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| DATE | TITLE | MONTH | YEAR | STATUS | STATUS | NATURE | NATURE | TYPE | REGION | COUNTRY / STATE | CITY | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE | ATTENDANCE | PRICE PASS | MEETING SYSTEM | DISCOUNT | ||
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| 19 - 20 Feb |  | IndieGameBusiness Sessions: February Edition | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Ready for 2 days packed with lectures, panels, and networking all about the business of games? Join IndieGameBusiness and MeetToMatch for their 14th event which brings together industry leaders, developers, publishers, and investors. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegamebusiness-sessions-feb-2025-powered-by-the-powell-group-tickets-1087244971979?discount=MTMFeb25 | N/A | $55 | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 19 - 21 Feb |  | devcom Leadership Summit | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | 2,221€ | N/A | None | |
| 21 - 23 Feb |  | gamescom LAN | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | 119€ | N/A | None | |
| 24 Feb - 3 Mar |  | Steam Next Fest: February | 02 - FEB | 2025 | 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 | |
| 27 Feb |  | VIVA! Games Marketing | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | £77.71 | None | EarlyBirdGCF | |
| 27 - 28 Feb |  | DevGAMM Gdansk | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | $100 (Indie) / $350 (Business) | Pine | None | |
| 28 Feb |  | Games Growth Summit | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 (Indie) / £210 (Business) | None | GameConfGuide10 | |
| 4 - 7 Mar |  | TING VI | 03 - MAR | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Sweden | Malmö, Stockholm | Malmö, Stockholm, Sweden | A week-long event where Swedish and international game studios get to meet and find an intern from our pool of talented game designers, programmers, artists, animators and VFX artists. First two days will be virtual, followed by two days on-site. | https://futuregames.se/se/ting/ | N/A | N/A | None | None | |
| 7 - 8 Mar |  | Horizons by IndieCade | 03 - MAR | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | The Conference features expert panels, networking with industry, talks from alumni working in industry, and talks to address key questions games students grapple with as they move from school to industry. Open to all enrolled Horizons students and faculty. | https://www.indiecade.com/horizons/ | N/A | N/A | Zoom | None | |
| 8 - 9 Mar |  | Tokyo Indie Games Summit | 03 - MAR | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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+ | 1000JPY (Public) / 6000JPY (Business) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 10 - 14 Mar |  | notGDC | 03 - MAR | 2025 | TODAY | TODAY | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | A game development non-conference, for everyone! | https://notgdc.io/ | N/A | Free | N/A | None | |
| 14 Mar |  | HIT Games Conference – Istanbul | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Istanbul, Turkey | HGC Istanbul is the first C-level b2b mobile game event with round tables, providing unlimited networking, new insights, and getting international partners into the Turkish ecosystem. This 1 day event combines a classic conference format with a meeting system, an expo zone, and an amazing lineup. | https://hgconf.com/istanbul-2025 | 250 | 299€ | Pine | None | |
| 16 Mar |  | Courage XL | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | The most informal and friendly Indie Showcase, happening just before GDC. Over 50 indie developers will present their work at the Great Northern in San Francisco on Sunday evening, right before GDC begins. It’s the perfect place to break the ice for a week full of networking, mingling, and partying. | https://courage.events/event/courage-xl-2025/ | Free | None | None | ||
| 16 Mar |  | Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition NEW | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | Day of the Devs returns to San Francisco for its free In-Person Celebration of indie video games! Games, music, food, drinks, fun, + more!! #GDC | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/events/ | N/A | Free | None | None | |
| 17 Mar |  | Games Industry Gathering (GIG) | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | Games Industry Gathering (GIG) presents their annual IRL party held 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 an developers showcasing some playable games. | https://thegig.social/gdc/ | N/A | Members only | None | None | |
| 17 Mar |  | MIX Spring Showcase | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | The Spring Game Showcase for GDC week continues the partnership from last Spring. We're working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through online and in person formats, including Steam event page. Online + OnSite Showcase & Live Interviews. | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-game-showcases-2025 | N/A | Free | None | None | |
| 17 & 20 Mar |  | GDC Nights | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | HR / Recruitment | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | Join us on Monday and Thursday in Moscone’s West Hall after the conference winds down for GDC’s first official public evening events. Recharge your batteries and make meaningful connections with the world’s best game developers! | https://gdconf.com/gdc-nights | N/A | $75 | N/A | None | |
| 17 - 18 Mar |  | PG Connects San Francisco | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | 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 | $330 (Developer), $770 (Standard) / $1200 (VIP) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 17 - 20 Mar |  | NVIDIA GTC | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Jose | San Jose, California | See how technology breakthroughs are transforming generative AI, healthcare, industrial digitalization, robotics, and more. | https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/ | N/A | $1,975 (All Days) / $985 (Daily) | N/A | None | |
| 17 - 21 Mar |  | GDC | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | 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 | $2299 (All Access) / $349 (Expo) | Proprietary | None | |
| 17 - 21 Mar |  | MeetToMatch - The San Francisco Edition | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | 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+ | €190 | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 18 Mar |  | Games [4Diversity] Showcase | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | We’re excited to announce the very first Games [4Diversity] Showcase, taking place on Tuesday, March 18, during GDC. The Games [4Diversity] Showcase highlights games that contribute to improved representation and inclusion of socio-cultural minorities in the gaming industry. | https://courage.events/event/g4div2025/ | N/A | €21.79 | None | None | |
| 18 Mar |  | Community Clubhouse at GDC | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | A full day of expert-led sessions featuring insights from Arrowhead, Activision, Niantic, EA, Take-Two Interactive, and more! This year, we’re diving into the industry’s biggest shifts and spotlighting the innovative leaders shaping the future of game community engagement. | https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/community-clubhouse-at-gdc-2025-tickets-1244751417999 | N/A | Free with GDC Pass | None | None | |
| 19 Mar |  | European Game Showcase | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | 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. | https://europeangameshowcase.com | N/A | Free | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 19 - 21 Mar |  | Digital Gaming India Expo | 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 | |
| 20 Mar |  | Future Games Show Spring Edition | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | The Future Games Show will return in 2025 with three exciting shows: FGS Spring Showcase (March), FGS Summer Showcase (June) and FGS @Gamescom (August). The Future Games Show is one of the best way to discover new games, with our 2024 shows reaching over 200 million total views. | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | Free | None | None | |
| 28 Mar |  | Game Creators Conference | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Osaka | Osaka, Japan | GAME CREATORS CONFERENCE '25 will be held on a full scale for the first time since 2019. 24 sessions across 4 tracks are planned, including unique sessions and lectures typical for the Kansai region. Booth exhibits by sponsors and social gathering are also planned. | https://gc-conf.com/ | N/A | ¥5,500 (Standard) / ¥3,300 (Student) | N/A | None | |
| 28 - 29 Mar |  | DStars | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Padova | Padova, Italy | 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 | |
| 29 Mar |  | Game Pavilion | 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 | ¥500 | None | None | |
| 1 - 3 Apr |  | Games Industry Law Summit On Tour | 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 | 1000€ | None | None | |
| 2 - 13 Apr |  | London Games Festival | 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 | £249 (All Access) | N/A | None | |
| 3 - 4 Apr |  | New Game Plus | 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://games.london/event/new-game-plus/ | N/A | £15 (Daily) / £25 (All Days) / £99 (Industry) | N/A | None | |
| 3 - 6 Apr |  | Games Gathering Lviv | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Lviv | Lviv, Ukraine | This is an international gamedev conference in Lviv that provides an opportunity to improve professional skills, find business partners, investors, or get a job in the industry. | https://www.ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2025-lviv/ | 1000+ | 59€ (Standard) / 229€ (Business) | N/A | None | |
| 4 Apr |  | WN Conference Berlin | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Berlin, Germany | WN Events is returning to Germany with a long-awaited conference! On April 4, get in touch and reconnect with representatives of the game industry. Attendees will gain insights from top experts and explore the latest trends and challenges shaping the industry. | https://wnhub.io/event-info/berlin25 | N/A | TBA | WN Hub | None | |
| 4 - 5 Apr |  | Atlantic Games Conference | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Carballo | Carballo, Spain | With the clear intention of becoming a reference event in Galicia, Atlantic Games Conference seeks to contribute to the consolidation of the local developer community and be a meeting point where they can get to know each other and share ideas with developers, creators, and enthusiasts. | https://www.atlanticgamesconference.com/en/ | N/A | Free | N/A | None | |
| 9 - 10 Apr |  | GamesForum Cyprus | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | Dive into the lucrative world of Ad Monetization and User Acquisition at our cutting-edge event. Connect with top industry minds, discover groundbreaking strategies, and supercharge your mobile game revenue. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/cyprus | 200+ | 150€ | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 10 Apr |  | Games Meets Music | 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 Apr |  | WN LiveOps Summit NEW | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | Belgrade, Serbia | WN LiveOps Summit Belgrade’25 is a major event dedicated to the art and science of LiveOps in the gaming industry. This summit will bring together top game developers, publishers, and industry experts to share insights, tools, and strategies that drive player engagement and revenue growth. | https://wnhub.io/event-info/liveops-summit-belgrade-25 | 250+ | €199 (Dev) / 2000€ (Vendor) | WN Hub | None | |
| 10 - 11 Apr |  | DVRS Games Festival | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Manchester | Manchester, United Kingdom | SODA and POC in Play invite you to attend the first international diverse games festival. In SODA’s state of the art new building we will host two days of talks and a networking event showcasing diverse speakers and topics across games development as well as animation and film. | https://www.schoolofdigitalarts.mmu.ac.uk/events/dvrs-games-festival-2025/ | N/A | £100 (Industry) / £50 (Student) | N/A | None | |
| 10 - 13 Apr |  | Now Play This | 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 | |
| 11 Apr |  | FÍS Games Summit | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Ireland | Galway | Galway, Ireland | The goal of the summit is to help foster growth and success in the Irish games development community by providing developers on the island of Ireland with a unique opportunity to engage with talks and presentations that will help them in their own careers. | https://ardan.ie/events/fis-games-summit/ | N/A | Free | N/A | None | |
| 12 Apr |  | GDLX25 | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | GDLX25 is the UK’s premier indie game development event, bringing together developers, students, industry professionals, and game enthusiasts for a full day of discovery, networking, and celebration. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever! | https://www.gamedevlocal.com/gdlx | N/A | £30 | N/A | None | |
| 13 Apr |  | INDIE Live Expo | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | The INDIE Live Expo for 2025 is scheduled to take place in April and December. It will be broadcasted in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean. The games will be showcased in format featuring "INDIE Waves" and "INDIE Spotlight." | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | N/A | Free | None | None | |
| 14 - 15 Apr |  | #GAConf | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | Two days of talks and networking exploring accessibility for disabled gamers, hosted by the IGDA'S accessibility SIG. #GAconf | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | $250 | N/A | None | |
| 14 - 16 Apr |  | Reboot Develop Blue | 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 | 565€ (Standard) / 1695€ (VIP) | None | None | |
| 15 - 18 Apr |  | Foundations of Digital Games | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Austria | Graz | Graz, Austria | FDG 2025 will have the theme „Accessible Worlds, United Through Play.“ The conference theme extends to diversity, equity and inclusivity in both the gaming experience and its creation, and we encourage papers that investigate these aspects in broad terms. | http://fdg2025.org/ | N/A | TBA | None | None | |
| 17 - 18 Apr |  | Addon | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Rennes | Rennes, France | Since 2017, ADDON has brought together over 300 video game professionals in the heart of Rennes, Brittany. A human-scale event that aims to: enable video game production teams to enhance their skills & strengthen ties between industry peers. | https://addon.events/en/ | 300+ | 204€ | N/A | None | |
| 22 - 25 Apr |  | Everything Procedural | 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 | |
| 23 Apr |  | The Game Assembly – Meet and Greet | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Sweden | Malmö & Stockholm | Malmö & Stockholm, 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 |  | Games Leadership Summit NEW | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Manchester | Manchester, United Kingdom | RE:FORMAT x Gaming Rally unite for a day of talks, panels, business, networking, and connecting brands and creatives in the games industry. If you work in games and want to connect with decision-makers while learning from experts, this event is for you. | https://lu.ma/fvtz5o2o | N/A | 60 GBP | None | None | |
| 24 - 25 Apr |  | HIT Games Conference - Berlin | 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/berlin-2025 | 500 | 399€ | Pine | None | |
| 28 Apr |  | LA Games Conference - Law & Finance Summit | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | LA Games Conference is a high-end favorite among game, media, and investment leaders for the high energy, focused environment for networking, meetings, and deal-making. | https://lagamesconference.com/ | N/A | $799 | N/A | None | |
| 29 - 30 Apr |  | Live Service Gaming Summit - North America | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Texas | Austin | Austin, Texas | Building on the sold-out success of the first Live Service Gaming Summit in London (September 2024), we are excited to announce the second edition of this premier B2B event, now coming to Austin— a hub for innovation in Live Service Games. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-lsg-na-summit | N/A | $1090 (Dev) / $1899 (Vendor) | N/A | None | |
| 30 Apr |  | Start-Up, Scale-Up & Grow Conference by TIGA | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | The Conference includes expert advice on how to: raise investment and claim the Video Games Expenditure Credit; recruit and retain a highly skilled team; lessons in leadership and management; advantages of outsourcing and coproduction; and best practice in marketing and the opportunities of AI. | https://tiga.org/tiga-start-up-scale-up-and-grow-conference | N/A | £59 | None | None | |
| 30 Apr - 4 May |  | gamescom LATAM | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | São Paulo, Brazil | We will be happy again in 2025! And we already have the coordinates for our next adventure together! gamescom latam 25 will take place from April 30th to May 4th, and in a new location: in Anhembi. | https://latam.gamescom.global/en/ | 100,000+ | R$ 280 (Daily), R$ 800 (All Days) | 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 | 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 | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Massachusetts | Boston | Boston, Massachusetts | 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 | $71 (Daily) / $254 (All Days) | N/A | None | |
| 14 May |  | IndieGameBusiness Deep Dive NEW | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | IndieGameBusiness Deep Dive: Perfecting the Strategy & Innovation Behind Indie Game Marketing. Join us for a dynamic one-day event featuring experts from the industry, all centered around the latest trends and strategies in marketing. | https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/igb-deep-dive/ | N/A | Free | N/A | None | |
| 14 - 17 May |  | A Maze | 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://2025.amaze-berlin.de/ | N/A | 85€ | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 16 - 17 May |  | Guadalindie | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Spain | Malaga | Malaga, Spain | With stands, international speakers and a business area, Guadalindie is a unique opportunity for developers to showcase their videogames, get direct feedback from attendees, network and try out cool games. | https://guadalindie.com/en/ | 2000+ | 35€ | N/A | None | |
| 18 - 20 May |  | Digital Dragons | 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+ | 279€ (Developer) / 365€ (Business) | Pine | None | |
| 19 - 20 May |  | GamesBeat Summit | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | GamesBeat Summit is your premier opportunity to network with fellow leaders in the gaming industry. Join over 600 influential changemakers and achievers to collaborate, innovate, and expand your network. | https://gbs.venturebeat.com/ | 600+ | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 20 - 23 May |  | Nordic Game | 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 | 1248€ (Standard) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 22 - 25 May |  | MomoCon | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Georgia | Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia | 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) / $95 (All Days) | N/A | None | |
| 22 - 25 May |  | PlayX4 | 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 | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Texas | Dallas | Dallas, Texas | 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 | $50 (Daily) / $95 (All Days) / $279 (VIP) | Scheduled meetups | ||
| 27 - 28 May |  | Indigo | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Rotterdam, Netherlands | The most important event for game developers in the Netherlands, INDIGO, will continue in 2025 as a 2-day event and will take place in Rotterdam. | https://indigoshowcase.nl | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 28 - 29 May |  | FTW (For the Win) | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | Belgrade, Serbia | FTW! is a new & unique event in the European game dev space. We call it a b2b&stakeholder conference. It gathers gaming professionals from the wider regions of CEE, Adriatic, and the Balkans, as well as some of the leading European experts, decision-makers and game dev ecosystem stakeholders. | https://ftwconference.com/ | 500+ | TBA | None | None | |
| 29 May |  | WN Growth Summit NEW | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | The WN Growth Summit Limassol'25 is a deal-making event dedicated to strategies for scaling and driving growth in the gaming industry. The summit is designed to connect decision-makers and industry leaders with a focus on fostering collaboration and exploring new opportunities. | https://wnhub.io/event-info/growth-summit-limassol-25 | N/A | 199€ (Dev) / 2000€ (Vendor) | WN Hub | None | |
| 30 May |  | GDCy Fest | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | We are excited to announce a GDCy Fest 2025 – our Open-Air seaside Cyprus Game Development conference, fashioned in the beloved GDCy style. We can’t wait to meet you there! | https://gdcy.eu/fest/ | N/A | 99€ (Standard) / 399€ (VIP) | N/A | None | |
| 31 May - 1 Jun |  | TwitchCon Europe | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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-2025/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 2 - 3 Jun |  | Dev.Play | 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/ | 128€ (Standard) / 180€ (Business) / 520€ (VIP) | N/A | None | ||
| 2 - 5 Jun |  | Unreal Fest US | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Florida | Orlando | Orlando, Florida | 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. Our flagship event moves to Orlando, Florida this year along with the State of Unreal keynote. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/feed?tags=events | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 3 - 4 Jun |  | PG Connects Barcelona | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | The Pocket Gamer Connects series is thrilled to be taking its unique b2b conferencing to Barcelona for the very first time! Bringing 750+ games industry movers and shakers to discuss, exchange, and connect. | https://www.pgconnects.com/barcelona/ | 750 | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 6 Jun |  | Summer Game Fest | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | SUMMER GAME FEST airs live on June 2025, featuring world premieres, special guests and a look at what's next in video games. The show is immediately followed by Day of the Devs. Broadcast starts at 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 12PM CET. | https://www.summergamefest.com | N/A | Free (Virtual) | None | None | |
| 6 Jun |  | PitchYaGame #June Edition | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Twitter / X | #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 | None | None | |
| 6 Jun |  | XP Indie Biz Connect Atlantic | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Charlottetown | Charlottetown, Canada | 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 | CA$121.69 (Standard) / CA$243.35 (VIP) | N/A | None | |
| 6 - 7 Jun |  | Game Access | 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 | 306€ (Standard) / 596€ (VIP) | Pine | None | |
| 6 - 8 Jun |  | Pixel Heaven | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | Warsaw, Poland | International Pixel Heaven Games & Pop Culture Festival is the largest event in Europe for fans of electronic entertainment who still remember the early days of 8/16-bit computers, as well as all aficionados of comic books, board games and the atmosphere of the eighties and nineties. | https://pixelheavenfest.com/en/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 7 - 9 Jun |  | Play Days @ Summer Game Fest | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | Summer Game Fest will kickoff with showcase on June 6 followed by the annual Play Days invite-only media event, which will run from June 7-9 produced by Iam8bit. New for 2025’s SGF is a B2B event curated by former GamesIndustry.biz boss, and regular VGC contributor, Christopher Dring. | https://www.summergamefest.com | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 9 - 11 Jun |  | Gotland Game Conference | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Visby | Visby, Sweden | Gotland Game Conference is returning to Visby this year. | https://gotlandgameconference.com/2025/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 9 - 16 Jun |  | Steam Next Fest: June | 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 | |
| 10 - 11 Jun |  | GamesForum Hamburg | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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. Engage in insightful discussions, gain valuable insights from keynote speakers, and participate in interactive sessions designed to enhance your expertise and elevate your mobile gaming strategies. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/hamburg | 300+ | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 11 - 17 Jun |  | Toronto Games Week | 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 | 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 | 299 CAD (Standard) / 479 CAD (VIP) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 13 - 14 Jun |  | Interactive Futures NEW | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Leamington Spa | Leamington Spa, United Kingdom | The three words that define Interactive Futures. Whether you already work in the video games industry, work in an associated creative field, perhaps you want to start a new career, or, quite simply, you just love playing games – there is something for you. | https://interactive-futures.com/about-conference/ | N/A | Free | N/A | None | |
| 13 - 15 Jun |  | GamesCon Canada | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Canada | Edmonton | Edmonton, Canada | 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/ | N/A | 47.25 CAD (Daily) / 113.40 CAD (All Days) | N/A | None | |
| 19 - 20 Jun |  | Game Camp | 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 | 297€ | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 19 - 20 Jun |  | HIT Games Conference - Barcelona | 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 | |
| 19 - 20 Jun |  | WN Conference Istanbul NEW DATE | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Istanbul, Turkey | The WN Conference in Istanbul is a game industry deal-making event taking place on June 19-20. The event will bring together over 1,500 people, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your network and find new partners. | https://wnhub.io/event-info/istanbul25 | 1500+ | TBA | WN Hub | None | |
| 20 - 22 Jun |  | NarraScope | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | NarraScope is an event that supports interactive narrative, adventure games, and interactive fiction by bringing together writers, developers, and players. | https://narrascope.org | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 25 Jun |  | High Performance Graphics | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark | The conference brings together researchers, engineers, and architects to discuss the complex interactions of parallel and custom hardware, novel programming models, and efficient algorithms in the design of systems for current and future graphics and visual computing applications. | https://www.highperformancegraphics.org/2025/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 27 Jun |  | International Summer School on AI and Games | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | Malmö, Sweden | The summer school is dedicated to the uses of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in and for games. It is suitable for industrial game developers, designers, programmers and practitioners, but also for graduate students in games & artificial intelligence. | https://school.gameaibook.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 24 - 26 Jun |  | Game Quality Forum | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Lisbon | Lisbon, Portugal | 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+ | 1352€ (Dev) / 3443 (Vendor) | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 26 Jun |  | Unreal Fest Gold Coast | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Indonesia | Bali | Bali, Indonesia | Unreal Fest Gold Coast is moving to Bali this year! Join us in Indonesia on June 25 – 26, 2025. If you’d like to apply to speak at the event, check out the Call for Proposals—submissions close April 7, 2025. This event is for developers from Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/news/unreal-fest-2025-is-coming-to-a-city-near-you | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 26 Jun |  | Israel Mobile Summit | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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. It's a catch-all event that is attended by dozens of delegates from each game publisher in Israel, and some from the rest of the world. | https://www.israelmobilesummit.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 26 - 27 Jun |  | Games for Change Festival | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | New York | New York City | New York City, New York | Drawing inspiration from purposeful design and innovation, the 2025 Games for Change Festival theme is "Designing for Tomorrow." We'll bring together diverse voices from industry to explore how games and XR can break down barriers between generations, perspectives, and sectors. | https://festival.gamesforchange.org/ | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | 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 | |
| 30 Jun - 4 Jul |  | DiGRA | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Malta | Valleta | Valleta, Malta | The theme of the conference will be Games at the Crossroads, exploring games and game studies at points of (cultural, disciplinary) encounter and divergence. | https://digraconference2025.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 2 - 6 Jul |  | Morocco Gaming Expo | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Africa | Morocco | Rabat | Rabat, Morocco | The 2nd edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo reaffirms its status as a must-attend event for gaming enthusiasts and professionals in Morocco. | https://moroccogamingexpo.ma/ | 40,000+ | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 8 - 10 Jul |  | Develop Brighton | 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 | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 9 - 10 Jul |  | German Dev Days | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Frankfurt | Frankfurt, Germany | More than 40 lectures, several panel discussions, 8 workshops, more than 60 speakers and 12 exhibitors as well as the evening event on July 10 offer game developers, industry experts, students and visitors a relaxed event setting to get to know each other, exchange ideas and gain experience. | https://www.germandevdays.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 11 - 13 Jul |  | First Playable | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Florence | Florence, Italy | First Playable is the most important business event dedicated to video game development in Italy, organised by IIDEA and Toscana Film Commission - Fondazione Sistema Toscana, in collaboration with ITA Agency. | https://firstplayable.it/ | 500+ | 133€ | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 18 - 19 Jul |  | TennoCon | 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 | 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 | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 22 - 24 Jul |  | CEDEC | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Asia | Japan | Yokohama | Yokohama, Japan | CEDEC is an annual event that is held over three days and features approximately 200 sessions in seven fields: engineering, production, visual arts, business & production, sound, game design, and academic/fundamental technology. | https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2025/en/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 26 Jul |  | Gaming Community Expo (GCX) | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Florida | Orlando | Orlando, Florida | Explore new games, meet your favorite creators, and experience an event where gaming gives back. From tournaments to panels, interactive exhibits to exclusive reveals — GCX is the best vacation you’ll ever have. | https://gcxevent.com/ | N/A | $75 (Daily) / $100 (All Days) / $175 (VIP) | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 27 Jul |  | Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Philippines | Manila | Manila, Philippines | The Philippine Game Dev Expo (PGDX) was a groundbreaking event that united the gaming industry and showcased the wealth of talent within the Filipino gaming community. It featured engaging panels, a vibrant indie game scene, international exhibitors, and a wide range of events and activities. | https://pgdx.ph | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 31 Jul - 3 Aug |  | GenCon | 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 | |
| 1 - 4 Aug |  | ChinaJoy | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | Shanghai, China | The 22nd China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference (ChinaJoy) will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from August 1st to 4th, 2025. The new slogan of ChinaJoy 2025 is: Gather What You Love! | https://en.chinajoy.net/#/englishPage/englishHome?language=En& | 300,000+ | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 7 - 10 Aug |  | QuakeCon | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Texas | Grapevine | Grapevine, Texas | This August 7–10, QuakeCon returns to the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, for a LAN party like no other, going full-tilt ’round-the-clock, with tournaments, tabletop events, meetups, giveaways and more! Registration begins in March. | https://quakecon.bethesda.net/en/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 8 - 10 Aug |  | MAGWest NEW | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | California | San Jose | San Jose, California | 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! It’s our eighth year, and we’re excited to continue grow with the gaming community on the west coast. | https://www.magwest.org | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 10 - 14 Aug |  | SIGGRAPH | 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 | |
| 13 - 15 Aug |  | Serious Play Conference | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | North America | New York | Rochester | Rochester, New York | Explore how the power of play, games and gamification are transforming education, training, and knowledge mobilization. Experience interactive sessions, compelling speakers, and cutting-edge research. This is where learning and innovation come to play. | https://seriousplayconf.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 15 - 17 Aug |  | Busan Indie Connect Festival NEW | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | South Korea | Busan | Busan, South Korea | The Busan Indie Connect 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/festival02 | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 17 - 19 Aug |  | devcom | 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/ddc-2025/ | 3500+ | 618€ (Business) / 1236€ (VIP) | Swapcard | None | |
| 18 - 22 Aug |  | MeetToMatch - The Cologne Edition | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering of Europe in Cologne. | https://www.meettomatch.com/ | N/A | 140€ | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 20 - 24 Aug |  | gamescom | 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 | |
| 21 Aug - 24 Aug |  | Play NYC | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | New York | New York City | New York City, New York | Play NYC — New York’s premier gaming convention — returns in its 10th 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 four-day celebration of games featuring: PLAYABLE GAMES, CREATORS & OPPORTUNITIES. | https://play-nyc.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 26 Aug | | Unreal Fest Seoul | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | South Korea | Seoul | Seoul, South Korea | Based in South Korea? Unreal Fest is coming to Seoul, August 25 – 26. We’ll have more details soon. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/news/unreal-fest-2025-is-coming-to-a-city-near-you | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 29 Aug - 1 Sep |  | PAX West | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Washington | Seattle | Seattle, Washington | 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 | |
| 1 - 3 Sep |  | Replaying Japan | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Melbourne, Australia | The main theme of the conference this year is “Homebrew: hobbyist games, hacks and (other) homegrown activities.” Here, we conceptualise homebrew in the broadest sense possible, from unsanctioned (mis)uses of proprietary hardware to house-rule-driven riffs on preexisting games. | https://replaying.jp/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 2 - 4 Sep |  | Games Industry Law Summit | 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 | |
| 2 - 5 Sep |  | XDS | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Vancouver | Vancouver, Canada | XDS is the only annual, international games industry event with a primary focus on external development for Art, Animation, Audio, Co-Development, Quality Assurance and Localization. | https://xdsummit.com/ | N/A | TBA | Proprietary | None | |
| 5 Sep |  | HIT Games Conference – Paris | 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 | |
| 8 - 10 Sep |  | Ceegs (DiGRA CEE) NEW | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Poland | Wroclaw | Wroclaw, Poland | DiGRA CEE (Digital Games Research Association: Central and Eastern EU) is a gathering of scholars who aim to support and develop the academic debate within game studies. The chapter’s main activity is to organize the annual CEE Game Studies conference (CEEGS). | https://ceegs.fsv.cuni.cz/ceegs2025/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 9 - 10 Sep |  | Game Publishing and Marketing Summit | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | Game Publishing and Marketing Summit makes its debut as the only event dedicated exclusively to tackling the boss-level challenges of game publishing and marketing. The event delivers XP-packed insights, expert panels, and hands-on cheat codes to power up your success in competitive landscape. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-game-publishing-and-marketing-summit | N/A | 1079 GBP (Dev) / 3599 GBP (Vendor) | N/A | None | |
| 11 - 12 Sep |  | WN Conference Cyprus | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | WN Conference Cyprus 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://wnhub.io/event-info/cyprus25 | 800+ | TBA | WN Hub | None | |
| 15 - 17 Sep |  | DICE Europe NEW | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Scotland | Edinburgh | Edinburgh, Scotland | The next iteration of D.I.C.E. Europe will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland from September 15 to 17, 2025. Registration and hotel details will be announced soon. | https://www.diceeurope.org | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 15 - 17 Sep |  | Live Service Gaming Summit - Europe | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | The inaugural Live Service Gaming Summit brought over 250+ gaming publishers, live ops professionals, tech innovators to dive into the future of live service gaming. This event served as a game-changer for attendees not only to network but to explore how live service gaming can deliver real value. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-live-service-gaming-summit | 250+ | £719 (Standard) | N/A | None | |
| 16 - 17 Sep |  | GamesForum London | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | Gamesforum London is a two-day summit focusing on User Acquisition & Ad Monetization, taking place at 155 Bishopsgate on 16 - 17 of September 2025. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/london | 200+ | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 16 - 19 Sep |  | Game Devs of Color Expo | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | We’re excited to celebrate our 10th annual Game Devs of Color Expo, featuring new voices and games that unite a supportive community of creators worldwide! Featuring: online conference, networking day, grant award ceremony, Steam Sale, GDoCExpoDirect and more. | https://www.gamedevsofcolor.org | N/A | $50 | N/A | None | |
| 17 - 18 Sep | | IndieGameBusiness Sessions: September Edition | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Expand your knowledge and connections at IndieGameBusiness® Sessions. The industry’s longest running video game conference for publishers and developers. | https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/conference/ | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 22 - 24 Sep | | Unreal Fest Europe | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm | Stockholm, Sweden | This year’s European destination is Stockholm, Sweden. Mark your calendar for September 22 – 24, 2025. The Call for Proposals will open in late March—keep your eyes peeled for more info. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/news/unreal-fest-2025-is-coming-to-a-city-near-you | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 27 Sep |  | NZGDC NEW | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington, New Zealand | Since its inception with the Fuse event in 2004, the New Zealand Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) has grown into a significant gathering for industry professionals. The NZGDC continues to evolve, offering valuable experiences and opportunities for New Zealand’s game development scene. | https://www.nzgdc.com | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 28 Sep |  | MeetToMatch - The Tokyo Edition | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering in Japan or from home. | https://www.meettomatch.com/ | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 25 - 28 Sep |  | Tokyo Game Show | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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/2024/en/ | 274,000+ | TBA | Proprietary | None | |
| 26 - 27 Sep |  | Warhammer Conference NEW | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | Europe | Germany | Heidelberg | Heidelberg, Germany | We are pleased to announce that the second ever Warhammer Conference will take place on 26th–27th September 2025. This hybrid conference will have an in-person event in Heidelberg, Germany, as well as an online stream for those unable to attend in person. | https://warhammer-conference.com | N/A | TBA | N/A | 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 | |
| 6 - 8 Oct |  | Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) NEW | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Melbourne, Australia | Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) 2025 will take place in Melbourne from 6 - 8 October 2025, as part of the prestigious Melbourne International Games Week, a week dedicated to celebrating all things digital games, including developers, creators, and players. | https://gcap.com.au/gcap-2025-announced/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 7 - 8 Oct |  | Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki | 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 | |
| 9 - 12 Oct |  | Brasil Game Show (BGS) | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | South America | Brasil | São Paulo | São Paulo, Brasil | 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$ 184 (Daily) / R$ 368 (All Days) / R$679 (Business) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 10 Oct |  | HIT Games Conference - Hanoi | 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 | |
| 10 - 12 Oct |  | Barcelona Game Fest NEW | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | From the legacy of IndieDevDay, BCN Game Fest emerges as the ultimate hub where industry leaders, creative minds, and innovative projects unite to shape the future of gaming. Barcelona hosts the largest video game festival in Spain, where industry, innovation, and community come together. | https://bcngamefest.com | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 10 - 12 Oct |  | PAX Aus NEW | 10 - OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | 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 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 13 - 20 Oct | | Steam Next Fest: October | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | Virtual | 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 | |
| 16 - 19 Oct |  | gamescom Asia x Thailand Games Show NEW DATE | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Thailand | Bangkok | Bangkok, Thailand | After 4 successful editions in Singapore, gamescom asia moves to Bangkok, Thailand, and joining forces with Thailand Game Show! This merger brings together two powerhouse events, creating the biggest B2B2C platform for the games industry in Southeast Asia and one of the biggest in the world. Get ready for an expansive business area, an industry gaming conference, and an exciting entertainment area. | https://gamescom.asia | 40,000+ | TBA | Swapcard | None | |
| 17 - 19 Oct | | TwitchCon | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | California | San Diego | San Diego, California | 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/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 21 - 22 Oct |  | Mobidictum Conference | 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 | |
| 21 - 24 Oct |  | TEEM | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Spain | Salamanca | Salamanca, Spain | Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality (TEEM). 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://2025.teemconference.eu/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 22 - 23 Oct |  | GamesForum San Francisco | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | 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. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your expertise and network with the best in the business. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/san-francisco | 300+ | TBA | None | None | |
| 22 - 24 Oct |  | Sweden Game Conference | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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+ | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 25 Oct |  | Game Days | 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 | |
| 23 - 26 Oct |  | GiC (Games Industry Conference) NEW | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Poznan | Poznan, Poland | The Game Industry Conference takes place alongside the Poznan Game Arena, one of the most important and largest game expos in Europe. The two events are the best place to meet most of the people from the Polish Game Industry. | https://gic.gd | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 26 Oct |  | SPIEL | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 24 - 26 Oct |  | Poznan Game Arena | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | 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. | https://gamearena.pl/ | 61000+ | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 30 Oct - 2 Nov |  | MeetToMatch - The Singapore Edition | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore, Singapore | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering in Singapore or from home. | https://www.meettomatch.com/ | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | 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 | |
| 5 - 7 Nov |  | Unwrap NEW | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Belgium | Kortrijk | Kortrijk, Belgium | UNWRAP Industry Days explore entertainment technology in games, music, and film, through talks, networking, and business development. | https://www.unwrap.be/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 7 Nov |  | PitchYaGame #November Edition | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Twitter / X | #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 | None | None | |
| 11 - 12 Nov |  | MIGS | 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 | CA$604.13 (Standard) / CA$1,077.39 (VIP) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 13 - 16 Nov |  | G-STAR NEW | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | 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://gstar.or.kr/eng | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 20 - 23 Nov |  | Lisboa Games Week | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Portugal | Lisabon | Lisabon, 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 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 21 Nov |  | CiGA Developer Conference NEW | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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. | https://www.cigadc.com/english | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 21 - 23 Nov |  | PAX Unplugged | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 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 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 22 - 23 Nov |  | WePlay Expo NEW | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | Shanghai, China | WePlay is the biggest indie game exhibition in China. 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 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 26 Nov |  | GamesForum Hanoi | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Vietnam | Hanoi | Hanoi, Vietnam | Gamesforum is proud to feature on our agenda some of the leading UA and Ad Monetization experts from the EMEA mobile gaming scene, alongside the most influential names in Vietnam. All our sessions will be in English and Vietnamese with a live translation service available to attendees. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/vietnam | 125+ | TBA | None | 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 | |
| 28 - 30 Nov |  | Milan Games Week | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Italy | Milan | Milan, Italy | Milan Games Week is the most important gaming and esports festival in Italy. Since 2011 it hosts every year over thousands of visitors ready to discover the latest news of gaming industry, the biggest esports tournaments and amazing entertainment moments. | https://www.milangamesweek.it/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 5 - 6 Dec |  | GDS (Game Developers Session) NEW | 12 - DEC | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czech Republic | Prague | Prague, Czech Republic | Game Developers Session is the oldest Central European conference dedicated to games development, game technologies, business and marketing. | https://www.gdsession.com | 3000 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 5 - 6 Dec |  | Playtopia NEW | 12 - DEC | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Cape Town, South Africa | It 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 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 12 - 13 Dec |  | Bilbao International Games Conference NEW | 12 - DEC | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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://www.bilbaogamesconference.com | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 15 - 18 Dec |  | SIGGRAPH Asia | 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 | |
| PREVIOUS 2025 EVENTS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 - 21 Jan |  | PG Connects London | 01 - JAN | 2025 | 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 to PC and console. | https://www.pgconnects.com/london/ | 2500+ | £839 (Standard) / £1,499 (VIP) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 20 - 26 Jan |  | Global Game Jam | 01 - JAN | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | 01 - JAN | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | Free | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 26 Jan |  | Taipei Game Show | 01 - JAN | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | NT$ 250 (Public) / NT$500 (Business) | Proprietary | None | |
| 23 - 26 Jan |  | Super MagFest | 01 - JAN | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Maryland | National Harbor | National Harbor, Maryland | 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 | $155 | N/A | None | |
| 28 - 30 Jan |  | Arctic Game Dev | 01 - JAN | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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+ | €600 | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 5 - 7 Feb |  | GameDev Summit | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | £15 | None | None | |
| 11 - 12 Feb |  | WN Conference - Abu Dhabi | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Nevada | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | 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 | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | Nevada | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | 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 | |
| 12 - 13 Feb |  | Yorkshire Games Festival | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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. Game Talks is for industry professionals, recent graduates and students studying games-related subjects are scheduled to happen on February 12 - 13th. | https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival | N/A | £25 | N/A | None | |
| 13 - 15 Feb |  | Copenhagen Gaming Week | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 (Daily) / DKK 455 (All Days) | N/A | None | |
| 14 Feb |  | Guildford Games Festival and Developer Summit | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | https://guildford.games/ | 4000-6000 | Free (Festival) / £50 (dev Summit) | N/A | None | |
| 2026 EVENTS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 26 Jan - 1 Feb | | Global Game Jam 2026 | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Game Jam | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | During the 2025 jam, our community of 35,371 jammers created a jaw-dropping 12,098 games (+20% than last year) across 795 participating sites from 97 countries. Global Game Jam will return in 2026. | https://globalgamejam.org/ | N/A | Free | None | None | |
| 29 Jan - 1 Feb |  | Taipei Game Show 2026 | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei City | Taipei City, Taiwan | Taipei Game Show 2025 Concludes with Nearly 370,000 Visitors Over Four Days Next Edition Scheduled for January 29, 2026 | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/?p=index_e | 370000 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 27 - 30 Apr |  | iicon 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Nevada | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | Advancing innovation across culture, business, and human connection. Powered by the ESA (former E3 organizer), iicon promises to bring together a broad spectrum of sectors that converge with interactive entertainment, including film, television, and music, as well as sports, healthcare, finance... | https://www.iicon.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 12 - 13 Sep |  | BlizzCon 2026 NEW | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | California | Anaheim | Anaheim, California | BlizzCon is back! BlizzCon brings us together over our shared passion for Blizzard’s universes, but at its heart, BlizzCon has always been about so much more. | https://blizzcon.com/en-gb | N/A | TBA | None | None |
| DATE | TITLE | MONTH | YEAR | STATUS | STATUS | NATURE | NATURE | TYPE | REGION | COUNTRY / STATE | CITY | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE | ATTENDANCE | PRICE PASS | MEETING SYSTEM | DISCOUNT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 - 20 Feb | | IndieGameBusiness Sessions: February Edition | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Ready for 2 days packed with lectures, panels, and networking all about the business of games? Join IndieGameBusiness and MeetToMatch for their 14th event which brings together industry leaders, developers, publishers, and investors. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegamebusiness-sessions-feb-2025-powered-by-the-powell-group-tickets-1087244971979?discount=MTMFeb25 | N/A | $55 | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 19 - 21 Feb | | devcom Leadership Summit | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | 2,221€ | N/A | None | |
| 21 - 23 Feb | | gamescom LAN | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | 119€ | N/A | None | |
| 24 Feb - 3 Mar | | Steam Next Fest: February | 02 - FEB | 2025 | 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 | |
| 27 Feb | | VIVA! Games Marketing | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | £77.71 | None | EarlyBirdGCF | |
| 27 - 28 Feb | | DevGAMM Gdansk | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | $100 (Indie) / $350 (Business) | Pine | None | |
| 28 Feb | | Games Growth Summit | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 (Indie) / £210 (Business) | None | GameConfGuide10 | |
| 4 - 7 Mar | | TING VI | 03 - MAR | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Sweden | Malmö, Stockholm | Malmö, Stockholm, Sweden | A week-long event where Swedish and international game studios get to meet and find an intern from our pool of talented game designers, programmers, artists, animators and VFX artists. First two days will be virtual, followed by two days on-site. | https://futuregames.se/se/ting/ | N/A | N/A | None | None | |
| 7 - 8 Mar | | Horizons by IndieCade | 03 - MAR | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | The Conference features expert panels, networking with industry, talks from alumni working in industry, and talks to address key questions games students grapple with as they move from school to industry. Open to all enrolled Horizons students and faculty. | https://www.indiecade.com/horizons/ | N/A | N/A | Zoom | None | |
| 8 - 9 Mar | | Tokyo Indie Games Summit | 03 - MAR | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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+ | 1000JPY (Public) / 6000JPY (Business) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 10 - 14 Mar | | notGDC | 03 - MAR | 2025 | TODAY | TODAY | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | A game development non-conference, for everyone! | https://notgdc.io/ | N/A | Free | N/A | None | |
| 14 Mar | | HIT Games Conference – Istanbul | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Istanbul, Turkey | HGC Istanbul is the first C-level b2b mobile game event with round tables, providing unlimited networking, new insights, and getting international partners into the Turkish ecosystem. This 1 day event combines a classic conference format with a meeting system, an expo zone, and an amazing lineup. | https://hgconf.com/istanbul-2025 | 250 | 299€ | Pine | None | |
| 16 Mar | | Courage XL | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | The most informal and friendly Indie Showcase, happening just before GDC. Over 50 indie developers will present their work at the Great Northern in San Francisco on Sunday evening, right before GDC begins. It’s the perfect place to break the ice for a week full of networking, mingling, and partying. | https://courage.events/event/courage-xl-2025/ | Free | None | None | ||
| 16 Mar | | Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition NEW | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | Day of the Devs returns to San Francisco for its free In-Person Celebration of indie video games! Games, music, food, drinks, fun, + more!! #GDC | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/events/ | N/A | Free | None | None | |
| 17 Mar | | Games Industry Gathering (GIG) | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | Games Industry Gathering (GIG) presents their annual IRL party held 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 an developers showcasing some playable games. | https://thegig.social/gdc/ | N/A | Members only | None | None | |
| 17 Mar | | MIX Spring Showcase | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | The Spring Game Showcase for GDC week continues the partnership from last Spring. We're working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through online and in person formats, including Steam event page. Online + OnSite Showcase & Live Interviews. | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-game-showcases-2025 | N/A | Free | None | None | |
| 17 & 20 Mar | | GDC Nights | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | HR / Recruitment | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | Join us on Monday and Thursday in Moscone’s West Hall after the conference winds down for GDC’s first official public evening events. Recharge your batteries and make meaningful connections with the world’s best game developers! | https://gdconf.com/gdc-nights | N/A | $75 | N/A | None | |
| 17 - 18 Mar | | PG Connects San Francisco | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | 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 | $330 (Developer), $770 (Standard) / $1200 (VIP) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 17 - 20 Mar | | NVIDIA GTC | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Jose | San Jose, California | See how technology breakthroughs are transforming generative AI, healthcare, industrial digitalization, robotics, and more. | https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/ | N/A | $1,975 (All Days) / $985 (Daily) | N/A | None | |
| 17 - 21 Mar | | GDC | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | 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 | $2299 (All Access) / $349 (Expo) | Proprietary | None | |
| 17 - 21 Mar | | MeetToMatch - The San Francisco Edition | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | 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+ | €190 | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 18 Mar | | Games [4Diversity] Showcase | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | We’re excited to announce the very first Games [4Diversity] Showcase, taking place on Tuesday, March 18, during GDC. The Games [4Diversity] Showcase highlights games that contribute to improved representation and inclusion of socio-cultural minorities in the gaming industry. | https://courage.events/event/g4div2025/ | N/A | €21.79 | None | None | |
| 18 Mar | | Community Clubhouse at GDC | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | A full day of expert-led sessions featuring insights from Arrowhead, Activision, Niantic, EA, Take-Two Interactive, and more! This year, we’re diving into the industry’s biggest shifts and spotlighting the innovative leaders shaping the future of game community engagement. | https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/community-clubhouse-at-gdc-2025-tickets-1244751417999 | N/A | Free with GDC Pass | None | None | |
| 19 Mar | | European Game Showcase | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | 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. | https://europeangameshowcase.com | N/A | Free | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 19 - 21 Mar | | Digital Gaming India Expo | 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 | |
| 20 Mar | | Future Games Show Spring Edition | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | The Future Games Show will return in 2025 with three exciting shows: FGS Spring Showcase (March), FGS Summer Showcase (June) and FGS @Gamescom (August). The Future Games Show is one of the best way to discover new games, with our 2024 shows reaching over 200 million total views. | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | Free | None | None | |
| 28 Mar | | Game Creators Conference | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Osaka | Osaka, Japan | GAME CREATORS CONFERENCE '25 will be held on a full scale for the first time since 2019. 24 sessions across 4 tracks are planned, including unique sessions and lectures typical for the Kansai region. Booth exhibits by sponsors and social gathering are also planned. | https://gc-conf.com/ | N/A | ¥5,500 (Standard) / ¥3,300 (Student) | N/A | None | |
| 28 - 29 Mar | | DStars | 03 - MAR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Padova | Padova, Italy | 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 | |
| 29 Mar | | Game Pavilion | 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 | ¥500 | None | None | |
| 1 - 3 Apr | | Games Industry Law Summit On Tour | 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 | 1000€ | None | None | |
| 2 - 13 Apr | | London Games Festival | 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 | £249 (All Access) | N/A | None | |
| 3 - 4 Apr | | New Game Plus | 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://games.london/event/new-game-plus/ | N/A | £15 (Daily) / £25 (All Days) / £99 (Industry) | N/A | None | |
| 3 - 6 Apr | | Games Gathering Lviv | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Lviv | Lviv, Ukraine | This is an international gamedev conference in Lviv that provides an opportunity to improve professional skills, find business partners, investors, or get a job in the industry. | https://www.ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2025-lviv/ | 1000+ | 59€ (Standard) / 229€ (Business) | N/A | None | |
| 4 Apr | | WN Conference Berlin | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Berlin, Germany | WN Events is returning to Germany with a long-awaited conference! On April 4, get in touch and reconnect with representatives of the game industry. Attendees will gain insights from top experts and explore the latest trends and challenges shaping the industry. | https://wnhub.io/event-info/berlin25 | N/A | TBA | WN Hub | None | |
| 4 - 5 Apr | | Atlantic Games Conference | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Carballo | Carballo, Spain | With the clear intention of becoming a reference event in Galicia, Atlantic Games Conference seeks to contribute to the consolidation of the local developer community and be a meeting point where they can get to know each other and share ideas with developers, creators, and enthusiasts. | https://www.atlanticgamesconference.com/en/ | N/A | Free | N/A | None | |
| 9 - 10 Apr | | GamesForum Cyprus | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | Dive into the lucrative world of Ad Monetization and User Acquisition at our cutting-edge event. Connect with top industry minds, discover groundbreaking strategies, and supercharge your mobile game revenue. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/cyprus | 200+ | 150€ | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 10 Apr | | Games Meets Music | 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 Apr | | WN LiveOps Summit NEW | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | Belgrade, Serbia | WN LiveOps Summit Belgrade’25 is a major event dedicated to the art and science of LiveOps in the gaming industry. This summit will bring together top game developers, publishers, and industry experts to share insights, tools, and strategies that drive player engagement and revenue growth. | https://wnhub.io/event-info/liveops-summit-belgrade-25 | 250+ | €199 (Dev) / 2000€ (Vendor) | WN Hub | None | |
| 10 - 11 Apr | | DVRS Games Festival | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Manchester | Manchester, United Kingdom | SODA and POC in Play invite you to attend the first international diverse games festival. In SODA’s state of the art new building we will host two days of talks and a networking event showcasing diverse speakers and topics across games development as well as animation and film. | https://www.schoolofdigitalarts.mmu.ac.uk/events/dvrs-games-festival-2025/ | N/A | £100 (Industry) / £50 (Student) | N/A | None | |
| 10 - 13 Apr | | Now Play This | 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 | |
| 11 Apr | | FÍS Games Summit | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Ireland | Galway | Galway, Ireland | The goal of the summit is to help foster growth and success in the Irish games development community by providing developers on the island of Ireland with a unique opportunity to engage with talks and presentations that will help them in their own careers. | https://ardan.ie/events/fis-games-summit/ | N/A | Free | N/A | None | |
| 12 Apr | | GDLX25 | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | GDLX25 is the UK’s premier indie game development event, bringing together developers, students, industry professionals, and game enthusiasts for a full day of discovery, networking, and celebration. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever! | https://www.gamedevlocal.com/gdlx | N/A | £30 | N/A | None | |
| 13 Apr | | INDIE Live Expo | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | The INDIE Live Expo for 2025 is scheduled to take place in April and December. It will be broadcasted in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean. The games will be showcased in format featuring "INDIE Waves" and "INDIE Spotlight." | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | N/A | Free | None | None | |
| 14 - 15 Apr | | #GAConf | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | Two days of talks and networking exploring accessibility for disabled gamers, hosted by the IGDA'S accessibility SIG. #GAconf | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | $250 | N/A | None | |
| 14 - 16 Apr | | Reboot Develop Blue | 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 | 565€ (Standard) / 1695€ (VIP) | None | None | |
| 15 - 18 Apr | | Foundations of Digital Games | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Austria | Graz | Graz, Austria | FDG 2025 will have the theme „Accessible Worlds, United Through Play.“ The conference theme extends to diversity, equity and inclusivity in both the gaming experience and its creation, and we encourage papers that investigate these aspects in broad terms. | http://fdg2025.org/ | N/A | TBA | None | None | |
| 17 - 18 Apr | | Addon | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Rennes | Rennes, France | Since 2017, ADDON has brought together over 300 video game professionals in the heart of Rennes, Brittany. A human-scale event that aims to: enable video game production teams to enhance their skills & strengthen ties between industry peers. | https://addon.events/en/ | 300+ | 204€ | N/A | None | |
| 22 - 25 Apr | | Everything Procedural | 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 | |
| 23 Apr | | The Game Assembly – Meet and Greet | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Sweden | Malmö & Stockholm | Malmö & Stockholm, 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 | | Games Leadership Summit NEW | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Manchester | Manchester, United Kingdom | RE:FORMAT x Gaming Rally unite for a day of talks, panels, business, networking, and connecting brands and creatives in the games industry. If you work in games and want to connect with decision-makers while learning from experts, this event is for you. | https://lu.ma/fvtz5o2o | N/A | 60 GBP | None | None | |
| 24 - 25 Apr | | HIT Games Conference - Berlin | 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/berlin-2025 | 500 | 399€ | Pine | None | |
| 28 Apr | | LA Games Conference - Law & Finance Summit | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | LA Games Conference is a high-end favorite among game, media, and investment leaders for the high energy, focused environment for networking, meetings, and deal-making. | https://lagamesconference.com/ | N/A | $799 | N/A | None | |
| 29 - 30 Apr | | Live Service Gaming Summit - North America | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Texas | Austin | Austin, Texas | Building on the sold-out success of the first Live Service Gaming Summit in London (September 2024), we are excited to announce the second edition of this premier B2B event, now coming to Austin— a hub for innovation in Live Service Games. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-lsg-na-summit | N/A | $1090 (Dev) / $1899 (Vendor) | N/A | None | |
| 30 Apr | | Start-Up, Scale-Up & Grow Conference by TIGA | 04 - APR | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | The Conference includes expert advice on how to: raise investment and claim the Video Games Expenditure Credit; recruit and retain a highly skilled team; lessons in leadership and management; advantages of outsourcing and coproduction; and best practice in marketing and the opportunities of AI. | https://tiga.org/tiga-start-up-scale-up-and-grow-conference | N/A | £59 | None | None | |
| 30 Apr - 4 May | | gamescom LATAM | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | São Paulo, Brazil | We will be happy again in 2025! And we already have the coordinates for our next adventure together! gamescom latam 25 will take place from April 30th to May 4th, and in a new location: in Anhembi. | https://latam.gamescom.global/en/ | 100,000+ | R$ 280 (Daily), R$ 800 (All Days) | 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 | 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 | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Massachusetts | Boston | Boston, Massachusetts | 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 | $71 (Daily) / $254 (All Days) | N/A | None | |
| 14 May | | IndieGameBusiness Deep Dive NEW | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | IndieGameBusiness Deep Dive: Perfecting the Strategy & Innovation Behind Indie Game Marketing. Join us for a dynamic one-day event featuring experts from the industry, all centered around the latest trends and strategies in marketing. | https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/igb-deep-dive/ | N/A | Free | N/A | None | |
| 14 - 17 May | | A Maze | 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://2025.amaze-berlin.de/ | N/A | 85€ | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 16 - 17 May | | Guadalindie | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Spain | Malaga | Malaga, Spain | With stands, international speakers and a business area, Guadalindie is a unique opportunity for developers to showcase their videogames, get direct feedback from attendees, network and try out cool games. | https://guadalindie.com/en/ | 2000+ | 35€ | N/A | None | |
| 18 - 20 May | | Digital Dragons | 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+ | 279€ (Developer) / 365€ (Business) | Pine | None | |
| 19 - 20 May | | GamesBeat Summit | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | GamesBeat Summit is your premier opportunity to network with fellow leaders in the gaming industry. Join over 600 influential changemakers and achievers to collaborate, innovate, and expand your network. | https://gbs.venturebeat.com/ | 600+ | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 20 - 23 May | | Nordic Game | 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 | 1248€ (Standard) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 22 - 25 May | | MomoCon | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Georgia | Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia | 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) / $95 (All Days) | N/A | None | |
| 22 - 25 May | | PlayX4 | 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 | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Texas | Dallas | Dallas, Texas | 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 | $50 (Daily) / $95 (All Days) / $279 (VIP) | Scheduled meetups | ||
| 27 - 28 May | | Indigo | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Rotterdam, Netherlands | The most important event for game developers in the Netherlands, INDIGO, will continue in 2025 as a 2-day event and will take place in Rotterdam. | https://indigoshowcase.nl | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 28 - 29 May | | FTW (For the Win) | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | Belgrade, Serbia | FTW! is a new & unique event in the European game dev space. We call it a b2b&stakeholder conference. It gathers gaming professionals from the wider regions of CEE, Adriatic, and the Balkans, as well as some of the leading European experts, decision-makers and game dev ecosystem stakeholders. | https://ftwconference.com/ | 500+ | TBA | None | None | |
| 29 May | | WN Growth Summit NEW | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | The WN Growth Summit Limassol'25 is a deal-making event dedicated to strategies for scaling and driving growth in the gaming industry. The summit is designed to connect decision-makers and industry leaders with a focus on fostering collaboration and exploring new opportunities. | https://wnhub.io/event-info/growth-summit-limassol-25 | N/A | 199€ (Dev) / 2000€ (Vendor) | WN Hub | None | |
| 30 May | | GDCy Fest | 05 - MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | We are excited to announce a GDCy Fest 2025 – our Open-Air seaside Cyprus Game Development conference, fashioned in the beloved GDCy style. We can’t wait to meet you there! | https://gdcy.eu/fest/ | N/A | 99€ (Standard) / 399€ (VIP) | N/A | None | |
| 31 May - 1 Jun | | TwitchCon Europe | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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-2025/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 2 - 3 Jun | | Dev.Play | 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/ | 128€ (Standard) / 180€ (Business) / 520€ (VIP) | N/A | None | ||
| 2 - 5 Jun | | Unreal Fest US | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Florida | Orlando | Orlando, Florida | 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. Our flagship event moves to Orlando, Florida this year along with the State of Unreal keynote. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/feed?tags=events | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 3 - 4 Jun | | PG Connects Barcelona | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | The Pocket Gamer Connects series is thrilled to be taking its unique b2b conferencing to Barcelona for the very first time! Bringing 750+ games industry movers and shakers to discuss, exchange, and connect. | https://www.pgconnects.com/barcelona/ | 750 | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 6 Jun | | Summer Game Fest | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | SUMMER GAME FEST airs live on June 2025, featuring world premieres, special guests and a look at what's next in video games. The show is immediately followed by Day of the Devs. Broadcast starts at 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 12PM CET. | https://www.summergamefest.com | N/A | Free (Virtual) | None | None | |
| 6 Jun | | PitchYaGame #June Edition | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Twitter / X | #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 | None | None | |
| 6 Jun | | XP Indie Biz Connect Atlantic | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Charlottetown | Charlottetown, Canada | 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 | CA$121.69 (Standard) / CA$243.35 (VIP) | N/A | None | |
| 6 - 7 Jun | | Game Access | 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 | 306€ (Standard) / 596€ (VIP) | Pine | None | |
| 6 - 8 Jun | | Pixel Heaven | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | Warsaw, Poland | International Pixel Heaven Games & Pop Culture Festival is the largest event in Europe for fans of electronic entertainment who still remember the early days of 8/16-bit computers, as well as all aficionados of comic books, board games and the atmosphere of the eighties and nineties. | https://pixelheavenfest.com/en/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 7 - 9 Jun | | Play Days @ Summer Game Fest | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | Summer Game Fest will kickoff with showcase on June 6 followed by the annual Play Days invite-only media event, which will run from June 7-9 produced by Iam8bit. New for 2025’s SGF is a B2B event curated by former GamesIndustry.biz boss, and regular VGC contributor, Christopher Dring. | https://www.summergamefest.com | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 9 - 11 Jun | | Gotland Game Conference | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Visby | Visby, Sweden | Gotland Game Conference is returning to Visby this year. | https://gotlandgameconference.com/2025/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 9 - 16 Jun | | Steam Next Fest: June | 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 | |
| 10 - 11 Jun | | GamesForum Hamburg | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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. Engage in insightful discussions, gain valuable insights from keynote speakers, and participate in interactive sessions designed to enhance your expertise and elevate your mobile gaming strategies. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/hamburg | 300+ | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 11 - 17 Jun | | Toronto Games Week | 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 | 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 | 299 CAD (Standard) / 479 CAD (VIP) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 13 - 14 Jun | | Interactive Futures NEW | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Leamington Spa | Leamington Spa, United Kingdom | The three words that define Interactive Futures. Whether you already work in the video games industry, work in an associated creative field, perhaps you want to start a new career, or, quite simply, you just love playing games – there is something for you. | https://interactive-futures.com/about-conference/ | N/A | Free | N/A | None | |
| 13 - 15 Jun | | GamesCon Canada | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Canada | Edmonton | Edmonton, Canada | 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/ | N/A | 47.25 CAD (Daily) / 113.40 CAD (All Days) | N/A | None | |
| 19 - 20 Jun | | Game Camp | 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 | 297€ | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 19 - 20 Jun | | HIT Games Conference - Barcelona | 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 | |
| 19 - 20 Jun | | WN Conference Istanbul NEW DATE | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Istanbul, Turkey | The WN Conference in Istanbul is a game industry deal-making event taking place on June 19-20. The event will bring together over 1,500 people, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your network and find new partners. | https://wnhub.io/event-info/istanbul25 | 1500+ | TBA | WN Hub | None | |
| 20 - 22 Jun | | NarraScope | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | NarraScope is an event that supports interactive narrative, adventure games, and interactive fiction by bringing together writers, developers, and players. | https://narrascope.org | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 25 Jun | | High Performance Graphics | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark | The conference brings together researchers, engineers, and architects to discuss the complex interactions of parallel and custom hardware, novel programming models, and efficient algorithms in the design of systems for current and future graphics and visual computing applications. | https://www.highperformancegraphics.org/2025/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 27 Jun | | International Summer School on AI and Games | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | Malmö, Sweden | The summer school is dedicated to the uses of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in and for games. It is suitable for industrial game developers, designers, programmers and practitioners, but also for graduate students in games & artificial intelligence. | https://school.gameaibook.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 24 - 26 Jun | | Game Quality Forum | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Lisbon | Lisbon, Portugal | 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+ | 1352€ (Dev) / 3443 (Vendor) | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 26 Jun | | Unreal Fest Gold Coast | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Indonesia | Bali | Bali, Indonesia | Unreal Fest Gold Coast is moving to Bali this year! Join us in Indonesia on June 25 – 26, 2025. If you’d like to apply to speak at the event, check out the Call for Proposals—submissions close April 7, 2025. This event is for developers from Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/news/unreal-fest-2025-is-coming-to-a-city-near-you | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 26 Jun | | Israel Mobile Summit | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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. It's a catch-all event that is attended by dozens of delegates from each game publisher in Israel, and some from the rest of the world. | https://www.israelmobilesummit.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 26 - 27 Jun | | Games for Change Festival | 06 - JUN | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | New York | New York City | New York City, New York | Drawing inspiration from purposeful design and innovation, the 2025 Games for Change Festival theme is "Designing for Tomorrow." We'll bring together diverse voices from industry to explore how games and XR can break down barriers between generations, perspectives, and sectors. | https://festival.gamesforchange.org/ | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | 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 | |
| 30 Jun - 4 Jul | | DiGRA | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Malta | Valleta | Valleta, Malta | The theme of the conference will be Games at the Crossroads, exploring games and game studies at points of (cultural, disciplinary) encounter and divergence. | https://digraconference2025.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 2 - 6 Jul | | Morocco Gaming Expo | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Africa | Morocco | Rabat | Rabat, Morocco | The 2nd edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo reaffirms its status as a must-attend event for gaming enthusiasts and professionals in Morocco. | https://moroccogamingexpo.ma/ | 40,000+ | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 8 - 10 Jul | | Develop Brighton | 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 | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 9 - 10 Jul | | German Dev Days | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Frankfurt | Frankfurt, Germany | More than 40 lectures, several panel discussions, 8 workshops, more than 60 speakers and 12 exhibitors as well as the evening event on July 10 offer game developers, industry experts, students and visitors a relaxed event setting to get to know each other, exchange ideas and gain experience. | https://www.germandevdays.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 11 - 13 Jul | | First Playable | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Florence | Florence, Italy | First Playable is the most important business event dedicated to video game development in Italy, organised by IIDEA and Toscana Film Commission - Fondazione Sistema Toscana, in collaboration with ITA Agency. | https://firstplayable.it/ | 500+ | 133€ | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 18 - 19 Jul | | TennoCon | 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 | 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 | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 22 - 24 Jul | | CEDEC | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Asia | Japan | Yokohama | Yokohama, Japan | CEDEC is an annual event that is held over three days and features approximately 200 sessions in seven fields: engineering, production, visual arts, business & production, sound, game design, and academic/fundamental technology. | https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2025/en/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 26 Jul | | Gaming Community Expo (GCX) | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Florida | Orlando | Orlando, Florida | Explore new games, meet your favorite creators, and experience an event where gaming gives back. From tournaments to panels, interactive exhibits to exclusive reveals — GCX is the best vacation you’ll ever have. | https://gcxevent.com/ | N/A | $75 (Daily) / $100 (All Days) / $175 (VIP) | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 27 Jul | | Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) | 07 - JUL | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Philippines | Manila | Manila, Philippines | The Philippine Game Dev Expo (PGDX) was a groundbreaking event that united the gaming industry and showcased the wealth of talent within the Filipino gaming community. It featured engaging panels, a vibrant indie game scene, international exhibitors, and a wide range of events and activities. | https://pgdx.ph | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 31 Jul - 3 Aug | | GenCon | 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 | |
| 1 - 4 Aug | | ChinaJoy | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | Shanghai, China | The 22nd China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference (ChinaJoy) will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from August 1st to 4th, 2025. The new slogan of ChinaJoy 2025 is: Gather What You Love! | https://en.chinajoy.net/#/englishPage/englishHome?language=En& | 300,000+ | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 7 - 10 Aug | | QuakeCon | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Texas | Grapevine | Grapevine, Texas | This August 7–10, QuakeCon returns to the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, for a LAN party like no other, going full-tilt ’round-the-clock, with tournaments, tabletop events, meetups, giveaways and more! Registration begins in March. | https://quakecon.bethesda.net/en/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 8 - 10 Aug | | MAGWest NEW | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | California | San Jose | San Jose, California | 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! It’s our eighth year, and we’re excited to continue grow with the gaming community on the west coast. | https://www.magwest.org | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 10 - 14 Aug | | SIGGRAPH | 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 | |
| 13 - 15 Aug | | Serious Play Conference | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | North America | New York | Rochester | Rochester, New York | Explore how the power of play, games and gamification are transforming education, training, and knowledge mobilization. Experience interactive sessions, compelling speakers, and cutting-edge research. This is where learning and innovation come to play. | https://seriousplayconf.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 15 - 17 Aug | | Busan Indie Connect Festival NEW | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | South Korea | Busan | Busan, South Korea | The Busan Indie Connect 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/festival02 | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 17 - 19 Aug | | devcom | 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/ddc-2025/ | 3500+ | 618€ (Business) / 1236€ (VIP) | Swapcard | None | |
| 18 - 22 Aug | | MeetToMatch - The Cologne Edition | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering of Europe in Cologne. | https://www.meettomatch.com/ | N/A | 140€ | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 20 - 24 Aug | | gamescom | 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 | |
| 21 Aug - 24 Aug | | Play NYC | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | New York | New York City | New York City, New York | Play NYC — New York’s premier gaming convention — returns in its 10th 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 four-day celebration of games featuring: PLAYABLE GAMES, CREATORS & OPPORTUNITIES. | https://play-nyc.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 26 Aug | | Unreal Fest Seoul | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | South Korea | Seoul | Seoul, South Korea | Based in South Korea? Unreal Fest is coming to Seoul, August 25 – 26. We’ll have more details soon. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/news/unreal-fest-2025-is-coming-to-a-city-near-you | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 29 Aug - 1 Sep | | PAX West | 08 - AUG | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Washington | Seattle | Seattle, Washington | 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 | |
| 1 - 3 Sep | | Replaying Japan | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Melbourne, Australia | The main theme of the conference this year is “Homebrew: hobbyist games, hacks and (other) homegrown activities.” Here, we conceptualise homebrew in the broadest sense possible, from unsanctioned (mis)uses of proprietary hardware to house-rule-driven riffs on preexisting games. | https://replaying.jp/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 2 - 4 Sep | | Games Industry Law Summit | 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 | |
| 2 - 5 Sep | | XDS | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Vancouver | Vancouver, Canada | XDS is the only annual, international games industry event with a primary focus on external development for Art, Animation, Audio, Co-Development, Quality Assurance and Localization. | https://xdsummit.com/ | N/A | TBA | Proprietary | None | |
| 5 Sep | | HIT Games Conference – Paris | 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 | |
| 8 - 10 Sep | | Ceegs (DiGRA CEE) NEW | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Poland | Wroclaw | Wroclaw, Poland | DiGRA CEE (Digital Games Research Association: Central and Eastern EU) is a gathering of scholars who aim to support and develop the academic debate within game studies. The chapter’s main activity is to organize the annual CEE Game Studies conference (CEEGS). | https://ceegs.fsv.cuni.cz/ceegs2025/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 9 - 10 Sep | | Game Publishing and Marketing Summit | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | Game Publishing and Marketing Summit makes its debut as the only event dedicated exclusively to tackling the boss-level challenges of game publishing and marketing. The event delivers XP-packed insights, expert panels, and hands-on cheat codes to power up your success in competitive landscape. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-game-publishing-and-marketing-summit | N/A | 1079 GBP (Dev) / 3599 GBP (Vendor) | N/A | None | |
| 11 - 12 Sep | | WN Conference Cyprus | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | WN Conference Cyprus 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://wnhub.io/event-info/cyprus25 | 800+ | TBA | WN Hub | None | |
| 15 - 17 Sep | | DICE Europe NEW | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Scotland | Edinburgh | Edinburgh, Scotland | The next iteration of D.I.C.E. Europe will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland from September 15 to 17, 2025. Registration and hotel details will be announced soon. | https://www.diceeurope.org | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 15 - 17 Sep | | Live Service Gaming Summit - Europe | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | The inaugural Live Service Gaming Summit brought over 250+ gaming publishers, live ops professionals, tech innovators to dive into the future of live service gaming. This event served as a game-changer for attendees not only to network but to explore how live service gaming can deliver real value. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-live-service-gaming-summit | 250+ | £719 (Standard) | N/A | None | |
| 16 - 17 Sep | | GamesForum London | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | Gamesforum London is a two-day summit focusing on User Acquisition & Ad Monetization, taking place at 155 Bishopsgate on 16 - 17 of September 2025. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/london | 200+ | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 16 - 19 Sep | | Game Devs of Color Expo | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | We’re excited to celebrate our 10th annual Game Devs of Color Expo, featuring new voices and games that unite a supportive community of creators worldwide! Featuring: online conference, networking day, grant award ceremony, Steam Sale, GDoCExpoDirect and more. | https://www.gamedevsofcolor.org | N/A | $50 | N/A | None | |
| 17 - 18 Sep | | IndieGameBusiness Sessions: September Edition | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Expand your knowledge and connections at IndieGameBusiness® Sessions. The industry’s longest running video game conference for publishers and developers. | https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/conference/ | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 22 - 24 Sep | | Unreal Fest Europe | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm | Stockholm, Sweden | This year’s European destination is Stockholm, Sweden. Mark your calendar for September 22 – 24, 2025. The Call for Proposals will open in late March—keep your eyes peeled for more info. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/news/unreal-fest-2025-is-coming-to-a-city-near-you | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 27 Sep | | NZGDC NEW | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington, New Zealand | Since its inception with the Fuse event in 2004, the New Zealand Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) has grown into a significant gathering for industry professionals. The NZGDC continues to evolve, offering valuable experiences and opportunities for New Zealand’s game development scene. | https://www.nzgdc.com | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 28 Sep | | MeetToMatch - The Tokyo Edition | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering in Japan or from home. | https://www.meettomatch.com/ | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 25 - 28 Sep | | Tokyo Game Show | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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/2024/en/ | 274,000+ | TBA | Proprietary | None | |
| 26 - 27 Sep | | Warhammer Conference NEW | 09 - SEP | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | Europe | Germany | Heidelberg | Heidelberg, Germany | We are pleased to announce that the second ever Warhammer Conference will take place on 26th–27th September 2025. This hybrid conference will have an in-person event in Heidelberg, Germany, as well as an online stream for those unable to attend in person. | https://warhammer-conference.com | N/A | TBA | N/A | 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 | |
| 6 - 8 Oct | | Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) NEW | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Melbourne, Australia | Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) 2025 will take place in Melbourne from 6 - 8 October 2025, as part of the prestigious Melbourne International Games Week, a week dedicated to celebrating all things digital games, including developers, creators, and players. | https://gcap.com.au/gcap-2025-announced/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 7 - 8 Oct | | Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki | 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 | |
| 9 - 12 Oct | | Brasil Game Show (BGS) | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | South America | Brasil | São Paulo | São Paulo, Brasil | 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$ 184 (Daily) / R$ 368 (All Days) / R$679 (Business) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 10 Oct | | HIT Games Conference - Hanoi | 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 | |
| 10 - 12 Oct | | Barcelona Game Fest NEW | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | From the legacy of IndieDevDay, BCN Game Fest emerges as the ultimate hub where industry leaders, creative minds, and innovative projects unite to shape the future of gaming. Barcelona hosts the largest video game festival in Spain, where industry, innovation, and community come together. | https://bcngamefest.com | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 10 - 12 Oct | | PAX Aus NEW | 10 - OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | 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 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 13 - 20 Oct | | Steam Next Fest: October | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | Virtual | 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 | |
| 16 - 19 Oct | | gamescom Asia x Thailand Games Show NEW DATE | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Thailand | Bangkok | Bangkok, Thailand | After 4 successful editions in Singapore, gamescom asia moves to Bangkok, Thailand, and joining forces with Thailand Game Show! This merger brings together two powerhouse events, creating the biggest B2B2C platform for the games industry in Southeast Asia and one of the biggest in the world. Get ready for an expansive business area, an industry gaming conference, and an exciting entertainment area. | https://gamescom.asia | 40,000+ | TBA | Swapcard | None | |
| 17 - 19 Oct | | TwitchCon | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | California | San Diego | San Diego, California | 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/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 21 - 22 Oct | | Mobidictum Conference | 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 | |
| 21 - 24 Oct | | TEEM | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Spain | Salamanca | Salamanca, Spain | Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality (TEEM). 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://2025.teemconference.eu/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 22 - 23 Oct | | GamesForum San Francisco | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | 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. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your expertise and network with the best in the business. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/san-francisco | 300+ | TBA | None | None | |
| 22 - 24 Oct | | Sweden Game Conference | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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+ | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 25 Oct | | Game Days | 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 | |
| 23 - 26 Oct | | GiC (Games Industry Conference) NEW | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Poznan | Poznan, Poland | The Game Industry Conference takes place alongside the Poznan Game Arena, one of the most important and largest game expos in Europe. The two events are the best place to meet most of the people from the Polish Game Industry. | https://gic.gd | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 26 Oct | | SPIEL | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 24 - 26 Oct | | Poznan Game Arena | 10 - OCT | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | 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. | https://gamearena.pl/ | 61000+ | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 30 Oct - 2 Nov | | MeetToMatch - The Singapore Edition | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore, Singapore | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering in Singapore or from home. | https://www.meettomatch.com/ | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | 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 | |
| 5 - 7 Nov | | Unwrap NEW | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Belgium | Kortrijk | Kortrijk, Belgium | UNWRAP Industry Days explore entertainment technology in games, music, and film, through talks, networking, and business development. | https://www.unwrap.be/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 7 Nov | | PitchYaGame #November Edition | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Twitter / X | #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 | None | None | |
| 11 - 12 Nov | | MIGS | 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 | CA$604.13 (Standard) / CA$1,077.39 (VIP) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 13 - 16 Nov | | G-STAR NEW | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | 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://gstar.or.kr/eng | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 20 - 23 Nov | | Lisboa Games Week | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Portugal | Lisabon | Lisabon, 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 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 21 Nov | | CiGA Developer Conference NEW | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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. | https://www.cigadc.com/english | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 21 - 23 Nov | | PAX Unplugged | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 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 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 22 - 23 Nov | | WePlay Expo NEW | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | Shanghai, China | WePlay is the biggest indie game exhibition in China. 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 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 26 Nov | | GamesForum Hanoi | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Vietnam | Hanoi | Hanoi, Vietnam | Gamesforum is proud to feature on our agenda some of the leading UA and Ad Monetization experts from the EMEA mobile gaming scene, alongside the most influential names in Vietnam. All our sessions will be in English and Vietnamese with a live translation service available to attendees. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/vietnam | 125+ | TBA | None | 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 | |
| 28 - 30 Nov | | Milan Games Week | 11 - NOV | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Italy | Milan | Milan, Italy | Milan Games Week is the most important gaming and esports festival in Italy. Since 2011 it hosts every year over thousands of visitors ready to discover the latest news of gaming industry, the biggest esports tournaments and amazing entertainment moments. | https://www.milangamesweek.it/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 5 - 6 Dec | | GDS (Game Developers Session) NEW | 12 - DEC | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czech Republic | Prague | Prague, Czech Republic | Game Developers Session is the oldest Central European conference dedicated to games development, game technologies, business and marketing. | https://www.gdsession.com | 3000 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 5 - 6 Dec | | Playtopia NEW | 12 - DEC | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Cape Town, South Africa | It 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 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 12 - 13 Dec | | Bilbao International Games Conference NEW | 12 - DEC | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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://www.bilbaogamesconference.com | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 15 - 18 Dec | | SIGGRAPH Asia | 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 | |
| PREVIOUS 2025 EVENTS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 - 21 Jan | | PG Connects London | 01 - JAN | 2025 | 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 to PC and console. | https://www.pgconnects.com/london/ | 2500+ | £839 (Standard) / £1,499 (VIP) | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 20 - 26 Jan | | Global Game Jam | 01 - JAN | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | 01 - JAN | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | Free | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 26 Jan | | Taipei Game Show | 01 - JAN | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | NT$ 250 (Public) / NT$500 (Business) | Proprietary | None | |
| 23 - 26 Jan | | Super MagFest | 01 - JAN | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Maryland | National Harbor | National Harbor, Maryland | 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 | $155 | N/A | None | |
| 28 - 30 Jan | | Arctic Game Dev | 01 - JAN | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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+ | €600 | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 5 - 7 Feb | | GameDev Summit | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | £15 | None | None | |
| 11 - 12 Feb | | WN Conference - Abu Dhabi | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Nevada | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | 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 | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | Nevada | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | 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 | |
| 12 - 13 Feb | | Yorkshire Games Festival | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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. Game Talks is for industry professionals, recent graduates and students studying games-related subjects are scheduled to happen on February 12 - 13th. | https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival | N/A | £25 | N/A | None | |
| 13 - 15 Feb | | Copenhagen Gaming Week | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 (Daily) / DKK 455 (All Days) | N/A | None | |
| 14 Feb | | Guildford Games Festival and Developer Summit | 02 - FEB | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | https://guildford.games/ | 4000-6000 | Free (Festival) / £50 (dev Summit) | N/A | None | |
| 2026 EVENTS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 26 Jan - 1 Feb | | Global Game Jam 2026 | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Game Jam | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | During the 2025 jam, our community of 35,371 jammers created a jaw-dropping 12,098 games (+20% than last year) across 795 participating sites from 97 countries. Global Game Jam will return in 2026. | https://globalgamejam.org/ | N/A | Free | None | None | |
| 29 Jan - 1 Feb | | Taipei Game Show 2026 | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei City | Taipei City, Taiwan | Taipei Game Show 2025 Concludes with Nearly 370,000 Visitors Over Four Days Next Edition Scheduled for January 29, 2026 | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/?p=index_e | 370000 | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 27 - 30 Apr | | iicon 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Nevada | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | Advancing innovation across culture, business, and human connection. Powered by the ESA (former E3 organizer), iicon promises to bring together a broad spectrum of sectors that converge with interactive entertainment, including film, television, and music, as well as sports, healthcare, finance... | https://www.iicon.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 12 - 13 Sep | | BlizzCon 2026 NEW | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | California | Anaheim | Anaheim, California | BlizzCon is back! BlizzCon brings us together over our shared passion for Blizzard’s universes, but at its heart, BlizzCon has always been about so much more. | https://blizzcon.com/en-gb | N/A | TBA | None | None |
| DEADLINE | EVENT | SUBMISSION FEE | EVENT DATE | STATUS | TYPE | REGION | LOCATION | WEBSITE | DESCRIPTION | STATUS | TYPE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A |  | Black Game Developer Fund | Free | N/A | CLOSED | Funding | North America | Worldwide | https://blackgamedevfund.com/apply/ | Once an application has been completed, the BGDF committee conducts a thorough review based on an evolving set of considerations, including existing BGDF projects, current trends, team composition and capabilities for completing the project, and likelihood of critical and commercial success. | CLOSED | Funding | |
| N/A |  | SideQuest X Creature Indie VR Fund | Free | N/A | CLOSED | Funding | North America | Worldwide | https://www.creature.page/developer-fund | The SideQuest X Creature Indie VR Fund is a collaboration built to empower indie VR developers and supplement other funding sources. If you’re interested in having your game evaluated for possible funding and access to Creature’s label services. | CLOSED | Pitching, Funding | |
| 6 Jan |  | Games Finance Market | £325 (After Acceptance) | 8 – 9 Apr | CLOSED | Funding | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://festival.games.london/gfm/registration | The Games Finance Market is the UK’s largest curated B2B initiative, taking place every year during the London Games Festival. This event connects established games businesses and new games start-ups with investors, publishers and platforms. The 2025 Games Finance Market takes place on 8 – 9 April. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 6 Jan |  | New Game Plus @ London Games Festival | N/A | 2 – 13 Apr | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://festival.games.london/profile/find | Seeking the best upcoming games from around the world. Games must be unreleased but can be on any platform. Every selected game gets an exhibition slot at our new expo New Game Plus. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Jan |  | BIG Festival @ gamescom | Free | 30 Apr – 4 May | CLOSED | Awards Showcase Steam Showcase | South America | São Paulo, Brazil | https://latam.gamescom.global/en/big-festival-en/ | Every year, we select the 100 best and most innovative games from around the world, making them available first-hand for the public to play. Since 2024, the BIG Festival takes place inside gamescom latam. | CLOSED | Showcase, Awards, Steam Showcase | |
| 16 Jan |  | European Game Showcase | Free | 17 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | San Francisco, California | https://europeangameshowcase.com/the-european-game-showcase-will-return-to-gdc-in-2025-in-a-new-location/ | The European Game Showcase will be back at GDC in 2025. On Wednesday (!), March 19, we will host our annual showcase with fresh games from Europe, first time at (!) the Children‘s Creativity Museum in San Francisco, right next to the GDC venue, to help developers with great connections. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 24 Jan | | Game Anglia Festival Showcase | Free | 6 Feb | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Ipswich, United Kingdom | https://www.gameanglia.co.uk/festival/ | This year’s event on February 6th will feature a showcase area dedicated to game developers – students and indies. There is a limited number of slots available, the more polished your game is, the higher the chance it will be showcased. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 27 Jan |  | DevGAMM Showcase + Digital Vikings Awards | Free | 27 – 28 Feb | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase Awards | Europe | Gdańsk, Poland | https://devgamm.com/gdansk2025/game-activities/ | For the third time, this competition for game developers from the Baltic region is bringing together the most anticipated games from the area. Submission form covers Steam Event, Showcase and Pitching activities during DevGAMM Gdansk. | CLOSED | Awards, Pitching, Showcase | |
| 31 Jan |  | Games For Change Awards | Free | TBA Summer | CLOSED | Awards | North America | N/A | https://festival.gamesforchange.org/2025-awards | The annual G4C Awards celebrates the year’s best games and immersive experiences that transcend traditional entertainment, championing social impact, fostering learning, and pushing the boundaries of interactive media. Following an expert-led evaluation process, 3 titles will emerge as finalists in each of the 12 competitive award categories and will be highlighted at the Games for Change Festival. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 31 Jan |  | TactiCon 2025 | Free | TBA Jul | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://www.tacticon.games/ | TactiCon is a digital convention hosted on Steam celebrating strategy video games. TactiCon highlights the brilliant and creative minds who develop strategy games and gathers the players who love them. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 3 Feb | | Courage XL | 200€ After Acceptance | 16 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | San Francisco, California | https://courage.events/event/courage-xl-2025/ | The most informal and friendly Indie Showcase, happening just before GDC. Over 50 indie developers will present their work at the Great Northern in San Francisco on Sunday evening, right before GDC begins. It’s the perfect place to break the ice for a week full of networking, mingling, and partying. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 3 Feb |  | Day of the Devs – San Francisco Edition | Free | 15 – 16 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Showcase | North America | San Francisco, CA | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/submit/ | Are you working on a cool new video game that will be ready to highlight at Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We will be hosting another Day of the Devs event the weekend before GDC in March, 2025. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 7 Feb | | MIX Spring Showcase | $600 (After Acceptance) | 17 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | San Francisco & Steam | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-game-showcases-2025 | The Spring Game Showcase for GDC week continues the partnership from last Spring. We’re working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through online and in person formats, including Steam event page. Online + OnSite Showcase & Live Interviews | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 7 Feb |  | StyriAn Games Awards – SAGA | Free | 7 – 8 Mar | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Graz, Austria | https://gamedevgraz.at/saga-2025-registration/ | The StyriAn Games Awards – SAGA – give local indie game developers the opportunity to present their games and be rewarded. From all submissions, there will be six named finalists selected by a jury, that will be presenting their games at this years button Festival. Total prize pool is 1500 €. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 10 Feb | | A Maze Award EXTENDED | 50€ | 16 May | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Berlin, Germany | https://2025.award.amaze-berlin.de | A MAZE./ is looking for works pushing the medium of playful arts – fully finished works, demos, experiments, interactive performances, installations, immersive theater or prototypes are welcome! Submissions are 50€ (35€ early bird until Jan 31). | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 12 Feb | | INDIE Live Expo | Free | 13 Apr | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Asia | Virtual | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/entry/ | Show organizers will select 100 submitted titles to include in this April’s showcase. Enjoy world premieres for unrevealed titles alongside new information for highly-anticipated games with new segments and the return of INDIE Live Expo’s signature segments. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Feb |  | Bitsummit | ¥2,750 | 18 – 20 Jul | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Asia | Kyoto, Japan | https://bitsummit.org/en/entry-to-bitsummit-the-13th-summer-of-yokai-is-now-open/ | BitSummit the 13th Summer of Yokai will be held on 18 (Fri), 19 (Sat) and 20 (Sun) July 2025 at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Exhibition Hall, Miyakomesse. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Feb |  | International Serious Play Awards | $250 – $400 | TBA Aug | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Rochester, NY | https://www.judgify.me/SeriousPlayAwards2025 | International Serious Play Awards honor outstanding learning products that incorporate game elements to further education or training. Entries can be submitted by professional studios, in-house training teams, consultants, universities, and/or students. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 13 Mar |  | NYX Game Awards 2025 | $310 | 9 May | OPEN | Awards | North America | Virtual | https://nyxgameawards.com/game-awards.php | A prestigious international competition that recognizes unmatched creativity and technical excellence in the gaming industry! The NYX Game Awards recognizes and celebrates the contributions of professionals who are passionate about the gaming world. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 20 Mar |  | Wholesome Direct NEW | Free | TBA Jun | OPEN | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://wholesomegames.com/ | Register now to take part in Wholesome Direct 2025! Game developers have until March 20 to complete the submission form for a chance to be featured, and for the first time ever, we’re also inviting content creators to submit for a chance to be featured as a guest host! | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 21 Mar | | Indie Blast & Awards @ Games Gathering Lviv | Conference Pass | 3 – 6 Apr | OPEN | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Lviv, Ukraine | https://www.ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2025-lviv/indie-blast-en/ | Are you an indie developer and do you have a game? Then Indie Blast is the best opportunity for you to showcase your game at your personalized booth! | OPEN | Awards, Showcase | |
| 31 Mar |  | Cerebral Puzzle Showcase NEW | Free | 29 May – 5 Jun | OPEN | Steam Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com | The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase is returning on May 29th – June 5th 2025. Use the form to submit your games for inclusion in the showcase. Please note that the showcase is highly curated. | OPEN | Steam Showcase | |
| 31 Mar | | Digital Dragons NEW | 750€ (after acceptance) | 18 – 20 May | OPEN | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Krakow, Poland | https://digitaldragons.pl/en/ | Present your game to the world and seize the spotlight at Digital Dragons, one of the largest B2B gamedev events in Europe, by showcasing your project in Indie Zone. This is an unique opportunity to gain exposure, network with industry professionals, and compete for prestigious awards. | OPEN | Awards, Showcase | |
| 31 Mar | | Showcase + Awards @ Reboot Develop Blue NEW | Conference Pass (Showcase) / Awards (Free) | 14 – 16 Apr | OPEN | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Dubrovnik, Croatia | https://rebootdevelopblue.com/indie/ | In its annual 10th edition, Reboot Develop Blue is again organizing the Indie Award competition (5 categories) and Indie Expo Area showcase (open during all conference hours) dedicated to presentations of indie games and studios in addition to meetings with them. | OPEN | Awards, Showcase | |
| 1 Apr | | Discover INDIGO Showcase NEW | 350€ after acceptance | 27 – 28 May | OPEN | Onsite Showcase Awards | Europe | Rotterdam, Netherlands | https://indigoshowcase.nl/discover/ | Are you a game developer and do you want to showcase your game at one of the iconic INDIGO arcade cabinets? A jury of game professionals will check out all game submissions. One winner will be picked to receive the prestigious INDIGO Showcase Award, which will be announced on May 28th! | OPEN | Awards, Showcase | |
| 4 Apr |  | Develop: Star Awards | Free | 9 Jul | OPEN | Awards | Europe | Brighton, United Kingdom | https://www.developconference.com/awards | The Develop:Star Awards recognise the very best games and talent within the industry with categories that enable studios of every size to shine. These awards are all about the game dev community celebrating the creative excellence of the game makers behind the best games of the previous 12 months. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 4 Apr | | Game Dev Local Expo | Free | 12 Apr | OPEN | Onsite Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVN4uiqMblo6opalYSdUQNa8rM2G7mQCoUTaTx7p9kkfVh3w/viewform | We are hoping to showcase a wide range of games as well as developers and studios. This is your chance to put your studio/games forward ahead of these being open to the public! SHOWCASING WILL BE FREE FOR INDIE DEV STUDIOS! | OPEN | On-Site Showcase | |
| 9 Apr |  | Game Maker’s Sketchbook NEW | $25 | 6 Jun | OPEN | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.gamemakerssketchbook.com/ | Submisions for 4th edition of the Game Maker’s Sketchbook. The arts showcase will collect submissions in the categories of Storyboard, Environment Art, Character Art, Iconography, Curiosities, and Impact. The selections will be announced in June 2025 and showcased at the 2025 Summer Game Fest. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 9 Apr |  | Indie Arena Booth @ gamescom NEW | 3000€ – 5000€ (per booth) | 20 – 24 Aug | OPEN | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | https://indiearenabooth.de/apply | Indie Arena Booth 2025 at gamescom are officially here! And that’s not all: Indie Arena Booth is expanding to a wonderful 2,037.5 square meters, meaning we can showcase an even bigger number of projects! | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 18 Apr |  | GameDevHeroes | Free | TBA Jul | OPEN | Awards | Europe | Brighton, UK | https://gamedevheroes.co/nominations-2025/ | This is your chance to recognize the incredible individuals who make game development possible—from coders and designers to artists, producers, QA testers, and every unsung hero in between. Nominate your heroes and let their hard work, creativity, and dedication be celebrated. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 29 Apr | | Steam Next Fest: June | Free | 9 – 16 Jun | OPEN | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest | For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. Upcoming (unreleased) games with a playable demo are eligible to participate. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 1 May | | NarraScope Showcase | Free | 20 – 22 Jun | OPEN | Onsite Showcase | North America | Philadelphia, PA | https://itch.io/jam/narrascope-showcase-2025 | Designers, developers, writers, and students of narrative games and interactive fiction are invited to submit digital game projects to the first ever NarraScope Showcase. The Showcase celebrates the best in narrative game design and interactive fiction. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 11 May |  | Game Discovery Exhibition @ K Days | Free | 18 – 27 Jul | OPEN | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Edmonton, Canada | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJYFBjnRjhN-Ef4h-508Bwkrs7A8YHng8eUL1widoCuf_Evw/viewform | The Game Discovery Exhibition (GDX) is Canada’s largest indie games festival; it celebrates games culture and game development from around the world, with a particular emphasis on indies. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 16 May | | Selected Indie 80 @ TGS | Free | 25 – 28 Sep | OPEN | Onsite Showcase | Asia | Tokyo, Japan | https://posting.nikkeibp.co.jp/form-cgi/formhtml.cgi?form=tgs_indie/index.html | In order to provide a platform where indies (individuals and corporations) can thrive, and to contribute to the growth of the global game industry, we are accepting applications for the SELECTED INDIE 80 slot, where indies can exhibit for free with the support of our sponsoring companies. | OPEN | On-Site Showcase | |
| 31 May |  | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Awards | Free | 2 Aug | OPEN | Awards | Asia | Shanghai, China | https://www.game-connection.com/indie-game-development-awards-chinajoy/ | The contest is open to console, mobile, social, casual, and online games with no restriction on genre, platform, or distribution method. All submissions are assessed by the Judging Committee of international experts. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 31 May |  | Game Development World Championship | Free | TBA | OPEN | Awards | Europe | Virtual | https://thegdwc.com/ | GDWC is an annual global competition for game developers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You’re welcome to submit your game whether you’re a professional developer, a hobbyist, a student, or just interested in game development in general. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 2 Jun |  | IndieCade Festival | $75 – $125 | TBA Fall | OPEN | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.indiecade.com/submissions/ | Submissions for our 2025 season include our online Festival – IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere (happening in the Fall), as well as consideration for any and all in-person events, as well as our ongoing streaming features and activities for the year. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 30 Jun |  | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Festival | Free | TBA Jul | OPEN | Steam Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://www.game-connection.com/chinajoy-x-game-connection-indie-game-festival-2025/ | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Festival aims to promote new, entertaining, creative, and high-quality games having market potential to players and media worldwide, and will be presented online on Steam & Steam China. The event is expected to take place on Steam and Steam China from August. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 6 Jun | | PitchYaGame | Free | 6 Jun | OPEN | Pitching Showcase | Europe | Twitter / X | https://pitchyagame.com | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | OPEN | Pitching, Showcase | |
| 25 Aug | | Steam Next Fest: October | Free | 13 – 20 Oct | OPEN | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest | For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. Upcoming (unreleased) games with a playable demo are eligible to participate. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 7 Nov | | PitchYaGame | Free | 7 Nov | OPEN | Pitching Showcase | Europe | Twitter / X | https://pitchyagame.com | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | OPEN | Pitching, Showcase | |
| N/A |  | Outersloth Funding | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Europe | Worldwide | https://www.innersloth.com/outersloth/ | Outersloth is for indie developers looking for funds to get their game off the ground or some extra money to finish it. This is a recoup and revshare model, and we’ve consulted with others to ensure it’s at a competitive rate that keeps your sustainability in mind. | OPEN | Funding | |
| N/A |  | MENA Hero Project | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Asia | MENA | https://www.playstation.com/en-sk/mena-hero-project/?country-selector=true | The MENA Hero Project is fueled by this commitment and our belief in the MENA gaming market. The MENA Hero Project will support game developers based in the following countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia. | OPEN | Funding | |
| N/A |  | India Hero Project (IHP) | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Asia | India | https://www.playstation.com/en-in/local/india-hero-project/ | “India Hero Project (IHP)” is a new incubator program focused on identifying and supporting emerging talent from the region. This India-centric program was launched by Sony Interactive Entertainment for Indian game developers. Applicants can apply for a minimum of 100,000 US dollars. | OPEN | Funding |
| DEADLINE | EVENT | SUBMISSION FEE | EVENT DATE | STATUS | TYPE | REGION | LOCATION | WEBSITE | DESCRIPTION | STATUS | TYPE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | | Black Game Developer Fund | Free | N/A | CLOSED | Funding | North America | Worldwide | https://blackgamedevfund.com/apply/ | Once an application has been completed, the BGDF committee conducts a thorough review based on an evolving set of considerations, including existing BGDF projects, current trends, team composition and capabilities for completing the project, and likelihood of critical and commercial success. | CLOSED | Funding | |
| N/A | | SideQuest X Creature Indie VR Fund | Free | N/A | CLOSED | Funding | North America | Worldwide | https://www.creature.page/developer-fund | The SideQuest X Creature Indie VR Fund is a collaboration built to empower indie VR developers and supplement other funding sources. If you’re interested in having your game evaluated for possible funding and access to Creature’s label services. | CLOSED | Pitching, Funding | |
| 6 Jan | | Games Finance Market | £325 (After Acceptance) | 8 – 9 Apr | CLOSED | Funding | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://festival.games.london/gfm/registration | The Games Finance Market is the UK’s largest curated B2B initiative, taking place every year during the London Games Festival. This event connects established games businesses and new games start-ups with investors, publishers and platforms. The 2025 Games Finance Market takes place on 8 – 9 April. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 6 Jan | | New Game Plus @ London Games Festival | N/A | 2 – 13 Apr | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://festival.games.london/profile/find | Seeking the best upcoming games from around the world. Games must be unreleased but can be on any platform. Every selected game gets an exhibition slot at our new expo New Game Plus. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Jan | | BIG Festival @ gamescom | Free | 30 Apr – 4 May | CLOSED | Awards Showcase Steam Showcase | South America | São Paulo, Brazil | https://latam.gamescom.global/en/big-festival-en/ | Every year, we select the 100 best and most innovative games from around the world, making them available first-hand for the public to play. Since 2024, the BIG Festival takes place inside gamescom latam. | CLOSED | Showcase, Awards, Steam Showcase | |
| 16 Jan | | European Game Showcase | Free | 17 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | San Francisco, California | https://europeangameshowcase.com/the-european-game-showcase-will-return-to-gdc-in-2025-in-a-new-location/ | The European Game Showcase will be back at GDC in 2025. On Wednesday (!), March 19, we will host our annual showcase with fresh games from Europe, first time at (!) the Children‘s Creativity Museum in San Francisco, right next to the GDC venue, to help developers with great connections. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 24 Jan | | Game Anglia Festival Showcase | Free | 6 Feb | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Ipswich, United Kingdom | https://www.gameanglia.co.uk/festival/ | This year’s event on February 6th will feature a showcase area dedicated to game developers – students and indies. There is a limited number of slots available, the more polished your game is, the higher the chance it will be showcased. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 27 Jan | | DevGAMM Showcase + Digital Vikings Awards | Free | 27 – 28 Feb | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase Awards | Europe | Gdańsk, Poland | https://devgamm.com/gdansk2025/game-activities/ | For the third time, this competition for game developers from the Baltic region is bringing together the most anticipated games from the area. Submission form covers Steam Event, Showcase and Pitching activities during DevGAMM Gdansk. | CLOSED | Awards, Pitching, Showcase | |
| 31 Jan | | Games For Change Awards | Free | TBA Summer | CLOSED | Awards | North America | N/A | https://festival.gamesforchange.org/2025-awards | The annual G4C Awards celebrates the year’s best games and immersive experiences that transcend traditional entertainment, championing social impact, fostering learning, and pushing the boundaries of interactive media. Following an expert-led evaluation process, 3 titles will emerge as finalists in each of the 12 competitive award categories and will be highlighted at the Games for Change Festival. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 31 Jan | | TactiCon 2025 | Free | TBA Jul | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://www.tacticon.games/ | TactiCon is a digital convention hosted on Steam celebrating strategy video games. TactiCon highlights the brilliant and creative minds who develop strategy games and gathers the players who love them. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 3 Feb | | Courage XL | 200€ After Acceptance | 16 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | San Francisco, California | https://courage.events/event/courage-xl-2025/ | The most informal and friendly Indie Showcase, happening just before GDC. Over 50 indie developers will present their work at the Great Northern in San Francisco on Sunday evening, right before GDC begins. It’s the perfect place to break the ice for a week full of networking, mingling, and partying. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 3 Feb | | Day of the Devs – San Francisco Edition | Free | 15 – 16 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Showcase | North America | San Francisco, CA | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/submit/ | Are you working on a cool new video game that will be ready to highlight at Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We will be hosting another Day of the Devs event the weekend before GDC in March, 2025. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 7 Feb | | MIX Spring Showcase | $600 (After Acceptance) | 17 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | San Francisco & Steam | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-game-showcases-2025 | The Spring Game Showcase for GDC week continues the partnership from last Spring. We’re working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through online and in person formats, including Steam event page. Online + OnSite Showcase & Live Interviews | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 7 Feb | | StyriAn Games Awards – SAGA | Free | 7 – 8 Mar | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Graz, Austria | https://gamedevgraz.at/saga-2025-registration/ | The StyriAn Games Awards – SAGA – give local indie game developers the opportunity to present their games and be rewarded. From all submissions, there will be six named finalists selected by a jury, that will be presenting their games at this years button Festival. Total prize pool is 1500 €. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 10 Feb | | A Maze Award EXTENDED | 50€ | 16 May | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Berlin, Germany | https://2025.award.amaze-berlin.de | A MAZE./ is looking for works pushing the medium of playful arts – fully finished works, demos, experiments, interactive performances, installations, immersive theater or prototypes are welcome! Submissions are 50€ (35€ early bird until Jan 31). | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 12 Feb | | INDIE Live Expo | Free | 13 Apr | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Asia | Virtual | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/entry/ | Show organizers will select 100 submitted titles to include in this April’s showcase. Enjoy world premieres for unrevealed titles alongside new information for highly-anticipated games with new segments and the return of INDIE Live Expo’s signature segments. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Feb | | Bitsummit | ¥2,750 | 18 – 20 Jul | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Asia | Kyoto, Japan | https://bitsummit.org/en/entry-to-bitsummit-the-13th-summer-of-yokai-is-now-open/ | BitSummit the 13th Summer of Yokai will be held on 18 (Fri), 19 (Sat) and 20 (Sun) July 2025 at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Exhibition Hall, Miyakomesse. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Feb | | International Serious Play Awards | $250 – $400 | TBA Aug | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Rochester, NY | https://www.judgify.me/SeriousPlayAwards2025 | International Serious Play Awards honor outstanding learning products that incorporate game elements to further education or training. Entries can be submitted by professional studios, in-house training teams, consultants, universities, and/or students. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 13 Mar | | NYX Game Awards 2025 | $310 | 9 May | OPEN | Awards | North America | Virtual | https://nyxgameawards.com/game-awards.php | A prestigious international competition that recognizes unmatched creativity and technical excellence in the gaming industry! The NYX Game Awards recognizes and celebrates the contributions of professionals who are passionate about the gaming world. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 20 Mar | | Wholesome Direct NEW | Free | TBA Jun | OPEN | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://wholesomegames.com/ | Register now to take part in Wholesome Direct 2025! Game developers have until March 20 to complete the submission form for a chance to be featured, and for the first time ever, we’re also inviting content creators to submit for a chance to be featured as a guest host! | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 21 Mar | | Indie Blast & Awards @ Games Gathering Lviv | Conference Pass | 3 – 6 Apr | OPEN | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Lviv, Ukraine | https://www.ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2025-lviv/indie-blast-en/ | Are you an indie developer and do you have a game? Then Indie Blast is the best opportunity for you to showcase your game at your personalized booth! | OPEN | Awards, Showcase | |
| 31 Mar | | Cerebral Puzzle Showcase NEW | Free | 29 May – 5 Jun | OPEN | Steam Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com | The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase is returning on May 29th – June 5th 2025. Use the form to submit your games for inclusion in the showcase. Please note that the showcase is highly curated. | OPEN | Steam Showcase | |
| 31 Mar | | Digital Dragons NEW | 750€ (after acceptance) | 18 – 20 May | OPEN | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Krakow, Poland | https://digitaldragons.pl/en/ | Present your game to the world and seize the spotlight at Digital Dragons, one of the largest B2B gamedev events in Europe, by showcasing your project in Indie Zone. This is an unique opportunity to gain exposure, network with industry professionals, and compete for prestigious awards. | OPEN | Awards, Showcase | |
| 31 Mar | | Showcase + Awards @ Reboot Develop Blue NEW | Conference Pass (Showcase) / Awards (Free) | 14 – 16 Apr | OPEN | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Dubrovnik, Croatia | https://rebootdevelopblue.com/indie/ | In its annual 10th edition, Reboot Develop Blue is again organizing the Indie Award competition (5 categories) and Indie Expo Area showcase (open during all conference hours) dedicated to presentations of indie games and studios in addition to meetings with them. | OPEN | Awards, Showcase | |
| 1 Apr | | Discover INDIGO Showcase NEW | 350€ after acceptance | 27 – 28 May | OPEN | Onsite Showcase Awards | Europe | Rotterdam, Netherlands | https://indigoshowcase.nl/discover/ | Are you a game developer and do you want to showcase your game at one of the iconic INDIGO arcade cabinets? A jury of game professionals will check out all game submissions. One winner will be picked to receive the prestigious INDIGO Showcase Award, which will be announced on May 28th! | OPEN | Awards, Showcase | |
| 4 Apr | | Develop: Star Awards | Free | 9 Jul | OPEN | Awards | Europe | Brighton, United Kingdom | https://www.developconference.com/awards | The Develop:Star Awards recognise the very best games and talent within the industry with categories that enable studios of every size to shine. These awards are all about the game dev community celebrating the creative excellence of the game makers behind the best games of the previous 12 months. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 4 Apr | | Game Dev Local Expo | Free | 12 Apr | OPEN | Onsite Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVN4uiqMblo6opalYSdUQNa8rM2G7mQCoUTaTx7p9kkfVh3w/viewform | We are hoping to showcase a wide range of games as well as developers and studios. This is your chance to put your studio/games forward ahead of these being open to the public! SHOWCASING WILL BE FREE FOR INDIE DEV STUDIOS! | OPEN | On-Site Showcase | |
| 9 Apr | | Game Maker’s Sketchbook NEW | $25 | 6 Jun | OPEN | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.gamemakerssketchbook.com/ | Submisions for 4th edition of the Game Maker’s Sketchbook. The arts showcase will collect submissions in the categories of Storyboard, Environment Art, Character Art, Iconography, Curiosities, and Impact. The selections will be announced in June 2025 and showcased at the 2025 Summer Game Fest. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 9 Apr | | Indie Arena Booth @ gamescom NEW | 3000€ – 5000€ (per booth) | 20 – 24 Aug | OPEN | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | https://indiearenabooth.de/apply | Indie Arena Booth 2025 at gamescom are officially here! And that’s not all: Indie Arena Booth is expanding to a wonderful 2,037.5 square meters, meaning we can showcase an even bigger number of projects! | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 18 Apr | | GameDevHeroes | Free | TBA Jul | OPEN | Awards | Europe | Brighton, UK | https://gamedevheroes.co/nominations-2025/ | This is your chance to recognize the incredible individuals who make game development possible—from coders and designers to artists, producers, QA testers, and every unsung hero in between. Nominate your heroes and let their hard work, creativity, and dedication be celebrated. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 29 Apr | | Steam Next Fest: June | Free | 9 – 16 Jun | OPEN | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest | For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. Upcoming (unreleased) games with a playable demo are eligible to participate. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 1 May | | NarraScope Showcase | Free | 20 – 22 Jun | OPEN | Onsite Showcase | North America | Philadelphia, PA | https://itch.io/jam/narrascope-showcase-2025 | Designers, developers, writers, and students of narrative games and interactive fiction are invited to submit digital game projects to the first ever NarraScope Showcase. The Showcase celebrates the best in narrative game design and interactive fiction. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 11 May | | Game Discovery Exhibition @ K Days | Free | 18 – 27 Jul | OPEN | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Edmonton, Canada | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJYFBjnRjhN-Ef4h-508Bwkrs7A8YHng8eUL1widoCuf_Evw/viewform | The Game Discovery Exhibition (GDX) is Canada’s largest indie games festival; it celebrates games culture and game development from around the world, with a particular emphasis on indies. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 16 May | | Selected Indie 80 @ TGS | Free | 25 – 28 Sep | OPEN | Onsite Showcase | Asia | Tokyo, Japan | https://posting.nikkeibp.co.jp/form-cgi/formhtml.cgi?form=tgs_indie/index.html | In order to provide a platform where indies (individuals and corporations) can thrive, and to contribute to the growth of the global game industry, we are accepting applications for the SELECTED INDIE 80 slot, where indies can exhibit for free with the support of our sponsoring companies. | OPEN | On-Site Showcase | |
| 31 May | | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Awards | Free | 2 Aug | OPEN | Awards | Asia | Shanghai, China | https://www.game-connection.com/indie-game-development-awards-chinajoy/ | The contest is open to console, mobile, social, casual, and online games with no restriction on genre, platform, or distribution method. All submissions are assessed by the Judging Committee of international experts. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 31 May | | Game Development World Championship | Free | TBA | OPEN | Awards | Europe | Virtual | https://thegdwc.com/ | GDWC is an annual global competition for game developers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You’re welcome to submit your game whether you’re a professional developer, a hobbyist, a student, or just interested in game development in general. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 2 Jun | | IndieCade Festival | $75 – $125 | TBA Fall | OPEN | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.indiecade.com/submissions/ | Submissions for our 2025 season include our online Festival – IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere (happening in the Fall), as well as consideration for any and all in-person events, as well as our ongoing streaming features and activities for the year. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 30 Jun | | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Festival | Free | TBA Jul | OPEN | Steam Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://www.game-connection.com/chinajoy-x-game-connection-indie-game-festival-2025/ | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Festival aims to promote new, entertaining, creative, and high-quality games having market potential to players and media worldwide, and will be presented online on Steam & Steam China. The event is expected to take place on Steam and Steam China from August. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 6 Jun | | PitchYaGame | Free | 6 Jun | OPEN | Pitching Showcase | Europe | Twitter / X | https://pitchyagame.com | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | OPEN | Pitching, Showcase | |
| 25 Aug | | Steam Next Fest: October | Free | 13 – 20 Oct | OPEN | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest | For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. Upcoming (unreleased) games with a playable demo are eligible to participate. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 7 Nov | | PitchYaGame | Free | 7 Nov | OPEN | Pitching Showcase | Europe | Twitter / X | https://pitchyagame.com | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | OPEN | Pitching, Showcase | |
| N/A | | Outersloth Funding | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Europe | Worldwide | https://www.innersloth.com/outersloth/ | Outersloth is for indie developers looking for funds to get their game off the ground or some extra money to finish it. This is a recoup and revshare model, and we’ve consulted with others to ensure it’s at a competitive rate that keeps your sustainability in mind. | OPEN | Funding | |
| N/A | | MENA Hero Project | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Asia | MENA | https://www.playstation.com/en-sk/mena-hero-project/?country-selector=true | The MENA Hero Project is fueled by this commitment and our belief in the MENA gaming market. The MENA Hero Project will support game developers based in the following countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia. | OPEN | Funding | |
| N/A | | India Hero Project (IHP) | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Asia | India | https://www.playstation.com/en-in/local/india-hero-project/ | “India Hero Project (IHP)” is a new incubator program focused on identifying and supporting emerging talent from the region. This India-centric program was launched by Sony Interactive Entertainment for Indian game developers. Applicants can apply for a minimum of 100,000 US dollars. | OPEN | Funding |
| DATE | LOGO | NAME | MONTH | TYPE | TYPE | STATUS | STATUS | START | WEBSITE | INFO | LOCATION | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar |  | Humble Games Showcase NEW | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Humble Games Showcase 2025 debuts on March 12th! We’re thrilled to unveil two never-before-seen world premieres, share updates on the most anticipated Humble titles, and help our amazing third-party friends like Akupara Games and Alawar drop exclusive news during our pre-show countdown. Don’t miss out! | YouTube | 20 min | |
| 13 Mar |  | Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | TODAY | TODAY | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | The Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase will be taking place in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13th, 2025 at 5pm GMT / 6pm CET and will be broadcasted live. This event promises to be an immersive and one-of-a-kind Siege experience, where players, creators and developers come together as we unveil all the evolutions coming with Siege X, and many more surprises! | Georgia, Atlanta / Twitch | TBA | |
| 13 Mar |  | DIGY Awards NEW | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | TODAY | TODAY | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | https://mediaindieexchange.com | Watch the Awards | The DIGY (Dope Indie Games of the Year) Awards is a new annual awards event that focuses on indies, celebrating the games and the talented people behind the craft of game development. | YouTube / Twitch | TBA | |
| 13 Mar |  | Silent Hill Transmission NEW | 03 – MAR | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | TODAY | TODAY | 3PM PT / 6PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Unveil | Join us for the SILENT HILL Transmission, where we’ll share the latest news streaming March 13 at 3:00pm PDT. This Transmission will uncover SILENT HILL f. | YouTube | TBA | |
| 14 Mar |  | Game Development World Championship – Winder Awards NEW | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | https://www.youtube.com/@thegdwc/ | GDWC is an annual global competition for game developers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You’re welcome to submit your game whether you’re a professional developer, a hobbyist, a student, or just interested in game development in general. Winners will be announced in the Awards Ceremony which will be streamed on our YouTube channel on March 14th. Schedule coming soon. | YouTube | TBA | |
| 16 Mar | | Day of the Devs – San Francisco Edition | 03 – MAR | Onsite Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | N/A | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/ | We will be hosting another Day of the Devs event the weekend before GDC in March, 2025. | San Francisco, California + Stream | TBA | |
| 16 Mar | | Courage XL | 03 – MAR | Onsite Showcase | Onsite Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 7PM PT / 10PM ET / 4AM (17 Mar) | https://courage.events/event/courage-xl-2025/ | The most informal and friendly Indie Showcase, happening just before GDC. Over 50 indie developers will present their work at the Great Northern in San Francisco on Sunday evening, right before GDC begins. It’s the perfect place to break the ice for a week full of networking, mingling, and partying. | San Francisco, California | N/A | |
| 17 Mar | | MIX Spring Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM CET | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-game-showcases-2025 | The Spring Game Showcase for GDC week continues the partnership from last Spring. We’re working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through online and in person formats, including Steam event page. Online + OnSite Showcase & Live Interviews | San Francisco, California + Steam | TBA | |
| 18 Mar | | Games [4Diversity] Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 8PM PT / 11PM ET / 5AM (19 Mar) | https://courage.events/event/g4div2025/ | We’re excited to announce the very first Games [4Diversity] Showcase, taking place on Tuesday, March 18, during GDC. The Games [4Diversity] Showcase highlights games that contribute to improved representation and inclusion of socio-cultural minorities in the gaming industry. We are looking for games that make a meaningful impact: whether through a unique protagonist, underrepresented themes, or a diverse and inclusive development team. | San Francisco, California | 180 min | |
| 19 Mar | | GDC Main Stage: The Developer’s Concert | 03 – MAR | Concert | Concert | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 12:30PM PT / 3:30PM ET / 9:30PM CET | https://www.twitch.tv/gdc | Following the success of last year’s inaugural GDC concert, we’ve invited Austin back for 2025’s GDC Main Stage: The Developer’s Concert, an all-new show featuring a diverse slate of classics and deep cuts. Inspired by our 2025 theme of “Connecting the World Through Games,” this year’s concert will include music from international games and creators. Austin will be joined by the esteemed San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), with lots of surprises and special guests. All attendees of every pass level are invited to attend the event on Wednesday, March 19th from 12:30-1:30pm PT at the GDC Main Stage, located on Lobby Level of West Hall in Moscone Convention Center (doors open at 12:00pm). The concert will also be available to watch live for free on GDC Twitch. | Twitch | TBA | |
| 19 Mar |  | IGF Awards & GDC Awards NEW | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 6:30PM PT / 9:30PM ET / 2:30AM (20 Mar) | https://www.twitch.tv/gdc | Two awards shows. Once unforgettable night. The 2025 Independent Games Festival Awards and Game Developers Choice Awards start at 6:30pm PT on Wednesday, March 19. | Twitch | TBA | |
| 20 Mar | | Future Games Show Spring Edition | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Future Games Show will return in 2025 with three exciting shows: FGS Spring Showcase (March). The showcase will be followed up by FGS Live from GDC, featuring: more EXCLUSIVE trailers, Live GDC show updates & in-depth dev interviews. | YouTube / Twitch | TBA | |
| 2 Apr |  | Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 | 04 – APR | Hardware Update | Hardware Update | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | https://www.nintendo.com/successor/en-us/nintendo-direct/index.html | Stay tuned for a closer look at #NintendoSwitch2 in #NintendoDirect: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025, airing on April 2nd. The broadcast time will be shared at a later date. | N/A | ||
| 13 Apr | | INDIE Live Expo | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | The INDIE Live Expo for 2025 is scheduled to take place in April and December. It will be broadcasted in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean. The games will be showcased in format featuring “INDIE Waves” and “INDIE Spotlight.” | YouTube / Twitch / X / bilibili / Steam | N/A | |
| 17 Apr |  | Galaxies Gaming Showcase NEW | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 12PM PT /3PM ET / 9PM CEST | https://www.galaxiesshow.com | The Galaxies games showcase is a vibrant new event that leans in to everything that makes Twitch a great place to discover exciting new games! See you in chat on April 17th at 9pm CEST / 12pm Pacific /3pm Eastern. | Twitch | N/A | |
| 1 – 5 May | | LudoNarraCon | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.ludonarracon.com/ | 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. | Steam | N/A | |
| 22 May |  | Six One Indie Showcase NEW | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.sixoneindie.com/showcase | Each Showcase features never-before-seen world premieres, digital showcase debuts, and exclusive news from indie developers and publishers from across the globe. Once the Showcase ends, audiences are able to delve deeper with developer interviews, hands-on previews, and the Six One Indie Showcase Steam Event featuring discounts and demos from participants. | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | N/A | |
| 6 Jun | | Summer Game Fest | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 12PM CET | https://www.summergamefest.com | SUMMER GAME FEST airs live on June 2025, featuring world premieres, special guests and a look at what’s next in video games. The show is immediately followed by Day of the Devs. | Los Angeles, CA / YouTube / Twitch | 120 min | |
| 18 – 19 Jul | | TennoCon | 07 – JUL | Game Update | Game Update | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.warframe.com/tennocon | 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. | Twitch / London, Canada | N/A | |
| 20 Aug |  | The Witcher in Concert | 08 – AUG | Concert | Concert | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 8PM CEST | https://www.thewitcher.com/de/en/concert | On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you can expect a unique live event: The Witcher in Concert! Experience the soundtrack celebrated by millions live – with a big orchestra, the most modern visual effects and spectacular gameplay sequences. The European tour is starting in the context of gamescom – and you can be there. | Cologne, Germany | N/A | |
| PREVIOUS SHOWCASES 2025 | |||||||||||||
| 9 Jan |  | Like a Dragon Direct | 01 – JAN | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Take a deeper dive into Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii with first-looks at new features for the upcoming modern-day pirate adventure. | YouTube | 13 min | |
| 13 Jan |  | The Blood of Dawnwalker – Game Reveal | 01 – JAN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CET | https://www.twitch.tv/DawnwalkerGame | Watch the Trailer Premiere | On January 13th, under the next full moon… Gather round at /DawnwalkerGame Twitch channel to hear about Vale Sangora – its turbulent history, natural landscapes, and secret inhabitants. Witness the premiere of a CGI trailer serving as the game’s opening, learn about the game’s pillars and main concepts, have a tiny first glimpse into its gameplay… and much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 4 min | |
| 14 Jan |  | Behind The Sims – Celebrating 25 Years | 01 – JAN | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | A very special Behind The Sims is coming! Tune in on January 14th, 9 AM PT, as we kick off the celebration of 25 years of The Sims! | 7 min | ||
| 23 Jan |  | Xbox Developer Direct | 01 – JAN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | It’s time to get a look at what’s next – Developer_Direct is back. On Thursday, January 23 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET, fans will get an inside look at a selection of highly anticipated games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass this year: South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, DOOM: The Dark Ages, plus brand new game. | YouTube / Twitch / Xbox | 50 min | |
| 23 Jan |  | Amplified 25 | 01 – JAN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10:30AM PT / 1:30PM ET / 7:30PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Amplitude Studios, the studio behind Humankind, is hosting two-day event Amplitude, during the first one a new game will be revelead. | Twitch | 127 min | |
| 30 Jan |  | PLAYISM Game Show mini | 01 – JAN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM CET | Watch the Showcase | Welcome to PLAYISM Game Show mini! The show will go live at 5:00 PM JST on January 30th. In this presentation, we’ll be giving you a sneak peek of our upcoming titles along with a brand new release announcement. We hope you enjoy the show! | YouTube | 6 min | |
| 4 Feb |  | Capcom Spotlight + Monster Hunter Wild Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Tune in live on Feb. 4 at 2pm PT for Capcom doubleheader! Join us for a 20-minute Capcom Spotlight followed immediately by a 15-minute Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase! In Capcom Showcase, get the latest info on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Street Fighter 6, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics! Then, Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto delivers the latest #MHWilds info to you, including a new trailer and more info about the second Open Beta Test. | YouTube | 33 min | |
| 9 Feb |  | Indie Pearls | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Awards | Indie Pearls are awards given to the most intriguing, the most interesting and the best indie games from all around the globe. We’re a team of gaming journalists, influencers and enthusiasts. Our mission is to promote the work of independent developers and create a space for discussion about indie gaming. In February (09.02.204), we’ll award the best indie games in 6 categories. | YouTube | 27 min | |
| 12 Feb |  | State of Play | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Showcase | State of Play is back! Tune in live for news and updates on great games coming to PS5. The show celebrates a creative and unique selection of exciting games from studios around the world. The 40+ minute show begins February 12 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET | 11pm CET / on YouTube and Twitch, and will be broadcast in English and Japanese. | YouTube / Twitch | 46 min | |
| 13 Feb |  | DICE Awards | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8PM PT / 11PM ET / 5AM CET (Feb 14) | Watch the Awards | Tune into the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards livestream, the video game industry’s premier, peer-juried awards show co-hosted by Greg Miller and Stella Chung. The winners will be revealed at the 28th edition of the D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony, and livestreamed by the official media partner, IGN, on Feb. 13 from Las Vegas as the culmination of the week-long industry gathering at the 2025 D.I.C.E. Summit (#DICE2025). | YouTube | 149 min | |
| 15 Feb |  | Canadian Games Awards | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 5PM PT / 8PM ET / 2AM CET (Feb 16) | https://cgameawards.com | Watch the Awards | The Canadian Game Awards (CGA) are a celebration of Canada’s growing gaming industry, one of the largest in the world. This award show highlights Canada’s position on the global stage as a leader in interactive entertainment. Designed “by the industry, for the industry,” the CGA also strives to engage the public and fans in celebrating this thriving sector. Awards wont be broadcasted, tickets are needed to participate. | Toronto, Ontario | 100 min | |
| 21 Feb |  | Black Voices in Gaming Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12AM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Who’s ready for the Black Voices in Gaming Showcase?! I know we are! Get comfy and join us for an unforgettable celebration of talent, culture, and community in gaming this Friday, Feb 21st, @ 12pm PT! | Twitch | N/A | |
| 21 Feb |  | Debug Indie Game Awards 2025 | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | TBA | https://www.debugawards.com/ | An IRL awards show dedicated to indie games and the people who make them, spotlighting the best and the brightest globally. | London, UK | TBA | |
| 24 Feb |  | Annapurna Interactive Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2025 airs on February 24 at 9AM PT/ 6PM CET. Includes updates on Wanderstop, Skin Deep, Wheel World, Faraway, Lushfoil, To a T, Morsels, and a few surprises. | YouTube | 23 min | |
| 24 Feb |  | ID@Xbox Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | ID@Xbox is kicking off IGN Fan Fest this year with an exciting new showcase on February 24. Get ready to see trailers, gameplay, and reveals from indie studios including Raw Fury, Team 17, Akapura, 11 Bit, and many others. Highlights include the next big collaboration for Balatro, and much, much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 43 min | |
| 27 Feb |  | Pokemon Presents | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Pokémon’s first game software “Pokémon Red and Green” was released on Tuesday, February 27, 1996. February 27, the day of the beginning of Pokémon, is “Pokémon Day”! To commemorate “Pokémon Day”, “Pokémon Presents” will be broadcasted on Thursday, February 27! | YouTube | 19 min | |
| 4 Mar |  | Ukie Video Game Awards 2025 | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9:30AM PT / 12:30PM ET / 6:30PM CET | https://ukie.org.uk/news/2024/11/ukie-video-game-awards-2025-nominations | The Ukie Video Game Awards 2025 are presented to UK games companies and individuals in recognition of their outstanding contribution, creative and commercial, to the UK games industry in 2024. The award winners will be announced at a sparkling industry dinner taking place at the Museum of London on Tuesday 4th March. | London, UK | TBA | |
| 5 Mar |  | Dames 4 Games Spring Showcase NEW | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12AM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The flowers are in full bloom, and so is Dames4Games. Are you ready for a brand new showcase full of NEW, EXCITING, TRAILERS, INTERVIEWS AND SPOTLIGHTS? Dames 4 Games Spring Showcase is here to DELIVER! Over 25 games will be showcased. | YouTube / Twitch | 87 min | |
| 6 Mar |  | Tesura Games Connect NEW | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Introducing the Tesura Games Connect 2025! The online event where we’ll be presenting the latest news, physical announcements and surprises! 20 games, 12 BRAND-NEW exclusive announcements! | YouTube / Twitch / TikTok | 15 min | |
| 6 Mar |  | Nacon Connect NEW | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Nacon Connect returns on March 6 at 7 PM CET / 10 AM PT! New reveals, fresh updates, and surprises that will keep you guessing. | YouTube / Twitch / TikTok | 39 min |
| DATE | LOGO | NAME | MONTH | TYPE | TYPE | STATUS | STATUS | START | WEBSITE | INFO | LOCATION | DURATION | |
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| 12 Mar | | Humble Games Showcase NEW | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Humble Games Showcase 2025 debuts on March 12th! We’re thrilled to unveil two never-before-seen world premieres, share updates on the most anticipated Humble titles, and help our amazing third-party friends like Akupara Games and Alawar drop exclusive news during our pre-show countdown. Don’t miss out! | YouTube | 20 min | |
| 13 Mar | | Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | TODAY | TODAY | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | The Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase will be taking place in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13th, 2025 at 5pm GMT / 6pm CET and will be broadcasted live. This event promises to be an immersive and one-of-a-kind Siege experience, where players, creators and developers come together as we unveil all the evolutions coming with Siege X, and many more surprises! | Georgia, Atlanta / Twitch | TBA | |
| 13 Mar | | DIGY Awards NEW | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | TODAY | TODAY | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | https://mediaindieexchange.com | Watch the Awards | The DIGY (Dope Indie Games of the Year) Awards is a new annual awards event that focuses on indies, celebrating the games and the talented people behind the craft of game development. | YouTube / Twitch | TBA | |
| 13 Mar | | Silent Hill Transmission NEW | 03 – MAR | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | TODAY | TODAY | 3PM PT / 6PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Unveil | Join us for the SILENT HILL Transmission, where we’ll share the latest news streaming March 13 at 3:00pm PDT. This Transmission will uncover SILENT HILL f. | YouTube | TBA | |
| 14 Mar | | Game Development World Championship – Winder Awards NEW | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | https://www.youtube.com/@thegdwc/ | GDWC is an annual global competition for game developers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You’re welcome to submit your game whether you’re a professional developer, a hobbyist, a student, or just interested in game development in general. Winners will be announced in the Awards Ceremony which will be streamed on our YouTube channel on March 14th. Schedule coming soon. | YouTube | TBA | |
| 16 Mar | | Day of the Devs – San Francisco Edition | 03 – MAR | Onsite Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | N/A | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/ | We will be hosting another Day of the Devs event the weekend before GDC in March, 2025. | San Francisco, California + Stream | TBA | |
| 16 Mar | | Courage XL | 03 – MAR | Onsite Showcase | Onsite Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 7PM PT / 10PM ET / 4AM (17 Mar) | https://courage.events/event/courage-xl-2025/ | The most informal and friendly Indie Showcase, happening just before GDC. Over 50 indie developers will present their work at the Great Northern in San Francisco on Sunday evening, right before GDC begins. It’s the perfect place to break the ice for a week full of networking, mingling, and partying. | San Francisco, California | N/A | |
| 17 Mar | | MIX Spring Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM CET | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-game-showcases-2025 | The Spring Game Showcase for GDC week continues the partnership from last Spring. We’re working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through online and in person formats, including Steam event page. Online + OnSite Showcase & Live Interviews | San Francisco, California + Steam | TBA | |
| 18 Mar | | Games [4Diversity] Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 8PM PT / 11PM ET / 5AM (19 Mar) | https://courage.events/event/g4div2025/ | We’re excited to announce the very first Games [4Diversity] Showcase, taking place on Tuesday, March 18, during GDC. The Games [4Diversity] Showcase highlights games that contribute to improved representation and inclusion of socio-cultural minorities in the gaming industry. We are looking for games that make a meaningful impact: whether through a unique protagonist, underrepresented themes, or a diverse and inclusive development team. | San Francisco, California | 180 min | |
| 19 Mar | | GDC Main Stage: The Developer’s Concert | 03 – MAR | Concert | Concert | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 12:30PM PT / 3:30PM ET / 9:30PM CET | https://www.twitch.tv/gdc | Following the success of last year’s inaugural GDC concert, we’ve invited Austin back for 2025’s GDC Main Stage: The Developer’s Concert, an all-new show featuring a diverse slate of classics and deep cuts. Inspired by our 2025 theme of “Connecting the World Through Games,” this year’s concert will include music from international games and creators. Austin will be joined by the esteemed San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), with lots of surprises and special guests. All attendees of every pass level are invited to attend the event on Wednesday, March 19th from 12:30-1:30pm PT at the GDC Main Stage, located on Lobby Level of West Hall in Moscone Convention Center (doors open at 12:00pm). The concert will also be available to watch live for free on GDC Twitch. | Twitch | TBA | |
| 19 Mar | | IGF Awards & GDC Awards NEW | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 6:30PM PT / 9:30PM ET / 2:30AM (20 Mar) | https://www.twitch.tv/gdc | Two awards shows. Once unforgettable night. The 2025 Independent Games Festival Awards and Game Developers Choice Awards start at 6:30pm PT on Wednesday, March 19. | Twitch | TBA | |
| 20 Mar | | Future Games Show Spring Edition | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Future Games Show will return in 2025 with three exciting shows: FGS Spring Showcase (March). The showcase will be followed up by FGS Live from GDC, featuring: more EXCLUSIVE trailers, Live GDC show updates & in-depth dev interviews. | YouTube / Twitch | TBA | |
| 2 Apr | | Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 | 04 – APR | Hardware Update | Hardware Update | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | https://www.nintendo.com/successor/en-us/nintendo-direct/index.html | Stay tuned for a closer look at #NintendoSwitch2 in #NintendoDirect: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025, airing on April 2nd. The broadcast time will be shared at a later date. | N/A | ||
| 13 Apr | | INDIE Live Expo | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | The INDIE Live Expo for 2025 is scheduled to take place in April and December. It will be broadcasted in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean. The games will be showcased in format featuring “INDIE Waves” and “INDIE Spotlight.” | YouTube / Twitch / X / bilibili / Steam | N/A | |
| 17 Apr | | Galaxies Gaming Showcase NEW | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 12PM PT /3PM ET / 9PM CEST | https://www.galaxiesshow.com | The Galaxies games showcase is a vibrant new event that leans in to everything that makes Twitch a great place to discover exciting new games! See you in chat on April 17th at 9pm CEST / 12pm Pacific /3pm Eastern. | Twitch | N/A | |
| 1 – 5 May | | LudoNarraCon | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.ludonarracon.com/ | 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. | Steam | N/A | |
| 22 May | | Six One Indie Showcase NEW | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.sixoneindie.com/showcase | Each Showcase features never-before-seen world premieres, digital showcase debuts, and exclusive news from indie developers and publishers from across the globe. Once the Showcase ends, audiences are able to delve deeper with developer interviews, hands-on previews, and the Six One Indie Showcase Steam Event featuring discounts and demos from participants. | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | N/A | |
| 6 Jun | | Summer Game Fest | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 12PM CET | https://www.summergamefest.com | SUMMER GAME FEST airs live on June 2025, featuring world premieres, special guests and a look at what’s next in video games. The show is immediately followed by Day of the Devs. | Los Angeles, CA / YouTube / Twitch | 120 min | |
| 18 – 19 Jul | | TennoCon | 07 – JUL | Game Update | Game Update | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.warframe.com/tennocon | 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. | Twitch / London, Canada | N/A | |
| 20 Aug | | The Witcher in Concert | 08 – AUG | Concert | Concert | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 8PM CEST | https://www.thewitcher.com/de/en/concert | On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you can expect a unique live event: The Witcher in Concert! Experience the soundtrack celebrated by millions live – with a big orchestra, the most modern visual effects and spectacular gameplay sequences. The European tour is starting in the context of gamescom – and you can be there. | Cologne, Germany | N/A | |
| PREVIOUS SHOWCASES 2025 | |||||||||||||
| 9 Jan | | Like a Dragon Direct | 01 – JAN | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Take a deeper dive into Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii with first-looks at new features for the upcoming modern-day pirate adventure. | YouTube | 13 min | |
| 13 Jan | | The Blood of Dawnwalker – Game Reveal | 01 – JAN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CET | https://www.twitch.tv/DawnwalkerGame | Watch the Trailer Premiere | On January 13th, under the next full moon… Gather round at /DawnwalkerGame Twitch channel to hear about Vale Sangora – its turbulent history, natural landscapes, and secret inhabitants. Witness the premiere of a CGI trailer serving as the game’s opening, learn about the game’s pillars and main concepts, have a tiny first glimpse into its gameplay… and much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 4 min | |
| 14 Jan | | Behind The Sims – Celebrating 25 Years | 01 – JAN | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | A very special Behind The Sims is coming! Tune in on January 14th, 9 AM PT, as we kick off the celebration of 25 years of The Sims! | 7 min | ||
| 23 Jan | | Xbox Developer Direct | 01 – JAN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | It’s time to get a look at what’s next – Developer_Direct is back. On Thursday, January 23 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET, fans will get an inside look at a selection of highly anticipated games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass this year: South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, DOOM: The Dark Ages, plus brand new game. | YouTube / Twitch / Xbox | 50 min | |
| 23 Jan | | Amplified 25 | 01 – JAN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10:30AM PT / 1:30PM ET / 7:30PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Amplitude Studios, the studio behind Humankind, is hosting two-day event Amplitude, during the first one a new game will be revelead. | Twitch | 127 min | |
| 30 Jan | | PLAYISM Game Show mini | 01 – JAN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM CET | Watch the Showcase | Welcome to PLAYISM Game Show mini! The show will go live at 5:00 PM JST on January 30th. In this presentation, we’ll be giving you a sneak peek of our upcoming titles along with a brand new release announcement. We hope you enjoy the show! | YouTube | 6 min | |
| 4 Feb | | Capcom Spotlight + Monster Hunter Wild Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Tune in live on Feb. 4 at 2pm PT for Capcom doubleheader! Join us for a 20-minute Capcom Spotlight followed immediately by a 15-minute Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase! In Capcom Showcase, get the latest info on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Street Fighter 6, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics! Then, Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto delivers the latest #MHWilds info to you, including a new trailer and more info about the second Open Beta Test. | YouTube | 33 min | |
| 9 Feb | | Indie Pearls | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Awards | Indie Pearls are awards given to the most intriguing, the most interesting and the best indie games from all around the globe. We’re a team of gaming journalists, influencers and enthusiasts. Our mission is to promote the work of independent developers and create a space for discussion about indie gaming. In February (09.02.204), we’ll award the best indie games in 6 categories. | YouTube | 27 min | |
| 12 Feb | | State of Play | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Showcase | State of Play is back! Tune in live for news and updates on great games coming to PS5. The show celebrates a creative and unique selection of exciting games from studios around the world. The 40+ minute show begins February 12 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET | 11pm CET / on YouTube and Twitch, and will be broadcast in English and Japanese. | YouTube / Twitch | 46 min | |
| 13 Feb | | DICE Awards | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8PM PT / 11PM ET / 5AM CET (Feb 14) | Watch the Awards | Tune into the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards livestream, the video game industry’s premier, peer-juried awards show co-hosted by Greg Miller and Stella Chung. The winners will be revealed at the 28th edition of the D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony, and livestreamed by the official media partner, IGN, on Feb. 13 from Las Vegas as the culmination of the week-long industry gathering at the 2025 D.I.C.E. Summit (#DICE2025). | YouTube | 149 min | |
| 15 Feb | | Canadian Games Awards | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 5PM PT / 8PM ET / 2AM CET (Feb 16) | https://cgameawards.com | Watch the Awards | The Canadian Game Awards (CGA) are a celebration of Canada’s growing gaming industry, one of the largest in the world. This award show highlights Canada’s position on the global stage as a leader in interactive entertainment. Designed “by the industry, for the industry,” the CGA also strives to engage the public and fans in celebrating this thriving sector. Awards wont be broadcasted, tickets are needed to participate. | Toronto, Ontario | 100 min | |
| 21 Feb | | Black Voices in Gaming Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12AM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Who’s ready for the Black Voices in Gaming Showcase?! I know we are! Get comfy and join us for an unforgettable celebration of talent, culture, and community in gaming this Friday, Feb 21st, @ 12pm PT! | Twitch | N/A | |
| 21 Feb | | Debug Indie Game Awards 2025 | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | TBA | https://www.debugawards.com/ | An IRL awards show dedicated to indie games and the people who make them, spotlighting the best and the brightest globally. | London, UK | TBA | |
| 24 Feb | | Annapurna Interactive Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2025 airs on February 24 at 9AM PT/ 6PM CET. Includes updates on Wanderstop, Skin Deep, Wheel World, Faraway, Lushfoil, To a T, Morsels, and a few surprises. | YouTube | 23 min | |
| 24 Feb | | ID@Xbox Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | ID@Xbox is kicking off IGN Fan Fest this year with an exciting new showcase on February 24. Get ready to see trailers, gameplay, and reveals from indie studios including Raw Fury, Team 17, Akapura, 11 Bit, and many others. Highlights include the next big collaboration for Balatro, and much, much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 43 min | |
| 27 Feb | | Pokemon Presents | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Pokémon’s first game software “Pokémon Red and Green” was released on Tuesday, February 27, 1996. February 27, the day of the beginning of Pokémon, is “Pokémon Day”! To commemorate “Pokémon Day”, “Pokémon Presents” will be broadcasted on Thursday, February 27! | YouTube | 19 min | |
| 4 Mar | | Ukie Video Game Awards 2025 | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9:30AM PT / 12:30PM ET / 6:30PM CET | https://ukie.org.uk/news/2024/11/ukie-video-game-awards-2025-nominations | The Ukie Video Game Awards 2025 are presented to UK games companies and individuals in recognition of their outstanding contribution, creative and commercial, to the UK games industry in 2024. The award winners will be announced at a sparkling industry dinner taking place at the Museum of London on Tuesday 4th March. | London, UK | TBA | |
| 5 Mar | | Dames 4 Games Spring Showcase NEW | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12AM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The flowers are in full bloom, and so is Dames4Games. Are you ready for a brand new showcase full of NEW, EXCITING, TRAILERS, INTERVIEWS AND SPOTLIGHTS? Dames 4 Games Spring Showcase is here to DELIVER! Over 25 games will be showcased. | YouTube / Twitch | 87 min | |
| 6 Mar | | Tesura Games Connect NEW | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Introducing the Tesura Games Connect 2025! The online event where we’ll be presenting the latest news, physical announcements and surprises! 20 games, 12 BRAND-NEW exclusive announcements! | YouTube / Twitch / TikTok | 15 min | |
| 6 Mar | | Nacon Connect NEW | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Nacon Connect returns on March 6 at 7 PM CET / 10 AM PT! New reveals, fresh updates, and surprises that will keep you guessing. | YouTube / Twitch / TikTok | 39 min |