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Turkey	Istanbul	Istanbul, Turkey	Prepare for an inspiring day filled with engaging talks and hands-on experiences that highlight the incredible potential of games beyond entertainment. From educational games to those driving social impact, this festival celebrates the power of gaming as a force for good.	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/games-for-change-turkiye-festival-conference-tickets-1070550307789	N/A	Sold out	N/A	None
11 Dec	Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition	12 – DEC	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Showcase	North America	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition returns on December 11th at 9 AM PT! Tune in for world premieres, first looks, deep dives, and more as we show you the latest ‘n’ greatest indie games.	https://www.dayofthedevs.com/events \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	Free	None	None
11 Dec	IndieGameBusiness Leadership Conference	12 – DEC	2024	TODAY	TODAY	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	North America	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	Are you prepared for our one-day conference filled with engaging lectures and panels focused on the most effective leadership and communication practices to elevate your team or studio?	https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/conference/register/	N/A	Free	N/A	None
12 Dec	GamesBeat Insider Series	12 – DEC	2024	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Los Angeles	Los Angeles, United States	Join GamesBeat as we explore the dynamic collaborations between film, music, television, and video games. Connect with industry leaders and be at the forefront of the evolving entertainment landscape.	https://gbinsiderseries.venturebeat.com/	250	$297	None	None
12 Dec	The Game Awards	12 – DEC	2024	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Showcase	North America	United States	Los Angeles	Los Angeles, United States	Hype machine is back this December. World premiere.	https://thegameawards.com \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	$102 – $209 / Free (Stream)	None	None
13 Dec	WN Summit	12 – DEC	2024	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	United Arab Emirates	Abu Dhabi	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	C-Level Summit Abu Dhabi’24, an exclusive event tailored for C-level executives from the game industr. It will provide an environment where leaders can share their experience and concerns in a setting of openness and trust.	https://wnhub.io/event-info/ceosummitabudhabi24	N/A	1,500€	WN Hub	None
13 – 14 Dec	Game Developers Session	12 – DEC	2024	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Czechia	Prague	Prague, Czechia	Game Developers Session is the oldest Central European conference dedicated to games development, game technologies, business and marketing.	https://www.gdsession.com/	3000+	156€ (Standard) / 232€ (VIP)	N/A	“gameconfguide” (10% off)
13 – 15 Dec	Gamergy	12 – DEC	2024	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	Europe	Spain	Madrid	Madrid, Spain	GAMERGY stands out for being one of the most relevant and innovative gamer events in Spain, with a significant reach and impact on the community.	https://www.ifema.es/gamergy	N/A	17€ (Week days) / 35€ (All Days) / 185€ (VIP)	N/A	None
14 Dec	Australian XR Festival NEW	12 – DEC	2024	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Australia	Australia	Melbourne	Melbourne, Australia	The public showcase on Saturday 14th December includes some of the best local, national and international creative experiences with a focus on Video Games, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Digital Art, Creative AI and Animation.	https://australianxrfestival.com/	N/A	A$49.95	None	None
15 Dec	Boston Festival of Indie Games	12 – DEC	2024	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	United States	Boston	Boston , United States	Experience the return of the Boston Festival of Indie Games (BostonFIG) as we come back in-person this year. Join us for a day of gaming, camaraderie, and exploration, suitable for players, developers, and enthusiasts alike.	https://www.bostonfig.com/fest-homepage/	N/A	$30	N/A	None
	PREVIOUS 2024 EVENTS																	10/03/2024
11 – 12 Jan	Ethical Games	01 – JAN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Academia	North America	United States	Virtual	Virtual	Ethical Games is a two-day, single-track online conference and special issue with ACM Games aiming to bring together game academics to advance the debate on ethical design, development, and live operation of digital games with the long-term goal of providing concrete recommendations.	http://ethicalgamesconference.org/	N/A	Free	None	None
12 – 14 Jan	Copenhagen Gaming Week	01 – JAN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Denmark	Copenhagen	Copenhagen, Denmark	Copenhagen Gaming Week is the new and epic international festival uniting all aspects of gaming and esports in the Danish capital: Your chance to level up on futuristic tech, current trends, and retro classics while connecting with like-minded individuals who share your passion.	https://www.copenhagengamingweek.dk/en	15000	25-70 EUR	N/A	None
13 Jan	Mobidictum Ankara	01 – JAN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Turkey	Ankara	Ankara, Turkey	Our target audience is game developers, game studios, publishers, investors, and service providers. Our event will offer the latest trends in the game industry, networking opportunities, and discussions on various topics, including mobile games, PC, console, and blockchain.	https://events.mobidictum.com/mobidictum-meetup-ankara-2024/	200	Free	N/A	None
17 – 19 Jan	Digital Gaming India Expo	01 – JAN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	India	New Delhi	New Delhi, India	The Digital Gaming India Expo 2023 will bring together the entire eco-system from India and overseas to take the Indian Gaming Industry to the next level.	https://www.digitalgamingindiaexpo.com	N/A	N/A	N/A	None
18 – 21 Jan	Super MAGFest	01 – JAN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	United States	Washington DC	Washington DC, United States	Short for “Music And Gaming Festival,” MAGFest is a four day-long event dedicated to the appreciation of video game music, gaming of all types, and the gaming community. The event runs 24 hours a day.	https://super.magfest.org/	N/A	$155 (SOLD OUT)	N/A	None
~~20 – 21 Jan~~	~~Nintendo Live Tokyo 2024~~	01 – JAN	2024	CANCELLED	CANCELED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	Asia	Japan	Tokyo	Tokyo, Japan	EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED: Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo… has been cancelled due to the inability to ensure the safety of our customers. Nintendo Live will be held in Tokyo in January 2024. This is an event where you can enjoy various projects related to game characters such as “Super Mario” and “The Legend of Zelda,” including the “World Tournament”. The event day will be live-streamed.	https://www.nintendo.com/jp/live/index.html	N/A	N/A	N/A	None
22 – 23 Jan	PG Connects London	01 – JAN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Pocket Gamer Connects is the leading international conference series for the global games industry. We focus on connecting you with the right people bringing together delegates from across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered from mobile, PC console to XR, blockchain and web3.	https://www.pgconnects.com/london/	2500	£689 (Standard) / £1,400 (VIP)	MeetToMatch	N/A
22 – 28 Jan	Global Game Jam	01 – JAN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Game Jam	North America	United States	Virtual	Virtual	Global Game Jam will return in 2024. GGJ Prep week will happen the week prior to GGJ and feature an entire week’s worth of content hosted on our Twitch and YouTube channels.	https://globalgamejam.org/	N/A	Free	None	None
25 – 26 Jan	Asia Pacific Game Summit	01 – JAN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Taiwan	Taipei City	Taipei City, Taiwan	Asia Pacific Game Summit (APGS) dedicates to promoting Taiwan’s gaming industry, with the aim of expanding opportunities for international exchange among experts. Organized by Taipei Computer Association.	https://tgs.tca.org.tw/apgs/index.php?lang=e	N/A	Free	N/A	None
25 – 28 Jan	Taipei Game Show	01 – JAN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Asia	Taiwan	Taipei	Taipei, Taiwan	Taiwan’s largest gaming exhibition. The goal of the Taipei Game Show is to provide a platform for both domestic and foreign game developers and publishers to showcase their work and offer the best gaming experience to attendees.	https://tgs.tca.org.tw/index_2c_c.php	N/A	NT$ 250	N/A	None
5 – 12 Feb	Steam Next Fest – February	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Festival	North America	United States	Virtual	Virtual	A multi-day celebration of upcoming games. Explore and play hundreds of game demos, watch developer livestreams, and chat with teams about their games in progress, coming soon to Steam.	https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2024feb	N/A	Free	Steam	None
7 – 8 Feb	GamesForum Barcelona	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Spain	Barcelona	Barcelona, Spain	Gamesforum Barcelona 2024 promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring insightful keynotes, interactive panels, and networking opportunities with top players in the industry.	https://www.globalgamesforum.com/barcelona-home/	N/A	£300	MeetToMatch	None
~~TBA~~	~~Arabic Games~~	02 – FEB	2024	CANCELLED	CANCELED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Middle East	Egypt	Cairo	Cairo, Egypt	The Arabic Games Conference is a celebration of games and interactive experiences designed by Arab creators in the Arab world. Get access to resources in Arabic, as well as professional advice, and learn how to advance your game.	https://arabic.games/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
13 – 15 Feb	DICE Summit	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Las Vegas	Las Vegas, United States	The D.I.C.E. Summit is the premier video game networking conference which includes a variety of intimate and exciting events to make sure you get the best time to interface with our attendees.	https://www.dicesummit.org/	N/A	$3,250 / $899 (Awards Only)	None	None
13 – 15 Feb	MeetToMatch – The Las Vegas Edition	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during our inaugural Las Vegas Edition, taking place during DICE, one of the premier networking events in the games industry.	https://www.meettomatch.com/lasvegas/	300	80€	MeetToMatch	None
13 – 15 Feb	Game Connection Online – Las Vegas Edition	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	North America	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	Join our online event on February 13-15, 2024, alongside D.I.C.E Summit in Las Vegas. Connect with industry leaders, schedule meetings via Let’s Meet biz-matching platform, and explore business opportunities. Limited 500 free spots available—register now for your free online pass!	https://www.game-connection.com/registration-game-connection-online-2024/	N/A	Free (First 500)	Let’s Meet	None
15 – 16 Feb	HIT Games Conference	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	Europe	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	HGC, Online Conferences – the most famous international online conference devoted to the developing, marketing, and growth of the Mobile, PC, Console, VR & AR,Web3 games industries. Each event gathers about 1,000 attendees from 90+ countries all over the world.	https://hgconf.com/february-2024	1000	Free / 49€ (Business)	Pine	None
15 – 16 Feb	GameDev Summit	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Philippines	Boracay Island	Boracay Island, Philippines	GDS is an International Video Game Industry Summit featuring two tracks, for External Development and Indie Games, where studios, developers, and advocates connect, build meaningful relationships, and advance together in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.	https://gamedevsummit.co/	500	$685	MeetToMatch	None
15 – 16 Feb	WN Conference Abu Dhabi	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Middle East	United Arab Emirates	Abu Dhabi	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	Series of conferences WN is going to enter Abu Dhabi.	https://wnconf.com/	N/A	639€ (Standard) / 369€ (Indie)	WN Hub	None
16 Feb	Guildford Festival	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	United Kingdom	Guildford	Guildford, United Kingdom	The festival – which will be completely free to attend – offers students and budding developers alike the chance to meet over 60 individual established studios and 3000+ developers without impacting their finances at a time where funds may be scarce.	https://guildford.games/	3000	Free	N/A	None
16 Feb	Horizons by IndieCade	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Academia	North America	United States	Virtual	Virtual	Horizons connects diverse and highly qualified students with one another, industry representatives, and to a worldwide community. Through our first-of-its-kind conference and showcase, Horizons amplifies new student work and emerging talent from games programs to industry, and the broader public.	https://www.indiecade.com/horizons-2024-conference/	N/A	$17.50 (Student) / $40 (Industry)	N/A	None
20 – 21 Feb	Indie Game Business Sessions: February Edition	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	North America	United States	Virtual	Virtual	Learn more about video game business, marketing, and licensing from industry leaders.	https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/	N/A	$50 (Business)	MeetToMatch	None
21 – 23 Feb	devcom Leadership Summit	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Portugal	Lisbon	Lisbon, Portugal	Join devcom for a top-level event designed for executives and leads from the global games industry offering a rare opportunity for you to come together in a safe space, free from press or recordings, to openly discuss the challenges, fears, and uncertainties that come with your role.	https://www.devcom.global/leadership-summit-2024/	N/A	1799 €	N/A	None
24 Feb	Games of War	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Academia	Europe	Poland	Gdańsk	Gdańsk, Poland	The conference is dedicated exploring the complex narratives and historical reflections embedded in video games centred around the Russian invasion of Ukraine providing a platform for insightful discussions and academic exploration.	https://historia.ug.edu.pl/dzialalnosc-naukowa/konferencje-i-seminaria/w-przygotowaniu	N/A	Free	None	None
28 – 29 Feb	DevGAMM Gdańsk	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Poland	Gdańsk	Gdańsk, Poland	DevGAMM Gdańsk 2024 is a B2B event for game developers, publishers, and all game industry fans. Powered by Digital Vikings, DevGAMM will gather 500+ professionals for networking, top-notch sessions, new games lineup, and career opportunities.	https://devgamm.com/gdansk2024/	500+	$100 (Indie) / $400 (Business)	Pine	None
29 Feb	VIVA!	02 – FEB	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	A new conference for indies and small studios to gain marketing insights from the experts. We will cover topics such as IP, effective indie campaigns, content creation, organic audiences and choosing the right platforms for your project.	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/753778861867?aff=oddtdtcreator	100	£10 (Virtual) / £30 (On-Site)	None	None
29 Feb – 3 Mar	Games Gathering Lviv	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Ukraine	Lviv	Lviv, Ukraine	The format of the conference is traditionally hybrid: you can attend the event online, or go on an exciting journey to Lviv and join us offline. Join us wherever you are, Games Gathering 2024 Lviv is an event for those who are passionate about the world of gaming!!!	https://www.ggconference.com/conference/games-gathering-2024-lviv/	1000+	$49 (Standard) / $159 (Premium)	N/A	None
2 – 3 Mar	Tokyo Indie Summit	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Asia	Japan	Tokyo	Tokyo, Japan	A new indie game event. A place where various talents of indie game creators gather together and become a catalyst to reach the top.	https://indiegamessummit.tokyo/en/	N/A	1000 JPY (Public) / 3000 JPY (Business)	N/A	None
5 – 6 Mar	Hamburg Games Conference	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Germany	Hamburg	Hamburg, Germany	The Hamburg Games Conference will bring together the international games industry with a business focus on “Invest in Games”. Which potential does the games market offer? How do studios face the challenges of financing games? The last edition welcomed more than 500 guests from 26 countries.	http://www.gamesconference.com/	N/A	199€ (Indie) / 349€ (Business)	MeetToMatch	None
6 – 7 Mar	ESI Next Gen	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	The second edition of ESI Next Gen will take place over 6–7th March 2024. Next Gen is for those working in, studying or simply interested in, the integration of video games and esports in education, both curricular and extra-curricular.	https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-next-gen	N/A	£150	N/A	None
6 – 7 Mar	Global Games Pitch – Spring Edition	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	Europe	Ukraine	Virtual	Virtual	The biggest international online pitching event with 100+ publishers and investors!	https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
~~6 – 7 Mar~~	~~NextGen Game Development Summit~~	03 – MAR	2024	CANCELLED	CANCELED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Germany	Cologne	Cologne, Germany	Join us at the NextGen Game Development Summit to connect with industry leaders, discover groundbreaking technologies, and gain valuable insights into the future of game development.	https://bcf-events.com/single-conference/nextgen-game-development-summit#about	N/A	699€ (Standard) / 399€ (Virtual)	N/A	None
7 – 10 Mar	Yorkshire Games Festival	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	United Kingdom	Bradford	Bradford, United Kingdom	Join us for an extravaganza of games culture, design, and production as we celebrate all things gaming. With the National Science and Media Museum temporarily closed for our transformative Sound and Vision project works, we will be bringing gameplay, workshops, networking events and more to venues.	https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival	N/A	25€	N/A	None
15 & 18 Mar	MIX and Kinda Funny – Spring Games Showcase	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Showcase	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	The MIX and Kinda Funny are preparing a rich schedule of showcases for around GDC time in 2024. We’re working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through a variety of online and in person formats. Virtual kick-off showcase, followed by on-site showcase on 18th of March and on 19th of March digital showcase in SF Moma.	https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-2024-showcases	N/A	Free	N/A	None
15 – 16 Mar	IndieWay (March)	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Turkey	Istanbul	Istanbul, Turkey	Offline conferences for community members. Business opportunities and meetings with matchmaking platform.	https://www.indieway.biz/events/indieway-march-3	N/A	115€	N/A	None
15 – 17 Mar	gamescom LAN	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	Europe	Germany	Cologne	Cologne, Germany	Coming in March 2024 to the exhibition hall in Cologne: gamescom LAN! We are bringing together thousands of German gamers with some of the biggest German Creators for one epic LAN experience.	https://www.gamescomlan.gg/	N/A	129€ (Standard) / 220€ (VIP)	N/A	None
17 Mar	Courage XL	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Showcase	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	The concept is simple: Play a game, get a drink. One hour beforehand (19:00) VIP’s (press, publishers) get exclusive access to your game. After that, we open the doors for game professionals from around the world. They will be there to play your game in return for a drink ticket.	https://courage.events/event/couragexl2024/	N/A	Free	N/A	None
17 – 22 Mar	Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Showcase	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	Day of the Devs will be featuring a selection of games at the Game Developers Conference at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. Admission is free with your GDC badge. On March 17th (3pm–8pm) the event returns to The Midway, attendance is free.	https://www.dayofthedevs.com/events/	N/A	GDC Pass	None	None
18 Mar	GIG + GI.biz IRL Party	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Networking	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	Games Industry Gathering (GIG) and GamesIndustry.biz present an IRL party held in San Francisco during the week of GDC. Featuring an exclusive outdoor undercover space with tables and board games, an allocation of vouchers for food and drink from various food trucks and carts. Plus a GI.biz quiz!	https://games.industrygathering.com/irl/2024/sf/	N/A	Members Only	None	None
18 – 19 Mar	PG Connects San Francisco	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	Our leading mobile games industry event series, Pocket Gamer Connects, returns to San Francisco. The event will cover mobile, PC and console, AI, blockchain, VR/AR and more topics across 20 unmissable tracks.	https://www.pgconnects.com/sanfrancisco/	2000	$369 (Standard) / $1100 (VIP)	MeetToMatch	None
18 – 19 Mar	Game Connection America	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	With 1500+ senior video game industry decision-makers in attendance, including prequalified buyers, Game Connection America brings together senior experts from around the world, with a particular emphasis on the American gaming market.	https://www.game-connection.com/about-game-connection-america/	1500+	490€ (Business)	Let’s Meet	None
18 – 21 Mar	Nvidia GTC	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	North America	United States	San Jose	San Jose, United States	Come connect with a dream team of industry luminaries, developers, researchers, and business strategists helping shape what’s next in AI and accelerated computing.	https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/	N/A	$895(Daily) / $1,795 (All Days) / Virtual – Free	N/A	None
18 – 22 Mar	MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	Join the best matchmaking service in the games industry, during the largest trade show of North America! Plan on-site meetings in San Francisco at booths, restaurants, meeting points and more. This year you can plan your meetings for 5 whole days at a location of your choosing!	https://www.meettomatch.com/sanfrancisco/	N/A	89€	MeetToMatch	None
18 – 22 Mar	GDC 2024	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	Everyone’s “favourite” games industry event returns in 2024.	https://gdconf.com/	N/A	$249 (Expo), $1290 (Core), $1879 (All Access)	Proprietary	None
18 – 22 Mar	#notGDC	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	North America	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	A game development non-conference, for everyone! #notGDC is a way for people who make games to share ideas, skills and things they love with the international games community.	https://notgdc.io/	N/A	Free	None	None
19 Mar	Community Clubhouse: GDC	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	This year’s Clubhouse will explore topics across AI, player experience, player support, community management, and trust & safety. Speakers and panelists include domain experts from Microsoft, Netflix Games, Niantic, Keyword Studios.	https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/community-clubhouse-at-gdc-2024-tickets-826874302297?aff=ebdssbdestsearch	N/A	GDC Pass	None	None
19 Mar	European Game Showcase	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Showcase	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	The European Game Showcase at GDC is a pro-bono event where 30+ European developers showcase their newest games to the press, publishers, and strategic partners. It’s an invite-only event aimed at helping developers and their showcased projects take the next steps toward success.	http://europeangameshowcase.com/	N/A	Invite Only	N/A	None
21 Mar	Future Game Show – Spring Showcase	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Showcase	North America	United States	Virtual	Virtual	GamesRadar is delighted to confirm our first flagship games showcase of 2024, the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, which will be broadcast on Thursday, March 21. The Future Games Show is a multiformat games broadcast with a mission to help viewers discover something new.	https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show-spring-showcase-2024/ \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	Free	None	None
21 – 22 Mar	Reality Check Festival	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Netherlands	Enschede	Enschede, Netherlands	Organized by Saxion XR Lab and the Creative Media & Game Technology study program, brings together professionals, students, and enthusiasts who are shaping new realities. Excitingly, for the 2024 edition, we are introducing an exhibition floor and welcoming back the XR Art Exhibition.	https://realitycheckfestival.com/	N/A	49€ (Standard) / 9€ (Student)	N/A	None
21 – 24 Mar	PAX East	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	North America	United States	Boston	Boston, United States	PAX East is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and more. Celebrate 20 years of your favorite gaming show with us.	https://east.paxsite.com/en-us.html	N/A	$67 (Daily) / $250 (All Days)	N/A	None
28 Mar – 1 Apr	Insomnia Gaming Festival	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	United Kingdom	Birmingham	Birmingham, United Kingdom	Step into a world of non-stop gaming where you’ll discover a huge selection of playable games, live esports tournaments, cosplay competitions, VR, AR & live-action experiences, the latest gaming and tech innovations, meet & greets with renowned creators and voice actors from around the world. The festival is happening on 29 – 31 March. LAN part is happening on 28 March – 1 April.	https://www.insomniagamingfestival.com/	N/A	£30.90 (Daily) / £86.92 (Weekend)	N/A	None
30 Mar	Game Pavilion	03 – MAR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Asia	Japan	Osaka	Osaka, Japan	Game Pavilion jp was held for the first time in March 2023. This is a doujin/indie game exhibition event. Games created by small game company development teams or individuals, student works. This event showcases a variety of games and is enjoyed by many people.	https://www.gamepavilion.jp/	N/A	500 JPY	N/A	None
4 – 5 Apr	IndieCade Playable Theater Symposium	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Festival	North America	United States	Virtual	Virtual	The IndieCade Playable Theater Symposium is back with exciting speakers, conversations, workshops on “playshops” for creators working at the intersection of theatre, games and live action roleplaying.	https://www.indiecade.com/PlayableTheatre/	N/A	$45	N/A	None
4 – 6 Apr	ThinkyCon	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	Virtual	Virtual	Yes, we are going to be running a game dev conference all about thinky games! There’s a treasure trove of thinky knowledge locked up in some wonderful brains and in the depths of Discord, and we’d love to help share that knowledge more widely.	https://thinkygames.com/thinkycon/	N/A	Free	Discord	None
5 – 6 Apr	DStars	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	Europe	Italy	Virtual	Virtual	DStars is a new initiative born in 2019 to recognize and celebrate the work of the people behind the scenes of the Italian games industry. We want to talk about the creators, having their personal contributions celebrated. We have an award. We have a conference. We love Italian devs.	https://www.dstars.it/	N/A	Free	N/A	None
6 – 14 Apr	Now Play This	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Now Play This is a festival of experimental game design running at Somerset House in London each Spring, showcasing interactive and playful work as part of the London Games Festival.	https://nowplaythis.net/	N/A	£9 (Daily) / £30 (Festival Pass)	N/A	None
9 – 25 Apr	London Games Festival	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	London Games Festival returns for a bigger-than-ever showing next year as organiser Games London details the 2024 dates and the first wave of locked-in events.	https://games.london/	N/A	£79 (Standard) / £339 (VIP)	N/A	None
11 Apr	GamesForum Cyprus	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Cyprus	Limassol	Limassol, Cyprus	Dive into the lucrative world of ad monetization at our cutting-edge event. Connect with top industry minds, discover groundbreaking strategies, and supercharge your mobile game revenue. Join us at Gamesforum Cyprus for a front-row seat to the future of ad monetization in mobile gaming.	https://www.globalgamesforum.com/cyprus-home/	100+	150€	N/A	None
11 Apr	London Dev Conference	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	The first London Developer Conference at WASD established itself as the number one conference for video games development in the capital. Attended by some of the biggest names in video games development, LDC gave a broad range of insight from the meaning of creative to investment.	https://www.londondevconference.com/	N/A	£150	N/A	None
15 – 19 Apr	EPC – Everything Procedural Conference	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Academia	Europe	Netherlands	Breda	Breda, Netherlands	We are crafting a programme on procedural content generation in games, where speakers will share their knowledge and experience. During the conference there will be enough time to ask questions and connect.	https://www.everythingprocedural.com/	N/A	200€	N/A	None
17 – 19 Apr	Games Industy Law Summit On Tour	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Cyprus	Limassol	Limassol, Cyprus	During the 2 days in Limassol, across 14 hours of cross-country panels and deep dives, we will get up to date on the legal issues that affect both development and operation of games in all the major international markets. The conference is limited to 200 seats.	https://gameslawsummit.org/summit-on-tour/	250	800€	N/A	None
18 – 19 Apr	Game Job Fair – Spring Edition	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	HR / Recruitment	Europe	Finland	Helsinki	Helsinki, Finland	Join games studios, speakers, and peers for ONLINE & ONSITE in Helsinki on April 18-19. Expand your network, discover new opportunities, hone your skills and level up with challenges, onsite CV/portfolio reviews, and expert talks.	https://gamesjobfair.com/	N/A	Free	N/A	None
18 – 19 Apr	HIT Games Conference – Istanbul	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Turkey	Istanbul	Istanbul, Turkey	HIT Games Conference (HGC) largest offline B2B event, gathers 1000+ professionals from 50+ countries over two days. The conference features two stages, an expo area, and networking activities. With 80+ speakers, it explores gaming market insights across mobile, PC, console, VR, AR, and Web3 sectors.	https://hgconf.com/april-2024	1000	189€ (Standard) / 299€ (Premium)	Pine	None
22 – 23 Apr	#GAConf Europe	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Two days of talks and networking exploring recent and future advancements in the field of game accessibility. Attendees can expect a wide range of topics from all sectors of the industry – indie to AAA, academia to accessibility specialists.	https://www.gaconf.com/	N/A	Free (Virtual) / $200 (On-Site)	N/A	None
22 – 24 Apr	Reboot Develop Blue	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Croatia	Dubrovnik	Dubrovnik, Croatia	Reboot Develop Blue 2024 will feature 9 tracks, 155+ speakers, indie and art awards, pitching sessions as well as large indie expo and b2b expo floor, available during all 3 conference days that will be running in full from 10AM to 7PM every day.	https://rebootdevelopblue.com/	2000+	725€ (Standard) / 1725€ (VIP)	None	None
23 Apr	GPC (GamingonPhone Conference)	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	Asia	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	GamingonPhone Conference is a groundbreaking event designed to empower and inspire every corner of the gaming industry. As a trailblazing global games media company, we’ve curated an agenda tailored to the needs of mobile, PC, and console players alike.	https://gpconf.com/gpc-online-2024/	N/A	Free	N/A	None
23 – 24 Apr	The Game Assembly – Meet and Greet	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	HR / Recruitment	Europe	Sweden	Stockholm / Malmö	Stockholm / Malmö, Sweden	At Meet and Greet we gather game companies for a fair like set up where the students can come to introduce themselves and show off their portfolios, in search for internship. Around 40 game companies from different countries participate at The Game Assembly’s Meet and Greet every year.	https://thegameassembly.com/se/meet-and-greet/	N/A	2 300 SEK	N/A	None
24 Apr	Game Day X	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Experience the pioneering Game Dev Conference, designed for gamers, game developers – fresh faces in the industry and experts alike as well as students & graduates. At The Games Den, pitch your ideas or problems, engage with industry experts for personalized support and guidance.	https://www.hub175.com/game-day-x-conference-info	N/A	£15 / £20	N/A	None
24 Apr	OKRE Summit	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	At OKRE, we know that entertainment content can change the world. And we’re not the only ones who think so. The OKRE Summit brings together speakers from across film, social media, games, audio, television, academic research and charities to enhance the social impact of entertainment.	https://okre.org/events/okre-summit-2024/	300	£100	None	None
25 – 27 Apr	WASD	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	🎮 The greatest indie-focused video game event in London 🎉	https://www.wasdlive.com/	N/A	£22 (Daily), £53 (All Days), £65 (Industry Pass)	N/A	None
25 – 26 Apr	ADDON	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	France	Rennes	Rennes, France	ADDON, the event dedicated to video game creators, is back for an 8th edition on April 25 and 26 in Rennes! On the program: conferences, masterclass & networking over 2 days.	https://addon.events	N/A	330€	N/A	None
29 – 30 Apr	Copenhagen Matchup	04 – APR	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Europe	Denmark	Copenhagen	Copenhagen, Denmark	Copenhagen MatchUp is Denmark’s largest games industry matchmaking event. Pairing investors & publishers from across the Worlds with the best of the Danish Games industry both online and on-site in April. Investor/publisher participation in the on-site event is by invitation only.	https://copenhagenmatchup.dk	N/A	Invite Only	MeetToMatch	None
1 – 2 May	GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Dubai, United Arab Emirates	The Dubai GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects is a new annual B2B event for the international games industry that takes place in the vibrant city of Dubai. The conference is a 2 day event featuring range of activities, including speeches, panel discussions, fringe events, and networking sessions.	https://www.pgconnects.com/dubaigameexposummit/	N/A	$113 (Dev) / $935 (VIP)	MeetToMatch	None
3 – 4 May	Guadalindie	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Spain	Malaga	Malaga, Spain	A unique event in Andalusia. With stands , international speakers and a business area , Guadalindie is a unique opportunity for developers to exhibit their video games, have direct feedback from attendees, network and try cool games.	https://guadalindie.com/	N/A	3€ (General Public) / 20€ (Professionals)	N/A	None
4 May	GameDev Atlantic	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Canada	Halifax	Halifax, Canada	Whether you’re already in the industry, just starting out, or looking to join, GameDev Atlantic is your opportunity to network, share knowledge, support emerging talent, expand our industry, and present our rapidly expanding sector on a global stage.	https://gamedevatlantic.ca/	N/A	$50 CAD (Standard) / $75 CAD (VIP)	N/A	None
6 May	LA Games Conference	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Los Angeles	Los Angeles, United States	The premiere games conference returns this May! Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of gaming, media, and investment as the LA Games Conference sets the stage for high-energy interactions, focused networking, impactful meetings, and game-changing deal-making.	https://lagamesconference.com/	N/A	$999	N/A	None
8 – 11 May	A Maze	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Germany	Berlin	Berlin, Germany	The games and playfull media festival returns in 2024.	https://a-maze.net/	N/A	85€	MeetToMatch	None
9 – 13 May	LudoNarraCon	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Showcase	Australia	Australia	Virtual	Virtual	LudoNarraCon is a digital convention celebrating narrative video games, hosted on Steam. An initiative of indie label Fellow Traveller, it aims to create a platform to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative narrative games.	https://www.ludonarracon.com	N/A	Free	N/A	None
10 – 11 May	Interactive Futures	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	Leamington Spa	Leamington Spa, United Kingdom	Some of the biggest names in video games will make an appearance at this year’s Interactive Futures conference in Leamington, otherwise known as Silicon Spa. Friday will see the return of an ‘Industry Day’, the focus on Saturday will be students.	https://interactive-futures.com	N/A	Free	N/A	None
15 May	GameIS Conference	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Israel	Tel Aviv	Tel Aviv, Israel	Dive deep into the nexus where advanced technology meets unparalleled creativity at the annual GameIS Conference, the premier Israeli event for gaming professionals.	https://www.gameisconf.com/	600	NIS 350	N/A	None
16 May	Game Audio Summit	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Spain	Valencia	Valencia, Spain	Game Audio Summit ’24 is the first edition of the first in-person Spanish event dedicated to the development of audio and music for video games, with the purpose of sharing experiences and shaping the future of the national industry.	https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-game-audio-summit-24-818895708107	60	Free	None	None
16 – 18 May	Valencia Indie Summit	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Spain	Valencia	Valencia, Spain	This is the sixth edition of Valencia Indie Summit, an international event that gathered more than 600 fans, creators and professionals of our sector in its first edition, in an exhibition area with more than thirty teams.	https://www.valenciaindiesummit.com	600	Free	N/A	None
19 – 21 May	Digital Dragons	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Poland	Krakow	Krakow, Poland	Digital Dragons is Central and Eastern Europe’s prime games industry conference addressed to representatives of the digital entertainment sector.	https://digitaldragons.pl/	2500+	349€ (Standard) / 419€ (Business)	Pine	None
20 – 21 May	GamesBeat Summit	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Los Angeles	Los Angeles, United States	GamesBeat Summit brings together leaders across the spectrum of the video game industry ecosystem including entrepreneurs, talent, anchor corporations, support organizations, investment capital, and innovation enablers.	https://gbs24.venturebeat.com/	N/A	$997	N/A	None
21 – 24 May	Foundations of Digital Games	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Academia	North America	United States	Worcester	Worcester, United States	The International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games (FDG) invites any-and-all research contributions that advance the study, understanding, and knowledge of digital games. FDG strives to provide a welcoming home for all types of games scholarship.	http://fdg2024.org/	N/A	$475 (Standard) / $50 (Virtual)	N/A	None
21 – 24 May	Nordic Game	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Sweden	Malmö	Malmö, Sweden	Nordic Game welcomes you to celebrate our twentieth anniversary show, NG24 Spring on 21-24 May at historic Slagthuset Malmö, Sweden and online via Discord, Twitch and YouTube.	https://conf.nordicgame.com	N/A	599€ (Standard Pass) / 199€ (Virtual)	Meet 2 Match	None
22 – 23 May	WINGS Lounge & Meeting Space	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Networking	Europe	Sweden	Malmö	Malmö, Sweden	Welcome to the WINGS LOUNGE & MEETING SPACE, an inclusive meeting area and dedicated rendezvous point for women and other underrepresented gender identities within the Games Industry.	https://wingslounge.eventbrite.co.uk/	N/A	Free	None	None
23 May	IMPACT!	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	Bristol	Bristol, United Kingdom	Learn how to grow your games biz! Marketing, community, biz dev and growth! All day micro conference in the heart of Bristol.	https://impress.games/impact	N/A	29£ (Standard)	None	None
23 – 26 May	PlayX4	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Asia	South Korea	Goyang	Goyang, South Korea	PlayX4 has become one of the biggest Game show in Korea. PlayX4 was first organised to support local game developers’ expansion into overseas market.	https://www.playx4.or.kr/	N/A	KRW 7,000 (Public) / KRW 50,000 (Business)	N/A	None
24 – 26 May	Morocco Gaming Expo	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Africa	Morocco	Rabat	Rabat, Morocco	The first edition of Morocco Gaming Expo 2024 in Rabat, an exhibition that will take place from May 24th to 26th, 2024. This event will welcome investors and startups working in Gaming, as well as banks, telecom operators and training operators.	https://moroccogamingexpo.ma	N/A	Free	N/A	None
24 – 27 May	MomoCon	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	North America	United States	Atlanta	Atlanta, United States	MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers.	https://www.momocon.com/	N/A	$50 Daily / $100 All Days	N/A	None
25 May	INDIE Live Expo	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Showcase	Asia	Japan	Virtual	Virtual	INDIE Live Expo, Japan’s premiere online digital showcase series connecting indie game fans all over the world, returns. Serving as a gateway between indie scenes across the globe, INDIE Live Expo offers English, Japanese, and Chinese broadcasts. The broadcast starts at 1AM PT / 4AM ET / 10AM CEST.	https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	Free	None	None
29 – 30 May	Unreal Fest Gold Coast	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Australia	Australia	Gold Coast	Gold Coast, Australia	Calling all developers from Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Unreal Fest will return to the Gold Coast May 29-30, 2024. Interested in speaking at the conference? Call for proposals is now open for this event. Submissions will be accepted through March 18.	https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-gold-coast-2024	N/A	AUD $150	None	None
29 – 30 May	For The Win!	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Serbia	Belgrade	Belgrade, Serbia	For the Win! is a new and unique event in the European game dev space. It gathers both gaming professionals from the wider regions of CEE, Adriatic and the Balkans, as well as some of the leading European and global experts, decision makers and game dev ecosystem stakeholders.	https://ftwconference.com/	500+	Invite Only (Free)	N/A	None
31 May	GDCy FEST	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Cyprus	Limassol	Limassol, Cyprus	The BIGGEST OPEN-AIR GameDev event is back! More than 50+ speakers inside 4 different tracks about video games industry, super productive networking with more than 1000 professionals from all around the globe, LIVE ROCK Concert and seaside activities – this is GDCy FEST!	www.gdcy.eu/fest	1500+	149€ (Standard) / 499€ (VIP)	meet.gdcy.eu	None
31 May – 1 Jun	Game Access	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Czechia	Brno	Brno, Czechia	We are Game Access. Every year, we unite thousands of creatives from all over the world. Together, under one roof, we are igniting gamedev passion and creating opportunities, together with the stars and heroes of our industry.	https://game-access.com/conference/	2000+	210€ (Standard) / 307€ (VIP)	Pine	None
31 May – 1 Jun	Indie Game Fest	05 – MAY	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Showcase	Europe	Germany	Cologne	Cologne, Germany	Dive into the world of indie games at the Indie Game Fest in the heart of Cologne. The Indie Game Fest is not just a showcase for extraordinary games but also a platform for networking that opens doors to new collaborations and opportunities.	https://indiegamefest.de/	N/A	15€ (Daily Visitor) / 211€ (Indie) / 369€ (Business)	N/A	None
31 May – 2 Jun	DreamHack Dallas	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	United States	Dallas	Dallas, United States	DreamHack Dallas brings everything gaming under one roof for a three-day festival from May 31-June 2. Connect, explore and win alongside tens of thousands of attendees for a celebration of gaming culture, cosplay, entertainment, tabletop, esports, and more.	dreamhack.com/dallas	45,000	$45 (Daily) / $119 (All Days)	N/A	None
1 – 2 Jun	Boston FIG Online Expo	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B2C	North America	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	Join us on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 for BostonFIG’s virtual festival, including a Showcase of public games, a Indie Designer Den, and Talks and Learns with speakers from the gaming industry. Enjoy two days of fun, games, and co-learning!	https://www.bostonfig.com/online-expo/	N/A	$5	N/A	Gather Town
1 – 2 Jun	GameSummit Summer 2024	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Azerbaijan	Baku	Baku, Azerbaijan	GameSummit Summer 2024 in Baku is a gaming festival featuring an expo, conferences, esports, and cosplay. Dive into the latest in gaming, connect with industry leaders, and celebrate gaming culture. Join us for the ultimate gamer gathering!	https://gamesummit.ai/	50,000	9$	Gamesummit App	None
3 Jun	Games Mental Health Summit	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	The Games Mental Health Summit returns for a second year. Join your fellow games industry professionals for an open day full of keynotes, panels, workshops, and roundtables delivered by industry speakers and mental health professionals.	https://events.bafta.org/event/view.php?id=2383:f162-0c98#about	N/A	£15	N/A	None
3 – 4 Jun	Dev Play	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Romania	Bucharest	Bucharest, Romania	Get ready for two incredible days filled with engaging talks, interesting discussions, and insightful workshops led by industry experts. Connect with other professionals, meet talented developers, and find potential partners during the networking sessions.	https://dev-play.ro/	N/A	149€ (Standard) / 599€ (VIP)	N/A	None
3 – 5 Jun	Gotland Game Conference	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	Sweden	Visby	Visby, Sweden	Gotland Game Conference 2024 is happening 3rd to 5th of June in beautiful Visby on the island Gotland. Join us to play 45+ innovative games, listen to great talks, and recruit our students.	https://gotlandgameconference.com/2024/	N/A	SEK 500 (Standard) / SEK 750 (Business)	N/A	None
~~5 – 6 Jun~~	~~Global Games Pitch – Summer Edition~~	06 – JUN	2024	CANCELLED	CANCELED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	Europe	Ukraine	Virtual	Virtual	The biggest international online pitching event with 100+ publishers and investors!	https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
6 Jun	Israel Mobile Summit	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Israel	Tel Aviv	Tel Aviv, Israel	The Israel Mobile Summit is the biggest apps/games/adtech in Israel and one of the most influential events in EMEA. Each year it attracts 1,200-1,500 attendees. It’s a catch-all event that is attended by dozens of delegates from each game publisher in Israel, and some from rest of the world.	https://www.israelmobilesummit.com	1200	199€ (Business) / 419€ (VIP)	Pine	None
6 – 7 Jun	Guerrilla Collective	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Showcase	North America	United States	Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	Celebrate games online and in person with some of the industry’s best developers and publishers in these amazing summer showcases! Virtual showcase on Thursday followed by on-site event on Friday. We’re planning for Steam event page featuring games in both online and onsite showcases. #summergamefest	https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/guerrilla-collective-2024m \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	Free	None	None
~~6 – 8 Jun~~	~~Central Asia Game Show~~	06 – JUN	2024	CANCELLED	CANCELED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Kyrgyzstan	Bishkek	Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan	CAGS’24 will be attended by game developers, publishers, investors, and speakers from the United States, Europe, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic.	https://cagameshow.com	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
6 – 8 Jun	Freeplay: Angles Conference	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Australia	Australia	Melbourne	Melbourne, Australia	Bringing together unique and curious talks from a diverse range of speakers, Angles seeks to examine games from academic, creative and experimental approaches. The 2024 edition is Freeplay’s first in-person festival in five years and you are warmly invited to its big comeback.	https://www.freeplay.net.au/	N/A	AUD 100	N/A	None
7 Jun	Games Growth Summit	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Games Business event for investors, entrepreneurs and studios looking to scale effectively.	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/games-growth-summit-tickets-870847226497?aff=oddtdtcreator	150	£65 (Indies) / £125 (Companies)	Curated intros	None
7 Jun	PitchYaGame – June	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Pitching	Europe	United Kingdom	Virtual	Virtual	#PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November.	https://pitchyagame.com	N/A	Free	Twitter	None
7 Jun	Summer Game Fest	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Festival	North America	United States	Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	Hype machine is back. 2 hours of World Premieres broadcasted live and in front of live audience from YouTube Theater. #summergamefest	https://www.summergamefest.com \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	N/A	None	None
7 – 8 Jun	Game Audio Symposium	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	Leeds	Leeds, United Kingdom	The Game Audio Symposium examines the process and practice of creating audio for video games, bringing together industry practitioners, academics, and aspiring audio designers in a 2-day symposium that aims to inform, develop, and inspire the next generation.	https://gameaudiosymposium.com/	N/A	£22 (Daily) / £40 (Both days)	N/A	None
7 – 9 Jun	IGN Live	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	United States	Los Angeles	Los Angeles, United States	Join us for an epic three day event entirely focused on video games, movies, TV shows, and comics. #summergamefest	https://www.ign.com/live/ \| Watch IGN Live Day 1 \| Watch IGN Live Day 2 \| Watch IGN Live Day 3	N/A	$25 (Daily) / $50 (All Days)	N/A	None
7 – 9 Jun	Pixel Heaven	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Poland	Warsaw	Warsaw, Poland	Pixel Heaven Games & Pop Culture Festival is one of Europe’s key events dedicated to the fans of electronic entertainment. It’s also one of the biggest European events for indie game developers, who be able to enjoy the Expo zone, conference, and the Intel Pixel Awards Europe contest.	https://pixelheavenfest.com/en/	N/A	59.99 zł (Daily) / 99.99 zł (All Days)	N/A	None
8 Jun	Future Game Show – Summer Showcase	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Showcase	North America	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	The Future Games Show (FGS), powered by GamesRadar, is a digital showcase of the most exciting games of 2024 and beyond. The Future Games Show Summer Showcase, our biggest digital games event of the year, will take place on Saturday June 8. Each show will feature exclusive trailers, announcements, and deep dives on a variety of titles, from indie to AAA. #summergamefest	https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	Free	None	None
8 Jun	Wholesome Games Direct	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Showcase	North America	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	A vibrant lineup of artistic, uplifting, and emotionally resonant games from developers of all sizes from around the world! Wholesome Direct will premiere Sat, June 8 at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm CET. #summergamefest	https://wholesomegames.com/# \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	Free	None	None
9 Jun	PC Gaming Show	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Showcase	North America	North America	Virtual	Virtual	Join us for another round of world premieres, exclusive announcements, and developer interviews. Celebrating 10 years with 50+ games, exclusives and announcements. Show starts at 1 PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CEST #summergamefest	https://www.pcgamingshow.com/ \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	Free	None	None
9 Jun	Xbox Games Showcase / COD Black Ops 6 Direct	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Showcase	North America	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	The Xbox Games Showcase will be livestreamed on June 9, 2024, starting at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST (additional time zones below). Immediately following the Showcase we’ll be airing a special deep-dive into the next installment of a beloved franchise. This will also be our first Showcase featuring games from our portfolio of studios across Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda and Xbox Game Studios, in addition to titles from our third-party partners. #summergamefest	https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/04/30/xbox-games-showcase-2024-redacted-direct/ \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	Free	None	None
10 Jun	Ubisoft Forward	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Showcase	North America	United States	Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	Join us live from Los Angeles for #UbiForward on June 10 at 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST for updates and upcoming releases! #summergamefest	https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/forward \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	Free	None	None
10 – 17 Jun	Steam Next Fest: June Edition	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Festival	North America	United States	Virtual	Virtual	Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, watch livestreams and interact with developers, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. #summergamefest	https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2024jun	N/A	Free	Steam	None
11 – 12 Jun	GamesForum Hamburg	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Germany	Hamburg	Hamburg, Germany	Gamesforum Hamburg offers a unique platform for networking and knowledge-sharing, bringing together professionals at the forefront of User Acquisition and Ad Monetization.	https://www.globalgamesforum.com/hamburg-home/	300+	350€	N/A	None
11 – 12 Jun	WN Conference Istanbul	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Europe	Turkey	Istanbul	Istanbul, Turkey	The WN Conference in Istanbul is a game industry deal-making event taking place on June 11-12. The event will bring together over 1,500 people, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your network and find new partners.	https://wnconf.com/	1500	469€ (Standard) / 609€ (Business)	WN Hub	None
12 – 16 Jun	Tribeca Games	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2C	North America	United States	New York City	New York City, United States	Tribeca Games offers players a one-of-a-kind experience to explore the overlap of entertainment, culture, storytelling, art, and innovation. Our game selections and events celebrate the convergence of games, entertainment, and culture, highlighting storytelling, art, and game innovation. Play exclusive demos of all of the games selections for FREE at the Tribeca Games Gallery from Jun 12-16. And attend a Tribeca Games Special Event, featuring Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth on June 14.	https://tribecafilm.com/festival	130,000	Free	N/A	None
13 Jun	ESI London	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	ESI London is back but this time it’s One Day Only. The world’s esports & video games industry festival has a new feel for 2024, focusing on conversation & getting business done. There’ll still be panels & presentations, but Less will be More when it comes to the main stage content.	https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-london	500	£210	N/A	None
13 – 14 Jun	XP Game Summit	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Canada	Toronto	Toronto, Canada	Over two days, connect with global industry professionals to explore crucial industry trends, develop new and innovative business-building opportunities, unlock the potential of game Intellectual Property (IP), and help shape the future of gaming!	https://xpgamesummit.com/	N/A	349CAD (Standard) / 449CAD (VIP)	MeetToMatch	None
14 – 15 Jun	DevGAMM Vilnius	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Lithuania	Vilnius	Vilnius, Lithuania	Kick off your summer with a two-day event all about content, networking, and fun — at a vibrant location in sunny Vilnius. Whether you’re an executive pro or an aspiring indie, we’ve got chill vibes tailored to your needs. Celebrate the game dev industry in style!	https://devgamm.com/vilnius2024/	N/A	$90 (Indie) / $300 (Business)	Pine	None
14 – 15 Jun	Madrid Games Show	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Spain	Madrid	Madrid, Spain	The event will take place in various spaces of Matadero in Madrid, with an Auditorium full of conferences and round tables, an exhibition area for video game studios, and a B2B networking space managed through the MeetToMatch platform.	https://madgamesshow.com/en/	N/A	Free	MeetToMatch	None
14 – 16 Jun	Game Con Canada (GCC)	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	North America	Canada	Edmonton	Edmonton, Alberta	Game Con Canada is a three-day gaming expo where attendees will have access to play hundreds of games from video game studios and board game developers from around the world. Join us for a weekend full of gaming, entertainment, making new friends and discovering new experiences.	https://gameconcanada.com/	40,000 +	$47 CAD (Daily) / $113 CAD (All Access)	MeetToMatch	BOGO Z4GC216
13 – 19 Jun	Toronto Games Week	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	Canada	Toronto	Toronto, Canada	Toronto Games Week is a celebration of playable arts and culture! The next Toronto Games Week will be on June 13-19, 2024 and is a collective coordination of events organized independently by dozens of organizations, creators, curators, and companies.	https://torontogamesweek.com/	N/A	Various	N/A	None
17 – 21 Jun	International Indigenous Digital Games Summit	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Australia	New Zealand	Dunedin	Dunedin, New Zealand	Whare Karioi will bring together Indigenous game developers from around the world to connect, share and support their indigeneity in the video games industry. It will consist of talks, panels and workshops throughout the week, and including evening networking events.	https://www.nz-code.nz/wharekarioi	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
17 – 21 Jun	International Summer School on AI and Games	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Academia	Europe	Malta	Valletta	Valletta, Malta	This summer school is suitable for industrial game developers, designers, programmers and practitioners, but also for graduate students in games, artificial intelligence, design, human-computer interaction, and computational intelligence.	https://school.gameaibook.org/	N/A	625€ (Indie) / 1000€ (Industry)	N/A	None
18 – 20 Jun	Unreal Fest Prague	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Czech Republic	Prague	Prague, Czech Republic	We’re excited to be back in Prague for our European Unreal Fest event! Join us June 18-20, 2024. Interested in speaking at the event? Call for proposals is now open. Submissions will be accepted through February 29.	https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-2024-global-lineup	N/A	$298	N/A	None
19 Jun	INDIGO	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Netherlands	Utrecht	Utrecht, Netherlands	The leading Dutch game business event to meet with 800+ industry professionals, learn from top speakers and discover amazing new games in the iconic INDIGO showcase.	https://indigoshowcase.nl/	800+	182€ (Conference Pass) / 194€ (Business)	Meet 2 Match	None
21 – 23 Jun	NarraScope	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	North America	United States	Rochester	Rochester, United States	NarraScope is an event that supports interactive narrative, adventure games, and interactive fiction by bringing together writers, developers, and players. This year we’re at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY!	https://narrascope.org/	N/A	Free (Student) / $25 (Virtual) / $95 (Standard)	N/A	None
22 Jun	Tokyo Sandbox	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Showcase	Asia	Japan	Tokyo	Tokyo, Japan	It is an indie game show featuring 100 indie game creators, and hosting up to 1200 visitors. Any independent game company (non-subsidiary) or teams, from anywhere in the world, of up to 60 employees can apply to exhibit.	https://www.tokyosandbox.com/	1200	￥2,000	N/A	None
22 – 23 Jun	HIT Games Conference – Barcelona	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Spain	Barcelona	Barcelona, Spain	A series of B2B gaming events, unites 500 professionals from 45+ countries over two days. The conference, with two stages and an expo area, includes networking activities. Featuring 70+ speakers, it explores gaming market insights in mobile, PC, console, VR, AR, and Web3 sectors.	https://hgconf.com/barcelona2024	500	249€ (Standard) / 399€ (Business)	Pine	None
24 – 25 Jun	Game Camp France	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	France	Lille	Lille, France	During these 2 days, game developers will benefit from the feedback of notorious speakers from the industry in our 5 categories, share structuring subjects, meet their peers, schedule meetings, and access a pool of experts in different fields of activity.	https://gamecamp.fr/en/home/	1000+	285€ (Standard)	MeetToMatch	None
24 – 30 Jun	Games Career Week	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	HR / Recruitment	Europe	United Kingdom	Various	Various, United Kingdom	Games Careers Week brings a range of organisations together to allow young people to explore the various pathways into games and creative industries.	https://gamescareersweek.org/	N/A	N/A	N/A	None
25 – 27 Jun	Game Quality Forum	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	The Netherlands	Amsterdam	Amsterdam, The Netherlands	Game Quality Forum is an event for the unsung heroes of the gaming world, focusing on QA, Localization and Player Community. Innovative Integration & Experimentation, Value Advocacy to Management, Holistic Well-being in Gaming, Resilient Community Engagement & Budget-Friendly Player Excellence”	https://www.iqpc.com/events-gamequalityforum	400	1,299€	CrowdComms	GAMECONFGUIDE20
26 – 30 Jun	gamescom LATAM (BIG Festival)	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	South America	Brazil	São Paulo	São Paulo, Brazil	The Gamescom team is working with the BIG organisers and merging that Festival into Gamescom Latam.	https://latam.gamescom.global/en/festival-big/en/	50,000+	R$ 95 (Daily), R$ 345 (All Days)	N/A	None
27 – 28 Jun	Games for Change	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	United States	New York	New York, United States	The Festival will showcase the games and XR industry’s capacity for innovation, creativity, and social impact leadership in critical areas related to the SDGs, such as sustainability, accessibility, health, education, and more.	https://festival.gamesforchange.org/	N/A	$360 (Daily) / $720 (All Days)	N/A	None
29 – 30 Jun	Twitchcon Europe	06 – JUN	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	Europe	Netherlands	Rotterdam	Rotterdam, Netherlands	TwitchCon is about finding your community, catching unmissable cosplay, watching your favorite streamers battle it on the big stage, plus so much more. It’s going to be a wild ride, and we can’t wait for you to join us in Rotterdam!	https://www.twitchcon.com/rotterdam-2024/	TBA	75€ (Daily) / 125€ (All Access)	N/A	None
1 – 5 Jul	DIGRA	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Academia	South America	Mexico	Guadalajara	Guadalajara, Mexico	We aim to learn how video games are shaping our societies in a world where the digital now is mixed with reality. In these mixed environments, children are native digitals where video games and playgrounds rule how they may behave in the future in our societies.	https://digraconference2024.org/	N/A	180€ (Standard) / 60€ (Virtual)	N/A	None
3 – 5 Jul	First Playable	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Italy	Florence	Florence, Italy	Are you an Italian games developer ready for two days of coaching, talking, and pitching? Or a publisher/investor wanting to get to know the Italian games industry? Then First Playable is the event for you. Get feedback, learn the business or pitch.	https://www.firstplayable.it/	N/A	99€	MeetToMatch	None
4 – 5 Jul	Play by Play	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Australia	New Zealand	Wellington	Wellington, New Zealand	Play by Play is an open-to-the-public industry conference for game developers, hobbyists and those interested in the sector. After all the stress of the pandemic years, we want to put together a schedule of united, wholesome content for our games communities.	https://playbyplay.co.nz/	N/A	$230 (Standard)	N/A	None
~~9 – 10 Jul~~	~~ESI Singapore~~	07 – JUL	2024	CANCELLED	CANCELED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Singapore	Singapore	Singapore, Singapore	After a successful second edition, ESI & REDD+E will continue to provide world-class esports industry events, and we’re excited to return to Singapore in July 2024 for the third instalment. This next edition will focus on esports as well as the aligned gaming, creator economy and education sectors.	https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-singapore	300	S$300 (Standard)	N/A	None
9 – 11 Jul	Develop Brighton	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	Brighton	Brighton, United Kingdom	Develop:Brighton has been bringing together the European Game Dev community from global superstars to micro indies – since 2006. Come and learn from your peers and share your experiences, hear from the industry’s leading lights, get up-to-date with tools, and network.	https://www.developconference.com/	4500+	£915 (Standard) / Free (Expo Only)	MeetToMatch	None
10 – 11 Jul	Taipei Game Developers Forum	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Asia	Taiwan	Taipei City	Taipei City, Taiwan	Taipei Game Developers Forum (TGDF) will celebrate its 13th edition in 2024, marking the return of In-Person Sessions after the pandemic. This will provide game developers, speakers, and game companies with the opportunity for direct interaction and exchange. There is a Twitch stream during July 13th-14th planned, but the core conference sessions will be in-person focused.	https://2024.tgdf.tw/en	N/A	NTD 2400	N/A	None
19 – 20 Jul	TennoCon	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Festival	North America	Canada	London	London, Canada	This year’s show once again returns to London, Ontario — with an event spanning two dates for the first time ever! Witness the very best the Origin System has to offer and be the first to see the future of Warframe in person at TennoCon 2024!	https://www.warframe.com/tennocon	N/A	Sold Out	None	None
19 – 21 Jul	BitSummit Drift	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Asia	Japan	Kyoto	Kyoto, Japan	Established in 2012, BitSummit was founded with the goal of giving Japanese independent game makers a chance to show their games to the world.	https://bitsummit.org/en/	N/A	2,000 JPY (Standard) / 20,000 JPY (Business)	MeetToMatch	None
19 – 21 Jul	gameDev Evening	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Poland	Łochów	Łochów, Poland	gameDev Evening is a non-profit, ticket-only, professional game developers gathering, organized by devs themselves. Each year, we host around 300 developers from around the world.	https://www.gamedevevening.com/	300+	999 zł (Standard) – 1 500 zł (Premium)	None	None
20 Jul	Nothing Without Us	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B2C	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	“Nothing Without Us” is an event created by disabled gamers to give disabled content creators and games industry professionals the platform to share their experiences, insight and expertise with each other and non-disabled content creators and games industry members.	https://www.nothingwithoutus.co.uk/	N/A	£22	N/A	None
17 – 28 Jul	Game Discovery Exhibition	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	North America	Canada	Edmonton	Edmonton, Canada	GDX is the largest celebration of independent games in Canada, the Game Discovery Exhibition is a two day professional conference followed by ten days of public exhibition in partnership with Edmonton’s largest festival. GDX conference provides a wide array of professional development opportunities at an affordable price. Our Summits this year will focus around Building a Better Games Industry, EDI, Games + AI, and our newest addition: Indigeneity and Diaspora in Games.	https://www.interactiveartsalberta.org/gdx	150,000	$150 (Standard) / $250 (All Access) / $15.00 (Daily)	N/A	None
26 – 28 Jul	High Performance Graphics	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Denver	Denver, United States	High-Performance Graphics (HPG) is the leading international forum for performance-oriented graphics and imaging systems research, including innovative algorithms, efficient implementations, languages, compilers, parallelism, and hardware architectures for high-performance graphics.	https://www.highperformancegraphics.org/2024/	N/A	$775 (Standard) / $425 (Student)	N/A	None
26 – 28 Jul	Philippine Gamedev Expo	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Asia	Philippines	Manila	Manila, Philippines	PGDX, a B2B / B2C event, will showcase the biggest gathering of games and invite well known game personalities in the industry for speaking engagements / workshops throughout the three day event. The event will link diff. types of business companies in the industry through meetings and gatherings.	https://www.pgdx.ph/	20,000+	₱495 (Daily) / ₱1,335 (All Days)	Website	None
26 – 29 Jul	ChinaJoy	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Asia	China	Shanghai	Shanghai, China	ChinaJoy takes games as its core, covering digital entertainment fields such as comic & animation, internet video and music, e-literature, e-sports, designer toys, intelligent entertainment software and hardware and a wide range of digital entertainment fields.	https://www.chinajoy.net/cjdhen/#	N/A	¥200	N/A	None
28 Jul – 1 Aug	SIGGRAPH	07 – JUL	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Denver	Denver, United States	And the SIGGRAPH 2024 conference & exhibition will be held in … Denver, Colorado from 28 July–1 August 2024! Lace up your hiking boots and kick off the next 50 years of technological transformations with us in 2024. #SIGGRAPH2024	https://www.siggraph.org/	N/A	$1090 (Standard) / $990 (Virtual) / $25 (Expo)	N/A	None
1 – 4 Aug	Gen Con	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	North America	United States	Indianapolis	Indianapolis, United States	Gen Con is the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, held annually in Indianapolis, IN.	https://www.gencon.com/	70,000+	$74 (Daily) / $143 (All Days) / $243 (Trade)	N/A	None
2 Aug	THQ Nordic Digital Showcase	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Showcase	Europe	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	The same procedure as last year? Our annual THQ Nordic Digital Showcase returns on August 2, 2024 (12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST)! Join us for new announcements, exciting updates on Gothic 1 Remake, Titan Quest II and much more.	https://showcase.thqnordic.com/	N/A	Free	None	None
3 Aug	Boston GameLoop	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Boston	Boston, United States	GameLoop is a user-generated “unconference” on game development. It is open to professional game devs, hobbyists, students, critics, journalists, and anyone else interested.	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-gameloop-2024-tickets-865099996377	N/A	$50	None	None
3 – 4 Aug	Game Sound Summit	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	South America	Puerto Rico	San Juan	San Juan, Puerto Rico	Are you a composer, sound designer, or game developer passionate about creating immersive audio experiences for video games? Game Sound Summit 2024 is designed just for you!	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/game-sound-summit-2024-tickets-911818633077	N/A	$135	N/A	None
3 – 4 Aug	Stun Game Festival	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	South America	Brazil	Florianópolis	Florianópolis, Brazil	Stun Game Festival is the biggest games industry event in southern Brazil. A festival for the community that has been bringing thousands of gamers together every year since 2018. It’s a catalyst for new ideas and new products, as well as a connector of people!	https://stun.games/	5000+	Free	N/A	None
7 – 8 Aug	German Dev Days	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Germany	Frankfurt	Frankfurt, Germany	More than 40 lectures, several panel discussions, 8 workshops, more than 60 speakers and 12 exhibitors offer game developers, industry experts, students and visitors a relaxed event setting to get to know each other, exchange ideas and get hands-on information. to gain experience.	https://germandevdays.com/	N/A	149€	N/A	None
8 – 11 Aug	QuakeCon	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	North America	Texas	Grapevine	Grapevine, Texas	Grab your rigs, organize your cables, chill a couple energy drinks and polish those keycaps (unless you’re entering the Dirty Keyboard Contest!): QuakeCon is back this summer! Join us August 8 – 11 when we bring the world-famous LAN party back.	https://quakecon.bethesda.net/en/	N/A	$75 (Standard) / $375 (Elite)	N/A	None
9 Aug	GDLX	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Showcase	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	GDLX is the ultimate gathering for indie game developers and enthusiasts, It’s where the indie game scene shines brightest, showcasing the brightest talent in the industry. Including talks, panels, and roundtable discussions, led by industry experts on a wide range of topics.	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gdl-indie-games-expo-gdlx-2024-tickets-888211102317	800	£38	None	None
12 – 14 Aug	Serious Play Conference	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Academia	North America	Canada	Toronto	Toronto, Canada	Serious Play is the only conference that offers a full track of sessions serving every major application for the use of serious games and simulations in training or education as well as a full track on instructional/game design.	https://www.seriousplayconf.com/	500	CA$375 / CA$650 (Developer), CA$250 (Student)	Brella	None
16 – 17 Aug	GCX	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	North America	United States	Orlando	Orlando, United States	A meet-up for creators that began in a local bar has transformed into the Southeast’s Premier Community Event — GCX. Its roots started in gaming but have expanded into the realm of content creation, fostering community, and providing a vacation for our attendees, creators, and exhibitors alike.	https://gcxevent.com/	N/A	$115 (Daily) / $275 (VIP)	N/A	None
16 – 18 Aug	Busan Indie Connect (BIC)	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Asia	South Korea	Busan	Busan , South Korea	The Busan IndieConnect Festival began in 2015 and is a global indie game festival held every year in Busan, where you can meet indie games of various ideas and genres from indie games that were usually difficult to access.	https://bicfest.org/	N/A	$120 (Business) / $10 (Public – Daily)	N/A	None
18 – 20 Aug	devcom Developer Conference	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Europe	Germany	Cologne	Cologne, Germany	Europe’s biggest and gamescom’s official game developer conference with 3400+ attendees will offer a wide range of events and sessions for international games industry professionals. #ddc2024 #gamescom	https://www.devcom.global/	N/A	680€ (Developer) / 1360€ (Business)	Swapcard	None
19 – 21 Aug	Replaying Japan	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Academia	North America	United States	Buffalo	Buffalo, United States	In August 2024, New York State (Western New York) will become a hub for Game Studies scholars as Replaying Japan makes its way to Buffalo, alongside the Video Game Preservation Conference, which will take place at The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester.	https://replaying.jp	N/A	N/A	N/A	None
19 – 23 Aug	MeetToMatch – Cologne Edition	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Germany	Cologne	Cologne, Germany	Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering in Cologne. #gamescom	https://www.meettomatch.com/cologne/	N/A	99€	MeetToMatch	None
20 Aug	Courage Cologne	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Showcase	Europe	Germany	Cologne	Cologne, Germany	After last years’ success (more than 4000! game professionals), Courage Cologne is partnering with the friendly folks from Devcom again. Expect a new location, new indies to showcase their work, and a dedicated Citizen Science Area with games that foster scientific research. #gamescom	https://courage.events/event/courage-cologne-2024/	N/A	Free	N/A	None
20 Aug	gamescom: Opening Night Live	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Showcase	Europe	Germany	Cologne	Cologne, Germany	The spectacular ONL live show produced by Geoff Keighley returns for 2024. Welcome to gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 (ONL), the big opening show of gamescom! Be there live as host Geoff Keighley and co-host Eefje Depoortere aka Sjokz lead you through an outstanding show. With thousands of fans on site in Cologne and millions of digital viewers. Look forward to:, New game announcements, Trailer and gameplay reveals, Talks with prominent guests, A first look at gamescom 2024 events. The show starts at 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST.	https://www.gamescom.global/en/program/onl \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	34€ (On-site) / Free (Stream)	None	None
21 Aug	Future Game Show @ gamescom	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Showcase	Europe	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	The Future Games Show (FGS), powered by GamesRadar, is a digital showcase of the most exciting games of 2024 and beyond. Each show will feature exclusive trailers, announcements, and deep dives on a variety of titles, from indie to AAA. #gamescom	https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ \| Watch the Showcase	N/A	Free	None	None
21 – 22 Aug	Save the Games	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	New York	Rochester	Rochester, New York	The purpose of the symposium is not only to share knowledge but also to cultivate relationships among key contributors in game preservation in order to further the collective work of preserving our digital play heritage. The symposium will follow and be organized in conjunction with Replaying Japan.	https://www.museumofplay.org/save-the-games-a-digital-preservation-symposium/	N/A	$36	N/A	None
21 – 23 Aug	CEDEC	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Academia	Asia	Japan	Yokohama	Yokohama, Japan	This is Japan’s largest conference for computer entertainment developers to share game technology and knowledge. Approximately 200 sessions are held in seven fields: engineering, production, visual arts, business & production, sound, game design, and academic/fundamental technology.	https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2024/	N/A	N/A	None	None
30 Aug – 2 Sep	PAX West	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	North America	United States	Seattle	Seattle, United States	PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.	https://west.paxsite.com/en-us.html	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
2 – 6 Sep	GDN Virtual Networking Week	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	Europe	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	GDN’s event helps you secure meaningful connections with publishers and distributors, developers, and service providers within the games industry all within a highly structured but relaxed environment.	https://www.gamedevelopersnetwork.biz/event/next	N/A	Free (for Members)	N/A	None
3 Sep	ASO Conference	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Germany	Berlin	Berlin, Germany	The ASO Conference is a Berlin-based exclusive event focusing on expert-level growth marketing discussions. The content has been going beyond ASO (App Store Optimization) already in the last two years — this year, we’re making it our motto.	https://asoconference.com/	300+	251€ (Dev) / 503€ (Vendor)	N/A	None
3 – 5 Sep	Games Industry Law Summit	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Lithuania	Vilnius	Vilnius, Lithuania	In 2024, the Summit runs for the 9th time. We offer 300 seats, and we expect counsels and executives from over 200 studios, platforms, associations & law firms. The three-day program at a private venue in Vilnius Old Town is focused on learning and debating, expanding the network and catching up.	https://gameslawsummit.org/games-industry-law-summit-in-vilnius/	300	1,400€	N/A	None
3 – 6 Sep	XDS	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Canada	Vancouver	Vancouver, Canada	External Development Summit will welcome back professionals from around the world for an unforgettable experience packed full of valuable networking, knowledge sharing, and surprise social events! On Sept 3, come and jumpstart your networking and business before the full event opens!	https://xdsummit.com/	N/A	$1195	N/A	None
6 Sep	HIT Games Conference Bangalore	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	India	Bangalore	Bangalore, India	HGC Bangalore is a B2B event in India for C-levels and decision makers in gaming. This 1-day conference hosts 350 professionals with 40+ speakers discussing gaming market news, insights, and trends, focusing on mobile gaming.	https://hgconf.com/bangalore2024	350	69€ (Standard) / 149€ (Business)	Pine	GUIDE_15OFF
21 – 25 Aug	gamescom	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	Germany	Cologne	Cologne, Germany	Gamescom is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne. #gamescom	https://gamescom.de/	N/A	64,5€ (Daily) / 127 (All Days), 29,5€ (Daily – Public)	Swapcard	None
21 – 25 Aug	Game Connection Online – gamescom Edition	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	Europe	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	Join our online event alongside Gamescom in Cologne. Connect with industry leaders, schedule meetings via Let’s Meet biz-matching platform, and explore business opportunities. #gamescom	https://www.game-connection.com/registration-game-connection-online-2024/	N/A	TBA	Let’s Meet	None
22 Aug	gamescom Congress	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Germany	Cologne	Cologne, Germany	The congress will take place in Cologne and will bring together experts from business, culture, education, politics, science, journalism and game development. For this year, we are particularly looking for contributions on the focus topics of “Democracy” and “Artificial Intelligence”. #gamescom	https://congress.gamescom.global/en/gamescom-congress/	N/A	TBA	Swapcard	None
23 – 25 Aug	Play NYC	08 – AUG	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	North America	United States	New York	New York, United States	Play NYC — New York’s premier gaming convention — returns in its 9th year to a fresh venue through a partnership with Anime NYC. Play NYC unites creators and fans from the New York area and beyond in a three-day celebration of games featuring:PLAYABLE GAMES & CREATORS & OPPORTUNITIES.	https://play-nyc.com/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
8 – 10 Sep	Promised Land Art Festival	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Poland	Łódź	Łódź, Poland	Bringing together professionals working in film, gaming, and other creative industries, Promised Land is a place for the exchange of knowledge and experience, for networking, and crossing the divide between the digital and the traditional arts.	https://www.promisedland-artfestival.com/en	N/A	2190 PLN / 999 PLN (Daily)	N/A	None
9 – 11 Sep	Live Service Gaming Summit	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	The first cross-platform industry conference focused on crafting engaging player experiences, managing scalable LiveOps infrastructure, and delivering sustained monetisation of live games.	https://www.iqpc.com/events-live-service-gaming-summit	N/A	£799 (Standard) – SOLD OUT	N/A	MP10
12 – 13 Sep	WN Conference Cyprus	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Europe	Cyprus	Limassol	Limassol, Cyprus	WN Conference Cyprus ’24 is a gaming industry deal-closing event, featuring an expo zone and lecture halls, set to take place in Limassol this September. It will bring together over 800 leaders from the game industry.	https://wnconf.com/	800	549€	WN Hub	None
13 Sep	Women Create Games	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Italy	Milan	Milan, Italy	An extraordinary educational forum, dedicated to showcasing the incredible achievements and insights of professional women in games industry. This event provides an invaluable opportunity for students to engage directly with industry pros, learn their career stories and game dev best practices.	https://www.eventhorizonschool.com/women-create-games-milan-september-13/	N/A	Free	None	None
13 – 15 Sep	Gaming Istanbul \| Indieway	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	Turkey	Istanbul	Istanbul, Turkey	GIST brings together computer games ecosystem. Offering wide range for gamers, GIST is “by gamers, for gamers”. Indieway is GIST’s official B2B, providing dealmakers effective, low-cost online/in-person business via potential markets, hybrid events, growing community.	https://www.gamingistanbul.com/	N/A	120€ (Standard) / 400€ (VIP)	MeetToMatch	None
17 Sep	GamesForum London	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Welcome to Gamesforum London: The Ultimate Monetization Summit! Join us for an immersive event where gaming meets monetization, dedicated to exploring the dynamic landscape of ad monetization in mobile games. Gamesforum London is a one-day summit focusing on Ad Monetization in F2P mobile games.	https://www.globalgamesforum.com/london	150	£299	N/A	None
18 Sep	GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	HR / Recruitment	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	The event, which tackles the biggest issues facing HR professionals today, is returning for a second year at the prestigious Royal Institution in London. It takes place on September 18, and will now run all day, concluding with the 2024 Best Places To Work Awards.	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gamesindustrybiz-hr-summit-2024-tickets-906793512807	N/A	£180	N/A	None
18 Sep	Hive Creative Buzz	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Bulgaria	Sofia	Sofia, Bulgaria	Hive 2024 Creative Buzz will once again bring Bulgaria’s creative communities together! Buckle-up for a day full of: Networking, Knowledge sharing & Awesomeness showdown.	https://tuk-tam.bg/hive/creative	1200+	Free	None	None
18 – 19 Sep	GamingonPhone Conference (GPC)	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	Asia	India	Virtual	Virtual	GamingonPhone Conference (GPC) Online brings together industry experts, business leaders, and professionals from the mobile gaming ecosystem to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities. This time it will feature 45+ speakers, 200+ companies, and 300+ attendees from 50+ countries.	https://gpconf.com/gpc-online-2024-2nd-edition/	300	Free	Inside the platform	None
18 – 19 Sep	Indie Game Business Sessions – September Edition	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	North America	United States	Virtual	Virtual	Learn more about video game business, marketing, and licensing from industry leaders.	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegamebusiness-sessions-sep-2024-powered-by-the-powell-group-tickets-856376102977	N/A	$50 (Standard)	MeetToMatch	None
18 – 20 Sep	Northern Games Summit	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Finland	Kajaani	Kajaani, Finland	Northern Game Summit is a yearly held game development convension in Kajaani, Finland. Professionals from video game companies all over the world are invited to come and share their wisdom.	https://northerngamesummit.com/	N/A	149€ (Standard) / 249€ (VIP)	N/A	None
18 – 20 Sep	Unite	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Spain	Barcelona	Barcelona, Spain	Biggest Unite in years. At Unite 2024, there’ll be amazing creator content, eye-popping demos, tech talks, interactive sessions, evening events, and much more. Picture yourself in this gorgeous, sun-drenched Mediterranean city – learning, networking, and having fun.	https://unity.com/events/unite	N/A	799€	N/A	None
18 – 21 Sep	Game Devs of Color Expo	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	North America	United States	Virtual	Virtual	Our 9th annual celebration of Game Devs of Color will feature new voices and games that connect an uplifting community of creators from around the world. Online conference with talks, panels, and interviews with industry experts, Steam Expo + more.	https://www.gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/	N/A	$50 (Standard)	N/A	None
19 – 20 Sep	GDC Showcase	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	North America	United States	Virtual	Virtual	Game Developers Conference (GDC) Showcase brings together a dynamic community of game developers – from industry veterans to aspiring talent. Dive into two days of immersive learning and networking, where you’ll gain key insights, sharpen your skills, explore new career opportunities.	https://showcase.gdconf.com/	N/A	$49	Proprietary	None
20 – 22 Sep	LatinX Games Festival	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	United States	Albuquerque	Albuquerque, United States	Latinx Games Festival is the definitive video game industry event for Latinx game development. We connect our community to the video game industry and plant the seeds for a richer, more mature video game industry that positively impacts the future of Latinx game development.	https://www.latinxgamesfestival.com/	N/A	$34.99 (Daily)	N/A	None
20 – 22 Sep	TwitchCon	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	North America	United States	San Diego	San Diego, United States	Connecting with your community, catching iconic Rivals showdowns, meeting your favorite streamers IRL, plus so much more. It’s going to be a one for the books – we can’t wait for you to join us in San Diego!	https://www.twitchcon.com/san-diego-2024/	N/A	$159 (Daily) / $239 (All Days)	N/A	None
21 Sep	Full Indie Summit	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Canada	Vancouver	Vancouver, Canada	The Full Indie Summit is an annual conference that covers a variety of topics relevant to the indie developer, such as design, art, marketing, sound, production, and the workplace.	https://www.fullindie.com/about-the-summit	N/A	CA$40	N/A	None
23 – 25 Sep	ESI Lisbon	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Portugal	Lisbon	Lisbon, Portugal	Two full days featuring insightful content, alongside productive, and memorable networking opportunities in the Lisboa sunshine. Also introducing Esports Leaders, an invite-only event for c-suite leaders to partake in action-oriented meetings and sessions with top-tier hospitality.	https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-lisbon	1000+	117€ (Expo Only) / 738€ (Standard)	N/A	None
25 – 26 Sep	Horizon(s)	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	France	Bordeaux	Bordeaux, France	Horizon(s) is a 2 day event for games industry decision makers. Following the success of the first two editions, Horizon(s) returns to take stock of the current state of the video game industry and explore future challenges and opportunities.	https://www.horizonsvideogames.com/en/	350+	360€ (Standard)	N/A	None
25 – 26 Sep	Nexus	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Ireland	Dublin	Dublin, Ireland	NEXUS Games Conference welcomes 300 games industry leaders to Dublin for two days of networking events, live stage content and roundtable discussions. Hear from international thought leaders discussing key industry topics and trends.	https://gamerfest.ie/nexus/	300	178€ (Standard) / 49€ (Indie)	N/A	None
26 Sep	MGS Games	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	MGS Games in San Francisco is a premier event for app publishers and developers in the mobile gaming industry, offering valuable insights, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing sessions with some of the top professionals in the industry.	https://mobilegrowthassociation.com/events/mgs-games/	N/A	$1,602	N/A	None
26 – 27 Sep	MeetToMatch – The Tokyo Edition	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Asia	Japan	Tokyo	Tokyo, Japan	Meet Japanese and international publishers, investors, and developers online or on-site, during the largest trade show in Tokyo. After another successful MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition, MeetToMatch – The Tokyo Edition is back for it’s fourth run!	https://www.meettomatch.com/tokyo/	N/A	90€	MeetToMatch	None
26 – 29 Sep	Tokyo Game Show	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Asia	Japan	Tokyo	Tokyo, Japan	Held annually in the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, the Tokyo Game Show focuses on Japanese games, but also welcomes international game developers. The show is open to the public during the last two days, allowing them to experience the latest gaming technologies.	https://expo.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/	250,000	3,000 JPY (Public Daily) / 11,000 JPY (Business)	Proprietary	None
26 – 29 Sep	Game Connection Online – Tokyo Game Show Edition	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	Asia	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	Join our online event alongside Tokyo Game Show in Tokyo. Connect with industry leaders, schedule meetings via Let’s Meet biz-matching platform, and explore business opportunities.	https://www.game-connection.com/registration-game-connection-online-2024/	N/A	Free	Let’s Meet	None
27 Sep	XP Indie Biz Connect	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Canada	Vancouver	Vancouver, Canada	Join West Coast video game industry professionals. XP Indie Biz Connect is a one-day event focused on the business of indie game development, connecting attendees with the people and knowledge needed to succeed in a competitive industry.	https://xpgaming.biz/indie-biz-connect/	N/A	CA$222	N/A	None
27 – 28 Sep	Warhammer Conference	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Academia	Europe	Germany	Heidelberg	Heidelberg, Germany	Together we aim to put Warhammer 40k on the academic map, and explore the many interesting implications of the 40k universe. We invite entries from all fields, including but not limited to: Philosophy, Games Studies, Literature, Politics, Science & Technology Studies or Theology.	https://warhammer-conference.com/call-for-papers/	N/A	Free	N/A	None
27 – 29 Sep	Indie Dev Day	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	Spain	Barcelona	Barcelona, Spain	The largest independent video game fair in Spain. Meetups, workshops, conferences and a lot of love for videogames.	https://www.indiedevday.es	N/A	9€ (Daily) / 15€ (All Days) / 68€ (Business)	N/A	None
27 – 29 Sep	MAGWest	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	United States	San Jose	San Jose, United States	Maybe you’ve heard of MAGFest but don’t know what this is, or maybe you’ve never experienced pure bliss, but MAGWest is a nonstop weekend event with console gaming, arcades, tabletop, LAN, live video game cover bands, chiptunes, guests, and more, now with 100% more west coast style!	https://www.magwest.org/	N/A	$90	N/A	None
30 Sep	Leadership Day by IGDA Finland	09 – SEP	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Finland	Helsinki	Helsinki, Finland	There were no dedicated games leadership conferences in Europe… so we decided to make one! Leadership Day by IGDA Finland is an international event about how we build companies, teams and working cultures to build better games.	https://www.igda.fi/leadership-day	N/A	Free	N/A	None
30 Sep – 2 Oct	DICE Europe	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Italy	Lake Como	Lake Como, Italy	D.I.C.E. Europe 2024 will be taking place from September 30th to October 2nd in Lake Como, Italy. Experience a scenic landscape rich in culture and history while networking with top creative and business leaders within the games industry. Registration details will be announced soon.	https://www.diceeurope.org	N/A	$1,875	N/A	None
30 Sep – 3 Oct	Unreal Fest Seattle	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Seattle	Seattle, United States	Our flagship event moves to Seattle, Washington this year. Mark your calendars for September 30 to October 3, 2024, and sign up for updates to get a heads up when more details are released.	https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-seattle-2024	N/A	$549	N/A	None
30 Sep – 4 Oct	Finnish Games Week	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Finland	Helsinki	Helsinki, Finland	Finnish Game Week is a week-long series of game industry events in Helsinki, featuring Leadership Day by IGDA Finland, Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki, and W Love Games conferences. It brings together game developers, students, and like-minded creatives.	https://www.finnishgamesweek.com/	N/A	Various	None	None
30 Sep – 5 Oct	Gamathon	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Africa	Nigeria	Lagos	Lagos, Nigeria	The Gamathon is Africa’s premier convention of stakeholders in the Interactive and Immersive Media industry to showcase their works, network, and connect to opportunities for collaboration and funding. It is a hybrid convention hosted by Africacomicade and consisting of workshops, talks, showcase.	https://africacomicade.org/gamathon/	N/A	$25 (Standard) / $50 (Business)	MeetToMatch	None
1 – 2 Oct	PG Connects Helsinki	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Finland	Helsinki	Helsinki, Finland	Pocket Gamer Connects focuses on connecting you with the right people from all sections of the games industry. We unite delegates across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered. All while having fun and fostering a real “games industry family” feel.	https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/	N/A	£219 (Indie) / £539 (Standard) / £1349 (VIP)	MeetToMatch	None
1 – 3 Oct	Level UP KL	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	LEVEL UP KL is the premier annual Southeast Asia Game Developers Conference, organised by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). This year marks a decade of hard-won Leveling Up as a prominent developer’s event in Southeast Asia.	https://mdec.my/levelupkl	N/A	Free (Expo) / $125 (Standard) / $250 (Business)	N/A	None
2 Oct	Game Conf	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	France	Angoulême	Angoulême, France	The Pôle Image Magelis is organizing a one-day conference, the Game Conf. The program for this professional day will bring together quality speakers around inspiring conferences punctuated by networking moments to encourage exchanges and feedback.	https://www.gameconf.fr/	N/A	Free (Sold Out)	N/A	None
2 – 3 Oct	Donna Day	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Sweden	Skövde	Skövde, Sweden	Every year, in connection to Sweden Game Conference, DONNA organize DONNA DAY for game development students at a Swedish higher education who identify as female, trans and non-binary people.	https://swedengameconference.se/en/donna-day/	100+	TBA	N/A	None
2 – 4 Oct	Sweden Game Conference	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Sweden	Skövde	Skövde, Sweden	Every year, Sweden Game Conference gathers the Swedish games industry in Skövde. We welcome students, junior and senior developers, game companies, startups, researchers, teachers, politicians, investors and decision makers to enjoy our three-day conference in October.	https://swedengameconference.se/en/	1000+	kr2,000 (Business) / kr800 (Standard)	N/A	None
3 Oct	Dutch Game Day	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Netherlands	Hilversum	Hilversum, Netherlands	The Dutch Game day powered by Control is a conference with national and international speakers. The event consists of a two-track conference with national and international speakers. The roundtable sessions will also be back by popular demand.	https://dutchgameday.nl/	N/A	150€	N/A	None
3 – 4 Oct	Alberta Games Series	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Canada	Calgary	Calgary, Canada	Digital Alberta is thrilled to announce the third instalment AGS, coming to Calgary. Bringing together all levels of game development professionals for two days of programming and featuring international + national speakers, games showcase, networking, and an after party!	https://www.alberta.games/	200	CA$200	None	None
3 – 4 Oct	W LOVE Games	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Finland	Helsinki	Helsinki, Finland	W ❤ Games is a conference in Finland, designed by developers for developers, that focuses on diversity and inclusion in games industry. “W” stands for women but also for “we” as people, we who play and make games, we of all backgrounds and interests that games bring together.	https://www.wlovegames.org/conference	N/A	Free	N/A	None
3 – 6 Oct	Spiel	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	Germany	Essen	Essen, Germany	We are the world’s largest public fair for board games and bring together passionate game fans with national and international exhibitors in Germany in the heart of the Ruhr area. Here you can discover new titles from all over the world.	https://www.spiel-essen.de/de/	150.000+	23€ (Daily) / 62€ (All Days) / 56€ (Business)	N/A	None
4 – 6 Oct	DreamHack Atlanta	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	United States	Atlanta	Atlanta, United States	DreamHack Atlanta brings everything gaming under one roof. Connect, explore, win, and be yourself alongside tens of thousands of fellow fans at the Georgia World Congress Center for a celebration of gaming culture, cosplay, entertainment, tabletop, esports, and more.	https://dreamhack.com/atlanta/	40,000	$45 (Daily) / $119 (All Days)	N/A	None
5 Oct	Game Dev Days Graz	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Austria	Graz	Graz, Austria	Game Dev Days Graz is a community event for everyone who is interested in game development: connecting industry, indies, academia, research.	https://gamedevdays.com/	N/A	Free	N/A	None
7 Oct	Freakon	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Australia	Australia	Melbourne	Melbourne, Australia	FREAKON is an alternative space for honest discussion and knowledge sharing about game dev with no financial barrier to entry. You should expect raw, honest talks from people with interesting experiences and perspectives to share in a strictly NO RECORDINGS environment.	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freakon-2024-tickets-1015089248267	N/A	Free	None	None
7 – 9 Oct	Game Connect Asia Pacific	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Australia	Australia	Melbourne	Melbourne, Australia	GCAP is Australia’s premier professional development and networking event, providing valuable insights and connections for the game development industry. It serves as a platform to up-skill and connect the sector through education, knowledge sharing, and the establishment of networks.	https://gcap.com.au/	N/A	A$579	N/A	None
9 – 13 Oct	Brasil Game Show	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	South America	Brasil	São Paulo	São Paulo, Brazil	BGS has an essentially gamer DNA and is a fair unlike anything else in the segment. Each edition presents more attractions for the public to have fun with thousands of stations, arcade machines, mobile, PCs, virtual reality, consoles, board games, card games or any other way to play.	https://www.brasilgameshow.com.br/	N/A	R$ 119 (Daily) / R$ 839 (All Days) / R$1,399 (Business)	N/A	None
10 Oct	Evolution – Game Leader’s Summit	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Sweden	Stockholm	Stockholm, Sweden	Stockholm’s Biggest Networking Event For Game Industry Professionals. Register your interest in attending the next event now and join us for another exciting opportunity to network, collaborate, and shape the future of gaming.	https://evolutionjobs.com/nordics/game-leaders-summit-register/	N/A	N/A	N/A	None
10 Oct	Play Now Melbourne	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Australia	Australia	Melbourne	Melbourne, Australia	Presented by VicScreen, Play Now is returning to Melbourne for its second year, as part of Melbourne International Games Week. This year will be bigger and better, with more places open for developers to pitch their projects to an even bigger line-up of publishers, platform holders and investors.	https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/playnow	N/A	Free	N/A	None
10 – 11 Oct	ICGJ	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Academia	Europe	Denmark	Copenhagen	Copenhagen, Denmark	International Conference on Game Jams, Hackathons, and Game Creation Events (ICGJ) is an interdisciplinary one-day conference for researchers, educators, professionals, and event organizers across various fields related to game jams and hackathons. Pre-activities are scheduled on 10th of October.	https://icgj24.gameconf.org/	N/A	$200	N/A	None
10 – 12 Oct	CEEGS	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Academia	Europe	Greece	Nafplio	Nafplio, Greece	Central and Eastern European Game Studies conference is a gathering of game scholars organised annually by DiGRA Central and Eastern Europe. The 2024 conference will be hosted by the Department of Performing and Digital Arts, University of the Peloponnese, Greece.	https://ceegs2024.uop.gr/ceegs2024/	N/A	130€	N/A	None
10 – 12 Oct	IGDX	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Indonesia	Bali	Bali, Indonesia	Indonesia Game Developer Exchange (IGDX) is an annual event organized by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics in collaboration with the Indonesian Game Association (AGI) to improve the capabilities and quality of Indonesian game developers.	https://www.igdx.id/	N/A	N/A	N/A	None
11 – 13 Oct	FROG – Future and Reality of Gaming	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Academia	Europe	Austria	Vienna	Vienna, Austria	The annual international conference brings together scholars, players, students, game designers, game developers, educators and experts from various disciplines to discuss the Future and Reality of Gaming.	https://www.frogvienna.at/	N/A	29€	N/A	None
11 – 13 Oct	PAX AUS	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	Australia	Australia	Melbourne	Melbourne, Australia	PAX Aus is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and independent studios, game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.	https://aus.paxsite.com/	N/A	$66 (Daily) / $250 (All Access)	N/A	None
13 – 19 Oct	Wellington Games Week	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Australia	New Zealand	Wellington	Wellington, New Zealand	Wellington Games Week is strategically positioned between Melbourne Games Week and South By Southwest Sydney, offering a week filled with activities and events dedicated to nurturing the growth of NZ Game Development.	https://nzgda.com/2024wgw/	N/A	Various	N/A	None
14 – 21 Oct	Steam Next Fest: October	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Festival	North America	United States	Virtual	Steam	Play what’s next, choose from dozens of livestreams to watch, and chat with developers about their games in this week-long celebration.	https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest	N/A	Free	Steam	None
15 – 16 Oct	Gamelab Nexus	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Spain	Malaga	Malaga, Spain	Talks with international industry leaders, networking, contests, and more. Don’t miss this incredible experience	https://www.gamelab.es/nexus-malaga	N/A	Free	N/A	None
15 – 16 Oct	Mobidictum Conference	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Turkey	Istanbul	Istanbul, Turkey	The largest game industry conference in Turkey and MENA region. We aim to grow the game industry in the region by bringing world-class publishers, service providers, and game companies to Turkey.	https://events.mobidictum.com/	2000+	179€ (Indie) / 379€ (Standard) / 749€ (VIP)	N/A	earlybird
16 – 19 Oct	Games Executive Summit Europe	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Spain	Nerja	Nerja, Spain	The Games Executive Summit Europe (GESE) is a European think-tank initiative, created in 2022 by an influential group of European games industry leaders looking to reflect on the evolution of interactive entertainment and on its role in present and future societies.	https://gamesexecutivesummit.com/	N/A	750€	N/A	None
16 – 20 Oct	SXSW Sydney Games Festival	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Australia	Australia	Sydney	Sydney, Australia	SXSW Sydney Games Festival plays host to games professionals, enthusiasts and new gamers, bringing together the entire community for a unique and rewarding experience. Featuring live play, hands-on demos, talks, product launches, mixers, parties, mentoring sessions and more.	https://www.sxswsydney.com/sxsw-2024/games-industry	N/A	$1,295	N/A	None
17 – 18 Oct	MeetToMatch – The Singapore Edition	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Asia	Singapore	Singapore	Singapore, Singapore	Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest trade show in Singapore. Trusted by hundreds of publishers, investors, and developers, our platform enables you to get in contact with the right people from game companies around the world, either in Singapore or online.	https://www.meettomatch.com/singapore/	N/A	TBA	MeetToMatch	None
17 – 19 Oct	New Zealand Game Developers Conference	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Australia	New Zealand	Wellington	Wellington, New Zealand	The New Zealand Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) is a professional game development and interactive media conference for New Zealand and Australian audiences. It focuses equally on actionable and inspirational content, while providing networking opportunities.	https://nzgdc.com/	N/A	A$550 (Standard) / A$325 (Daily)	N/A	None
17 – 20 Oct	gamescom Asia	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Asia	Singapore	Singapore	Singapore, Singapore	For trade, gamescom asia aims to serve as the premier platform for Southeast Asian game developers to explore partnerships and expand their audiences globally.	https://gamescom.asia/	30,000+	SGD 195 (Standard) / SGD995 (VIP)	TBA	None
17 – 20 Oct	Game Connection Online – gamescom Asia Edition	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	B2B	Asia	Virtual	Virtual	Virtual	Join our online event alongside gamescom Asia in Singapore. Connect with industry leaders, schedule meetings via Let’s Meet biz-matching platform, and explore business opportunities.	https://www.game-connection.com/registration-game-connection-online-2024/	N/A	Free	Let’s Meet	None
18 – 20 Oct	GameOn	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	Lithuania	Vilnius	Vilnius, Lithuania	We combine the biggest B2C games expo, a conference, and high-quality B2B events for entertainment industries of the future. Attracting more than 16,000 visitors in pre-pandemic times and providing a strong comeback with Comic Con Baltics in 2022, GameOn always strives to innovate, grow, & amaze!	https://www.gameon.lt	30,000	15 – 22€ (Daily) / 150€ (Business)	MeetToMatch	None
19 Oct	1UpState	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	United States of America	Albany, NY	Albany, NY	1UpState is a new Developer Expo coming to the Albany Capital Center on October 19th. Join us for a day of panels and speakers, networking opportunities, exhibitors, game playtesting, and even a small business workshop!	https://1upstate.com/home/	400	$15 (Standard)	N/A	GameConGuide24
19 – 20 Oct	Game Access Connect	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Czechia	Brno	Brno, Czechia	Game Access Connect is focused mostly on newcomers to the games industry and allows them to network with professionals and learn through workshops, sessions and showcases.	https://game-connect.cz/	N/A	350CZK (Standard) / 250CZK (Student)	N/A	None
22 – 23 Oct	GamesForum San Francisco	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	The ultimate conference in North America dedicated to mastering User Acquisition, Ad Monetization, Alternate Growth, and Product Monetization in mobile gaming. Connect with industry leaders, gain actionable insights, and discover innovative strategies to drive your mobile game’s success.	https://www.globalgamesforum.com/san-francisco	300	$249	N/A	None
23 Oct	Paris Game Biz	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	France	Paris	Paris, France	Paris Game Biz is a professional event offering a unique networking experience for international studios. Meet French and international C-Level Buyers from major video game companies.	https://www.parisgamebiz.com/	N/A	350€	MeetToMatch	None
23 – 24 Oct	Game Invest West	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Canada	Banff	Banff, Canada	Featuring talent from down the street and around the world, Game Invest West will bring together startups and their founding teams with the investors, publishers, licensing partners and corporate funds that are looking to move into this exciting and unique industry.	https://gameinvestwest.ca/	N/A	CA$1,570	N/A	None
23 – 25 Oct	GamiLearn	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Academia	Europe	Spain	Alicante	Alicante, Spain	Gameful and playful experiences have been positively shown as a technique to motivate students and enhance their learning process. Our main goal is to bring together stakeholders for exchanging ideas and experiences and encouraging networking between academia and industry.	https://2024.teemconference.eu/tracks/track-1-gamification-and-games-for-learning-gamilearn/	N/A	400€	N/A	None
23 – 26 Oct	EVA – Argentina’s Video Game Expo	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	South America	Argentina	Buenos Aires	Buenos Aires, Argentina	Last year we received over 29,000 attendees from all over Latin America, and we would love to explore the possibility of having you and your team be part of the 22nd edition that will take place on October 23-26 in CCK (Buenos Aires, Argentina).	https://expoeva.com/en/	29,000+	ARS 150.000	N/A	None
23 – 27 Oct	Paris Games Week	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	France	Paris	Paris, France	Come play your favorite games, meet your favorite streamers, and follow the biggest competitions on the esports scene! 5 days of an intense gaming and pop culture experience with family, friends or alone!	https://www.parisgamesweek.com/	N/A	20€ Daily	N/A	None
24 Oct	Game Summit Sweden	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Sweden	Stockholm	Stockholm, Sweden	A full-day event dedicated to the real stars of the game industry: the game developers. This is not your average game conference. No expo, no business, no pitch panel, no job fair. Share, learn, laugh, and go to work the next day filled with inspiration and toolsets to improve your games.	https://www.gamesummitsweden.com/	N/A	1,150 SEK	None	None
24 Oct	Unreal Day	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Serbia	Belgrade	Belgrade, Serbia	3Lateral, Epic Games & the SGA are bringing back an expanded, all-day Unreal Engine experience featuring international keynotes, masterclasses, showcases and more – celebrating the amazing applications of Unreal Engine across the industries!	https://unrealday.com/	500	100€	None	None
24 – 25 Oct	HIT Games Conference – Berlin	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Germany	Berlin	Berlin, Germany	A series of B2B gaming events, unites 500 professionals from 45+ countries over two days. The conference, with two stages and an expo area, includes networking activities. Featuring 70+ speakers, it explores gaming market insights in mobile, PC, console, VR, AR, and Web3 sectors.	https://hgconf.com/berlin2024	500	349€	Pine	None
24 – 26 Oct	MEET & BUILD	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Belgium	Charleroi	Charleroi, Belgium	MEET & BUILD – the Belgian Video Game Industry Event – is one of the most accessible trade event for indie games studios, start-ups and students. For its 9th edition, the event will take place from 24 to 26 October 2024 in Charleroi with International Meetings, Business Meetings and Conferences.	https://meetandbuild.eu/	1000	99€	N/A	None
24 – 27 Oct	GiC	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Poland	Poznan	Poznan, Poland	Game Industry Conference held in Poznan, Poland, October 24-27, together with collocated Poznan Game Arena expo forms the biggest game show for half of Europe.	https://gic.gd/	4000+	270€ (Standard) / 990€ (VIP)	N/A	None
24 – 27 Oct	Playcon	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	Malta	Attard	Attard, Malta	Network with key decision-makers, attend insightful talks by high-profile speakers across gaming sectors and conduct productive meetings in our dedicated area. Join the conversation and shape the future of gaming.	https://playcon.gg/2024-event/	N/A	TBA	MeetToMatch	None
25 – 26 Oct	Kind of Art	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Denmark	Copenhagen	Copenhagen, Denmark	KIND OF ART is the ultimate hub for visual creativity in animation, games, and VFX. Experience inspiring talks, live demos, round-tables, competitions, and hands-on workshops that spark your imagination and upgrade your craft.	https://www.kind-art.com/	N/A	DKK 1,500	N/A	None
25 – 26 Oct	MonteGames	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Montenegro	Tivat, Porto Montenegro	Tivat, Montenegro	The ultimate free to attend game development conference.	https://www.montegames.me/	1000	Free	Proprietary	None
25 – 27 Oct	EGX	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	EGX is taking place from 25-27 October 2024, and this year we’re joining forces with our friends at MCM Comic Con. Together, we’re bringing the most epic gaming and pop culture weekend in the UK. The best part? You only need one ticket to enjoy both shows!	https://www.egx.net/london/en-gb.html	N/A	£32 (Daily) / £95 (All Days)	N/A	None
25 – 27 Oct	Gamacon	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	South America	Mexico	Mexicali	Mexicali, Mexico	GAMACON is focused on business and networking. Our goal is for the industry to be friends. You should attend if you’re looking to meet great people from the industry.	https://www.gamacon.mx/mxl/index.html	N/A	MXN 250 (Daily) / MXN 540 (All Days)	MeetToMatch	None
~~25 – 27 Oct~~	~~MeetToMatch – Poznan Editon~~	10 – OCT	2024	CANCELLED	CANCELED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Europe	Poland	Poznan	Poznan, Poland	MeetToMatch – The Poznan Edition is organized during the 3 day Games Industry Conference from October 25th to the 27th. There will be a meeting space with tables set up at the Poznan Conference Center, and your favorite MeetToMatch host will be there too.	https://www.meettomatch.com/the-poznan-edition-2024/	N/A	€69	MeetToMatch	None
26 Oct	Joburg Games Festival	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Africa	South Africa	Johannesburg	Johannesburg, South Africa	Joburg Games Fest is a celebration of games and the people who make them!	https://www.quicket.co.za/events/273757-joburg-games-fest/#/	N/A	Free	None	None
25 – 27 Oct	Poznan Game Arena	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	Europe	Poland	Poznan	Poznan, Poland	Poznań Game Arena is the largest computer, console, and multimedia entertaiment fair in Central and Eastern Europe, organized both for the industry and individual visitors. PGA has almost 20 years of history, which we have built together with over 600,000 Polish and foreign game fans.	https://gamearena.pl/pl	N/A	45 PLN (Daily) / 125 PLN (All Days)	N/A	None
28 – 29 Oct	GamesBeat NEXT	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	San Francisco	Los Angeles, United States	GamesBeat NEXT is a premier gathering for game developers, publishers, investors, executives, and industry visionaries. Whether you’re an industry veteran or a rising star, this is the event that will redefine your gaming journey.	https://gamesbeatnext.com/	500	$997	Proprietary	gbn24vb25 (25% Off)
28 – 29 Oct	#GAConf US	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Redmond	Redmond, United States	GAconf is a professional conference for the games industry, founded to advance the field of accessibility in game development.	https://www.gaconf.com/	N/A	Free (Virtual) / $250 (In-Person)	N/A	None
29 – 30 Oct	GameSoundCon	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	North America	United States	Burbank	Burbank, United States	2 Days of Video Game Music, Sound, Dialogue and More. GameSoundCon 2024 is hybrid! You can attend in person in Burbank, CA, or remotely with our online only ticket! Casual to AAA, big studio to indie.	https://www.gamesoundcon.com/	N/A	$125 (Virtual) / $535 (Standard)	N/A	None
30 Oct	Games First Helsinki	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Finland	Helsinki	Helsinki, Finland	Games First is a space to connect with peers in a friendly, non-salesy environment. There’s refreshments, food, games and conversation areas to help you connect with old and new friends. During the day we enjoy talks from speakers aimed to spark inspiration and converastion.	https://www.gamesfirsthelsinki.com	N/A	Free (Invite Only)	None	None
30 Oct	THIS GAME	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Denmark	Aarhus	Aarhus, Denmark	THIS GAME is the go-to games conference and masterclasses for industry professionals in game design and game development. Every year, we gather some of the heaviest hitting players in the field, for two days of knowledge, inspiration, and network.	https://thisaarhus.com/track/thisgame/	N/A	1000 DKK	N/A	None
30 – 31 Oct	MIGS	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Canada	Montreal	Montreal, Canada	The Montreal International Game Summit is back and scheduled to take place in Montreal, Quebec on Oct 30-31, 2024.	https://migs.biz/en/	1000+	$699 CAD (Standard) / $1099 CAD (VIP)	MeetToMatch	None
31 Oct – 1 Nov	Konsoll	10 – OCT	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Norway	Bergen	Bergen, Norway	Konsoll is a two-day event held annually in Bergen. Bringing together game developers from all over Norway and abroad to listen to world-class speakers.	https://konsoll.org/	N/A	NOK 1,050	N/A	None
1 Nov	PitchYaGame – November	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Pitching	Europe	United Kingdom	Virtual	Virtual	#PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November.	https://pitchyagame.com	N/A	Free	Twitter	None
1 – 2 Nov	IVIPRO Days	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Italy	Trieste	Trieste, Italy	IVIPRO DAYS’ lectures and panels – held in Italian and English – are aimed at museums, students, local authorities, cultural institutions, associations and developers interested in exploring the opportunities connected to the use of video games as cultural and promotional tools.	https://ivipro.it/it/ivipro-days-2024/	N/A	Free	N/A	None
1 – 16 Nov	IndieCade Anywhere & Everywhere Festival	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Festival	North America	United States	Los Angeles	Los Angeles, United States	Join us this November 1st through 16th as we celebrate this year’s IndieCade indie game nominees. Connect with the creators, experience the gameplay, play demos and featured games, and have a chance to be a part of this groundbreaking community!	https://www.indiecade.com/festival-2024/	N/A	Free / $39 (Developer Conversations)	N/A	None
4 – 7 Nov	Save & Sound	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Festival	North America	Virtual	Steam	Steam	Save & Sound is an online music festival with sales and demos on Steam. Celebrate headbanging soundtracks as well as unique implementations of music and audio in games. The festival will be coming back to Steam, YouTube, and Twitch.	https://www.saveandsound.io/	N/A	Free	N/A	None
6 – 7 Nov	Unwrap	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Belgium	Kortrijk	Kortrijk, Belgium	The UNWRAP Industry days explore the application possibilities of entertainment technology across industries, and the untapped potential of their crossovers. The Industry days are at the core of the festival.	https://www.unwrap.be/field/industry-days	N/A	155€ (Daily) / 230€ (All Days)	N/A	None
~~7 Nov~~	~~WN Conf Riyadh~~	11 – NOV	2024	CANCELLED	CANCELED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Saudi Arabia	Riyadh	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	WN Conference Ryadh’24 is a one-day gaming industry deal-closing event, featuring an expo zone and three tracks divided into different themes on growth strategies, investements, web3 and other topics. It will bring together over 500 leaders from the game industry in one place.	https://wnhub.io/event-info/riyadh24	500	99€	WN Hub	None
7 – 9 Nov	Game Days	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Slovakia	Kosice	Kosice, Slovakia	International game development festival connecting creativity, art and business aspects welcoming all fans of videogames in beautiful city of Kosice, Slovakia.	https://gamedays.sk/	500+	29€ (Standard) / 99€ (Business)	N/A	None
8 Nov	Games Job Fair Autumn	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	HR / Recruitment	Europe	Finland	Helsinki	Helsinki, Finland	Looking for a job in the gaming industry? Come meet top companies at Games Job Fair Autumn ’24 Onsite!	https://www.eventbrite.fi/e/games-job-fair-autumn-24-onsite-tickets-1024959580697	N/A	Free	N/A	None
8 – 9 Nov	MDev	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	North America	USA	Madison, WI	Madison, United States	MDEV stands as a cornerstone event of the Midwest game industry, catering to both seasoned professionals and aspiring creators eager to transition into the industry. Six years running it has served as the essential hub for developers and industry professionals from Wisconsin, the broader Midwest.	https://www.mdevconf.com/	2000	$250	N/A
9 – 10 Nov	PG Connects Jordan	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Jordan	Sweimeh	Sweimeh, Jordan	Pocket Gamer Connects, the leading international games industry conference, is returning to Jordan for 2024! An expected 1,000 delegates will gather near the stunning Dead Sea, only 30 minutes from Amman, for two days of the most up-to-date knowledge-sharing and valuable networking.	https://www.pgconnects.com/jordan/	1000	£640 (Standard) / £890 (VIP)	MeetToMatch	None
11 – 16 Nov	PLAY24	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Germany	Hamburg	Hamburg, Germany	PLAY is the festival for game enthusiasts and gamers, indie game developers and media artists, pupils and students, teachers and educators, scientists, people involved in the games industry and everyone, who wishes to play and learn with digital games.	https://www.playfestival.de/index_en.html	N/A	Free	N/A	None
12 Nov	Sustainability Nexus Conference	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Europe	Various	Various	Various, Europe	The Sustainability Nexus Conference is an annual hybrid event, hosted by satellite events all over Europe and online, that brings together stakeholders from the entire games industry to align efforts in making the sector more sustainable.	https://spielfabrique.eu/nexus/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
12- 14 Nov	Graphics Programming Conference	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Netherlands	Breda	Breda, Netherlands	he Graphics Programming Conference (GPC) is a new, international conference for real-time and interactive graphics programmers. We’re here to bring together graphics programmers, technical directors, graphics researchers, game developers, academia, and students.	https://www.graphicsprogrammingconference.nl/	N/A	500€	N/A	None
13 – 14 Nov	Video Game Bar Association Summit Northwest	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Seattle	Seattle, United States	We have expanded the Summit Northwest a bit to include a welcome event the early evening of the November 13 followed by a full day of sessions. The VGBA Summit Northwest is a great opportunity to keep abreast one many issues we face.	https://www.tickettailor.com/events/vgba/1048947	N/A	$800	N/A	None
13 – 15 Nov	IGDC (India Game Developer Conference)	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	India	Hyderabad	Hyderabad, India	IGDC is a major catalyst in enabling the growth of the Indian gaming ecosystem and sees enthusiastic participation from game developers, publishers, and investors each year. the goal is to support and empower game developers with networking opportunities in the presence of industry leaders.	https://indiagdc.com/	5000	₹ 4750	N/A	None
14 Nov	Develop North	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	Liverpool	Liverpool, United Kingdom	Develop is heading to Liverpool! Develop:North takes place on Thursday 14 November at The Spine in Liverpool, so save the date! More details will be announced when registration opens in September.	https://www.developconference.com/north/	N/A	£350	MeetToMatch	None
14 – 15 Nov	DevGAMM Lisbon	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Portugal	Lisbon	Lisbon, Portugal	Refined gamedev experience by the Atlantic Ocean. Delve into a world of exclusive lectures delivered by industry leaders, forge connections with fellow gamedev experts amidst the stunning backdrop of Portugal, and embrace additional immersive encounters curated by local masters.	https://devgamm.com/lisbon2024/	N/A	$600 (Standard) / $1100 (VIP) / $150 (Virtual)	MeetToMatch	None
14 – 15 Nov	Level UY	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	South America	Uruguay	Monte Video	Monte Video, Uruguay	The event promotes the culture and development opportunities of video games in Uruguay and the region. We invite you to participate in a day with workshops, talks, exhibition of national video games, and the closing with the ceremony of the National Video Game Contest.	https://www.leveluy.com/	N/A	Free	N/A	None
14 – 15 Nov	XmasJKL	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Finland	Jyväskylä	Jyväskylä, Finland	Discover the latest trends and insights in the Finnish game industry, as well as valuable business strategies. Gain valuable knowledge from renowned speakers, engage in interactive discussions, and forge new connections with like-minded professionals.	https://www.xmasjkl.com/	N/A	99€ (Standard) / 155€ (VIP)	N/A	None
14 – 16 Nov	Games Ground	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	Germany	Berlin	Berlin, Germany	Games Ground brings consumers and the industry together for a constructive exchange on an equal footing. In addition to important B2B content such as business insights, career opportunities, and education, the event focuses on the content and interests of the gaming community.	https://www.gamesground.de/	3500	280€ (Standard) / 150€ (Indie) / 25€ (Public)	MeetToMatch	Join the Newsletter for 10%
14 – 16 Nov	GStar	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	South Korea	Busan	Busan, South Korea	G-Star is an annual trade show for the video game industry presented by Korea Association of Game Industry and Busan IT Promotion Agency in November.	https://www.gstar.or.kr/eng	N/A	$250 (Business) / 15,000 KRW (Public)	MeetToMatch	None
14 – 17 Nov	Next Level	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Germany	Dortmund	Dortmund, Germany	After a one-year break, the NEXT LEVEL – Festival for Games, Interactive Art and Digital Theater returns in a new form. The festival is dedicated to digital gaming culture and the use of new technologies in art, and combines performances, interactive installations and a rich supporting program.	https://www.next-level.digital/	N/A	10€ (Daily) / 22€ (All Days)	N/A	None
14 – 17 Nov	Reboot InfoGamer	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	Europe	Croatia	Zagreb	Zagreb, Croatia	The biggest gaming and entertainment expo in South East Europe is celebrating 10th anniversary this year. All fans of games, cosplay, e-sports, tournament and fun are welcome.	https://www.rebootinfogamer.hr/	50,000+	12,5 (Daily) / 25 (All Days) / 90 (VIP)	None	None
15 Nov	CiGADC	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	China	Shanghai	Shanghai, China	CiGA Developer Conference (CIGADC) is a conference organized by CiGA for game developers and game industry practitioners that covers design, visuals, programming, narrative, platform, marketing and more. Guests from all over the world always have rich experience.	https://www.cigadc.com/english	N/A	$89.99	N/A	None
15 – 16 Nov	Night Games	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	United States	Los Angeles	Los Angeles, United States	Our beloved nocturnal celebration of games, interactive entertainment, and immersive outdoor experiences for players of all ages returns to the Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center in Downtown LA the evenings of November 15th and 16th.	https://www.indiecade.com/festival-2024/#night	N/A	Free	None	None
16 – 17 Nov	WePlay Expo	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2C	Asia	China	Shanghai	Shanghai, China	WePlay Expo is the largest gaming culture festival in China organized by CiGA since 2017.This is a fantastic game festival with high-quality indie games, 3A games cultural content and experiences from around the world.	https://www.weplaymore.com/english	N/A	¥ 128 (Daily)	N/A	None
~~18 – 22 Nov~~	~~Scottish Games Week~~	11 – NOV	2024	CANCELLED	CANCELED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	Scotland	Glasgow	Glasgow, Scotland	UPDATE: Scottish Games Week, the largest B2B videogames event in Scotland, is hitting for 2024, returning in October 2025 with a larger, more diverse programme of events supporting the whole videogames ecosystem. For SGW24 we are taking a new approach. We have a central ‘hub’ at the incredible Advanced Research Centre (ARC) at Glasgow University. Rather than programme everything, we are looking for partners who want to run their own events, bring together communities and special interest groups.	https://gamesweek.scot/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
18 – 24 Nov	Breda Game Week	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	Netherlands	Breda	Breda, Netherlands	For 7 days, Breda will be buzzing with events and activities for residents, students, and professionals alike. The city will be immersed in the world of game art & development, game publishing, esports, an all-ages expo, and serious gaming! On Nov 22 a B2B focused event is held.	https://bredagameweek.nl	N/A	Various (Free, 10 – 45€)	MeetToMatch	None
18 – 24 Nov	Super FESTival	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	Canada	Toronto	Toronto, Canada	Super FESTival is our week-long festival dedicated to celebrating games and the people who make them, who play them, and even just the curious. This year the festival crawls back out of the internet and into a Toronto venue near you.	https://www.handeyesociety.com/event/super-festival-2024-is-coming/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
21 – 22 Nov	Guerrilla Games Festival	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Spain	Madrid	Madrid, Spain	Hear from industry professionals or share your own knowledge and experiences. Connect with experts, broaden your horizons and take your career to the next level. The indie video game stands are the heart of Guerrilla Game Festival, where developers show the public their work.	https://guerrillagamefestival.es/	N/A	15€	N/A	None
21 – 22 Nov	HIT Games Conference – Abu Dhabi	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Middle East	United Arab Emirates	Abu Dhabi	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	Is a one-day B2B gaming event focused on game development, marketing, and the advancement of games across various platforms (Mobile, PC, Console, VR, AR & Web3 games). About 50 speakers from around the world and about 150 gaming brands will be featured at the event to scale the industry.	https://hgconf.com/abudhabi2024	300+	399€	Pine	None
21 – 22 Nov	WN Conference Xiamen	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Vietnam	Xiamen	Xiamen, Vietnam	WN Conference Xiamen’24 will bring together Chinese and global gaming companies, with major players like Tencent, Netease, and Mihoyo expected to attend. The event offers networking, an expo, insights from industry leaders, and more.	https://wnhub.io/event-info/summit-xiamen-24	N/A	100€	WN Hub	5% with “guide.”
21 – 24 Nov	Lisboa Games Week	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	Europe	Portugal	Lisbon	Lisbon, Portugal	Lisboa Games Week (LGW) is the biggest video game event in Portugal, the one that gives the industry a stage but also you, to live a unique experience and celebrate with the Gaming, Esports and Pop Culture communities.	https://www.lisboagamesweek.pt/	N/A	15€ (Daily)	N/A	None
22 – 24 Nov	Dreamhack Stockholm	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Sweden	Stockholm	Stockholm, Sweden	Whether you’re selected to join them for a friendly game session on stage or eagerly attending a panel discussion where they share stories from their journey, the experience is nothing short of magical.	https://dreamhack.com/stockholm/	N/A	299SEK (Daily) / 849SEK (All Days) / 2499 SEK (VIP)	N/A	None
22 – 24 Nov	Milan Games Week	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	Europe	Italy	Milan	Milan, Italy	Milan Games Week & Cartoomics tells a world of stories that are expressed in cinema, books, comics, games, videogames, on all platforms… an ecosystem of contents that excites more and more fans of all ages.	https://www.milangamesweek.it/en/	N/A	25€ (Daily) / 65€ (All Days) / 129€ (VIP)	N/A	None
27 Nov	GamesForum Vietnam	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Vietnam	Hanoi	Hanoi, Vietnam	We’re delighted to invite you to Gamesforum Vietnam on November 27th, taking place at the luxury Pullman Hanoi Hotel, a 5 Star destination located in the heart of bustling Hanoi. This vibrant city is the energetic home of the brilliantly creative Vietnamese mobile gaming industry.	https://www.globalgamesforum.com/vietnam	125	Free	N/A	None
27 – 29 Nov	WPGA DEBUT	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Africa	Rwanda	Kigali	Kigali, Rwanda	We Play Games Africa – East Africa’s first and largest games event debut, bringing a unique festival + convention character and conference. Bringing the heart of gaming to the heart of Africa.	https://www.digitalrealm-entertainment.com/we-play-games/	10000+	$100 to $1900	TBD	Coming Soon
28 – 29 Nov	Checkpoint – Festival of Interactive Experiences	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Italy	Rome	Rome, Italy	Checkpoint – Festival of Interactive Experiences aims to promote and highlight the artistic and cultural value of interactive works in all their forms and components, including gameplay mechanics, design principles, and interaction mechanisms.	https://checkpointconference.com/en/	N/A	Free	None	None
29 Nov – 1 Dec	G-Eight	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Asia	Taiwan	Taipei City	Taipei City, Taiwan	Ever dreamt of a gaming convention thats truly by gamers, for gamers? That simple idea sprouted in 2022, and now we’re excited to bring you the 3rd edition of our epic gaming extravaganza. We believe every game has a unique story, and it’s our mission to showcase these creative wonders to the world!	https://geight.io/en/home/	N/A	NT$300	N/A	None
30 Nov	Indie Developers Conference 2024	11 – NOV	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Japan	Tokyo	Tokyo, Japan	IDC is a conference for Japanese game developers who individual small teams. This is the third time of IDC. It has 12 speeches by actual indie devs, game dev tools exhibitation, and attendies can pitch their game on meeting rooms to game publishers.	https://indiedevconf.jp/	N/A	¥3,400	None	None
2 – 3 Dec	Gamification Europe	12 – DEC	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Gamification Europe specialises in organising events with thought leaders and experts in gamification. The upcoming event is expecting 280 motivated attendees and speakers. The conference aims to share the most useful and up-to-date content about gamification and related game based technologies.	https://gamification-europe.com/	280	£390	N/A	None
2 – 5 Dec	Africa Games Week	12 – DEC	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Africa	South Africa	Cape Town	Cape Town, South Africa	Africa Games Week, now in its 7th edition, has established itself as the premium business event in Africa for the video game industry. Developers, content creators and industry leaders come from across Africa and the globe to connect, engage and grow the African Game Industry.	https://gamesweek.africa	N/A	R1,495	N/A	None
3 – 6 Dec	SIGGRAPH Asia	12 – DEC	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Japan	Tokyo	Tokyo, Japan	The annual event attracts the most respected technical and creative people from all over the world who are excited by research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education and emerging technologies.	https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/home/	N/A	$1050 (Standard) / $25 (Expo)	N/A	None
4 – 6 Dec	Immersive Tech Week	12 – DEC	2024	FINISHED	FINISHED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Netherlands	Rotterdam	Rotterdam, Netherlands	Join us in Rotterdam to explore VR, AR, AI, haptics, Web4, and more. Connect with industry visionaries. Unlock boundless opportunities, new knowledge, and shape your tomorrow! Formerly known as VR Days.	https://www.immersivetechweek.co/	5500+	149€ (Daily) / 299€ (All Access)	MeetToMatch	None
	UPCOMING 2025 EVENTS
20 – 21 Jan	PG Connects London 2025	01 – JAN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Pocket Gamer Connects is the leading international conference series for the global games industry. We focus on connecting you with the right people bringing together delegates from across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered, from mobile to PC and console.	https://www.pgconnects.com/london/	2500+	TBA	MeetToMatch	None
20 – 26 Jan	Global Game Jam 2025	01 – JAN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	HYBRID	HYBRID	Game Jam	North America	Worldwide	Various	Various	The GGJ is the world’s largest game creation event taking place around the globe boasting tens of thousands of participants (jammers) at hundreds of physical and virtual sites in over one hundred countries around the world.	https://globalgamejam.org	35,000+	Free	None	None
23 – 24 Jan	Asia Pacific Game Summit 2025	01 – JAN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Taiwan	Taipei	Taipei, Taiwan	Asia Pacific Game Summit (APGS) dedicates to promoting Taiwan’s gaming industry, with the aim of expanding opportunities for international exchange among experts. Organized by Taipei Computer Association, APGS holds its annual conference alongside Taipei Game Show (TGS) each year.	https://tgs.tca.org.tw/apgs/index.php?lang=e	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
23 – 26 Jan	Taipei Game Show 2025	01 – JAN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Asia	Taiwan	Taipei	Taipei, Taiwan	Taipei Game Show stands as the world’s first and Taiwan’s largest gaming exhibition, dedicated to providing the best promotional platform for game developers and publishers worldwide and delivering exceptional experiences for gamers. In 2024, the Taipei Game Show continues its hybrid approach.	https://tgs.tca.org.tw/	N/A	TBA	Proprietary	None
23 – 26 Jan	Super MagFest 2025	01 – JAN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	North America	United States	Washington	Washington, United States	Short for “Music And Gaming Festival,” MAGFest is a four day-long event dedicated to the appreciation of video game music, gaming of all types, and the gaming community. The event runs 24 hours a day, and offers consoles, arcades, tabletop, LAN, live video game cover bands, chiptunes, vendors, etc.	https://super.magfest.org	N/a	$145	N/A	None
28 – 30 Jan	Arctic Game Dev 2025 NEW	01 – JAN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Sweden	Umeå	Umeå, Sweden	Arctic Game Dev 2025 connects Scandinavian and UK developers with global publishers, investors, and industry leaders. Pitch projects, network, and gain insights to elevate your game business and foster collaboration.	https://www.arcticgamedev.se/	150	Free for selected studios	TBA	None
5 – 6 Feb	Gamesforum Barcelona 2025 NEW	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Spain	Barcelona	Barcelona, Spain	Join us at Gamesforum Barcelona, the premier event for mobile gaming professionals. Our flagship conference brings together industry leaders and innovators to explore cutting-edge strategies in user acquisition, ad monetization, product monetization, and alternative growth.	https://www.globalgamesforum.com/barcelona/	700+	€350	N/A	None
5 – 7 Feb	GameDev Summit 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Philippines	Boracay	Boracay, Philippines	GameDev Summit (GDS) is an International Video Game Industry summit where studios, developers, and advocates come together to connect, innovate, and advance in one of the most stunning destinations in the world – Boracay, Philippines.	https://www.gamedevsummit.co/	N/A	$700	MeetToMatch	GameConf10 (limited, first come first serve basis)
6 Feb	Game Anglia Festival NEW	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	United Kingdom	Ipswich	Ipswich, United Kingdom	Game Anglia is the biggest Game Development conference in the East of England. This year’s event on February 6th will feature a showcase area dedicated to game developers – students and indies. It will take place in The Hold at the University of Suffolk, in Ipswich.	https://www.gameanglia.co.uk/festival/	N/A	TBA	None	None
10 – 23 Feb	Yorkshire Games Festival 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	United Kingdom	Bradford	Bradford, United Kingdom	The festival will include the industry and careers-focused Game Talks conference, family gaming fun across the museum, schools’ days and plenty more exciting events to be announced in the coming months.	https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
11 – 12 Feb	WN Conference – Abi Dhabi 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	United Arab Emirates	Abi Dhabi	Abi Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	The WN Conference in Abu Dhabi is a high-level deal-making event, now in its third edition, offering a fantastic opportunity to find new partners and connect with potential investors for MENA regions and beyond.	https://wnconf.com/	800+	499€	WN Hub	None
11 – 13 Feb	DICE Summit 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Las Vegas	Las Vegas, United States	D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit 2025 is a high-level conference, gathering the brightest and most creative minds dedicated to exploring approaches to the creative process and artistic expression as they uniquely apply to the development of interactive entertainment.	https://www.dicesummit.org/	N/A	$3,350	N/A	None
11 – 13 Feb	MeetToMatch – The Las Vegas Edition 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	North America	United States	Las Vegas	Las Vegas, United States	MeetToMatch returns after a successful inaugural edition to offer its matchmaking platform during thé executive games industry summit in Las Vegas. With our second Las Vegas edition, you will be able to plan meetings during DICE, one of the games industry’s premier networking events.	https://www.meettomatch.com/lasvegas2025/	N/A	70€	MeetToMatch	None
13 – 15 Feb	Copenhagen Gaming Week 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	Europe	Denmark	Copenhagen	Copenhagen, Denmark	Copenhagen Gaming Week is the year’s ultimate gaming festival for the whole family. Whether you’re into Fortnite, soccer, Pokémon, eSports, trading cards or board games, there will be fun and educational activities for everyone. Come and experience the magic of games and play!	https://www.copenhagengamingweek.dk/	N/A	DKK 215	N/A	None
14 Feb	Guildford Games Festival and Developer Summit 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	United Kingdom	Guildford	Guildford, United Kingdom	Sudents, aspiring developers and established developers – attendees of the festival can expect talks and panels from developers responsible for their favourite games, portfolio reviews, meet and greets with devs + more, whilst the g.g Developer Summit is designed for studio founders and managers	guildford.games	4000-6000	Free (Festival) / £50 (dev Summit)	N/A	None
19 – 21 Feb	devcom Leadership Summit 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Portugal	Lisbon	Lisbon, Portugal	The proven concept of the devcom Leadership Summit is dedicated to creating a secure and open environment where top-level professionals can network and tackle critical industry challenges. This summit offers a safe haven for executives and team leaders to address pressing issues openly.	https://www.devcom.global/leadership-summit-2025	N/A	1,604€	N/A	None
21 – 23 Feb	gamescom LAN 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	Europe	Germany	Cologne	Cologne, Germany	The gamescom LAN brings together the gaming community with major German-speaking influencers and offers a unique experience that focuses on the fun of gaming – not just the competition.	https://gamescomlan.gg/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
24 – 3 Mar	Steam Next Fest: February 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Festival	North America	United States	Virtual	Steam	Play what’s next, choose from dozens of livestreams to watch, and chat with developers about their games in this week-long celebration.	https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest	N/A	Free	Steam	None
27 Feb	VIVA! Games Marketing 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	HYBRID	HYBRID	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Bringing marketing managers and agenies togerher to discuss the state of the games industry, covering marketing strategy, branding, activations, content and much more!	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/viva-games-marketing-2-tickets-1007524040527?aff=oddtdtcreator	100	€59	None	EarlyBirdGCF
27 – 28 Feb	DevGAMM Gdansk 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Poland	Gdansk	Gdansk, Poland	DevGAMM Gdańsk 2025 is a B2B event for game developers, publishers, and all game industry fans. Powered by Digital Vikings, DevGAMM will gather 500+ professionals for networking, top-notch sessions, new games lineup, and career opportunities.	https://devgamm.com/gdansk2025	500	$250 (Standard) / $600 (VIP)	MeetToMatch	None
28 Feb	Games Growth Summit 2025	02 – FEB	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Games Growth Summit is a business conference to meet investors, learn about growing your business and networking with C-level execs	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1030945414487?aff=oddtdtcreator	150	$85	None	GameConfGuide10
8 – 9 Mar	Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2025	03 – MAR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Asia	Japan	Tokyo	Tokyo, Japan	TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT started in 2023 in Kichijoji, Musashino City, with the aim of becoming “a place where various talents of indie game creators can gather together and be inspired to pursue their goals”, It is a new indie game event.	https://indiegamessummit.tokyo/en/	9000+	TBA	MeetToMatch	None
14 Mar	HIT Games Conference – Istanbul 2025	03 – MAR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Turkey	Istanbul	Istanbul, Turkey	HIT Games Conference (HGC) is international B2B events dedicated to development, publishing & growth of the gaming market — covering Mobile, PC & Console, Web3 games and more.	https://hgconf.com	400	TBA	Pine	None
17 – 18 Mar	PG Connects San Francisco 2025	03 – MAR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	As the leading international conference series for the global games industry, at Pocket Gamer Connects, we focus on connecting you with the right people, bringing together delegates from across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered.	https://www.pgconnects.com/sanfrancisco/	750	TBA	MeetToMatch	None
17 – 20 Mar	NVIDIA GTC 2025	03 – MAR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	San Jose	San Jose, United States	See how technology breakthroughs are transforming generative AI, healthcare, industrial digitalization, robotics, and more.	https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
17 – 21 Mar	GDC 2025	03 – MAR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is an annual conference for video game developers. The event includes an expo, networking events, and awards shows like the GDC Awards and IGF, and a variety of tutorials, lectures, and roundtables.	https://gdconf.com	N/A	TBA	Proprietary	None
17 – 21 Mar	MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition 2025	03 – MAR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	San Francisco	San Francisco, United States	After a very successful San Francisco Edition 2024 last March, with over 2.200 attendees and more than 7.000 meetings planned, we are happy to announce our return with MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition 2025!	https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/meettomatch-the-san-francisco-edition-2025-tickets-1043787264807	2000+	139€	MeetToMatch	None
19 – 21 Mar	Digital Gaming India Expo 2025	03 – MAR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Asia	India	New Delhi	New Delhi, India	Digital Gaming India expo is the perfect place to discover, connect and explore this paradigm shift by hearing from, as well as networking and engaging with, the leading players in the industry.	https://www.digitalgamingindiaexpo.com/	40,000+	N/A	N/A	None
29 Mar	Game Pavilion 2025	03 – MAR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Showcase	Asia	Japan	Osaka	Osaka, Japan	This is a doujin/indie game exhibition event. Games created by small game company development teams or individuals, student works. This event showcases a variety of games and is enjoyed by many people.	https://gamepavilion.jp	N/A	TBA	None	None
1 – 3 Apr	Games Industry Law Summit On Tour 2025	04 – APR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Italy	Rome	Rome, Italy	For the third edition of the conference, we invite you to the Eternal City. We will explore the fundamental areas of the international games industry, with a cross-country approach to the discussion of the recent developments in consumer protection, privacy, litigation, and intellectual property.	https://gameslawsummit.org/summit-on-tour-3/	200	800€	None	None
2 – 13 Apr	London Games Festival 2025	04 – APR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Early plans for 2025’s 10th anniversary London Games Festival are already in place – the 2025 festival will run from Wednesday 2 April 2025 to Sunday 13 April 2025. Individual event dates and partner activity is still to be announced, with announcements due over the summer.	https://games.london/	N/A	Various	N/A	None
3 – 4 Apr	New Game Plus 2025	04 – APR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Showcase	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	New Game Plus takes place on Thursday 3 April & Friday 4 April at the London Museum’s exhibition spaces on London Wall. The event will be open to both the public and professionals, including an industry conference alongside it, with tickets going on sale in December.	https://festival.games.london/about	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
10 Apr	Games Meets Music 2025	04 – APR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Bringing the music and games industry closer together with networking, panels and talks.	https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1047730288497?aff=oddtdtcreator	150	$85	None	GCG10
10 – 13 Apr	Now Play This 2025	04 – APR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	United Kingdom	London	London, United Kingdom	Now Play This celebrates its first decade of exploring games and playfulness by highlighting the creative power and ubiquity of play.	http://nowplaythis.net/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
14 – 16 Apr	Reboot Develop Blue 2025	04 – APR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Croatia	Dubrovnik	Dubrovnik, Croatia	Reboot Develop Blue 2025 will be a very special celebratory 10th edition of one of the most unique and biggest game developers and games industry conferences in the world!	https://rebootdevelopblue.com	N/A	335€ (Standard) / 1075€ (VIP)	None	None
22 – 25 Apr	Everything Procedural 2025	04 – APR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Academia	Europe	Netherlands	Breda	Breda, Netherlands	Breda University of Applied Sciences will host the Everything Procedural Conference for a variety of lectures, talks, demonstrations and masterclasses in the field of procedural content generation for games on our beautiful campus.	https://www.everythingprocedural.com/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
24 – 25 Apr	HIT Games Conference – Berlin 2025	04 – APR	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Germany	Berlin	Berlin, Germany	HIT Games Conference (HGC) is international B2B events dedicated to development, publishing & growth of the gaming market — covering Mobile, PC & Console, Web3 games and more.	https://hgconf.com/	500	TBA	Pine	None
30 Apr – 4 May	gamescom LATAM 2025	05 – MAY	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	South America	Brazil	São Paulo	São Paulo, Brazil	We will be happy again in 2025! And we already have the coordinates for our next adventure together! gamescom latam 25 will take place from April 30th to May 4th, and in a new location: in Anhembi.	https://latam.gamescom.global/en/	100,000+	TBA	N/A	None
1 – 5 May	LudoNarraCon	05 – MAY	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Showcase	Australia	Virtual	Virtual	Steam	A digital convention celebrating narrative video games, hosted on Steam. It aims to create a platform to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative narrative games, replicating as many of the aspects and benefits of the physical convention experience as possible within a digital format.	https://www.ludonarracon.com/	N/A	Free	None	None
7 – 8 May	GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects 2025	05 – MAY	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	United Arab Emirates	Dubai	Dubai, United Arab Emirates	After a successful event in 2024, welcoming over 1,300 attendees, the GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects is returning on May 7–8 alongside the Dubai Esports and Games Festival at the Dubai World Trade Centre conference facility in the heart of Dubai!	https://www.pgconnects.com/dubaigameexposummit/	1300+	TBA	MeetToMatch	None
8 – 11 May	PAX East 2025	05 – MAY	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	North America	United States	Boston	Boston, United States	PAX East is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.	https://east.paxsite.com/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
14 – 17 May	A Maze 2025	05 – MAY	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Europe	Germany	Berlin	Berlin, Germany	A MAZE. established since 2008 is an international arthouse label in the field of games and playful media that includes independent and alternative game projects, virtual realities and other digital playful dimensions.	https://a-maze.net/	N/A	TBA	MeetToMatch	None
18 – 20 May	Digital Dragons 2025	05 – MAY	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Poland	Krakow	Krakow, Poland	Digital Dragons Conference is one of the largest B2B events for the games industry in the whole Europe. Leading conference in Poland.	https://digitaldragons.pl/en/	2000+	230€ (Standard) / 292€ (Business)	Pine	None
20 – 23 May	Nordic Game 2025	05 – MAY	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Sweden	Malmö	Malmö, Sweden	Nordic Game is the leading games conference in Europe. Gathering thousands of industry professionals in the spring and autumn each year, Nordic Game is the one and only “home turf” meeting place for the highly successful game developers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.	https://nordicgame.com/	N/A	499€ (Standard)	MeetToMatch	None
22 – 25 May	MomoCon 2025	05 – MAY	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2C	North America	United States	Atlanta	Atlanta, United States	MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers behind their favorite shows, games, and comics.	https://www.momocon.com/	N/A	$50 (Daily) / $60 (All Days)	N/A	None
22 – 25 May	PlayX4 2025	05 – MAY	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Asia	South Korea	Goyang	Goyang, South Korea	PlayX4 has become one of the biggest Game show in Korea. PlayX4 was first organised to support local game developers’ expansion into overseas market.	https://www.playx4.or.kr/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
23 – 25 May	DreamHack Dallas NEW	05 – MAY	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	United States	Dallas	Dallas, United States	Dallas’ largest annual gaming lifestyle festival is back! For three days, fans can explore dozens of local indie game developers and artists, watch world-class esports tournaments, meet with hundreds of creators, don their favorite cosplay, and much more.	https://dreamhack.com/dallas/	55,000	$79 (All Days) / $279 (VIP)	Scheduled meetups
2 – 3 Jun	Dev.Play 2025	06 – JUN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Romania	Bucharest	Bucharest, Romania	Dev.Play is a premier event for game devs in Eastern Europe, targeting industry professionals, indie developers, and students. The conference features a variety of sessions , panel discussions, and workshops led by industry experts. Dev.Play aims to foster connections within the game dev community.	https://dev-play.ro/		Starting from 100eur	N/A	None
2 – 5 Jun	Unreal Fest 2025	06 – JUN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Orlando	Orlando, United States	What’s next for Unreal Fest? Well, theoretical person who might ask us that question: we’re headed to Orlando in 2025! Clear your calendars for June 2nd through June 5th for an Unreal jaunt to the Sunshine State.	https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/feed?tags=events	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
6 Jun	XP Indie Biz Connect Atlantic	06 – JUN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	United States	Charlottetown	Charlottetown, United States	XP Indie Biz Connect Atlantic connects indie devs, business leaders, publishers, investors, and industry experts to forge partnerships, and create the opportunities that will drive business forward. Join us for a full day of video game networking and discussions.	https://xpgaming.biz/xp-indie-biz-atlantic/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
6 – 7 Jun	Game Access 2025	06 – JUN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Czech Republic	Brno	Brno, Czech Republic	We are Game Access. Every year, we unite thousands of creatives from all over the world. Together, under one roof, we are igniting gamedev passion and creating opportunities, together with the stars and heroes of our industry.	https://game-access.com/conference/	N/A	183€ (Standard) / 273€ (VIP)	Pine	None
9 – 16 Jun	Steam Next Fest: June 2025	06 – JUN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	VIRTUAL	VIRTUAL	Festival	North America	United States	Virtual	Steam	Play what’s next, choose from dozens of livestreams to watch, and chat with developers about their games in this week-long celebration	https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest	N/A	Free	Steam	None
11 – 17 Jun	Toronto Games Week 2025	06 – JUN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	Canada	Toronto	Toronto, Canada	Toronto Games Week is a collective coordination of events organized independently by dozens of organizations, curators, companies, creators, and communities.	https://torontogamesweek.com/	N/A	Various	N/A	None
12 – 13 Jun	XP Game Summit 2025	06 – JUN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Canada	Toronto	Toronto, Canada	Through world class B2B conferences, XP Gaming brings businesses, investors and subject matter experts together to foster new industry opportunities. Using their proprietary employment platform, and Career Day events they drive recruitment initiatives that connect recruiters with job seekers.	https://xpgamesummit.com/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
19 – 20 Jun	Game Camp 2025	06 – JUN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	France	Lille	Lille, France	During these 2 days, game developers will benefit from the feedback of notorious speakers from the industry in our 5 categories, share structuring subjects, meet their peers, schedule meetings, and access a pool of experts in different fields of activity.	https://gamecamp.fr/en/home/	N/A	TBA	MeetToMatch	None
19 – 20 Jun	HIT Games Conference – Barcelona 2025	06 – JUN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Spain	Barcelona	Barcelona, Spain	HIT Games Conference (HGC) is international B2B events dedicated to development, publishing & growth of the gaming market — covering Mobile, PC & Console, Web3 games and more.	https://hgconf.com/	400	TBA	Pine	None
27 Jun	Portside Game Assembly	06 – JUN	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Germany	Hamburg	Hamburg, Germany	A new B2B industry conference for leading indie game makers and studios, organized by Gamecity Hamburg. The main event invites selected decision-makers from the international indie games industry on board of a ship: keynote speeches, impulse talks and productive roundtables.	https://portsideassembly.com/	N/A	189€	N/A	None
8 – 10 Jul	Develop Brighton 2025	07 – JUL	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	United Kingdom	Brighton	Brighton, United Kingdom	Develop:Brighton has been bringing together the European Game Dev community from global superstars to micro indies – since 2006. Come and learn from your peers and share your experiences, hear from the industry’s leading lights, get up-to-date with tools, and network.	https://www.developconference.com/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
18 – 19 Jul	TennoCon 2025	07 – JUL	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	North America	Ontario	London	London, Ontario	TennoCon will take place across two days, the first of which will allow fans to collect their badge, shop for merch, and attend an opening night event. The second day will consist of the traditional TennoCon events and panels. 10th anniversary edition.	https://www.warframe.com/tennocon	N/A	N/A	N/A	None
18 – 20 Jul	BitSummit 2025	07 – JUL	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	Festival	Asia	Japan	Kyoto	Kyoto, Japan	Established in 2012, BitSummit was founded with the goal of giving Japanese independent game makers a chance to show their games to the world.	https://bitsummit.org/en/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
31 Jul – 3 Aug	GenCon 2025	08 – AUG	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	North America	Indiana	Indianapolis	Indianapolis, Indiana	Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, saw more than 71,000 gamers flock to downtown Indianapolis, setting an all-time attendance record for the annual event.	https://www.gencon.com/	70,000+	TBA	N/A	None
10 – 14 Aug	SIGGRAPH 2025	08 – AUG	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Canada	Vancouver	Vancouver, Canada	The premier conference & exhibition on computer graphics & interactive techniques.	https://s2025.siggraph.org/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
17 – 19 Aug	devcom 2025	08 – AUG	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Germany	Cologne	Cologne, Germany	Europe’s biggest and gamescom’s official game developer conference with 3400+ attendees will offer a wide range of events and sessions for international games industry professionals.	https://www.devcom.global/tickets/#ddc25shop	3500+	618€ (Business) / 1236€ (VIP)	Swapcard	None
20 – 24 Aug	gamescom 2025	08 – AUG	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Europe	Germany	Cologne	Cologne, Germany	Gamescom is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne. #gamescom	https://www.gamescom.global/en	N/A	TBA	Swapcard	None
29 Aug – 1 Sep	PAX West 2025	08 – AUG	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	North America	United States	Seattle	Seattle, United States	PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.	https://west.paxsite.com/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
2 – 4 Sep	Games Industry Law Summit 2025	09 – SEP	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Lithuania	Vilnius	Vilnius, Lithuania	In 2025, we offer 350 seats, and we expect counsels and executives from over 200 studios, platforms, associations & law firms. The three-day program at a private venue in Vilnius Old Town is focused on learning and debating, expanding the professional network and catching up with industry peers.	https://gameslawsummit.org/games-industry-law-summit-x-vilnius/	350	1,600€	N/A	None
5 Sep	HIT Games Conference – Paris 2025	09 – SEP	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	France	Paris	Paris, France	HIT Games Conference (HGC) is international B2B events dedicated to development, publishing & growth of the gaming market — covering Mobile, PC & Console, Web3 games and more.	https://hgconf.com	300	TBA	Pine	None
3 Oct	XP Indie Biz Connect Vancouver	10 – OCT	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Canada	Vancouver	Vancouver, Canada	XP Indie Biz Connect is a one-day event focused on the business of indie game development, connecting attendees with the people and knowledge needed to succeed in a competitive industry. Join West Coast video game industry professionals for a day of networking and curated talks.	https://xpgaming.biz/xp-indie-biz-vancouver/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
7 – 8 Oct	Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2025	10 – OCT	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Finland	Helsinki	Helsinki, Finland	Pocket Gamer Connects focuses on connecting you with the right people from all sections of the games industry. We unite delegates across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered. All while having fun and fostering a real “games industry family” feel.	https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/	N/A	TBA	MeetToMatch	None
10 Oct	HIT Games Conference – Hanoi 2025	10 – OCT	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	Vietnam	Hanoi	Hanoi, Vietnam	HIT Games Conference (HGC) is international B2B events dedicated to development, publishing & growth of the gaming market — covering Mobile, PC & Console, Web3 games and more.	https://hgconf.com	250	TBA	Pine	None
21 – 22 Oct	Mobidictum Conference 2025 NEW	10 – OCT	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Turkey	Istanbul	Istanbul, Turkey	Get ready for the biggest gaming industry event in the region! Mobidictum Conference has become a must-attend event for game creators and businesses, with 1,200+ attendees from 50+ countries. The Mobidictum Conference connects global gaming professionals to discuss industry trends, network, and explore the latest innovations.	https://mobidictum.com/events/conference/	1200+	TBA	N/A	None
23 – 25 Oct	Game Days 2025	10 – OCT	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Slovakia	Kosice	Kosice, Slovakia	International game development festival connecting creativity, art and business aspects welcoming all fans of videogames in beautiful city of Kosice, Slovakia. To find out more click here.	https://gamedays.sk/	600+	TBA	None	None
30 Oct – 2 Nov	gamescom Asia 2025	10 – OCT	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B2C	Asia	Singapore	Singapore	Singapore, Singapore	For trade, gamescom asia aims to serve as the premier platform for Southeast Asian game developers to explore partnerships and expand their audiences globally.	https://gamescom.asia	40,000+	TBA	Swapcard	None
5 Nov	THIS Game	11 – NOV	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Europe	Denmark	Aarhus	Aarhus, Denmark	Every year, we gather the Nordic game industry for a day of knowledge, inspiration, and networking, diving into the creative process of game development to explore how developers find inspiration and what new platforms, techniques, and trends are dominating.	https://thisaarhus.com/track/thisgame/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None
11 – 12 Nov	MIGS 2025	11 – NOV	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	North America	Canada	Montreal	Montreal, Canada	MIGS connects game publishers, investors, developers, and service providers for two days of global networking, expert speakers and panels, as well as a dedicated exhibit space featuring an indie game showcase.	https://migs.biz	N/A	TBA	MeetToMatch	None
27 – 28 Nov	HIT Games Conference – Abu Dhabi	11 – NOV	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	United Arab Emirates	Abu Dhabi	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	HIT Games Conference (HGC) is international B2B events dedicated to development, publishing & growth of the gaming market — covering Mobile, PC & Console, Web3 games and more.	https://hgconf.com	350	TBA	Pine	None
15 – 18 Dec	SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 NEW	12 – DEC	2025	SCHEDULED	SCHEDULED	PHYSICAL	PHYSICAL	B2B	Asia	China	Hong Kong	Hong Kong, China	We are thrilled to bring SIGGRAPH Asia back to Hong Kong. The city’s dynamic and innovative environment, combined with its strategic location and strong support from both the government and industry, makes it the perfect venue for our 2025 conference.	https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/about-the-event/siggraph-asia-2025/	N/A	TBA	N/A	None