List of all games industry events covering 2020 – 2023, game development events, conferences, summits, and festivals (scheduled + cancelled). Search the list by country, city, month, location, or nature.
GAMES INDUSTRY EVENTS (2020 - 2023)
DATE | TITLE | MONTH | YEAR | STATUS | STATUS | NATURE | NATURE | TYPE | REGION | COUNTRY | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE | ATTENDANCE | TIMEZONE | PASS PRICE | BOOTH PRICE | MEETING SYSTEM | DISCOUNT | ||
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17 – 19 Jan | PAX South 2020 | 01 – JAN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | San Antonio | PAX South 2020 is the sixth annual celebration of gaming and pop culture. Tens of thousands of families and friends, both locals and travelers from around the world, converge in San Antonio to play hundreds of the most anticipated upcoming games from the biggest names in gaming, local rising-star developers, as well as creators from across the globe. | https://south.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
20 – 21 Jan | Pocket Gamer Connects London 2020 | 01 – JAN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Mobile is the most important area in gaming right now, and we’ve been championing it for years through our Pocket Gamer brand. But there’s more than mobile in 2020: our dedicated blockchain and PC/console games conferences are here too. | https://www.pgconnects.com/london/ | 2500 | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
23 – 24 Jan | White Nights Amsterdam 2020 | 01 – JAN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | The next White Nights Conference will take place in Amsterdam! The main reason to attend the event is an opportunity to meet decision-makers face-to-face. Around 1,500 game industry professionals – developers, publishers, investors, representatives of platforms and services – will get together in Amsterdam. | http://wnconf.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
29 – 31 Jan | Global Game Jam 2020 | 01 – JAN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | Virtual | Online | Online | The Global Game Jam (GGJ) is the world’s largest game jam event. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development. It is the growth of an idea that in today’s heavily connected world, we could come together, be creative, share experiences and express ourselves in a multitude of ways using video games – it is very universal. | https://globalgamejam.org/ | N/A | N/A | Free | N/A | None | N/A | ||
31 Jan | Interactive Futures – Leamington Spa 2020 | 01 – JAN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Leamington Spa | Interactive Futures is a three-day event taking place in Leamington Spa, primarily at the Royal Spa Centre but taking over the town centre as well. | https://interactive-futures.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
30 Jan – 2 Feb | Gaming Istanbul (GIST) 2020 | 01 – JAN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | About GISTThe GIST is not a computer games exhibit. It is a “game” exhibit. Professionals or amateurs, interested in any type of games, will convene under the roof of the GIST. | https://www.gamingistanbul.com/en// | N/A | GMT+3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
5 – 9 Feb | Yorkshire Games Festival 2020 | 02 – FEB | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Bradford | The festival of videogames returned for a fourth fantastic year, with special guests, family fun and lots of ways to learn. | https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/what-was-on/yorkshire-games-festival-2020 | N/A | GMT-1 | N/A | N/A | None | N/A | ||
11 – 13 Feb | DICE Summit 2020 | 02 – FEB | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Las Vegas | Unmatched networking opportunities are a hallmark of the D.I.C.E. Summit experience. This year’s networking events include Topgolf Las Vegas, Magic: The Gathering, go-karting, yoga, and poker tournaments, a full day of a single-track speaker program, the popular roundtable discussions, intimate workshop learnings, lunches and happy hours. | https://www.dicesummit.org/ | N/A | GMT-7 | N/A | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
14 Feb | Madison Game Development Conference (M+Dev) 2020 | 02 – FEB | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Madison | M+DEV is a video game development conference for professional game developers and those seeking to become professional game developers. This conference provides a gathering place for game developers in the state, the region and beyond to discuss and share the latest information on the science, art, mechanics and business of making games. | https://www.mdevconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
21 – 23 Feb | 1UP Conference 2020 | 02 – FEB | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Belgium | Kortrijk | 1UP celebrates the wonderful world of gaming: A Conference for gaming professionals & An Expo for gamers of all ages. | https://www.1up-conference.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
27 Feb | Hamburg Games Conference 2020 | 02 – FEB | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | The conference for game developers, investors, publishers, influencers, agencies and media companies about “Digital revenue models in gaming – how game developers will make money in the future” | https://www.gamesconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 25 – 120€ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
27 Feb | GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit @ PAX East 2020 | 02 – FEB | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Boston | The GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit is celebrating its tenth year, and this is a real opportunity for you to get your game funded — small-to-medium-sized games companies can discover more about games investment and access to finance in the morning talks, and then meet and pitch to investors, publishers and platform-holders in the afternoon session of the event. | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ | N/A | GMT-4 | N/A | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
27 – 28 Feb | PAX East 2020 | 02 – FEB | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Boston | The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is an annual gamer festival held in Boston. PAX was created by Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik, the authors of the Penny Arcade webcomic, because they wanted to attend a show that gave equal attention to console gamers, computer gamers, and tabletop gamers. | http://east.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
16 – 20 Mar | Plan B Project 2020 | 03 – MAR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | The event provides an alternative for people who are unable to travel to San Francisco and are still looking for knowledge and interesting lectures and will provide a forum for speakers to record their sessions for broadcast. | https://www.planbproject.org/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
17 Mar | European Game Showcase at GDC 2020 | 03 – MAR | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | The European Game Showcase at GDC is a pro-bono event where 30+ European developers showcase their newest games to press, publishers and strategic partners. It?s an invite only event aimed to help developers and their showcased project in taking the next steps towards success. | http://europeangameshowcase.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | N/A | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
26 Mar – 6 Apr | London Games Festival 2020 | 03 – MAR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Returning to the capital for the fourth year, the festival champions and showcases the best of video games and interactive entertainment with a large programme of events. | https://games.london// | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
2 Apr | IGDA Game Development Crisis Conference & Webinar Series 2020 | 04 – APR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Webinar | North America | United States | Virtual | Webinars launch: April 2nd, 2020 and are hosted every Thursday until May 14th | https://igda.org/news-archive/game-development-crisis-conference-webinar-series/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
6 – 10 Apr | PG Connects Digital 2020 | 04 – APR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Seminars / Networking + Pitching sessions | https://www.pgconnects.com/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
9 – Apr | IGDA Game Development Crisis Conference & Webinar Series 2020 | 04 – APR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Webinar | North America | United States | Virtual | Webinars launch: April 2nd, 2020 and are hosted every Thursday until May 14th | https://igda.org/news-archive/game-development-crisis-conference-webinar-series/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
16 – 17 Apr | Global Games Pitch 2020 | 04 – APR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | pitching for indies | https://gdbay.com/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
16 Apr | IGDA Game Development Crisis Conference & Webinar Series 2020 | 04 – APR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Webinar | North America | United States | Virtual | Webinars launch: April 2nd, 2020 and are hosted every Thursday until May 14th | https://igda.org/news-archive/game-development-crisis-conference-webinar-series/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
23 Apr | IGDA Game Development Crisis Conference & Webinar Series 2020 | 04 – APR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Webinar | North America | United States | Virtual | Webinars launch: April 2nd, 2020 and are hosted every Thursday until May 14th | https://igda.org/news-archive/game-development-crisis-conference-webinar-series/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
22 – 30 Apr | White Nights Hub 2020 | 04 – APR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | game industry communication platform | https://hub.wnconf.com/#attendees | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
26 – 28 Apr | EGX Rezzed Digital 2020 | 04 – APR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | EGX Rezzed has shifted a number of its talks online in a shorter digital conference | https://www.rezzed.com/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
27 – 30 Apr | ADDON 2020 | 04 – APR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | France | Virtual | Focused on French devs | https://www.twitch.tv/addon_event | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
28 – 29 Apr | GamesBeat 2020 | 04 – APR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Los Angeles | Talk / Sessions / Networking | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gamesbeat-summit-2020-tickets-60771924462?aff=article | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
30 Apr | IGDA Game Development Crisis Conference & Webinar Series 2020 | 04 – APR | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Webinar | North America | United States | Virtual | Webinars launch: April 2nd, 2020 and are hosted every Thursday until May 14th | https://igda.org/news-archive/game-development-crisis-conference-webinar-series/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
4 – 7 May | Latam Industry 2020 | 05 – MAY | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | South America | Virtual | The creative talent in Latin America is growing exponencially. We are helping international players meet the local talent, through a series of recruiting and business oriented online meetings and video conferences. | https://www.eventbrite.com.ar/e/latam-industry-video-games-edition-tickets-103134772882 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
11 – 12 May | Game Developers Carnival, hosted by XSOLLA 2020 | 05 – MAY | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | https://www.gamedeveloperscarnival.com | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
13 May | Big Indie Pitch #1 Mobile edition 2020 | 05 – MAY | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | https://www.bigindiepitch.com/event/the-digital-big-indie-pitch-mobile-edition-1/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
13 – 14 May | European Game BizDev Gathering (EGBG) 2020 | 05 – MAY | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | http://www.egbg.eu | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
14 – 15 May | DevGAMM 2020 | 05 – MAY | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | streamed talks, possibility for meetings online | https://devgamm.com/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
18 – 20 May | Gamebreak.online 2020 | 05 – MAY | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Virtual | Contact EGDF for a discount code. | https://www.gamebreak.online | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
20 – 22 May | LA Games Conference 2020 | 05 – MAY | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Los Angeles | https://lagamesconference.com | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
05 – MAY | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Norwich | The Norwich Games Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of video games, brought to you by The Forum Trust. Explore the latest releases, classic retro games, coding and game technology. | https://norwichgamesfestival.co.uk// | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
26 – 27 May | ESI Digital Summit 2020 | 05 – MAY | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | https://esportsinsider.com/esi-digital-summit/ | 500+ | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | Brella | N/A | |||
27 – 29 May | Nordic Game 2020 | 05 – MAY | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | Contact EGDF for a discount code. This year Nordic Game is organising two events in Malmö, Sweden: NG20 on 27-29 May and NG20+ on 25-27 November. | https://conf.nordicgame.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
28 May | GI.Biz Investment Summit 2020 | 05 – MAY | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Talks + meetings. Entry for free for publishers / investors and game developers | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-04-27-gamesindustry-biz-investment-summit-online-takes-place-next-month-for-free | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
1 – 24 Jun | Taipei Game Show LINK Biz-Matching 2.0 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei | Registration for FREE, discover your next business opportunity with TGS LINK Biz-Matching 2.0, exchange the latest aspects with INDIE SALON ONLINE, and witness the rising stars in Indie Game Award 2020 Online Ceremony. | http://tgs.tca.org.tw/news.php?a=1&b=2c_e&n=f7e2b2b75b04175610e5a00c1e221ebb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
8 – 12 Jun | PG Connects Digital #2 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | |||
8 – 11 Jun | Talents in Games, by White Nights 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Registration for FREE, The lectures will cover four major fields of game development process: Game Design; User Acquisition; Art; Community Management. The first speakers from the leading game companies as well as independent experts and industry celebrities will be announced in May. | https://tigconf.wnhub.io/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
8 – 26 Jun | Gamesweek Berlin 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | https://www.gamesweekberlin.com/digital/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
9 Jun | Big Indie Pitch #3 Console and PC edition 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | https://www.bigindiepitch.com/event/the-big-indie-pitch-pcconsole-edition-at-pocket-gamer-connects-digital-2/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
9 – 10 Jun | Game Global Digital Summit 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Game Global Digital Summit is a unique platform for everyone who is a stakeholder in video game localization, QA and FQA to meet, exchange ideas and start exciting collaborations around the topic they care about the most: games! | https://gameglobal.events/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
10 Jun | Big Indie Pitch #2 Mobile edition 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | https://www.bigindiepitch.com/event/the-big-indie-pitch-mobile-edition-at-pocket-gamer-connects-digital-2/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
10 Jun | Game Dev Career Days 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | HR / Recruitment | North America | United States | Virtual | https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/game-dev-career-days-tickets-103739724308 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
19 Jun | Game Dev Days Graz 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Austria | Graz | Game Dev Days Graz is a community event for everyone who is interested in game development: connecting industry, indies, academia, research. | https://gamedevdays.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
21 – 23 Jun | DGC Dubai 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Middle East | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | DGC Games Dubai is the MENA region’s premier gathering of influential gaming industry players | https://www.dgcgames.com/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
21 – 26 Jun | Gamevention 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | Digital Gaming, e-sports & Culture event | https://gamevention.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
22 – 26 Jun | BIG Brazil 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | South America | Brazil | Sao Paulo | Festival transitioned to online space | https://www.bigfestival.com.br/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
23 – 25 Jun | GameLab 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | formerly in Barcelona, Spain | https://www.gamelab.es/en/gamelab-live-eng/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
23 – 25 Jun | Serious Play Conference 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Online | The Serious Play Conference is a leadership conference for professionals who are exploring the use of game-based learning, sharing their experience and working together to shape the future of training and education. | https://seriousplayconf.com// | N/A | N/A | $75 – $650 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
24 – 25 Jun | Mobile Summit Live 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | formerly in Hambourg, Germany | https://events.bizzabo.com/hmslive | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
26 Jun | Indigo 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Utrecht | talks, showcase and meetings – indie focused, organized by Dutch Game Garden, usually happening in Utrecht, Netherlands | https://www.dutchgamegarden.nl/indigo-2020-will-be-online/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
27 Jun | Womxn in Games 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Formely in SF, the USA | https://www.meetup.com/SF-Bay-Area-Womxn-in-Games/events/271151577/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
27 – 28 Jun | BitSummit Gaiden 2020 | 06 – JUN | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Kyoto | http://bitsummit.org/en/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
06 – JUN | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei | CANCELED FOR 2020 | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/index_2b_e.php | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
1 – 3 Jul | Ludicious X 2020 | 07 – JUL | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Switzerland | Zurich | previous location Zurich, Switzerland | http://www.ludicious.ch/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
07 – JUL | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | CANCELLED | https://www.egx.net/rezzed/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
4 Jul | Games Gathering 2020 | 07 – JUL | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Odessa | Limited capacity of attendees following the rules and restrictions | http://ggconference.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
7 Jul | Taipei Game Developers Forum 2020 | 07 – JUL | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei | https://2020.tgdf.tw/en/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
07 – JUL | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | event is going to happen as part of Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blockchain-gamer-live-digital-1-tickets-103931826892 | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
14 Jul | Unreal Fest Online 2020 | 07 – JUL | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Virtual | United States | Virtual | Unreal Fest Online is a free one-day virtual event that brings together Unreal Fest and Unreal Academy to offer an exciting and informative program of sessions that’s open to everyone | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-online-2020 | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
14 – 16 Jul | Games For Change Festival 2020 | 07 – JUL | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Developers, educators, policymakers, and non-profits from all over the world are invited to share and learn how they can leverage the power of games and immersive media for positive social impact! | https://festival.gamesforchange.org// | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
15 Jul | Big Indie Pitch #2 Mobile edition 2020 | 07 – JUL | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | https://www.bigindiepitch.com/event/the-big-indie-pitch-mobile-edition-at-pocket-gamer-connects-digital-2/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
15 – 16 Jul | First Playable 2020 | 07 – JUL | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Italy | Pisa | First Playable is Italy’s leading international B2B gaming event. It offers two days of pitch & match sessions between Italian devs and international publishers, talks from a selection of guests and it host the Italian Video Game Awards ceremony. | http://firstplayable.it/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
16 – 17 Jul | 07 – JUL | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | China | Hong Kong | POSTPONED | https://www.pgconnects.com/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
20 – 24 Jul | White Nights Summer 2020 | 07 – JUL | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | previous location St. Petersbourg, Russia | https://wnconf.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
22 – 25 Jul | A Maze 2020 | 07 – JUL | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | 9th International Games and Playful Media Festival – ART X of gamesweekberlin, going digital. Formerly in Berlin, Germany | https://amaze-berlin.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
23 – 25 Jul | Pocket Gamer LaunchPad 2020 | 07 – JUL | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | https://www.pocketgamer.com/launchpad/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
30 Jul | State of Play by Gamesindustry Biz 2020 | 07 – JUL | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | State of Play will deliver an in-depth, data-focused view on the health of the games business and how companies need to position themselves to succeed in the new global marketplace. | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
31 Jul – 3 Aug | China Joy 2020 | 07 – JUL | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | http://www.chinajoy.net/cjdhen/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
4 – 6 Aug | GDC Summer 2020 | 08 – AUG | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | https://www.gdconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
4 – 6 Aug | MeetToMatch San Francisco Summer 2020 edition | 08 – AUG | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | https://www.meettomatch.com/sanfranciscosummer2020/ | N/A | GMT-8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
08 – AUG | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Kyiv | CANCELED | https://devgamm.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
7 – 9 Aug | GameDev Evening 2020 | 08 – AUG | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Tarczyn | Invite Only, non-profit, professional game developers gathering organized by developers themselves. | http://gamedevevening.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
13 Aug | Changing Channels by GamesIndustry Biz 2020 | 08 – AUG | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | A day-long conference and networking event that unites the worlds of TV, film, books and video games. | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
17 – 30 Aug | devcom Digital Conference 2020 | 08 – AUG | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | https://www.devcom.global/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
08 – AUG | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | CANCELLED 2020 | http://www.nz-gdc.com/ | N/A | GMT+10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
24 Aug | The 5th International Conference on Game Jams & Hackathons 2020 | 08 – AUG | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Virtual | Virtual | ICGJ is an interdisciplinary conference for educators, researchers, professionals, and event organizers across various fields related to game jams and hackathons | https://sites.google.com/view/icgj2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
25 – 27 Aug | MeetToMatch Online Cologne Edition 2020 | 08 – AUG | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | https://www.meettomatch.com/cologne-2020/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
27 – 30 Aug | Gamescom 2020 | 08 – AUG | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | https://www.gamescom.global/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
1 – 5 Sep | EVA Digital 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Argentina | Buenos Aires | Argentinian game expo and business event | https://www.expoeva.com/en/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
09 – SEP | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Seattle | PAX is a series of gaming culture festivals involving tabletop, arcade, and video gaming | https://east.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
7 – 13 Sep | Women in Games Global Conference 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Virtual | Online | Virtual | We will be covering a multitude of topics from Education to Community to all things Business and Culture. This conference will showcase the work of talented women, opportunities in video games, the challenges that we face and will engage and encourage more women into the industry. | https://womeningamesconference.com/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
8 Sep | Games Education Summit (GamesED 20) | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Innovators will share how their organisations are handling the pandemic and what impact Covid and Brexit could have on employability, diversity, skills, apprenticeships and work placements within the industry. | http://thebgi.uk/gamesed20/ | N/A | GMT+2 | £38.93 – £254.92 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
9 – 11 Sep | GamesIndustryBiz Investment Summit 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | The world’s premier games investment event has previously taken place in Seattle, Boston and London, and now invites the entire world to take part in our virtual conference and meeting event. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gamesindustrybiz-live-investment-summit-online-september-tickets-113085650224 | N/A | GMT+2 | £0 – £187.66 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
12 – 20 Sep | PAX ONLINE 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | North America | United States | Virtual | PAX Online is the result of the convention-organizing supergroup made up of the people responsible for PAX West, PAX Australia, as well as our new friends at EGX to create our new PAX Online and deliver a steady 24/7 stream of content, events, discussions, and gameplay | https://online.paxsite.com/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
14 – 18 Sep | Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Learn from leading global experts, connect with developers, publishers, investors, tool-makers, monetisation companies and more – all without leaving the home or office | https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki | 1500 | GMT+2 | 180 | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
15 – 17 Sep | Digital Dragons 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Krakow | The leading game industry event in Europe | http://digitaldragons.pl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0-75€ | N/A | TBA | N/A | ||
16 Sep | GameSlice Online 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | London | Game Slice gathers local game industry professionals in order to provide a sneak preview and gather feedback for unreleased games made in the London, Ontario area… and beyond! | https://gameslice.joydrop.co/ | N/A | GMT-5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
17 Sep – 8 Oct | Creative Industries EU-Mexico Forum 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Belgium | Virtual | Organised by the European Union (17 September-8 October). Registration is FREE. The forum will have webinars and round tables, followed by three days of virtual B2B sessions among Mexican and European companies and professionals. | https://en.industriascreativasuemx.com/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
17 – 18 Sep | Canada Games Online 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Virtual | The inaugural online event presented by the Canadian Interactive Alliance (CIAIC) is designed to help Canadian video game developers grow their businesses | https://canadagamesonline.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | 95 – 150 CAD | N/A | Meet2Match | N/A | ||
09 – SEP | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Merging with PAX ONLINE | https://www.egx.net/egx | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
19 – 20 Sep | Game Devs of Color Expo 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | New York | At the virtual Game Devs of Color Expo, new and experienced game developers will share, learn, and connect in unique ways. | https://gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/ | 700 | N/A | 5-10$ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
09 – SEP | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | The aim of GameUp was and continues to be the promotion and strengthening the growing video games industry in the SEE region. | http://www.game-up.org/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
21 Sep | Asobu 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | asobu is a community hub and working space for indie game creators in Japan. | https://discord.com/invite/asobu/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
22 – 26 Sep | CGC Live (Cutting-edge Games Conference) 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Virtual | Online | Virtual | 10 tracks of sessions featuring 100+ speakers; a virtual exhibition area and showcase zone; business networking with over 1500 delegates from more than 50 countries who works on mobile, PC, console, VR/AR and blockchain games | https://cgc.one/ | 1500 | N/A | 25$ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
23 – 27 Sep | Tokyo Game Show Online 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | TGS2020 ONLINE streams an official program, in which the exhibitor sends out the latest information and other information, as well as the organizer’s keynote speech, e-Sports X, and indie developer presentation event “”SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT(SOWN).””and“Japan Game Awards”. | https://expo.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2020/en | N/A | GMT+9 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
25 – 26 Sep | MEGAMIGS Virtual 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Montreal | The event was split into two separate ones. In September focusing on Training and Careers in November the Business Development, Speakers and Industry Showcase are in the spotlight. | https://megamigs.com/en/ | N/A | GMT-4 | 20 – 175$ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
28 – 29 Sep | #GAConf (Game Accessibility Conference) 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Online | Virtual | Advancing accessibility for gamers with disabilities | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
28 – 30 Sep | Level Up School 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Italy | Rome | University focused on teaching and learning in the digital era, no business component | http://levelup.aiv01.it/EN | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
29 – 30 Sep | GameBiz Latam 2020 | 09 – SEP | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | South America | Online | Virtual | Series of round tables covering Latin America. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gamebizz-latam-tickets-118179830053 | N/A | N/A | 0-25€ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
10 – OCT | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | ASIA | Japan | Tokyo | https://tokyosandbox.com/ | N/A | GMT+9 | 1000 – 2000 JPY | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||
3 – 11 Oct | Melbourne International Games Week 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Join Australian and international influencers, businesses and industry for Melbourne International Games Week 2020 – Asia Pacific’s largest digital games celebratio | https://gamesweek.melbourne/ | N/A | GMT+10 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
5 – 7 Oct | Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | GCAP is Australia’s premier professional development and networking event for the game development industry, catering to a range of disciplines. | https://gcap.com.au/ | N/A | GMT+10 | $39.95 – $49.95 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
5 – 7 Oct | Gamesound con 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Game Music, Sound Design And Virtual Reality Audio Conference | https://www.gamesoundcon.com/ | N/A | N/A | $25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
6 – 7 Oct | Legal In Games 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | https://legalingames.wnhub.io | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
7 – 8 Oct | Guerrilla Game Festival 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | Spain | Madrid | Guerrilla Game Festival is the video game event that brings together the entire indie development community. | http://guerrillagamefestival.es/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | N/A | ||
7 – 8 Oct | The International Gaming Summit (TIGS) 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | The International Gaming Summit on Mental Health Illness and Awareness is an annual conference addressing mental health illness and awareness in the video games industry. | https://tigs.ca/ | N/A | GMT-7 | 50 USD | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
10 Oct | Online Games Job Fair 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Finnish Games Career day is an online interactive event where leading games studios from Finland are inviting Talents to join and learn more about the job opportunities | https://gamesjobfair.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | PINE | N/A | ||
10 – 31 Oct | Level Up KL 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | ASIA | Malaysia | Virtual | LEVEL UP KL is Southeast Asia’s Games Festival; designed to CONNECT, LEARN, INSPIRE and CELEBRATE video game related cultures. The brainchild organized by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). The event caters to both business and public alike and aspires to bring the industry forward. | https://www.levelupkl.com/biz/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | N/A | ||
10 – OCT | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Spain | Madrid | Annual meeting for the industry in Spain and the most important Spanish event on the international circuit. | https://www.ifema.es/en/madrid-games-week | 139,000 | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
10 – OCT | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | CANCELED: “While we can’t move forward with PAX Aus 2020 in the way we normally would, we are finding new and exciting ways to connect you and the PAX community with your favourite content and creators,” the statement read. Next PAX AUS will now take place in 2021 | https://aus.paxsite.com | N/A | GMT+10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
14 Oct | 10 – OCT | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | Moved to 2021 ~~ Connecting International Game Audio Professionals | https://www.asiangameaudiosummit.com/ | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
15 Oct | Games Market Bootcamp: The Philippines 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Philippines | Virtual | Join us for first-hand insight into the market situation and trends and hear from prominent local experts about the gaming ecosystem in the Philippines. | https://gamescom.asia/digital-miniseries/philippines-bootcamp | N/A | N/A | Free | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
10 – OCT | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Croatia | Dubrovnik | Boutique games industry and game developers conference | http://www.rebootdevelopblue.com | 2000+ | GMT+2 | 350 | 2700 | NONE | N/A | ||||
16 Oct | W<3Games 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Capacity limited to 150 ~~ W ❤ Games is a conference where developers share their stories, expertise and give positive contribution to the gamedev community! | https://wlovegames.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
10 – OCT | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | The Game Quality Forum brings together industry leaders from around the world to discuss all aspects of the quality lifecycle, from development, to release, to live support. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-gamequalityglobal/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
10 – OCT | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | India | New Delhi | http://www.gamethonexpo.com/ | N/A | GMT+5:30 | 100 – 300$ | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||
16 – 24 Oct | IndieCade 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | North America | Global | Virtual | IndieCade has been committed to celebrating independent gamemakers and bringing your ingenuity to the world and one another. | https://www.indiecade.com/festival-2020/ | N/A | NONSTOP | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
19 – 25 Oct | BIC Festival (Busan Indie Connect) 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Busan | As a single event exclusively for indie games, it has grown to the largest one in South Korea. Meanwhile, BIC Festival 2020 is going to be online ONLY due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus on a global scale | http://bicfest.org/en/ | N/A | GMT+9 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
19 – 25 Oct | Gamedev Career Week 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | ONLINE | Virtual | Our new project is a mix of the bold spirit of the 8-bit game and the power of the PINE platform. Gamedev Career Week is a combined space that will satisfy both gaming fans and industry professionals. | https://gamedev.career/ | N/A | N/A | 0-5 USD | N/A | Pine | N/A | ||
21 Oct | GameIS 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Israel | Tel Aviv | The prime event of the Israeli game development community. | https://www.gameisconf.com/ | 600 | GMT+3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
21 – 22 Oct | Unity for Humanity Summit 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Online | Virtual | The Unity for Humanity Summit is a free, one-day online event that brings together creators, activists, nonprofits, funders, philanthropists, and brands who are harnessing real-time 3D technology to power social impact and real-world change | https://ufhsummit2020.unity.com// | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
21 – 23 Oct | Sweden Game Conference 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | Sweden | Skovde | Sweden Game Arena invites students, startups and indies to the conference, with focus on business and students. | https://www.swedengameconference.se/ | N/A | GMT+2 | FREE | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
10 – OCT | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Norway | Bergen | Konsoll is a conference designed to offer both Norwegian and International Game Developers inspiration and wisdom, and to create a forum for communicating and networking. | https://konsoll.org/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
10 – OCT | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Banff | Canada’s boutique games industry and game developers conference. | www.rebootdevelopred.com | 1000 | GMT-6 | 455 | N/A | NONE | N/A | ||||
21 – 23 Oct | GDBAY.Network Grand Opening 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Kyiv | Celebrate the grand opening of a new business platform for the game industry with us! Join us in the gala online event on October 21-23 dedicated to GDBAY Network. | https://gdbay.com/network/ | 1000+ | GMT +3 | Free | Free | GDBAY.Network & Calendly | N/A | ||
10 – OCT | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Czechia | Brno | https://game-access.com/conference/ | 1500 | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||
10 – OCT | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | France | Paris | Canceled, the show continues in 2021 | https://www.parisgamesweek.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
26 – 28 Oct | GamesIndustry.Biz Academy 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | A new free digital UK event designed to connect university and college students with games industry professionals.Takes place on discord. | https://live.gamesindustry.biz/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
26 – 30 Oct | White Nights Fall 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Russia | Moscow | The White Nights Conference is a leading B2B event for the game industry in Europe. It gathers key companies from around the globe – over 4,500 attendees per year offline and over 20,000 participants online. | http://wnconf.com/ | 20,000 | GMT+3 | 0 – 99€ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
26 Oct – 20 Dec | Gamergy 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Spain | Virtual | Gamergy 2020 will occasionally be an online event designed for you, in which you can enjoy competitions at all levels, both competing and cheering for the best players and teams in the country. We hope to return to the physical event in June 2021 | https://www.ifema.es/gamergy | N/A | Madrid | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
26 Oct – 31 Dec | Longest RunningGame Carnival 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Virtual | ONLINE | Virtual | Game Carnival hosted by Unreal Engine is a virtual gaming industry event that celebrates and supports new indie game development. | https://gamecarnivalevent.com/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
27 Oct | #PitchYaGame Round 6 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Virtual | ONLINE | #PitchYaGame is an exciting platform for indie developers and game developers to learn the art of pitching their games… by elevator pitching about their game/s LIVE on Twitter | https://pitchyagame.com | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | NONE | N/A | |||
27 – 30 Oct | Games Berlin Week Pro X (Quo Vadis + Womenize) 2020 | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Virtual | Germany | Berlin | The gamesweekberlin is the leading cross-industry communication and networking platform, from October 28-30, 2020 the event will focus on the experience for professionals, the PRO X. | https://www.gamesweekberlin.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 9 – 149€ | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
27 – 30 Oct | XDS 20 (External Development Summit) | 10 – OCT | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Vancouver | The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development | https://xdsummit.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $489 | N/A | OWN | N/A | ||
10 – OCT | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Show canceled | https://www.egx.net/berlin | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
2 – 4 Nov | Develop: Brighton Digital 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Brighton | Moving from physical location to Digital space | https://www.developconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
3 – 4 Nov | Dev.Play Conference 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Romania | Bucharest | TBAThe Game Development Conference for Eastern Europe,Bucharest. | https://dev-play.ro/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Starting from 35, 50, 75, 115 EUR | 50 EUR (equivalent of an indie pass to apply for a place in the Indie Expo). For sponsor/partner booth, please contact Dev.Play team. | PINE | TBA | ||
4 – 5 Nov | MGS Global Virtual Conference 2.0 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Come together with peers and experts from around the globe to learn, connect, and grow at MGS Global Virtual Conference 2.0—an event held entirely online that includes all the features you’ve come to expect from an MGS event. | https://www.mobilegrowthassociation.com/events/virtualtwo | 1000+ | GMT-7 | $75 – $500 | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
4 – 6 Nov | VRDays Europe 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | VRDays Europe is an annual 3-day conference and exhibition on VR/AR/MR content, creativity and innovation. | https://vrdays.co/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 19 – 239€ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
4 – 6 Nov | Chile Connected 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | South America | Chile | Virtual | Chile Connected is a virtual business meeting, that seeks to consolidate the U.S. as a destination market for innovative and high value-added Chilean products and services, such as creative industries and technology. | https://www.prochile.gob.cl/difusion/varios/chile_connected_en/index.html | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
11 – NOV | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Estonia | Vilnius | The 6th international Games Industry Law Summit with the semifinals and finals of the Legal Challenge and the Reception Dinner | https://gameslawsummit.org/ | N/A | GMT+3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
4 – 8 Nov | Play 20 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Under the motto EXPLORING BORDERS, this year we are going to discover, measure and cross the boundaries of digital games. Where does a game end, where does the real world begin? | https://playfestival.de/index_en.html | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
11 – NOV | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Jyväskylä | The most relaxed business seminar in the finnish game industry. | https://www.xmasjkl.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
6 Nov | Africa Games + Esports Careers Day 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | HR / Recruitment | Africa | Africa | Virtual | The Africa Games + Esports Careers Day is a free virtual event focused on educating and exciting Africa’s youth about the global games industry. | https://www.africagamescareers.com/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
7 Nov | INDIE Live Expo II 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Virtual | Information program with the newest information on Indie games. The first live stream broadcasted in English, in Japanese, and in Chinese, introduced more than 150 games and watched by over 7.3 million audiences around the world. | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | N/A | GMT+9 | FREE | N/A | None | N/A | ||
9 – 13 Nov | Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #4 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Following three fantastic digital events in 2020, Pocket Gamer Connects will celebrate this year’s final November edition online too! | https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/ | 1500 | GMT+1 | £48 – £252 | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
9 – 15 Nov | Indie Fiesta 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Asia | Philippines | Virtual | The Philippines’ Independent Games Showcase – We will be bringing you a unique experience to play the games and experience the independent games showcase online, at the comforts of your home! | https://www.indiefiesta.com/ | N/A | GMT+8 | FREE | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
9 – 20 Nov | DevGAMM 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Minsk | Join DevGAMM 2020 and take part in the games activities. Submissions for Awards, Review series, and Public Pitch 2.0 are open until October 20, for Streaming and Virtual Showcases until November 3: https://games.devgamm.com/games/submit#!/ | https://devgamm.com/ | 2020+ | GMT+3 | 10-199$ | N/A | Pine | GameConfGuide15 | ||
10 – 13 Nov | EGLX 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | North America | Canada | Toronto | Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo – Canada’s largest video game expo | https://eglx.com/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
11 Nov | Games Industry Investment Summit 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | The event in association with Enthusiast Gaming, has been designed as an ideal introduction to the latest developments, trends and investment opportunities within the $160 billion videogames industry. Talks + Panels. Free to attend. | https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/games-industry-investment-summit/ | N/A | GMT+0 | FREE | N/A | None | N/A | ||
11 – 15 Nov | PATHFINDIN.GS 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | A weeklong celebration of game development from the global south. Seeking to create direct impact by elevating and giving a platform to otherwise marginalized voices. | https://www.pathfindin.gs/ | N/A | N/A | $0 – $500 | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
12 Nov | Games Market Bootcamp: Indonesia 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Indonesia | Virtual | Players in Indonesia spent a total of $1.1 billion on games last year, making it one of the biggest games markets in Southeast Asia. Join us for another country breakdown about Indonesia’s homegrown devs and artists. | https://gamescom.asia/digital-miniseries/sessions | N/A | N/A | Free | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
12 – 13 Nov | MEGAMIGS Virtual 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | North America | Canada | Montreal | MEGAMIGS, the number one event in the Canadian video game industry will offer an exploded version this year. | https://megamigs.com/en/ | N/A | GMT-4 | 20 – 175$ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
12 – 14 Nov | Pocket Gamer LaunchPad #2 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Pocket Gamer LaunchPad is a series of digital events designed to celebrate new, upcoming or updated iOS and Android games. Each one takes place across multiple sites, streams, social media and other channels. | https://www.pocketgamer.com/launchpad/ | N/A | GMT+0 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
12 – 15 Nov | indieX 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | Portugal | Virtual | Made by developers for developers, Indie X aims to promote the best indie games that Portugal has to offer as well as a selection of international indies who tag along for an awesome showcase with tons of experience sharing! | http://indiex.pt/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
13 – 14 Nov | Guilford Games Festival 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | An online celebration of the creativity and talent in the Guildford Games industry. | https://guildford.games/festival | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
14 Nov – 15 Nov | WePlay Game Expo 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | With 150+ exhibitors and 300+ games from worldwide onsite, while bringing more gaming culture experiences and crossover contents, Gaming beyond, and more fun! | https://show.bilibili.com/platform/detail.html?id=30475 | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
15 – 18 Nov | Pixel Heaven 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Poland | Virtual | Pixel Heaven Games Festival & More 2020 is the 8th edition of the largest event in Europe for fans of electronic entertainment who still remember the early days of 8/16-bit computers | https://www.pixelheavenfest.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 40 – 70 zł | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
16 – 17 Nov | Global Games Pitch — Season 2! 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | Ukraine | Kyiv | If you’re looking for a Publisher or Investments for your game project? Save the date November 16-17, 2020, on your calendar and participate in the Global Games Pitch 2020! | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch/ | Indies, Publishers, Investors | GMT +3 | 9$ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
17 – 20 Nov | India Game Developers Conference 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | India | Virtual | The India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) is India’s premier game developers conference. The conference is organized by industry volunteers, with support from corporates and the Telangana government. | https://indiagdc.com/2019/ | N/A | GMT+5:30 | 1000 INR | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
17 – 21 Nov | G-Star 2020 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Busan | B2C combination of online and offline activities, B2B biz-matchmaking only online (pre registration starts in September) | https://www.gstar.or.kr/eng | 240.000+ | GMT+9 | 100 – 200$ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
11 – NOV | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Rome | Prime Italian game developers conference. Next edition is going to happen in October 2021 | https://www.gamerome.com/ | 500+ | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | Pitch & Match | N/A | ||||
18 – 19 Nov | Clash of Realities 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | Europe | Germany | Virtual | International research conference is providing the opportunity for interdisciplinary exchange and dialogue. Experts from the academy, science and research, economics, politics, and the game industry will discuss pressing questions. | https://clashofrealities.com/2020/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
18 – 19 Nov | ESI Digital Winter 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | ESI Digital Winter will be Esports Insider’s grand finale to 2020. Following the successes of both the Summit and ESI Digital Summer, this is the Winter edition, with more of the good stuff; networking, education and debate. | https://esportsinsider.com/esi-digital-winter-2020/ | 600+ | GMT+1 | $95 – $155 | N/A | Brella | N/A | ||
19 – 21 Nov | Games Industry Conference (GiC) 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Virtual | The Game Industry Conference takes place alongside the Poznan Game Arena, one of the most important and largest game expos in Europe. | https://gic.gd/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Pay What you Want | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
19 – 22 Nov | Lisboa Games Week 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | Europe | Portugal | Virtual | https://www.lisboagamesweek.pt/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | N/A | None | N/A | |||
11 – NOV | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Philadelphia | We’ve found that the Tabletop parts of PAX have grown and grown to the point where we said, “You know what? Let’s make a show that’s just that.” | https://unplugged.paxsite.com | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
21 – 22 Nov | LatinX Games Festival 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Latinx Games Festival is the definitive video game industry event for Latinx game development, and provides the Latinx game development community a platform for global opportunities. | https://latinxgamesfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $0 – $30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
21 – 22 Nov | FROG – Future And Reality Of Gaming 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Austria | Virtual | The international conference brings together scholars, players, students, game designers, game developers, educators and experts from various disciplines to discuss the Future and Reality of Gaming. | http://www.frogvienna.at/ | N/A | GMT+2 | FREE | N/A | None | N/A | ||
23 – 24 Nov | EsportsBizz Latam 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | South America | Online | Virtual | We bring together all kinds of stakeholders to your doorstep to match, meet, talk about new trends and do business ONLINE – global reach, no travel. Event focused on Latin America. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/esportsbizz-latam-tickets-124906947041 | 300+ | N/A | Up to 25€ | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
23 – 29 Nov | Reboot Online Games Week 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Europe | Croatia | Virtual | A regional focused show targeting players, gamers and fans with Live streams from 3 different studios covering games industry in general, local studios and e-sports by influencers and guests. | https://rebootonlinegamesweek.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | N/A | None | N/A | ||
25 – 27 Nov | Nordic Game 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Virtual | Welcome to the seventeenth edition of Nordic Game, the only conference in the world with a dedicated focus on the entire Nordic games industry. | https://conf.nordicgame.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 590 | N/A | MeetToMatch | N/A | ||
26 – 28 Nov | Game Days 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Slovakia | Virtual | The first games industry event focused on professionals in Slovakia. | https://gdays.sk | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
26 – 29 Nov | Milan Games Week 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | Europe | Italy | Virtual | https://www.milangamesweek.it/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | N/A | None | N/A | |||
27 – 28 Nov | Game Developers Session 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Czechia | Virtual | Oldest running games industry conference in Eastern Europe, focusing on Czechia and Slovakia. | http://www.gdsession.com/ | 1000+ | GMT+2 | Pay What you Want | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
11 – NOV | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Austria | Vienna | Celebration of analogue or hybird creation made in Austria, from early prototypes to released games in 2020. | https://subotron.com/veranstaltung/play-austria-1-5-2020/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | None | N/A | ||||
30 Nov | Games Market Bootcamp: Singapore 2020 | 11 – NOV | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore is the host country and home of gamescom asia. The country may be a little red dot but is extremely tech literate and houses its own pool of game makers. Not to mention a number of made-in-Singapore studios turned AAA leads. | https://gamescom.asia/digital-miniseries/sessions | N/A | GMT+8 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
11 – NOV | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | New York | ESI New York is focused on networking and business development in and around esports. | https://esportsinsider.com/esi-new-york/ | 350 | GMT-4 | 575 – 750$ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
1 – 4 Dec | Talents in Games 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Talents In Games Conference Online will gather more than 2,000 game industry professionals from all over the world on December 1-4, 2020. The event will be held on WN Hub — the online communication platform for the game industry. | https://tigconf.wnhub.io/ | N/A | GMT+2 | FREE | N/A | WN Hub | N/A | ||
2 Dec | European Games Debate 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | The German Ministry for Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) and SpielFabrique are happy to organize an Expert Forum to discuss the market setting, investment opportunities and recommendations for raising the profile of video game in EU. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/european-games-debate-tickets-128625280677 | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
12 – DEC | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | With a special focus on Africa, Playtopia MGA strives to bring local content to the forefront and attract the world players into our backyard to work with local developers and businesses to unlock the unlimited potential that is Africa. | https://www.playtopia.co.za/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
2 – 6 Dec | FEJA 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Africa | Côte d’Ivoire | Abidjan | FEJA’s 4th edition will take place at Cosmos Yopougon and will be streamed online by our international partners. This event is opened to professional and public audience. Amateurs, enthusiasts, sympathizers and curious are all invited! | https://feja.ci/en/ | N/A | GMT-0 | 1200 CFA | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
3 – 4 Dec | Africa Games Week 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Africa | South Africa | Virtual | Off the back of the last 2 year’s physical events Make Games Africa continues to drive exposure, opportunities, knowledge and investment to African Game Developers connecting them to the world. The virtual event will happen over one full day and include; International Speakers, Workshops, Roundtables, Pitching Competitions and B2B Matchmaking. | http://gamesweek.africa/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 0 – 850 ZAR | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
3 – 6 Dec | Games Gathering Kiyv 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Kiev | Games Gathering the biggest B2B conference in Eastern Europe dedicated to game development and creation of high-quality gaming content. Annually held in Kiev since 2015. | http://ggconference.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 60 – 120$ | N/A | Pine | 10% off = GG2020PRMCD4FRNDS | ||
4 – 13 Dec | Siggraph Asia 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | Asia | South Korea | Daegu | The annual event, which rotates around the Asian region on normal circumstances, attracts the most respected technical and creative people from all over the world who are excited by research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education and emerging technologies. | https://sa2020.siggraph.org/en/ | N/A | GMT+9 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
7 – 11 Dec | Game Connection Online Week 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Online | Virtual | During 5 days, you’ll be able to have virtual meetings with the other participants, watch sessions and the Indie Development Awards ceremony. Free to attend. | https://www.game-connection.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | FREE | N/A | Let’s Meet | N/A | ||
8 – 11 Dec | Indie Game Business Sessions: Winter 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | New York City | Learn more about video game business, marketing, and licensing from industry leaders. Meet global deal makers and decision makers from the comfort of your own home or office. The IndieGameBusiness Online Conference is the longest running virtual matchmaking event in the game industry. | https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indie-game-business-sessions-winter-2020-tickets-116881173737?aff=erelexpmlt | 1,000+ | GMT-4 | Lectures and Sessions – Free, Meeting System tickets starting at $50 | No booths | Meet 2 Match | GAMECONFERENCEGUIDE | ||
8 – 11 Dec | Games for Impact 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Poland | Virtual | Join us for a conversation about video games, which address the most vital and complex issues faced by societies all over the world – mental health, inequality, consumerism, ecology, migration, ideology, fake news. | https://gamesforimpact.pl/en/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | No booths | Pine | N/A | ||
12 – DEC | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Paris | Game Connection is the international event where 1,500+ developers, publishers, distributors and service providers come to find new partners and/or (in the case of service providers) find new clients. | https://www.game-connection.com/ | 1500 | GMT+2 | 490 | 1490 | Let’s Meet | N/A | ||||
12 – DEC | 2020 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | China | Xi’An | Game Connection is the international event where 1,500+ developers, publishers, distributors and service providers come to find new partners and/or (in the case of service providers) find new clients | https://www.game-connection.com/ | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
10 Dec | SUBOTRON pro games : SNEAK GAMING XL 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Austria | Virtual | SNEAK GAMING XL invites you to watch short presentations of game ideas, prototypes, early builds, market-ready and published games by studios, students and hobbyists from Austria. | https://subotron.com/veranstaltung/sneak-gaming-xl/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
10 Dec | The Game Awards 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | With the world unable to safely gather in one physical location, The Game Awards will adapt a multi-city approach to the 2020 broadcast. The show will air live in 4K UHD from studio locations with no in-person audience in LA, Tokyo and London. | https://thegameawards.com/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | None | N/A | ||
10 – 11 Dec | CGC | DAPP 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Online | Virtual | CGC|DAPP is an online conference with a focus on NFT+DeFi+Gaming, covering their intersection, interoperability and value of user-owned worlds, open economies and financial freedom for businesses and end-users. | https://cgc.one/ | 1000+ | N/A | FREE | Exhibiting opportunities: https://bit.ly/31PspQ8 | PINE | N/A | ||
10 – 12 Dec | Fun & Serious Game Festival 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | Portugal | Virtual | The event’s mission is to recognize and promote the work of video-game producers, directors, artists and developers, based on a comprehensive program of conferences, roundtables, networking and activities, aimed at both companies & the public. | https://www.funandseriousgamefestival.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 0 – 20€ | 20 | N/A | N/A | ||
11 Dec | Game UX Summit 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | With the pandemic, we couldn’t make the Game UX Summit 2020 (hosted by Bungie) happen. As we’re still figuring out when we can resume in-person events, I (Celia Hodent) wanted to propose a relaxed day of talks, panels, and sharing around game UX. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/game-ux-summit-2020-ux-friends-online-tickets-130814873809 | N/A | GMT-8 | $5 | NONE | None | N/A | ||
18 – 19 Dec | ]The Games Industry Ultimate Holiday Party Palooza 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Networking | North America | United States | Virtual | PARTY LIKE IT’S 2019. Look, this year has been a rough enough year as it is, and the fact that most of us can’t physically get together to send it off with a proper commiseration/celebration is super disappointing. | http://games.industrygathering.com/2020party/ | N/A | N/A | $10 | NONE | Zoom | N/A | ||
19 – 20 Dec | Playcon 2020 | 12 – DEC | 2020 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Virtual | Regional gathering of gaming community. Two day conference for all members of the video game community – game dev studios, industry professionals, indie teams, fans, gamers – everybody is welcome! | http://playcon.rs/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
16 Jan | Game On 2021 | 01 – JAN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Delve into Vancouver’s ultimate gamer experience for aspiring developers, students, and gaming enthusiasts. Brought to you by UBC Game Development, a local community where all things gaming and game development thrive. | https://ubcgameon.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | FREE | N/A | None | N/A | ||
16 Jan | BostonFIG 2021 | 01 – JAN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Virtual indie games fest. BostonFIG celebrates independent game developers in New England and beyond! | https://www.bostonfig.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | Pay what you like | Per Request | Gather Town | N/A | ||
16 – 17 Jan | GTR Conference 2021 | 01 – JAN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Malta | Virtual | An annual gathering that serves as a networking event for the GTR community and as a celebration of GTR Accelerator studios. | http://2020.globaltopround.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Invite Only | N/A | None | N/A | ||
26 – 28 Jan | GamesBeat: Driving Game Growth & Into the Metaverse 2021 | 01 – JAN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join today’s leaders in games for two days of content and networking surrounding the hottest topics, from how IDFA will affect the industry to the imminent arrival of the metaverse. | https://events.venturebeat.com/gamesbeatandfacebooksummit/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | None | N/A | ||
27 – 31 Jan | Global Game Jam Online 2021 | 01 – JAN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | North America | United States | Virtual | Get together and create games in one weekend in hundreds of locations worldwide. | https://globalgamejam.org/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
28 – 31 Jan | Taipei Game Show 2021 | 01 – JAN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei | Taipei Game Show 2021, held by Taipei Computer Association, will be taking place at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. (TaiNEX 1). This time, we are bringing a hybrid show, a physical event with reinforced digital elements, to the game industry. | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/ | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | Per request | Proprietary | N/A | ||
3 – 7 Feb | Yorkshire Games Festival 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | A five-day extravaganza celebrating games culture, design and production, with special guests, workshops, master classes, and a fun-packed weekend for gamers of all ages. | https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival | N/A | GMT+1 | £5 – £10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
3 – 9 Feb | Steam Game Festival: February 2021 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Deadline for subs: December 2, 2020 @ 11:59pm PST. A multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch live streams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. | https://store.steampowered.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | FREE | None | None | N/A | ||
4 – 5 Feb | HGC – Hyper Games Conference 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Hyper Games Conference (HGC) is the major online conference in its niche devoted to the development, promotion, and growth of the Hyper Casual Games industry. | https://hgconf.com/ | 1000+ | GMT+2 | 0 – 49€ | N/A | Pine | N/A | ||
8 – 12 Feb | Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #5 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | A Pocket Gamer Connects online conference is the perfect way to meet, learn from, and do business with over 1,300 games industry professionals, and over 200 speakers. | https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/ | 1500+ | GMT+1 | £60 – £360 | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
8 – 12 Feb | White Nights Winter Online 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Global | Virtual | The WN Conference is a leading B2B event for the game industry in Europe. It gathers key companies from around the globe – over 4,500 attendees per year offline and over 20,000 participants online. | https://wnconf.com/en/” | 20.000+ | N/A | 0 – 99€ | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
10 – 11 Feb | MGS Global Virtual Conference 3.0 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Come together with peers and experts from around the globe to learn, connect, and grow at MGS GVC—an event held entirely online that includes all the features you’ve come to expect from an MGS event. | https://www.mobilegrowthassociation.com/events/virtual3 | 1000+ | GMT-7 | N/A | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
16 – 20 Feb | Interactive Futures 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | The Leamington Spa games hub will open its virtual doors in February 2021 to once again showcase the talent and creativity of the video games studios within the region. | https://interactive-futures.com/ | N/A | GMT+0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
19 – 20 Feb | BlizzCon 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | North America | United States | Virtual | BlizzCon is where geeks, players, and employees from all walks of life can group up and feel at home. | https://blizzcon.com/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | None | N/A | ||
22 – 27 Feb | GameMax GameWeek 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | Belgium | Virtual | Conferences, workshops, demos, trivia night… A whole week dedicated to gaming as a career opportunity, with some of the sector’s high profiles. | https://gamemax.be/en/gameweek/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
22 Feb – 5 Mar | Playaway Games Festival 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | GAMES – ARTS – CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY – EDUCATION – WELLBEING. Looking to the games sector for inspiration in an online world | https://tinderboxcollective.org/playaway/ | N/A | GMT-0 | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
23 Feb | Games Crossing Borders (Bavarian-Polish Exchange) 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Games Crossing Borders seeks to connect the Polish and the Bavarian gaming industries. With introductory keynotes, talks and interactive discussions, the event covers different aspects of developing games and the gaming scenes in both countries. | https://eventory.cc/event/games-3/ | 100 | GMT+1 | FREE | NONE | Eventory | N/A | ||
23 – 24 Feb | AI and Gaming Research Summit 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | North America | United States | Virtual | This event aims to facilitate open discussion and critical dialogue by bringing together academia and industry to better understand each other’s perspectives at the intersection of AI and gaming research. Registration open till 19th of February. | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/event/aiandgaming2021/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
24 Feb | Games Capital Summit 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Virtual | Entrepreneurs seeking funding for their company based on an opportunity in the game sector (i.e. game, tech, service, platform, etc.) are welcome to apply. | https://forms.gle/vaxv5qMamqwfRdTw9 | N/A | GMT+1 | Invitation Only | NONE | Proprietary | N/A | ||
24 Feb | Games Market Bootcamp: Australia 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Virtual | Deep dive into the latest gaming trends, and explore initiatives by Austrade and the various state-based screen agencies to help you set up in Australia or invest in local studios. | https://gamescom.asia/digital-miniseries/sessions | N/A | GMT-8 | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
24 – 25 Feb | Breakpoint 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | The event will feature talks from the thought leaders in the following tools segment areas: Debugging, Performance, Quality Assurance & Testing. | https://www.accelevents.com/e/BreakpointbyBacktrace?aff=website | N/A | GMT-5 | FREE | NONE | Accelevents | N/A | ||
25 – 26 Feb | Call for Change Summit 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | 2 conference days with a strong focus on training, education and sharing with workshops, training program, panels and round-tables. Topics will also include Neurodivergence, Allyship, Racism, Queerness, Unconscious Biases, Inclusive Communication. | https://www.devcom.global/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | N/A | Pine | N/A | ||
25 – 26 Feb | Pocket Gamer Launchpad #3 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Pocket Gamer LaunchPad is a series of digital events designed to celebrate new, upcoming or updated iOS and Android games. Each one takes place across multiple sites, streams, social media and other channels. | https://www.pocketgamer.com/launchpad/ | N/A | GMT-0 | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
25 – 26 Feb | Indieway (February) 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Istanbul | Indies, professionals, investors, publishers. Free showcase area for selected 30 indies. Free webinars. B2B matchmaking. | https://www.indieway.biz/ | N/A | GMT+3 | FREE | NONE | Bizz you | N/A | ||
26 Feb – 1 Mar | Going Hyper Winter 2021: Online Hyper Casual Game Jam | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Competition | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Day 1: educational day (talks from HC experts), Day 2 & 3: devs create a HC game prototype with the help and advice from mentors, Day 4: publishers / experts select the best prototypes in several nominations that will get prizes and publishing offers. | https://center42.tech/hyper-casual-jam/2021 | 250 | GMT+2 | Starting at $10 | NONE | Proprietary | N/A | ||
27 Feb | MEET & BUILD: Belgian Edition 2021 | 02 – FEB | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Belgium | Virtual | More than 30 speakers from Belgium (and two guest from the world) to learn from and to exchange experiences. 13 talks in total on the video game industry in Belgium. | http://www.meet-build.be/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
2 – 3 Mar | Game Global Digital Summit 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | A full two-days online event dedicated to video game localization and QA. | https://gameglobal.events/events/game-global-digital-summit-march-2021/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Starting at $350 | N/A | Remo | N/A | ||
2 – 4 Mar | Indie Game Business Sessions: Spring 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Learn more about video game business, marketing, and licensing from industry leaders. And. Meet global deal makers and decision makers from the comfort of your own home or office. | https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $0 – $50 | None | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
4 Mar | MGS Games 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | MGS GAMES is an intimate one-day, developer, publisher, and marketer-focused conference where you can connect with and learn from mobile app and online marketing professionals. | https://www.mobilegrowthassociation.com/events/games/ | 200+ | GMT-6 | $10 – $300 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
4 – 6 Mar | Valencia Indie Summit 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Spain | Virtual | Two days devoted to professionals in the videogame sector and a third one devoted to the general public. Both sections with talks, round tables, project exhibitions, networking area and a financing and investment table. | http://valenciaindiesummit.com/ | 400+ | GMT+1 | FREE | NONE | N/A | N/A | ||
6 – 7 Mar | GenCon Spring Showcase 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | North America | United States | Virtual | Join Gen Con and some of your favorite tabletop publishers this March 6-7 for previews of brand-new games on Twitch. | https://www.genconspringshowcase.com/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
10 Mar | Careers and Recruitment Expo 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Hiring | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Women in Games is proud to present our first Global Careers Expo and Networking Event. As with every Women in Games event, our ambition is to achieve an inclusive, welcoming, safe environment for all. | https://hopin.com/events/careers-and-recruitment-expo-2021-the-next-world-of-work?fbclid=IwAR1FF3nbDIiJq35rnP6XPvmEQz5OLDDKX-XijqSzljMmAImBsLSaQ2DVJpg | N/A | GMT-0 | FREE | Per Request | Hopin | N/A | ||
10 Mar | The Big Score Sessions – Gaming Session 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Pitching | Europe | Belgium | Kortrijk | During the Gaming Session, 8 – literally – game-changing Belgian startups and game studios will pitch & receive feedback from an expert panel. The audience consists of 8 pitching & more attending game studios, investors, corporates & publishers. | https://www.thebigscore.eu/upcoming-sessions/2-the-gaming-session | 75 – 100 | GMT+1 | 0 – 149€ | NONE | Conversation Starter | N/A | ||
13 – 14 Mar | Game Dev Direct 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Game Dev Direct is a multi-day digital event by MIX (Media Indie Exchange). New announcements, game footage, special guests, and more! Deadline for submissions ends on February 5th. Submission fee: 30$. | https://www.mediaindieexchange.com/event/game-dev-direct/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Submission fee for indies: 30$ | NONE | None | N/A | ||
15 – 19 Mar | GDC Showcase 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | GDC Showcase is a free-to-attend, all-digital event. This one-of-a-kind event will provide attendees the chance to catch some of the biggest talks from past GDC events, along with a taste of what to expect from more expansive GDC events to come. | https://gdconf.com/showcase | N/A | GMT-8 | FREE | NONE | Proprietary | N/A | ||
16 – 17 Mar | Hamburg Games Conference 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | The B2B event will take place as a virtual, multiplayer conference with expert streams under the motto of “Discoverability”. Bookings for digital booths and avatars in the convention area are now being accepted. | https://www.gamesconference.com/ | 400+ | GMT+1 | Starting at 20€ | Starting at 200€ | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
19 – 28 Mar | London Games Festival 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | The 2021 London Games Festival will showcase a range of unreleased titles from around the world, explore how games have aided players’ lives under COVID-19, and connect creators with global investors. | https://games.london/ | N/A | GMT-0 | £60 | NONE | N/A | N/A | ||
20 – 21 Mar | Women Got Game 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Summit | North America | United States | Virtual | WGG is the first ever property of its kind, where successful corporate executive and entrepreneur women of color educate, mentor & pay it forward to women college students of color interested in the gaming & esports industry. | https://bcgausa.org/women-got-game/ | N/A | GMT-4 | FREE | NONE | Hopin | N/A | ||
24 Mar | Industry Insights 3 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Virtual | Join the third Industry Insights event hosted by Gameye and Tencent Cloud. During the event we will discuss interesting topics like Game Development, Game Server Scaling, the Asian Games market and other industry insights in a total of 6 sessions. | https://hopin.com/events/gameye-tencent-cloud-industry-insights-3 | 400 | GMT+1 | Free | NONE | None | N/A | ||
24 – 26 Mar | Animation Exchange 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Animation talks from developers all over the industry covering everything from the most recent tech advancements to traditional animation techniques to career path and growth. Instead of one long 10 hour stream, we will be holding shorter 3-4 hour streams over multiple days. | http://www.animstate.com/animationexchange/ | N/A | GMT-8 | FREE | NONE | N/A | N/A | ||
24 – 26 Mar | Gamethon Expo 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | India | New Delhi | Showcase games, pitch for awards in 10+ categories, connect with panel of experts in speed dating format. | http://www.gamethonexpo.com/ | 4.637 | GMT+5:30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
25 Mar | Future Games Show – Spring Showcase 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A special spring showcase, featuring 40 games from more than 30 different publishers and developers, including SEGA, Team 17, Warner Bros. and EA. This is just the first Future Games Show for 2021, with future shows scheduled for June and August. | https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/future-games-show-spring-showcase-2021/ | N/A | GMT-8 | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
25 Mar | Games Market Bootcamp: India 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Virtual | The Indian online gaming industry is expected to exceed US$1.1b by 2021, according to Google-KMPG. Find out why India is a game changer and how you can tap into its growth which is likely to at least double in the next 1-2 years. | https://gamescom.asia/digital-miniseries/sessions | N/A | GMT+8 | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
25 – 26 Mar | Indieway (March) 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Istanbul | Indies, professionals, investors, publishers. Free showcase opportunity for selected indies. Free webinars. B2B Matchmaking. | https://www.indieway.biz/ | N/A | GMT+3 | FREE | NONE | Bizz you | N/A | ||
26 Mar | /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | During the showcase, we’ll debut new trailers and gameplay for more than 25 games. We’ll also be making announcements about independent titles coming to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Set your reminders for Friday, March 26 at 9:00am PDT. | https://www.twitch.tv/xbox | N/A | GMT-8 | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
26 Mar – 2 Apr | Games Careers Week 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | A free online festival to inspire people from every background to discover careers in one of the UK’s fastest growing creative sectors – video games. | https://gamescareersweek.org/ | N/A | GMT+0 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
26 Mar – 2 Apr | IWOCon 2021 Digital Indie Game Convention | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | IWOCon 2021 is a convention from Indie World Order showcasing upcoming & current indie games. Sail away with us into the heart of indies. | https://www.indieworldorder.com/iwocon | 2000+ | GMT-4 | FREE | FREE | N/A | N/A | ||
28 Mar | DStars Connects 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Italy | Padua | Born as a digital Award for Italian Developers, it is turning into a B2B Conf in 2021. | http://www.dstars.it/ | 300+ | GMT+2 | FREE | Per request | WN Hub | N/A | ||
29 Mar | VRGDC 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Networking | North America | United States | Virtual | Our second Annual virtual networking party will take place inside of VR Chat. Come hang out, socialize, network and take private meetings all within this shared space. | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxuZILn0rCJFavgI_ofUWap_v-wIyoQYSOJzv0Hq4Zmbi6nQ/viewform | N/A | GMT-8 | FREE | None | VR Chat | N/A | ||
29 Mar – 2 Apr | Unreal Indies Week 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Each day, we will have a variety of content; from blog posts to video interviews, and livestreams, so make sure you visit our website throughout the week and follow Unreal Engine on social media for all the latest. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/join-us-for-unreal-indies-week-2021 | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | None | N/A | ||
30 – 31 Mar | ESI Digital Spring 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | There’ll be over 60 speakers across the two days, and the themes focused on will be brands and sponsorship, investment, tournament delivery, fan engagement and more. | https://www.esportsinsider.com/esi-digital-spring/ | 400+ | GMT-0 | 72€ | None | Brella | N/A | ||
31 Mar – 1 Apr | Games Education Virtual Summit (GamesED) 2021 | 03 – MAR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | The Games Education Summit brings together influential studios, recruiters and educators to discuss how we nurture the UK’s future games talent. | http://thebgi.uk/2021/01/27/ready-player-learn-the-games-education-summit-returns-for-2021/ | N/A | GMT-0 | £14.99 – £191.02 | None | N/A | N/A | ||
5 – 6 Apr | #GAconf Europe 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | A day of talks and networking exploring recent and future advancements in the field of game accessibility. | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-0 | FREE | None | Discord | N/A | ||
6 – 7 Apr | Global Games Pitch – PC & Console Games 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | Ukraine | Virtual | Pitch your PC / console game online to 50+ publishers and investors! | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch/ | N/A | GMT+2 | $9 – $79 | None | Proprietary | N/A | ||
8 Apr | XP Game Developer Summit 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Virtual | The XP Game Developer Summit is a conference in Toronto, Canada about sharing knowledge and supporting growth in the video game industry. Series of talks viewable on Twitch as well as a free playable game showcase. | https://xpsummit.ca/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $0 – $60 | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
12 – 16 Apr | NVIDIA GTC 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for breakthroughs in AI, data center, accelerated computing, healthcare, intelligent networking, game development, and more. Discover the advanced technologies that are transforming today’s industries. | https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/gtc/ | N/A | GMT-7 | FREE | None | None | N/A | ||
14 – 16 Apr | GamesIndustry Live 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Discover new games, studios and partners at this brand new industry event from the teams behind GamesIndustry.biz and EGX Rezzed. | https://live.gamesindustry.biz/ | N/A | GMT-0 | $50 – $150 | $100 (Showcase) | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
19 – 23 Apr | Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #6 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | A Pocket Gamer Connects online conference is the perfect way to meet, learn from, and do business with over 1,300 games industry professionals, and over 200 speakers. | https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/ | 1500 | GMT-0 | £79 – £479 | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
19 – 25 Apr | NZ Games Festival 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | The week-long festival is centred around all things games – whether digital, tabletop or otherwise! It’s our goal to ensure everybody has the opportunity to be included in the magic of games, so we aim to provide events for all demographics. | https://nzgamesfest.com/ | N/A | GMT+12 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
20 Apr | Steamworks Virtual Conference 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | You’ll hear from people with a variety of backgrounds behind games big and small, as well as from Valve’s own game teams, as they share their experiences and best practices for communicating with players. | https://steamworksevents.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | FREE | None | None | N/A | ||
20 – 21 Apr | Game Stack Live 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Basically, everything you love about IRL events from the comfort of your battle station: talks, networking, and a splash of education on the Microsoft platforms, tools and services empowering game developers | https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/events/game-stack-live | N/A | GMT-8 | FREE | None | None | N/A | ||
21 – 22 Apr | Finland Games Job Fair 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Virtual | The event where we bring together some of the leading gaming studios in Finland and some of the brightest talent in the gaming industry. | https://gamesjobfair.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | None | Pine | N/A | ||
21 – 22 Apr | The Game Assembly – Meet and Greet 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | Europe | Sweden | Virtual | Meet and Greet is The Game Assembly’s annual event, where our students get a chance to show off their portfolios and to give companies an opportunity to find the best intern match for their game company. | https://www.thegameassembly.com/meet-and-greet/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 1500 SEK | None | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
21 – 23 Apr | East Coast Game Conference 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | The East Coast Game Conference (ECGC), the largest gathering of video game professionals on the East Coast, returns for its twelfth year. The focus of the conference is to provide video game developers an engaging program and opportunities for networking and collaboration. | https://ecgconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $25 – $50 | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
22 Apr | Games Market Bootcamp: Thailand 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Virtual | According to Niko Partners, Thailand is predicted to be the first US$1b gaming market in SEA. The exponential growth makes Thailand an extremely important market for game developers and publishers looking to release games in the region. | https://gamescom.asia/digital-miniseries/sessions | N/A | GMT+8 | FREE | None | None | N/A | ||
23 – 24 Apr | Play by Play 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington’s favourite offbeat game development conference is back for our fifth year! Play by Play aims to provide attendees with a curated smorgasbord of eclectic content, bespoke knowledge and oft unexplored realms of our craft. | https://playbyplay.co.nz/ | N/A | GMT+13 | $70 – $130 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
23 – 26 Apr | LudoNarraCon 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Australia | Australia | Virtual | LudoNarraCon is a digital convention celebrating narrative video games, hosted on Steam. An initiative of indie label Fellow Traveller. | https://www.ludonarracon.com/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | None | N/A | ||
24 – 25 Apr | Indieway (April) 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Virtual | Indies, professionals, investors, publishers. Free showcase opportunity for selected indies. Free webinars. B2B Matchmaking. | https://www.indieway.biz/ | GMT+3 | GMT+3 | 0 – 22€ | 430 | Bizz you | N/A | ||
26 Apr – 14 May | WN Conference China 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Russia | Virtual | The show will be focused on the Chinese market. The online part will be hosted on the new version of the WN Hub platform. For those who are ready to travel, as well as for the locals, we will host the two-days expo & networking in Shanghai. | https://wnconf.com/wn-china-online-21/ | 20.000+ | N/A | 0 – 199€ | N/A | WN Hub | N/A | ||
27 Apr | Sweden Game Pitch 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | Sweden | Virtual | Sweden Game Arena invites Swedish startups to this spring’s digital game pitch event, Sweden Game Pitch. Meet a huge amount of investors and publishers within the games industry on April 27 through MeetToMatch. Take this chance to pitch your game! | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sweden-game-pitch-2021-tickets-142518315117 | 90+ | GMT (+1) | €149,95 | None | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
28 Apr | Copenhagen MatchUp 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Virtual | The event consists of one full day of online 1:1 meetings, where both investors/publishers and developers can book meetings with each other through the Meet2Match booking system. | https://copenhagenmatchup.dk/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
28 – 29 Apr | GamesBeat Summit 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | GamesBeat Summit is the most intimate gaming event in the industry. Senior-level attendees return again and again knowing they’ll engage in genuine conversations, networking, and deal-making that come out of the Summit every year. | https://events.venturebeat.com/gamesbeat-summit-2021/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $0 – $399 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
29 Apr | Digital Developer Day: Indie Edition 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Gain key insights into the indie game publishing process and connect with industry professionals through a series of learning sessions, networking opportunities, roundtables and panels at Unity’s Digital Developer Day. | https://dddindieed.splashthat.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
30 Apr | Everything Procedural Conference (EPC2021) 2021 | 04 – APR | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | Europe | Netherlands | Virtual | A variety lectures, talks and demonstrations in the field of procedural content generation for games which offers many opportunities to meet and share knowledge with fellow developers. | http://everythingprocedural.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 8.50 – 27.50€ | None | N/A | N/A | ||
3 – 9 May | BIG Festival 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | South America | Brazil | Virtual | The largest festival and market for independent games in Latin America | https://www.bigfestival.com.br/ | N/A | GMT-3 | $0 – $72 | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
8 – 9 May | Mobidictum Business Network 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Estonia | Virtual | Mobidictum Business Network brings global companies and Turkish studios together. The main goal of the event is finding out new products to boost your game and network to find good deals. | https://events.mobidictum.biz/ | 500+ | GMT +3 | 0 – 99€ | Per request | Pine | N/A | ||
10 – 12 May | LA Games Conference 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | This spring, join the most influential decision-makers in the digital media industry at Digital Media Wire’s Annual LA Games Conference to network, do deals, and share ideas about the future of games and connected entertainment! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-games-conference-2021-tickets-94012980355 | https://lagamesconference.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $199 – $299 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
10 – 14 May | BossaNova:MTL 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Virtual | BossaNova:MTL is a new event dedicated to studio, project and team leaders, as well as game developers interested in leadership. BossaNova:MTL will provide a focused environment for knowledge sharing and connecting with your peers. | https://www.bossanovamtl.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $50 | None | N/A | N/A | ||
10 – 14 May | Beyond Games 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | A new two-day conference focused on the future of games, transmedia, digital entertainment and the creative industries. Exploring the frontiers where games meet music, film, sports, social media, culture, fashion, technology, lifestyle and more. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-games-tickets-140693121915 | 500 | GMT-0 | £60 – £180 | NONE | N/A | N/A | ||
11 – 12 May | Game Carnival 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Game Carnival is back. The pioneering virtual event that hosted thousands of industry attendees, 220+ exhibitors, and 5000+ meetings in 2020 has been reimagined with new and improved networking features, 2 speaking stages, and 1-on-1 meeting spaces. | https://gamecarnivalevent.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | FREE | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
12 – 14 May | DevGAMM Spring 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Russia | Virtual | DevGAMM conference is aimed at developers, publishers, game designers, programmers, artists, business development managers, recruiters, journalists and everyone involved in the game industry in any way. | https://devgamm.com/spring2021/ | 2000+ | GMT+3 | $0 – $69 | $500 | Pine | N/A | ||
13 – 14 May | Business Meet Up by Digital Dragons 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Virtual | The event is addressed to game developers, VC funds, and publishers. The aim of the Business Meet Up is to support developers and provide optimal business opportunities to present their productions to Polish and foreign investors. | https://dd.demo.uico.pl/digital-dragons-business-meet-up/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Pine | N/A | ||
13 – 14 May | WN Shanghai 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | China | Shanghai | WN Shanghai gathers 1,000+ industry professionals. All the lectures from the stage in Shanghai will be streamed to the WN Hub online platform. All the meeting tools will sync and work together for both offline expo in Shanghai and online audience. | https://wnconf.com/wn-shanghai-21 | 1000+ | GMT+8 | 199 – 299€ | N/A | WN Hub | N/A | ||
15 – 16 May | Edmonton Direct 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | North America | Canada | Virtual | Edmonton Direct is a celebration of game development and games culture in Edmonton. YouTube Premiere is May 5 at 6 PM MDT showcasing developer work from students up to AAA studios. May 15/16 is over 20 esports tournaments and panels from developers. | https://direct.edmontonscreen.com | 3 | GMT-6 | FREE | N/A | Twitch | N/A | ||
20 – 21 May | Pocket Gamer Launchpad #4 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Pocket Gamer LaunchPad is a series of digital events designed to celebrate new, upcoming or updated iOS and Android games. Each one takes place across multiple sites, streams, social media and other channels. | https://www.pocketgamer.biz/events/1644/pocket-gamer-launchpad-4-online/ | 50 | GMT-0 | FREE | NONE | None | N/A | ||
21 – 23 May | PDXCON Remixed 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Sweden | Virtual | PDXCON Remixed is all about the amazing worlds in the Paradox universe, and the stories they can help you tell! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of games, people, and unique experiences driven by all things Paradox. | https://pdxcon.paradoxplaza.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | FREE | NONE | Discord | N/A | ||
25 – 27 May | ADDON 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | France | Virtual | In 2021, we are developing a hybrid edition. A dual format with a limit of 100 participants on site in Rennes, but also the possibility of accessing an online conference stream via stream. | https://addon.events/ | 100+ | GMT+1 | 35€ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
26 May | eSPORTconf Ukraine 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Kyiv | ESPORTconf Ukraine is an event about the opportunities and prospects of the eSports market, as well as effective ways to make money in this area. Regional focused. | https://esportconf.com.ua/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 1000 – 3000 UAH | None | N/A | N/A | ||
26 – 30 May | INDIE CRAFT 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Asia | South Korea | Virtual | The online virtual game show, 2021 INDIE CRAFT will be held from May 26th (Wed) to May 30th (Sun) 2021. You can see about 100 indie games from all over the world in the metaverse space. You can communicate and participate as your own avatar. | https://www.snip.or.kr/indiecraft_eng/main/index.do | N/A | GMT+9 | N/A | N/A | Voice chat and text chat on the online booth | N/A | ||
26 – 28 May | Hyper Games Conference 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | The 2nd conference dedicated to hyper-casual games will be held in an online format! The purpose of the event is to unite game developers companies with publishers and advertising platforms. | https://hgconf.com/ | 2000+ | GMT+3 | 0 – 49€ | FREE | N/A | N/A | ||
26 – 28 May | Nordic Game Spring 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Virtual | The Nordic Game conference is held annually in Malmö, Sweden. | https://conf.nordicgame.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 99 – 249€ | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
27 May | Games Market Bootcamp: Malaysia 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Virtual | Find out about the consumer insights and burgeoning potential of the Malaysian gaming market and industry, fueled by local talents, the government’s continuous support, and market openness to investors. | https://gamescom.asia/digital-miniseries/malaysia-bootcamp | N/A | GMT+8 | None | Free | None | N/A | ||
27 – 31 May | Save & Sound 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Denmark | Virtual | Save & Sound is an online music festival with sales on Steam, taking place from May 27 – May 31 2021. Celebrate spine-tingling soundtracks as well as unique implementations of music and audio in games. | https://www.saveandsound.io/ | N/A | GMT+1 | None | Free | None | |||
29 – 30 May | BostonFIG Talks/Learns 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | First day is suited for the independent professional or aspiring student/hobbyist, the second for students and professionals interested in the learning games space, academics, and teachers. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bostonfig-talks-learns-virtual-tickets-149191131691 | N/A | GMT-5 | Free | None | Gather | N/A | ||
29 – 30 May | Indieway (May) 2021 | 05 – MAY | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Virtual | Indies, professionals, investors, publishers. Free showcase area for selected 30 indies. Free webinars. B2B matchmaking. | https://www.indieway.biz/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 0 – 22€ | 430 | Bizz you | N/A | ||
05 – MAY | 2021 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Atlanta | MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers. | https://www.momocon.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $35 – $80 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
3 Jun | ASO Conference 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Inspired by the knowledge sharing of the 3.5K+ and growing ASO Stack Slack community, Advanced App Store Optimization Conference is an exclusive event focusing on expert-level ASO discussions. | https://asoconference.com/ | 2000+ | GMT+1 | FREE | NONE | N/A | N/A | ||
12 Jun | Devolver Digital 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The future begins again on June 12 @ 1:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM GMT. | https://www.twitch.tv/devolverdigital | N/A | GMT-7 | None | Free | None | None | ||
12 Jun | Wholesome Direct 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Exclusive footage, developer interviews, and announcements from 75+ indie games. Showcase starts 10AM PT / 5PM GMT. #E3summer | https://www.wholesomegames.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | N/A | ||
12 – 13 Jun | Horizons (by IndieCade) 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | North America | United States | Virtual | Horizons is a new, online, international event to showcase game students and schools, and connect them with tool creators, recruiters, one another, and the broader public. Presented by IndieCade in collaboration with HEVGA. | https://www.indiecade.com/horizons/ | N/A | N/A | None | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
12 – 15 Jun | E3 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Virtual | Biggest games industry circus on planet. E3 2021 is embracing the future and showcasing the video game industry with an all-virtual event that will engage everyone, everywhere. #E3summer | https://e3expo.com// | 65.000+ | GMT-7 | FREE | Per Request | None | N/A | ||
12 Jun | Ubisoft Forward 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Get ready for Ubisoft Forward! Our digital conference goes live on Saturday June 12 at 12PM PT / 7PM GMT as part of E3 2021. Stay tuned for all the latest information about the lineup and announcements from our teams around the world. #E3summer | https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/forward | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
13 Jun | Future Game Show 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The Future Games Show will feature over 40 multi-format games with a mix of developer interviews, fresh gameplay and world premieres; from partners including SEGA, Private Division, Team17, XSEED Games and more. Show starts at 4PM PT / 11PM GMT. #E3summer | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | GMT-7 | None | Free | None | None | ||
13 Jun | PC Gaming Show 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | PC Gamer and GamesRadar join forces to deliver 150+ minutes of new announcements, trailers, and never-before-seen games this summer. Show starts at 2:30PM / 9:30PM GMT. #E3summer | https://www.pcgamingshow.com/ | 5.9M+ | GMT-8 | FREE | None | None | N/A | ||
13 Jun | Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A 90-minute show packed with everything you want to know about the epic gaming lineup coming out of this partnership, the incredible games coming to Xbox this holiday, upcoming releases on Xbox Game Pass, and more. Show starts at 10AM PT / 5PM GMT. #E3summer | https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-bethesda-games-showcase | N/A | GMT-7 | None | Free | None | None | ||
06 – JUN | 2021 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | Boston | The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is an annual gamer festival held in Boston. | https://east.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | N/A | Per Request | None | N/A | ||||
5 Jun | INDIE Live Expo 2021 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Japan | Virtual | This is an information filled program for the hottest indie game news. It is broadcasted in 3 languages Japanese/Chinese/English, and has been viewed by over 18 million people with more than 350 games introduced. | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | N/A | GMT+8 | FREE | Submission for Showcase | None | N/A | ||
5 & 12 Jun | Guerrilla Collective 2 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | We’ll present the second Guerrilla Collective the first two Saturdays in June, building from last year’s amazing digital event! Showcase starts at 8AM PT / 3PM GMT #E3summer | https://www.guerrillacollective.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | None | Free | None | N/A | ||
7 – 8 Jun | Invest in the Games & Esports Industry Summit 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | As part of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation month series of summits XTZ will host the CEL, Invest in the Games & Esports Industry Summit. | https://cel.xtzesports.com/summit | N/A | GMT+4 | None | Free | N/A | N/A | ||
8 Jun | Game Dev Day Canada 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | The event will gather developers from Canada who make their games for PC and console. Attendees will be able to showcase their projects and meet distributors, publishers, and investors. | https://dev-day-canada.wnhub.io/ | N/A | GMT-6 | None | Free | WN Hub | N/A | ||
8 – 13 Jun | Freeplay 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Australia | Australia | Virtual | Freeplay has been exploring the vital margins of independent, alternative, and experimental games culture. The festival continues to champion artistic exploration and experimentation in games and play, and positions game making as arts practice. | https://www.freeplay.net.au/ | N/A | N/A | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
9 – 10 Jun | The Tech and Tools Summit 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | More than 25 global games industry experts will be sharing insights into their work and their approach to engines, ray tracing, production, management tools, and much more. | https://www.devcom.global/tech-tools-summit/ | 500+ | GMT+1 | 99 – 199€ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
10 Jun | Day of the Devs 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Tune in for fantastic indie games that will melt your brain in the best possible way! Show starts at 10:30 AM PST / 5:30PM GMT. #E3summer | https://www.summergamefest.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | None | Free | None | None | ||
10 Jun | KICKOFF LIVE! by Summer Game Fest 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | This june, the video game industry unites to preview what’s next, starting with a spectacular KICKOFF LIVE! show hosted by Geoff Keighley on Thursday, June 10 @ 11AM PT / 6PM GMT. #E3summer | https://www.summergamefest.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | None | Free | None | N/A | ||
11 Jun | Koch Primetime 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Koch Primetime is scheduled for June 11 and will air at 12:00 PM PT / 7PM GMT, the day before E3 2021 begins. #E3summer | https://weknowsomethingyoudontknow.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | None | Free | None | N/A | ||
11 Jun | Tribeca Games Spotlight 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A digital showcase featuring exclusive gameplay and creator interviews from Tribeca’s official selections. Show starts at 2PM EST / 6PM GMT. #E3summer | https://tribecafilm.com/games#events | N/A | GMT-4 | None | Free | None | None | ||
15 Jun | Nintendo E3 Direct + Treehouse Live 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | North America | Virtual | Tune in for a Nintendo Direct with roughly 40 minutes of info focused exclusively on Nintendo Switch software, mostly releasing in 2021, followed by around 3 hours of gameplay in Nintendo Treehouse Live. Show starts at 9AM PT / 4PM GMT. #E3summer | https://www.nintendo.com/e3/ | N/A | GMT-7 | None | Free | None | None | ||
15 Jun | JW Games Industry Gathering 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Networking | North America | United States | Virtual | The all-digital E3 and Summer Games Fest fills the void of announcements and consumer hype, but what about the chance for the games industry to mingle with old friends and randomly meet new ones? Not to worry, we’re bringing the JW lobby to you… digitally speaking. The event starts at 11AM PT / 6PM GMT. #E3summer | https://games.industrygathering.com/thejw/ | N/A | GMT-7 | None | Free | Zoom | None | ||
15 – 18 Jun | Indie Game Business Sessions: Air Edition 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Ready for 3 days of online meetings with game professionals from all over the world and free lectures as well? | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indie-game-business-sessions-air-edition-2021-tickets-152418390509?aff=ebdssbeac&keep_tld=1 | N/A | GMT-7 | None | $0 – $50 | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
16 – 17 Jun | Hamburg Mobile Summit 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | The Summit features quality content about the mobile/games/adtech space, and multiple networking opportunities including pre-scheduled 1×1 video meetings, instant chat, virtual booths and more! | https://www.hmsummit.com/ | 1.200+ | GMT+1 | 0 – 99€ | Per Request | N/A | N/A | ||
16 – 22 Jun | Steam Next Fest 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | A multi-day celebration of upcoming games. Explore and play hundreds of game demos, watch developer livestreams, and chat with the teams about their games in progress. #E3summer | https://store.steampowered.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | N/A | ||
17 – 20 Jun | GCX (Gaming Community Expo) 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | North America | United States | Virtual | Florida’s Premier Community Gaming Event. We invite you to join us in Orlando for Florida’s Premier Gaming event! Meet developers, content creators, artists and so much more as the gaming community comes together to raise a ton of money for charity. | https://www.gcxevent.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $55 – $100 | N/A | None | N/A | ||
18 Jun | Game Dev Days Graz 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Austria | Virtual | Unique game developers conference in Graz, Austria. This year it will be 100% digital. | https://gamedevdays.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | Discord | N/A | ||
22 – 24 Jun | DGC MEA 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | United Arab Emirates | Virtual | Over the last five years, DGC MEA has been the leading games industry B2B conference. The event celebrates latest trends in gaming and esports not just regionally, but also globally. | https://www.dgcmea.com/ | N/A | GMT+4 | AED 0 – 375 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
23 – 25 Jun | Serious Play Conference 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | North America | United States | Virtual | The Serious Play Conference is a leadership conference for professionals who are exploring the use of game-based learning, sharing their experience and working together to shape the future of training and education. | https://seriousplayconf.com/ | N/A | N/A | $80 – $400 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
25 Jun | INDIGO 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Utrecht | INDIGO is the largest game business and showcase event in the Netherlands. Organized annually by Dutch Game Garden, INDIGO brings together the game industry from the Netherlands and abroad. Next year, INDIGO celebrates its 12th edition. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigo-2021-tickets-102771171340 | N/A | GMT+1 | 0 – 113€ | 39€ (Showcase) | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
25 – 27 Jun | CONEXION – A Virtual Career Fair 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Latinx in Gaming presents CONEXION, a Virtual Career Fair connecting the Latinx community with professionals in gaming. | https://www.conexion.latinxingaming.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Sold out | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
26 – 27 Jun | Indieway (June) 2021 | 06 – JUN | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Virtual | Indies, professionals, investors, publishers. Free showcase area for selected 30 indies. Free webinars. B2B matchmaking. | http://www.indieway.biz | N/A | GMT+3 | 0 – 22€ | 430 | Bizz you | N/A | ||
06 – JUN | 2021 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | The Game Quality Forum brings together industry leaders from around the world to discuss all aspects of the quality lifecycle, from development, to release, to live support. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-gamequalityglobal/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 1.099 – 3.299€ | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
30 Jun – 4 Jul | Games Gathering 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Odessa | Games Gathering Odessa 2021 is an international gaming conference in Odessa. This is an opportunity to raise your professional level and meet new business partners — publishers, investors and service providers. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2021-odessa/ | 1200+ | GMT+2 | $0 – $119 | Per Request | Pine | N/A | ||
1 – 31 Jul | WN Conference – Eastern Europe 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Russia | Virtual | WN Eastern Europe is a hybrid event that starts as the online show and ends with the offline expo in St. Petersburg that is virtually connected to the WN Hub. The online-only part of lectures will be held on July 1-3. | https://wnconf.com/eastern-europe-21 | 3.500+ | GMT+3 | Per Request | 0 – 199€ | WN Hub | N/A | ||
1 – 2 Jul | First Playable 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Italy | Pisa | Are you an Italian games developer ready for two days of coaching, talking, and pitching? Or a publisher/investor wanting to get to know the Italian games industry? Then First Playable is the event for you. Get feedback, learn the business or pitch. | http://firstplayable.it/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
5 – 9 Jul | Disco:MTL – The Game Discoverability Summit 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Virtual | After two highly successful editions and one year in lockdown, Disco:MTL is back! GamePlay Space is proud to present you with this 3rd edition of the only summit dedicated exclusively to discoverability and marketing for video games! | https://www.discomtl.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | CA$49.96 – CA$62.16 | None | None | N/A | ||
7 – 9 Jul | Clash of Realities 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Experts from the academy, science and research, economics, politics, and the game industry will discuss pressing questions concerning the artistic design, technological development, and social perception of digital games, as well as the spreading of games literacy. | https://clashofrealities.com/2021/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
9 – 10 Jul | WN Conference – St. Petersburg 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | CIS | Russia | St. Petersburg | The conference will gather 1,500+ industry professionals from all over the world. This time the event will be focused on the Eastern Europe games market. | https://wnconf.com/ | 1.500+ | GMT+3 | Per Request | 150 – 600€ | WN Hub | N/A | ||
12 – 13 Jul | Google for Games Developer Summit 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for the online event and hear about new gaming tools and solutions to take your game to the next level. Registration is free and open to all developers. | https://developersonair.withgoogle.com/events/game-dev-summit-2021 | N/A | N/A | None | Free | N/A | N/A | ||
12 – 14 Jul | Games for Change Festival 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | North America | United States | New York | Join our global community of developers, educators, students, researchers, and others to explore the past year in social impact games and immersive media. | https://festival.gamesforchange.org/ | 7000+ | GMT-5 | FREE | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
12 – 16 Jul | Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #7 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | You can expect all of the elements you have come to know and love from our digital conferences, including 250+ expert speakers sharing their insight across 20 themed tracks, as well as a host of exciting fringe events with a few new and exciting additions too! | https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/ | 1500+ | GMT-0 | £50 – £399 | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
15 – 18 Jul | EGX Rezzed 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Although it’s a smaller event than its older sibling (EGX), it still features many of the attractions you love about our events; playable pre-release games on both PC and console (with a strong focus on indie titles), sessions and the networking. | https://www.egx.net/rezzed/ | N/A | GMT-0 | Free | N/A | N/A | None | ||
15 – 18 Jul | PAX Online 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | North America | United States | Virtual | We hope to build on the success of last year’s record-breaking event and also engage with our community in new ways, such as the Indie Showcase that will take place between now and PAX Online. | https://online.paxsite.com/ | N/A | N/A | $0 – $15 | Per Request | Discord | None | ||
07 – JUL | 2021 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Scotland | Glasgow | Scotland’s largest gaming festival! | https://www.resonatetotalgaming.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
17 Jul | TennoCon 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | Canada | Virtual | Unite with fellow Tenno from across the Origin System for TennoCon 2021! Join the festivities from home during this fully-digital, all-day event as we look back on Warframe’s past — and take a sneak peek at spectacular things to come. | https://www.warframe.com/tennocon | N/A | GMT-4 | None | $0 – $64.99 | None | N/A | ||
19 – 23 Jul | GDC 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | In response to the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, GDC 2021 will be held as a hybrid event on July 19-23, 2021, taking place physically in the Moscone Center in San Francisco along with a robust virtual offering online. | https://www.gdconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $249- $1.199 | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
19 – 23 Jul | MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Are you ready for 5 days of back-to-back meetings during the famous American dealmaking event in gaming? MeetToMatch is uniting all games industry professionals in San Francisco in an easy, relevant, and cost-effective way. | https://www.meettomatch.com/event/meettomatch-the-san-francisco-edition-2021-2/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Starting at 39,99€ | NONE | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
19 Jul – 1 Aug | Game Connection 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | France | Virtual | We are more than happy to invite you to Game Connection Online 2021 that will last 2 weeks. It will give you plenty of time to connect and do business meetings with thousands of video game professionals accross the world. | https://www.game-connection.com/ | 1.800+ | GMT+2 | 49 – 199€ | None | Let’s Meet | N/A | ||
21 – 24 Jul | A Maze 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | A MAZE. / Berlin is an international festival focusing on the art and culture of games and playful media. 10th International Games and Playful Media Festival. The jubilee festival edition will take place – Online – Virtual – Digital – Human and Onsite. | https://2021.amaze-berlin.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – €307.10 | N/A | Discord | N/A | ||
22 Jul | EA Play Live 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | EA’s showcase and presentation of upcoming games, including next Battlefield. #E3summer | https://www.ea.com/ea-play-live | N/A | N/A | None | Free | None | N/A | ||
23 Jul | Just Another GDC Party 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Networking | North America | United States | Virtual | With GDC being digital again this year, we again miss out on the chance to be social and network in those gloriously random ways. Not to worry though, we figured out how to do it digitally, and in a surprisingly fun way! | https://games.industrygathering.com/gdseeyouattheparty/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | Zoom | None | ||
23 – 24 Jul | SGGA Industry Day 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Virtual | It’s that time of the year, Industry Day is here! We would like to invite you to join us – If you’re a student, a fresh graduate or simply someone who’d like to join the games industry, you’re strongly encouraged to attend! | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnKUUUwYyztkoBhuwxaq3QSs1H14eHaP-EL-nDNX4734_8wA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3abpHlQT0zrRwi2-OXSq67REjiMkA6JjL45jKiuMXubxjCBO5HNGMJuqk | N/A | GMT+8 | Free | Via showcase | N/A | None | ||
24 Jul | Virtual Game Expo 2021 Online | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Enjoy gaming? Don’t miss the Games Expo events in 2021 celebrating 10-years. The Virtual Indie Games Expo happens July 24th 2021 with gamers, game developers, tabletop, VR developers, artists, and others from around the world. | https://www.indiegamesexpo.com/vige | 100+ | GMT-6 | $10 | Startin at $15 | Pitch & Match | None | ||
24 – 31 Jul | DreamHack Beyond 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | It’s both a free hybrid gaming festival & online game. DreamHack Beyond was created to complement and showcase the best of DreamHack in a new way. This is the evolution of shifting DreamHack into a year-round gaming lifestyle brand for the community. | https://dreamhack.com/beyond/ | N/A | N/A | Per Request | Free | Proprietary | N/A | ||
27 Jul | PC/Console Dev Day LATAM 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | South America | Virtual | Virtual | The online event for PC/Console developers from LATAM features live lectures and Q&A with speakers, the games showcase, meetings and chats, and the XDC Contest with a $150,000 prize pool. | https://dev-day-latam.wnhub.io/en | 1000+ | GMT-5 | Free | None | WN Hub | N/A | ||
28 – 31 Jul | MeetToMatch – the Shanghai Edition 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | China | Virtual | Are you ready for 4 days of back-to-back meetings during the famous Chinese dealmaking event in gaming? MeetToMatch is uniting all games industry professionals in Shanghai in an easy, relevant, and cost-effective way. | https://www.meettomatch.com/event/meettomatch-the-shanghai-edition-2021/ | N/A | GMT+8 | Starting at 19,99€ | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
29 Jul | Into Games Career Fair 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Career | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | A free one-day online careers fair featuring some of the top UK game studios showcasing their latest roles and offering advice and feedback. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/into-games-career-fair-2021-tickets-159674746465 | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Discord | None | ||
29 Jul | Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us at 12pm Pacific on July 29th for the Annapurna Interactive Showcase! We’ve got gameplay reveals, new game announcements, and a few more surprises. #E3summer | https://annapurnainteractive.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | None | Free | None | None | ||
30 – 31 Jul | China Game Developers Conference 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | China | Shanghai | CGDC stands as a platform for game developers from all over the world to share their valuable experience and unique idea in the latest games development technology and to discuss new trends of game development technology. | https://www.chinajoy.net/cgdcen/ | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | Per Request | N/A | N/A | ||
26 Jul – 6 Aug | GGJ NEXT 2021 | 07 – JUL | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | North America | Virtual | Virtual | GGJ NEXT® is an annual event operated by the Global Game Jam® to serve younger people (12-17 years old) who are interested in learning the creation of video games. | http://www.ggjnext.org | 2,000+ | N/A | Free | None | None | None | ||
30 Jul – 2 Aug | ChinaJoy 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | As one of the most well-known and influential annual events in the global digital entertainment field, ChinaJoy’s every session has become a weathervane to indicate development directions of the industry in the country and the world. | https://www.chinajoy.net/cjdhen/ | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | Per Request | Proprietary | None | ||
3 – 6 Aug | Foundations of Digital Games (FDG) 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | North America | Canada | Montreal | The 16th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games 2021 is proud to invite research contributions in the form of papers, games and demos, doctoral consortium applications, as well as panel, competition, and workshop proposals. | http://fdg2021.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $25 | None | None | N/A | ||
4 – 6 Aug | The New Zealand Game Developers Conference 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | Our intention is to rotate NZGDC between the major cities in NZ, to make it more accessible in the long run for more Kiwis. Tickets will go sale in June. Previous years have been sold out with over 600 delegates. | https://nzgdc.com/ | 600+ | GMT+13 | $180 – $320 | N/A | Eventee | N/A | ||
9 – 13 Aug | Replaying Japan 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | Asia | Japan | Virtual | This year’s theme will be “Artificial Intelligence in Japanese Game Culture”. Particular attention will therefore be paid to how AI is represented in Japanese games, the evolution of game AIs, and how big data analytics have changed the industry. | https://replaying.jp/ | N/A | GMT+9 | Free | N/A | None | N/A | ||
9 – 13 Aug | SIGGRAPH 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | SIGGRAPH 2021 is the premier conference for computer graphics and interactive techniques worldwide. This year, we celebrate the industry and its innovators — where we’ve come from, where we are, and where we are going. | https://s2021.siggraph.org/ | N/A | N/A | $50 – $625 | Per Request | N/A | N/A | ||
10 Aug | /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox #2 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | ID@Xbox and Twitch are partnering for our second /twitchgaming Showcase: ID@Xbox on Tuesday, August 10 at 9:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM CET where fans will get to see some of the great work coming to Xbox from independent developers. | https://www.twitch.tv/xbox | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | ||
12 – 13 Aug | Pocket Gamer LaunchPad #5 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Pocket Gamer LaunchPad is a series of digital events designed to celebrate new, upcoming or updated iOS and Android games. Each one takes place across multiple sites, streams, social media and other channels. | https://www.pocketgamer.biz/events/39601/pocket-gamer-launchpad-5-online/ | 50.000+ | GMT-0 | Free | None | None | N/A | ||
19 – 21 Aug | QuakeCon at Home 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | North America | United States | Virtual | We can’t wait to get back to Dallas with our QuakeCon family, but for the continued safety of our staff, the volunteers, and the community, this year’s QuakeCon will once again be a digital-only event. | https://quakecon.bethesda.net/en/ | N/A | GMT-6 | Free | None | Discord | None | ||
21 Aug | Indie Developers Conference 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Virtual | The Indie Developers Conference is an online conference for indie game developers with aim to deepen ties between developers, create opportunities for community development, and improve the indie game scene. | https://eventregist.com/e/Indiedevcon | N/A | GMT+9 | ¥1.100 | None | Discord | None | ||
23 – 27 Aug | devcom 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | devcom is the official game developer event of gamescom and Europe’s biggest game developer community-driven industry conference. Offering additional content and events throughout the year, devcom constantly emphasizes its core values of diversity, inclusion and sustainability. | https://www.devcom.global/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 16 – 799€ | Starting at 1.199€ | Pine | N/A | ||
24 Aug | gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Virtual | You’ll get in-depth updates from some of our previously announced Xbox Game Studios titles alongside some of our third-party partners, including some of the incredible titles coming to Xbox this holiday. Show starts at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST #gamescom | https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/08/09/join-us-for-the-gamescom-2021-xbox-stream-and-more/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | None | ||
24 – 26 Aug | Computer Entertainment Developers Conference (CEDEC) 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Virtual | CEDEC is a conference for computer entertainment – including video games – industry, and for developers and others engaged in related work in this industry. | https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2021/ | N/A | GMT+9 | 27,500 – 38,500 JPY | NONE | Proprietary | N/A | ||
25 Aug | gamescom: Opening Night Live 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Virtual | The spectacular live show produced by Geoff Keighley. Two hour show starts on Wednesday, August 25 at 11:00 PM PT / 2:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CET #gamescom | https://www.gamescom.global/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | None | ||
25 – 27 Aug | MeetToMatch – The Online Cologne Edition 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Are you ready for 3 days of back-to-back meetings during the famous German dealmaking event in gaming? MeetToMatch is uniting all games industry professionals in Cologne in an easy, relevant, and cost-effective way. #gamescom | https://www.meettomatch.com/event/meettomatch-the-online-cologne-edition-2021/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Starting at 39,99€ | None | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
25 – 27 Aug | gamescom 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Virtual | The show everybody talks about. #gamescom | https://www.gamescom.global/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
26 Aug | EuroPlay Video Games Contest 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Virtual | 15 studios from 15 countries will battle it out to be crowned this years EuroPlay Video Game Contest champion! This event will take place on Thursday 26th August during #gamescom. EuroPlay will show the best unreleased games from across Europe. | http://ukgotseuroplay.zohosites.com/europlay-video-games-contest | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | None | ||
26 Aug | Future Games Show at Gamescom 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Virtual | This special Gamescom edition of the Future Games Show will feature more than 40 games from a variety of publishers including Frontier Developments, Team17, Koch Media, and Tripwire Interactive. The show starts at 1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET / 10:00 PM CET | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | None | ||
26 – 27 Aug | gamescom congress 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | This year’s gamescom congress is following a completely new setup, catered to a live-viewing experience with short talks and in depth panel discussions. Overarching congress themes will be bundled in two hour focus sessions on various topics. #gamescom | https://www.gamescom.de/die-gamescom/gamescom-congress/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | Proprietary | N/A | ||
28 – 29 Aug | We Game 6 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | CIS | Ukraine | Kyiv | The annual festival of game and geek culture with the enchanting cosplay show, esports tournaments, WEGAME Awards ceremony for developers, contests, quests, presentations in the exhibition area, board games, and lots of fun! | https://wegame.com.ua/en | N/A | GMT+1 | 250 – 300 UAH | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
31 Aug – 2 Sep | Game Development Global Summit 2021 | 08 – AUG | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Game developers community needs the platform to share the latest updates and use cases to improve coding skills and get insights. We aim to provide an online event for Game developers geeks from all over the world to share what’s new in domain. | https://my.geekle.us/gamedev | 10.000+ | GMT+1 | $0 – $119 | N/A | Slack | None | ||
31 Aug – 7 Sep | The Indie Houses 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Virtual | Europe | Virtual | Seven international indie game publishers have come together to create a collaborative initiative known as The Indie Houses. This partnership will kick-off with a publisher showcase, The Indie Houses Direct, on August 31, on Steam, Twitch and YouTube, followed by a weeklong Steam Festival, from August 31-September 7. | https://theindiehouses.org/ | N/A | N/A | Free | None | None | None | ||
1 Sep | asobu Indie Showcase 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Japan | Virtual | asobu INDIE SHOWCASE 2021 premieres on Youtube and Twitch. Bilingual JPN/ENG. +60 indie games (20 from upcoming BitSummit) from Japan/overseas and some surprises. Showcase starts at 9PM JPN, 2PM CEST, 8AM ET, 3AM PT. | https://www.twitch.tv/asobudev | N/A | GMT+9 | Free | None | None | None | ||
1 – 3 Sep | Mobidictum Business Network #2 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Virtual | The Turkish gaming scene has been rapidly expanding, and Mobidictum is providing a common ground where the world can meet the Turkish studios in their journey of global expansion. | https://events.mobidictum.biz/ | 1.000+ | GMT+3 | 0 – 49€ | N/A | Pine | None | ||
1 – 4 Sep | Argentine Video Games Expo (EVA) 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | South America | Argentina | Virtual | The Argentine Video Games Expo (EVA) 2021 goes virtual, again! The event will take place through September 1- 4 in GMT-3 time zone and it will have all those ingredients that make EVA one of the most popular gaming events in LATAM | https://www.expoeva.com/en | 3 | GMT-3 | $25 | Per Request | Pine | None | ||
2 – 3 Sep | BitSummit THE 8th BIT 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Asia | Japan | Kyoto | BitSummit is an annual festival based in Kyoto, celebrating independent game developers and development in Japan. BitSummit will be providing remote booths for officially selected developers with live support from staff on the event floor. | https://bitsummit.org/en | N/A | GMT+9 | N/A | 30.000 JPY | N/A | None | ||
3 Sep | Games Industry Gathering IRL 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Networking | North America | United States | Seattle | It’s our very first #IRLGIG, taking place in Seattle, it will be an afternoon/evening outdoor catch-up BBQ in the park! The event will only be open to invited guests, members of the GIG (who register), and everyone must show proof of vaccination. | https://games.industrygathering.com/irlseattle/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | ||
3 – 6 Sep | PAX West 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | Seattle | PAX (originally known as Penny Arcade Expo) is a series of gaming culture festivals involving tabletop, arcade, and video gaming. PAX is held annually in Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, and San Antonio in the United States; and Melbourne in Australia. | https://west.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $60 – $230 | Per Request | None | None | ||
6 – 7 Sep | DevGAMM Moscow 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | CIS | Russia | Moscow | Formerly DevGAMM Summer. We are insanely glad to meet offline and hope that in early September the situation in Moscow will allow us to get together. Of course, the conference will observe the necessary safety measures, as well as QR codes system. | https://devgamm.com/moscow2021/ | N/A | GMT+3 | $99 – $199 | Per Request | Pine | DG&GameConfGuide15 | ||
7 – 8 Sep | Digital Dragons 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Virtual | Two-day event will offer: Lectures and panel discussions, business meetings, a virtual exhibition area, and the awards gala. The exhibition area will host presentations of companies and their products, as well as recruitment activities. On 9th of September, Networking Day Offline at KTP, Kraków is scheduled. | https://digitaldragons.pl/ | N/A | GMT+1 | zł 0 – zł 300 | Per Request | Pine | None | ||
8 – 9 Sept | ESI Digital Summer 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | ESI Digital Summer was a truly global affair, featuring 5 regionally focused days of content. Though we won’t be returning to that scope in 2021, it is our hope that the turnout will be similarly international. | https://esportsinsider.com/esi-digital-summer-2021/ | 400+ | GMT+1 | £60 | N/A | Brella | None | ||
9 Sep | PlayStation Showcase 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A look into the future of PS5. The Showcase will weigh in at around 40 minutes and include updates from PlayStation Studios and some of the industry’s most imaginative developers, for games releasing this holiday and beyond. Show starts at 1PM PT / 10PM CEST. | https://www.twitch.tv/playstation | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
9 Sep | Let’s Talk Matchmaking 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Virtual | In this webinar, listen to Gameye and GameLift as we discuss the challenges, the technology and the techniques to get started. You’ll learn how matchmaking tools and orchestrators work together, get practical advice on how to set them up, and find the answers to your most important questions. | Watch it on Demand | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | None | ||
9 – 11 Sep | Busan Indie Connect Festival (BICFest) 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Asia | South Korea | Busan | The Busan Indie Connect Festival (BICFest) is a locally curated, inclusively-attended conference held annually in Busan, South Korea. BICFest was created by and for developers to foster a friendly environment for creativity, sharing, and play. | https://bicfest.org/ | N/A | GMT+9 | N/A | Showcase area | N/A | None | ||
6 – 18 Sep | Women in Games Festival 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | The focal point of the festival is the Women in Games conference, a two-day event showcasing talks, panels and fireside chats. The conference takes place on September 15th and 16th, and tickets are $25. | https://www.womeningames.org/ | N/A | GMT-0 | $25 | Per Request | N/A | None | ||
14 – 15 Sep | Indie Campus – Cologne 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | The Indie Campus – Cologne will provide assistance and suggestions on how to keep the focus on the game, while still creating the right environment as well as mindset to prepare and release a fully functional game for an eagerly waiting audience. | https://indiecampus.de/ | 100 | GMT+1 | Pay What You Want | Per request | None | None | ||
14 – 17 Sep | XDS 21 Adapt | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Virtual | The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development. Tickets go on sale on April 20th. | https://xdsummit.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $489 | Per request | N/A | None | ||
15 – 17 Sep | Games Industry Law Summit 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Summit | Europe | Lithuania | Vilnius | The 6th international Games Industry Law Summit with the semifinals and finals of the Legal Challenge and the Reception Dinner | https://gameslawsummit.org/ | 200 | GMT+3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
16 Sep | Gamesforum London 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | The focus of Gamesforum London 2021 will be In-App Advertising and Monetisation. The Laser series events are single track, single topic focussed events bringing together 100 attendees to learn, share and take part in the networking. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/london-home/ | ~100 | GMT+1 | $269 / $979 | None | N/A | WEREBACK2021 (50% off) | ||
16 Sep | MCV/DEVELOP IRL 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | MCV IRL will be a more casual, more inclusive event, designed so that anyone and everyone in the industry can attend, meet colleagues, network, and applaud the efforts that have been made by so many over the last year and more. | https://www.irl-event.com/ | 500+ | GMT+0 | £10 – £60 | None | None | None | ||
16 – 19 Sep | Gen Con 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2C | North America | United States | Indianapolis | Gen Con is the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, held annually in Indianapolis, IN. | https://www.gencon.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $0 – $150 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
17 Sep | THQ Digital Showcase Event 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Austria | Virtual | To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we are throwing a digital party! Join us for the first, official THQ Nordic digital showcase event on September 17th at 9 pm CEST / 12 PM PST / 8 PM BST / 10 PM MSK on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam. | https://www.twitch.tv/thqnordic | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | ||
21 – 22 Sep | Level Up KL 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Malaysia | Virtual | In the 7 years since its conception, LEVEL UP KL has become Southeast Asia’s premier industry event for game developers. | https://mdec.my/levelupkl/ | N/A | GMT+8 | 0 – 400rm | N/A | N/A | None | ||
21 – 23 Sep | Game Slice 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Virtual | Back for its 6th year, Game Slice is an event by indie developers for indie developers. Where we gather industry peers to playtest each other’s games. Submit your own unfinished, unreleased, or early access game and come playtest your peers’. With prizes, hosted chats, and speed networking; all completely free. | https://gameslice.joydrop.co/ | N/A | GMT-4 | Free | Free | Discord | None | ||
21 – 23 Sep | LEVEL UP 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Virtual | The only international conference in Italy entirely dedicated to the design and development of video games, simulations and interactive works. | https://levelup.aiv01.it/EN/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
23 – 24 Sep | African Creative Meeting 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Africa | Africa | Virtual | Dedicated to the creative industries, and in particular video games, the event promotes, accompanies and favours relations between creators and different audiences (training, professionals, international, public). | https://www.africancreativemeeting.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | None | Proprietary | None | ||
23 – 27 Sep | Game Devs of Color Expo 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | The Game Devs of Color Expo is a space meant to enlighten and unite, and is open to people of all genders, races, abilities, sexual orientations, and religions. | https://gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/ | 1.500+ | GMT-4 | $20 – $100 | N/A | Swapcard | None | ||
24 – 26 Sep | Hyper Casual Jam Com 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Virtual | Ukraine | Virtual | International event for hyper casual game developers — Hyper Casual Jam Com. Join September 24-26, create your prototype, get mentorship and win cool prizes. Claim your ticket right now at https://gdbay.com/hyper-casual-jam-com/ | https://gdbay.com/hyper-casual-jam-com/ | N/A | GMT +2 | Free | None | Proprietary | None | ||
24 – 26 Sep | Game Wave Festival 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Latvia | Jurmala | GAME WAVE FESTIVAL 2021 is a conference, expo, game jam, B2B matching, job market and more all in one package, fully on-site. Held in a seaside resort hotel, it is the perfect balance of games industry fun, relaxation, business and education. | https://www.gamewave.eu/ | 200+ | GMT+3 | Free | Free | b2match | None | ||
25 Sep | GameDev Camp 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Virtual | The biggest event in Portugal for Game Developers. One of the top meeting points for both the local communities and professionals from all over the world. | https://www.facebook.com/gamedevcamp | N/A | GMT+1 | 5,49€ | None | None | |||
27 Sep | Leadership Day by IGDA Finland 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Virtual | Leadership Day by IGDA Finland is an international event about how we build companies, teams and working cultures to build better games. We held the inaugural conference in 2019 and with the support of the community, aim to make it an annual forum for leadership in games. | https://www.igda.fi/leadership-day-2021 | N/A | GMT+3 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
27 – 28 Sep | Game Camp France 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Lille | The great annual gathering of the French video game industry is back for its fourth edition! The event will be held entirely face-to-face in strict compliance with the sanitary measures in place. | https://gamecamp.fr/ | ~800 | GMT+2 | Sold Out | None | Brella | None | ||
27 Sep – 1 Oct | Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Every two-day event features multiple conference tracks covering the critical issues for any games professional, from the latest industry trends and technical insights to new ways to monetise and future growth opportunities. | https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/ | 1500+ | GMT+1 | £60 – £1,199 | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
30 Sep | Mobile Growth Summit (MGS): Games 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Ready for the return to live events, MGA is pleased to announce a new, innovative hybrid strategy for their next edition of MGS GAMES, taking place at San Francisco Jazz Center on September 30th, 2021, and across an online portal. | https://events.bizzabo.com/mgsgames | N/A | GMT-8 | Starting at $199 | N/A | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
30 Sep – 1 Oct | MeetToMatch – The Tokyo Edition 2021 | 09 – SEP | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Virtual | Meet Japanese and international publishers, investors, and developers online, during the largest trade show in Tokyo. Join the online games industry matchmaking service during the largest trade show in Japan! | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meettomatch-the-tokyo-edition-2021-registration-157596668879?discount=MTMsummer21 | N/A | GMT+1 | None | 23 – 87€ | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
30 Sep – 1 Oct | Game Conf 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Angoulême | One and a half day conference organized by Pôle Image Magelis with the goal to bring together hi-profile speakers to discuss the current state of games industry. | https://www.gameconf.fr/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Sold out | None | N/A | None | ||
30 Sep – 3 Oct | Tokyo Game Show 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Virtual | TGS will celebrate 25th anniversary. A physical venue will actually exist for press and influencers that will be able to try the games and interview developers. There will be booths for developers and a press conference will be hosted at the venue. | https://expo.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2021/ | N/A | GMT+9 | B2B starting at JPY 11,000 | Per Request | Proprietary | None | ||
1 – 4 Oct | Ludum Dare 49 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Ludum Dare is an event where you create a game from scratch in a weekend based on a theme. Themes are suggested and chosen by the community. | https://ldjam.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | Free | None | None | ||
1 – 7 Oct | Steam Next Fest 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback. | http://steampowered.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
4 – 6 Oct | Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Australia | Melbourne | B2B | GCAP 2021 will features talks, panels, and workshops from skilled game developers and industry adjacent professionals, both locally and abroad. Now as an digital experience. | https://gcap.com.au/ | N/A | GMT+10 | $69 | N/A | Pine | None | ||
4 – 6 Oct | Game Global Digital Summit 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Game Global will be back with presentations, round tables, and workshops on the hottest topics relating to video game localization and QA. | https://gameglobal.events/ | N/A | N/A | $250 – $350 | N/A | Remo | None | ||
6 – 7 Oct | The International Gaming Summit on Mental Health (TIGS) 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Summit | North America | United States | Virtual | In games, gaming, and content creation, there are unique environmental challenges and opportunities, and TIGS brings experts and leaders from the gaming industry and the mental health industry together to address these issues. | https://tigs.ca/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $100 | None | None | None | ||
2 – 10 Oct | Melbourne International Games Week 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Australia | Melbourne | B2C | Join Australian and international influencers, businesses and industry for Melbourne International Games Week – Asia Pacific’s largest digital games celebration – featuring online conferences, events and activities for professionals and public. | https://gamesweek.melbourne/ | N/A | GMT+10 | Fees might apply | N/A | N/A | None | ||
6 – 8 Oct | GI Live: London 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | GI Live: London can be found at the Platinum Suite at London Excel, and will feature meetings and networking, plus talks and roundtables. The event is focused on investment, marketing, brand development and the future of games. | https://live.gamesindustry.biz/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £45.00 – £200.00 | None | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
7 Oct | Dutch Game Awards 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Hilversum | Organised by the Dutch Games Association and a group of volunteers, we present the first official Awards for Dutch game developers since 2017. This will be a hybrid event with online networking as well as a small physical event. | https://www.dutchgameawards.nl | 250+ | GMT+1 | Starting from €7,50 | None | Gather.town | None | ||
7 – 10 Oct | EGX 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | EGX is the UK’s premier video games show. It’s a celebration of all things gaming, so if you like games, you’ll love EGX. | https://www.egx.net/egx/ | N/A | GMT-0 | £15.00 – £75.00 | Per Request | N/A | None | ||
10 – OCT | 2021 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | PAX (originally known as Penny Arcade Expo) is a series of gaming culture festivals involving tabletop, arcade, and video gaming. | https://aus.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT+10 | N/A | Per Request | N/A | None | ||||
8 – 9 Oct | Indieway (October) 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Virtual | Indieway & Match to Meet are partnering to deliver the best Indieway experience for our speakers, professional attendants & indie community. | https://www.indieway.biz/events/indieway-october | N/A | GMT+3 | 0 – 242€ | 242€ | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
8 – 10 Oct | Pixel Heaven 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | Pixel Heaven Games Festival & More 2021 is the 9th edition of the largest event in Europe for fans of electronic entertainment who still remember the early days of 8/16-bit computers. | https://www.pixelheavenfest.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 0 – 170zł | Per Request | None | N/A | ||
11 – 12 Oct | #GAconf 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Two days of talks and networking exploring accessibility for gamers with disabilities, hosted by the IGDA’S accessibility SIG. Registrations comming soon. | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
11 – 17 Oct | Singapore Games Week 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | Held in conjunction with gamescom asia, SGW is a showcase & celebration of the Singapore Games Industry and its communities, with the goal of showcasing Singapore’s vibrant games industry to the general public, as well as the international gaming community. | https://www.sgga.org.sg/ | N/A | GMT+8 | TBA | Per Request | N/A | None | ||
13 – 14 Oct | Vulkanised 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | A unique technical event where graphics developers meet up and learn from leading Vulkan experts. We have an exciting line-up to share including Vulkan case studies, two deep-dive SDK tutorials, updates on the Vulkan API, MoltenVK, ASTC, KTX 2, the Android GPU Inspector, and an open Q&A session. | https://www.khronos.org/events/vulkanised-2021 | N/A | GMT-4 | Free | None | Zoom | None | ||
13 – 14 Oct | WN Conference – Moscow 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Russia | Moscow | The conference will bring together over 1000 industry professionals offline and 1,500+ more attendees online. All lectures from the Moscow site will be broadcast to the WN Hub online events platform. | https://wnconf.com/ | 2,500+ | GMT+3 | 50 – 600€ | Per Request | WN Hub | None | ||
13 – 15 Oct | Esports BAR 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Cannes | Join the international esports community to learn, meet and network with very top esports leaders and companies to develop your business! | https://www.the-esports-bar.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 690 – 3.990€ | N/A | N/A | None | ||
14 – 15 Oct | Sweden Game Conference 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Skovde | Sweden Game Conference, is Europe’s leading conference for students and startups. | https://swedengameconference.se | 1500 | GMT+1 | 0 – 50€ | 50€ | iFairs | None | ||
14 – 15 Oct | W ❤ Games 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | W ❤ Games is one-day-conference in Helsinki that focuses on women in games and tech development. “W” stands for women but also for “we” as we people, we who play and make games, we of all backgrounds and interests that games bring together! | https://wlovegames.com/ | N/A | GMT+3 | Free attendence | N/A | N/A | None | ||
14 – 17 Oct | Gamescom Asia 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | gamescom asia aims to serve as the premier platform for Southeast Asian game developers to explore partnerships globally, and act as a hub for international publishers who are looking for the next big thing in games. | https://www.gamescom.asia/ | 30 | GMT+8 | Starting at $58 | $3.000 | Hubilo | None | ||
16 – 17 Oct | GTR 2021 Conference 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | Global Top Roung conference is a private event attended by investors, publishers, partners and annual Top 20 finalists among global applicants. | https://2021.globaltopround.com/# | N/A | GMT+8 | Invite Only | None | N/A | None | ||
19 – 24 Oct | Games Industry Conference (GiC) 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Poland | Poznan | The Game Industry Conference takes place alongside the Poznan Game Arena, one of the most important and largest game expos in Europe. | https://gic.gd/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 0€ – 400€ | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
20 – 21 Oct | Green Games Summit 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | For the first time the event will bring the international games sector together to share knowledge and discuss and shape the industry’s response to the climate challenge and sustainability. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-green-games-summit-tickets-163019901915 | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Hopin | None | ||
21 – 22 Oct | Hyper Games Conference 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | The purpose of the event is to unite game developers companies with publishers and advertising platforms. The main theme of the conference will be developers and their games, success stories, mistakes, and interesting cases. | https://hgconf.com/ | 3.500+ | GMT+3 | 0€ – 49€ | Per request | Pitch & Match | None | ||
22 – 24 Oct | IndieCade 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Virtual | United States | Virtual | IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere is IndieCade’s online festival for 2021. This three day online event is built from the ground up specifically to highlight and feature games of all types, along with their creators, from around the world. | https://www.indiecade.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | Submission Fee (Showcase) | None | None | ||
10 – OCT | 2021 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Czechia | Brno | Open-air epic adventure including everything you love about our conference. | https://game-access.com/conference/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||||
25 – 26 Oct | Dev.Play 2021 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Romania | Virtual | Dev.Play is a game development conference focused on Romania and Eastern Europe that offers lectures from top industry speakers, workshops, a meeting system, indie competitions, an awards show and more. Dev.Play 2021 takes place 100% online. | https://dev-play.ro | 600 – 800 | GMT+2 | €0 – €60 | Per request: contact@rgda.ro | Pine | None | ||
26 – 28 Oct | Develop: Brighton 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Brighton | Come and learn from your peers and share your experiences, hear from the industry’s leading lights, get up-to-date with the latest tools, techniques and industry trends, plus network with 3,000 game dev professionals. | https://www.developconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+0 | £100 – £940 | Per request | N/A | None | ||
27 Oct | This Game 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Aarhaus | The gaming industry is full of pioneers, and at THIS GAME you can meet an impressive array of the leading minds within this rapidly growing and highly influential industry. Get inspired and learn everything about the latest trends in game development, stories, and transmedia universes. | https://thisaarhus.com/track/thisgame/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
27 – 29 Oct | GamiLearn 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | GamiLearn’21 aims to cover all aspects of gameful and playful approaches for learning. Our main goal is to bring together stakeholders for exchanging ideas, experiences and encouraging networking between academia and industry. | https://gamilearn.webs.ull.es/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
27 – 29 Oct | GI Live: Academy 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Industry professionals, plus a few famous faces, will be dropping into the Discord to take part in roundtables, to advise students on pathways into video games, to review portfolios, and to share insight into what they do, and what it is like working in this business. | https://gamesindustry.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b9e2ea3c5bf495a0ea0f662c6&id=09eda90f1f | N/A | GMT+1 | Free (for students) | None | Discord | None | ||
27 – 29 Oct | Nordic Game Talents 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Recruitment | Europe | Finland | Virtual | The 3-day virtual event is dedicated to recruitment and career building in the creative & games industry within the Nordic region. The event empowers participants to be part of a bigger community and motivates them to explore new paths. | https://www.gamesjobfair.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Per request | Pine | None | ||
28 Oct | Facebook Connect 2021 | 10 – OCT | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Virtual | On October 28, Connect will spotlight developers, creators, enthusiasts, gamers, and more to build the future of AR/VR together. | https://facebookconnect.com/en-gb/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
10 – OCT | 2021 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Skellefteå | Arctic Game Conference is northern Sweden’s annual meeting place for game developers, students, academia, investors and decision-makers. | https://www.arcticgameconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 2249,00 SEK | N/A | N/A | None | ||||
2- 5 Nov | Nordic Game Fall 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | The Nordic Game conference is held annually in Malmö, Sweden. | https://conf.nordicgame.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 99€ – 249€ | Per request | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
3 – 4 Nov | Global Games Pitch – Mobile & Hyper Casual Games 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Pitch your Mobile / Hyper-casual game online to 50+ publishers and investors! | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch/ | N/A | GMT+2 | $9 – $79 | NONE | Proprietary | None | ||
4 – 6 Nov | MAGWest 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | MAGWest (Music and Games) is a three day event that runs 24 hours a day with nonstop console gaming, arcades, tabletop, LAN, live video game cover bands, chiptunes, guests, and more, now with 100% more west coast style! | https://www.magwest.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
5 – 13 Nov | PLAY21 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | The PLAY – CREATIVE GAMING FESTIVAL invites you to celebrate the culture of digital games online, hybrid, and on-site. Nine days of programming. | http://playfestival.de/index_en.html | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Discord | None | ||
6 Nov | Indie Live Expo Winter 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Japan | Virtual | This is an information filled program for the hottest indie game news. It is broadcasted in 3 languages Japanese/Chinese/English, and has been viewed by over 18 million people with more than 350 games introduced. A live stream where every indie gamer will be satisfied. | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | 18M viewers+ | GMT+9 | Free | Via Showcase | None | None | ||
8 – 9 Nov | ESI London 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | At ESI London 2021, we’re giving conferences a refresh. In addition to our usual blend of the best agendas, speakers and sessions, it’s time for esports networking to level up too. | https://esportsinsider.com/esi-london-2021/ | 400+ | GMT+1 | £90 – £500 | N/A | Brella | None | ||
8 – 10 Nov | GameSoundCon 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Game Music, Sound Design And Virtual Reality Audio Conference | https://www.gamesoundcon.com/ | N/A | GMT+7 | $75 | N/A | Whova | None | ||
9 – 14 Nov | MEGAMIGS 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | North America | Canada | Virtual | The unmissable event for video game fans and experts will be back from November 9 to 14 for a virtual edition. Access to the general public will be free. New this year: we offer companies free live showcases! | https://megamigs.com/en/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $0 – $175 | Per Request | Pine | None | ||
10 – 11 Nov | Game X 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Pakistan | Virtual | Game X 2021, a two-day virtual conference hosted by Epiphany for the first time in Pakistan, brings well-known gaming studios, publishers, investors, media, and entertainment tech experts. | https://gamex2021.vfairs.com/ | N/A | GMT+5 | Free | N/A | Vfairs | None | ||
10 – 12 Nov | Pathfindin.gs 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Pathfindin.gs is a celebration of and collaboration with game developers in the Global South. This conference aims to elevate and give a platform to otherwise marginalized voices, breaking down the barriers that currently exist, and making opportunities accessible for everyone. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pathfindings-tickets-169317219361 | N/A | N/A | $0 – $150 | None | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
12 Nov | Steamworks Virtual Conference: Steam Deck 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us November 12th for this free, one-day online event with the team who built Steam Deck! We’re looking forward to sharing in-depth information and best practices to help you make your games a seamless experience on Steam Deck. Following each talk, we’ll be hosting live Q&A sessions. | https://steamcommunity.com/steamworksvirtualconference/steamdeck | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
12 – 14 Nov | Milan Games Week 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Italy | Milan | Milan Games Week, the most important consumer show in Italy dedicated to the world of videogames, and Cartoomics, dedicated to the world of comics, genre fiction, role-playing and board games, cinema, entertainment and cosplayers, united in one great event! | https://www.milangamesweek.it/en/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 12 – 44€ | Per Request | N/A | None | ||
11 – NOV | 2021 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Switzerland | Zurich | ZURICH GAME SHOW is the largest gaming event in Switzerland – and your year-round platform for news about gaming, pop culture, movies, and digital trends. | https://www.zurichgameshow.ch/en/ | N/A | GMT+1 | N/A | N/A | None | N/A | ||||
13 – 17 Nov | VRDays Europe 7 – Immersive Tech Week 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | Immersive Tech Week is five days of inspiration, discussions, co-creation, experiences and networking. For the general public and for professionals. | https://vrdays.co/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 199€ | N/A | Imagina | None | ||
15 Nov | Konsoll Connect 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Norway | Bergen | A full day consisting of talks, panels, games pitching and networking. As well as talks on all things Biz Dev, Norwegian devs will showcase & share the exciting games developed here in Norway with both local and international professionals. | https://konsoll.org/connect | N/A | GMT+2 | 350kr | Via Showcase | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
15 – 17 Nov | Pocket Gamer Connects Digital NEXT 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Pocket Gamer Connects – the leading virtual conference for the mobile games industry. You can connect with 1200+ attendees in our upgraded matchmaking and meeting platform. And take part in digital versions of fringe events like the Big Indie Pitch and Careers Week! | https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/ | 1200+ | GMT+1 | £60 – £250 | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
15 – 19 Nov | WN Conference – North America 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | The conference takes place on November 15-19: three days of purely online lectures and networking mixed with two days of talks broadcast from the on-site venue in Seattle (November 16-17). | https://wnconf.com/NAonline-21 | 2000+ | GMT-7 | $0 – $199 | Per Request | WN Hub | None | ||
15 – 27 Nov | Africacomicade Gamathon 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Africa | Nigeria | Lagos | Africacomicade Gamathon is Africa’s largest convention of digital creatives in the games, animation, comics, and XR industry, creating a platform for them to showcase their work, network, and find opportunities for collaboration and funding. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/africacomicade-gamathon-2021-tickets-195968134967 | 500+ | GMT+1 | $35 – $50 | Per request | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
16 – 17 Nov | Game Services Forum 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Game Services Forum brings studios and publishers together with service providers/ vendors for a series of pre-determined ‘speed’ business meetings. Supported by Ukie and MCV/Develop. Registration is now open. | https://gameservicesforum.com | N/A | GMT+0 | Per request | N/A | Prioprietary | N/A | ||
16 – 17 Nov | Konsoll 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Norway | Bergen | Konsoll is a conference designed to offer both Norwegian and International Game Developers inspiration and wisdom, and to create a forum for communicating and networking. | https://konsoll.org/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 750 – 850kr | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
16 – 17 Nov | WN Conference – Seattle 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | The conference will bring together over 1,000 industry professionals on-site and 2,000+ more attendees online. The event focuses on the games market in the USA. | https://wnconf.com/seattle-21 | 1000+ | GMT-7 | $150 – $600 | Per Request | WN Hub | None | ||
16 – 18 Nov | India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | India | Virtual | The India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) is India’s premier game developers conference. The conference is organized by industry volunteers, with support from corporates and the Telangana government. | https://indiagdc.com/2021/ | N/A | GMT+5:30 | Free | Rs. 5,000 | N/A | None | ||
17 – 19 Nov | DevGAMM Fall 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Russia | Virtual | DevGAMM conference is aimed at developers, publishers, game designers, programmers, artists, business development managers, recruiters, journalists and everyone involved in the game industry in any way. | https://devgamm.com/ | N/A | N/A | $69 – $149 | N/A | Pine | N/A | ||
17 – 21 Nov | G-Star 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Busan | Global Game Exhibition G-STAR 2021(Game Show & Trade, All-Round) | https://www.gstar.or.kr/eng | N/A | GMT+9 | N/A | $1,100 | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
18 – 19 Nov | Beyond Games 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Join over 1200 attendees and 50+ speakers for an all-new conference at the frontier of the interactive entertainment space. Meet professionals from across the creative industries for a week of knowledge-sharing and networking. | https://www.beyondgames.live/ | 1200+ | GMT+1 | £30 – £150 | N/A | Proprietary | None | ||
18 – 21 Nov | Indonesia Game Developer Exchange (IGDX) 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Indonesia | Virtual | Indonesia Game Developer Exchange (IGDX) is an annual event to improve the capabilities and quality of Indonesian game developers. Organized by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics in collaboration with the Indonesian Game Association (AGI). | https://igdx.id/ | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
18 – 22 Nov | Indie X Online 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Portugal | Virtual | The biggest indie game showcase in Portugal is back once again with a fully digital online format. Indie X is partnering with Valve in order to launch a full digital event that’s both a streaming showcase and an indie game sale with this year’s finalists and all the past finalist! | https://indiex.online/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
19 – 20 Nov | Game Developers Session 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Czechia | Prague | One of the oldest running games industry conferences in Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on Czechia and Slovakia. Established in 2003. | https://www.gdsession.com/ | 1000+ | GMT+2 | Pay What you Want | N/A | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
20 Nov | Technically Games 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Virtual | Technically Games is an online, community-run event designed to sit alongside and augment the time honoured game development conferences already happening in Australia. We aim to provide a platform for all things technical in games: programming, art, security, and more. | https://technicallygames.com.au/ | 250 | GMT+11 | Free | None | Discord | None | ||
20 – 21 Nov | LatinX Games Festival 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Latinx Games Festival is the definitive video game industry event for Latinx game development, providing a platform for global opportunities to the Latinx game development community. | https://www.latinxgamesfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
23 – 25 Nov | gamesweekberlin PRO X 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Look forward to B2B networking powered by MeetToMatch, live shows, debates and gaming on Twitch, Opening Breakfast with high level politics and influencers as well as workshops and PRO X sessions by Womenize!, the PRO X Career Day and much more. | Get Your Ticket | N/A | GMT+1 | 29 – 99€ | N/A | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
22 – 24 Nov | Köln X GTR Workshop 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | The first 2 days will have talks & sessions by GTR and its’ partners and Day 3 (optional) will be an Open Pitch session for you to talk about your Game Idea, showcase your demo or pitch your company to GTR and its’ partners and receive individual feedback for those interested. | https://www.eventbrite.de/e/gtr-workshop-ground-voucher-program-tickets-193145953747 | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
25 – 27 Nov | Game Days Slovakia 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Slovakia | Kosice | Annual games festival bringing together the local community for 8th time, now with bigger focus on business, networking and cross border knowledge exchange. | https://gamedays.sk/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 0€ – 49€ | 49€ | Pine | None | ||
25 – 28 Nov | FEJA 5 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Africa | Ivory Coast | Abidjan | The fifth edition of FEJA will be held from November 25 to 28, 2021 at Cosmos Yopougon and will be broadcast online. The event is open to professionals and the general public. Amateurs, enthusiasts, supporters or curious, you are all invited! | https://feja.ci/en/ | N/A | GMT+0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
11 – NOV | 2021 | CANCELED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Portugal | Lisabon | Lisboa Games Week or simply LGW, is a trade fair for video games held annually at the FIL Exhibition Centre in Lisbon, Portugal. | https://www.lisboagamesweek.pt/ | N/A | GMT-0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||
26 – 28 Nov | Indie Game Fest 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The Indie Game Fest is a curated, annual event in Cologne.Our goal is to connect indie studios in Germany and Europe, to create more visibility and attention for their creative and innovative products. | https://indiegamefest.de/ | 500+ | GMT+2 | 5€ – 125€ | 150€ for Indie Developer | N/A | N/A | ||
27 Nov | Arabic Games Conference 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Middle East | Virtual | Virtual | The Arabic Games Conference is a celebration of games and interactive experiences designed by Arab creators in the Arab world. Get access to resources in Arabic, as well as professional advice, and learn how to advance your game. | http://arabic.games/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | N/A | N/A | None | ||
27 Nov | FROG Future and Reality of Gaming 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | Europe | Austria | Virtual | The international conference brings together scholars, players, students, game designers, game developers, educators and experts from various disciplines to discuss the Future and Reality of Gaming. This year the conference addresses “The Magic of Games” in its many forms. | https://frogvienna.at | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | ||
27 – 28 Nov | Playcon Winter 2021 | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | Serbia | Virtual | Two days online conference for all the members of the video game development community – game dev studios, industry professionals, indie teams, fans, gamers – everybody is welcome! | https://playcon.rs/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
29 Nov – 3 Dec | Game Connection 2021 Online Winter Edition | 11 – NOV | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | France | Virtual | 800 professionals from over 60 countries are already registered, looking to do business and expand their network. Thanks to our amazing early bird, all tickets are free until September 17th. | https://www.game-connection.com/registration-game-connection-online/ | 1000+ | GMT+2 | 39€ – 99€ | None | Let’s Meet | None | ||
30 Nov – 5 Dec | Games Gathering 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Kiev | Games Gathering is the biggest B2B conference in Eastern Europe dedicated to game development and the creation of high-quality gaming content. By visiting Games Gathering 2021, you will receive information on the latest trends in the gaming industry. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2021/ | 3500+ | GMT+2 | $9 – $159 | Per Request | Pine | N/A | ||
1 – 2 Dec | ESI Digital Winter 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | B2B eSports conference. Networking, education and debate. | https://esportsinsider.com/esi-digital-winter-2021/ | 400 | GMT+1 | £60 | N/A | Brella | N/A | ||
1 – 3 Dec | IndieGameBusiness Sessions: Air Edition 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Learn more about video game business, marketing, and licensing from industry leaders. | https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $0 – $50 | None | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
3 Dec | Game UX Summit 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Light version of the Game UX Summit: half day of relaxed panels, talks, mentorship, and sharing within the game UX community. Online (Zoom). Event starts, on Friday December 3rd at 7AM PST (GMT-8). | http://gameuxsummit.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $3 | None | Zoom | None | ||
3 Dec | Games Industry Gathering (GIG) – Holiday Party 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | We have hopes and dreams next year of hosting big GIG parties around some of the physical gaming events as they come back, and we will continue to host the ZOOM calls on the first Friday of every month. Looking forward to seeing you this Friday for our FINAL GIG OF THE YEAR! | https://games.industrygathering.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | None | Zoom | None | ||
3 Dec | Guildford Games Festival 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Fully charged with interviews and panels with some of Guildford’s world renowned local studios and developers, the festival will bring you behind-the-scenes insight from some of your favourite game makers, sprinkled with valuable ‘cheat codes’ for anyone looking to get into the industry! | https://guildford.games/GGF2021 | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Discord | None | ||
6 – 8 Dec | WN Conference – China 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | China | Virtual | The conference will bring together over 2,000+ attendees online. All online networking features and recorded lectures will be available on the WN Hub until December 30. | https://wnconf.com/china-21 | 2000+ | N/A | 0€ – 199€ | Per request | WN Hub | None | ||
9 Dec | The Game Awards 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The global celebration of video game culture hosted by Geoff Keighley. | https://thegameawards.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
9 – 10 Dec | The Winter Gathering 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | This two-day extravaganza is dedicated to everything new, now, and next in gaming — from The Game Awards to live publisher showcases. There will be reveals. There will be awards. There will be PogChamps. There will be co-streaming. | https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/11/30/the-winter-gathering-celebrate-a-year-of-gaming-with-twitch/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | Twitch | None | ||
10 Dec | CiGA Developers Conference 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | China | Shanghai | CiGADC is a conference for game developers and game industry practitioners that covers design, vision, programming, narrative, platform, marketing and more. A number of industry leaders from China and abroad will participate. | https://www.cigadc.com/ | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
10 – 11 Dec | Fun & Serious Game Festival 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Portugal | Spain | Industry / Networking / Business development / Serious games / Education / Marketing / Communication / Success stories | https://en.funandseriousgamefestival.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 10€ | None | N/A | None | ||
10 – 12 Dec | CiGA Connects 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | China | Shanghai | CiGA Connects is a new event launched by China Indie Game Alliance(CiGA) in 2021, focusing on B2B exhibitions, international business connections, and industry conferences. Combine numerous resources from and outside China open to all developers. | https://www.ciga.me/connects | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | Per request | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
10 – 12 Dec | PAX Unplugged 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | Philadelphia | PAX (originally known as Penny Arcade Expo) is a series of gaming culture festivals involving tabletop, arcade, and video gaming. PAX is held annually in Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, and San Antonio in the United States; and Melbourne in Australia. | https://unplugged.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $35 – $75 | Per Request | None | N/A | ||
WePlay Expo DELAYED INTO 2022 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | DELAYED | DELAYED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | One of the few gaming culture festival in 2021 scheduled to physically take place in China! This will be one of the largest game expo this year, involving video gaming, arcade, and tabletop . | https://www.weplaymore.com/ | 15.000+ | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
13 – 14 Dec | Talent in Games 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | CIS | Russia | Moscow | Talents in Games Conference will gather game industry professionals for the fifth time to share their experience. The program features tracks dedicated to game design, art, Unreal Engine and Unity development, and UI/UX design. | https://tigconf.wnhub.io/en | N/A | GMT+3 | 60 – 200€ | Per request | WN Hub | None | ||
14 – 15 Dec | Arts and Animations Summit 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | The Arts and Animation Summit will offer 2 days of keynotes, presentations, panels and workshops for art directors, 2D & 3D artists, animators etc. | https://www.devcom.global/art-animation-summit-2021/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 299€ | N/A | Pine | None | ||
14 – 17 Dec | SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | The annual event attracts the most respected technical and creative people from all over the world who are excited by research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education and emerging technologies. | https://sa2021.siggraph.org/en/ | N/A | GMT+9 | $40 – $1.200 | TBA | N/A | N/A | ||
17 – 19 Dec | Gamergy 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | Europe | Spain | Virtual | Gamergy is one of the most important and spectacular gamer events in Spain. | https://www.ifema.es/gamergy | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | None | None | ||
17 – 18 Dec | Indieway (December) 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Virtual | Free webinars for community members Business opportunities and meetings with matchmaking platform. | https://www.indieway.biz/events/indieway-december | N/A | GMT+3 | 0 – 242€ | 242€ | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
18 – 19 Dec | MomoCon WinterFest 2021 | 12 – DEC | 2021 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | North America | United States | Virtual | Celebrate the Holidays with MomoCon! Join us for this new event: MomoCon Winterfest 2021. Winterfest will bring some of your favorite aspects of MomoCon: Exhibitors, Artists, Games, Guests, Panels, Cosplay and more over this special 2-day event. | https://www.momocon.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $25 – $40 | N/A | None | N/A | ||
6 – 9 Jan | Super MAGFest 2022 | 01 – JAN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | Washington | Short for “Music And Gaming Festival,” MAGFest is a 4 day-long event dedicated to the appreciation of video game music, gaming of all types, and the gaming community. The event runs 24 hours a day. | https://super.magfest.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $110 | Per Request | N/A | None | ||
20 – 25 Jan | Taipei Game Show 2022 | 01 – JAN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei City | Taipei Game Show, held by Taipei Computer Association (TCA), is the only game exhibition, which combines B2B and B2C zone. From 2003, it attracts tons of gamers from all over the world because of the special and amazing content. | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/ | N/A | GMT+8 | NT$ 3,000 | NT$16,800 – NT$21,000 | Game Linker Match Up! | None | ||
20 – 30 Jan | Global Game Jam 2022 | 01 – JAN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | North America | Virtual | Virtual | The Global Game Jam® (GGJ) is the world’s largest game creation event taking place around the globe, typically at physical locations but with some virtual participation as well. | http://www.globalgamejam.org | 40,000+ | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | None | ||
26 – 27 Jan | devcom Pitch it! Winter Edition 2022 | 01 – JAN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | devcom Pitch it! is devcom’s online matchmaking event that targets exclusively publishers and developers, offering an additional boost for their business throughout the whole year. | https://www.devcom.global/pitch-it-winter-edition-2022/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 49€ – 79€ | None | Pine | None | ||
3 – 4 Feb | HGC India & Asia Edition 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Hyper Games Conference (HGC) is the major international online conference in its niche devoted to the development, promotion, and growth of the Hyper/Hybrid Casual Games industry. Our participants are from all over the world, about 90 countries take part in HGC | https://hgconf.com/ | 2,500+ | GMT+3 | 0 – 49€ | Per Request | Pine | None | ||
5 Feb | BostonFIG Festival 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Last year, we pioneered an online festival in a truly interactive virtual space on Gather. You told us that it really worked! And people from all over the world were able to show their games and attend because of the format, and Pay-What-You-Like tickets. This year, we’ve decided to do it again. | https://www.bostonfig.com/fest-homepage/?/ | N/A | GMT-5 | Pay what you want | None | Gather | None | ||
7 – 8 Feb | WN Conference – Berlin 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | The conference will bring together about 1,000 video game industry decision makers that will be joined by another 1,000 online attendees from around the globe on the WN Hub communication platform. | https://wnconf.com/ | 2,000+ | GMT+2 | 60 – 720€ | Per request | WN Hub | None | ||
10 Feb | Gamesforum Barcelona 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Gamesforum Barcelona is a One-day Gamesforum Laser Event focussing on Ad Monetization in F2P mobile games taking place at the Novotel CITY Barcelona. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/barcelona-home/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 239€ / 899€ | N/A | N/A | None | ||
12 – 18 Feb | Yorkshire Games Festival 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Bradford | With the Let’s Play weekend of family fun, Young Developers Conference for KS3 students, and our Game Talks programme of talks, networking and special industry guests, there’ll be lots for everyone to enjoy! | https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
14 – 15 Feb | Pocket Gamer Connects London 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | PG Connects return to London as in-person event. More details soon. | https://www.pgconnects.com/london/ | 1500+ | GMT+1 | £70 – £1,249 | £365 (Showcase table) | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
16 Feb | Breakpoint 2 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | North America | Virtual | Breakpoint is an open virtual event, free of charge, that provides an opportunity for practitioners in the game development industry to learn from each other, network, share best practices and ideas through technical talks. Conference will starts at 10am-6pm EST | https://backtrace.io/breakpoint-2-1-day-virtual-game-developer-summit | N/A | GMT-5 | Free | None | None | None | ||
21 – 25 Feb | Game Max | Game Week 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | Belgium | Virtual | GameWeekis a free event open to all : students, devs, teachers, reporters, foreign relations… With some high profiles of the belgian gaming sector, GameMax invites you to review the 5 goals that makes up for its foundations. | https://gamemax.be/en/gameweek/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | N/A | N/A | None | ||
21 – 28 Feb | Steam Next Fest 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. Deadline for submissions 9th of December. | https://store.steampowered.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Via submission | Steam | None | ||
22 – 24 Feb | D.I.C.E. Summit 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Las Vegas | The 2022 D.I.C.E. Summit & D.I.C.E. Awards will be returning in-person as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the awards and bring together industry leaders to share about the interactive entertainment industry once again | https://www.dicesummit.org/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $950 – $3,550 | TBA | Proprietary | None | ||
23 – 25 Feb | AFRICA GAMES WEEK 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Off the back of the last 3 year’s events Africa Games Week continues to drive exposure, opportunities, knowledge and investment to African Game Developers connecting them to the world. | http://gamesweek.africa/ | N/A | GMT+2 | r0 – r4,500 | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | N/A | ||
25 – 27 Feb | Hyper Casual Jam Com 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | Virtual | Ukraine | Virtual | Hyper Casual Jam Com is an international game jam for hyper casual developers organized by GDBAY. Listen to insightful lectures from the leading industry experts, work on your hyper casual game prototype, win valuable prizes from the event’s sponsors, and get a chance to create a potential HC hit! | https://gdbay.com/hyper-casual-jam-com/ | N/A | GMT+3 | $0 – $9 | None | Discord | None | ||
02 – FEB | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm | the thing is friendly, cozy, relaxed and welcoming to any and every kindred soul who wants to make or already makes games in Stockholm! We will be hosting a day full of lectures, roundtables, discussions, panels, mingles, and celebrations of games and their creators. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thing-tickets-157024066209 | N/A | GMT+1 | kr250 – kr30,000 | N/A | N/A | None | ||||
2 – 3 Mar | Hamburg Games Conference 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | The Hamburg Games Conference features B2B networking, talks and opportunities for companies, professionals and students. The 2021 edition was fully online and offered a digital interactive multiplayer experience which drew more than 650 visitors. | https://www.gamesconference.com/ | 650+ | GMT+2 | 25 – 199€ | 500 / 1.500€ | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
03 – MAR | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | Birmingham | UPDATER: Event cancelled, new dates for 2023 incoming. Formerly Rezzed. Following fan feedback from Birmingham’s large, passionate gaming community, EGX has made the decision to return to the region in 2022 under a new name – EGX Birmingham. | https://www.egx.net/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £20.00 – £46.00 | Per Request | None | None | ||||
8 – 10 Mar | Mobidictum Business Network #3 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Virtual | “Mobidictum Business Network” is an event series that Mobidictum aims to bring together leading game companies, game developers, investors and service providers. | https://events.mobidictum.biz/mobidictum-business-network-3/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 0 – 49€ | 49€ | N/A | None | ||
9 – 10 Mar | Call for Change Summit 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Join us for 2 days of workshops, presentations, panels and round tables with a strong focus on training, education and sharing. The Call for Change Summit by devcom aims at raising awareness in the gaming industry and talking about the tools and methods for more inclusion. | https://www.devcom.global/call-for-change-summit-1-2022/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | TBA | Pine | None | ||
9 – 10 Mar | IndieGameBusiness Sessions: March Edition 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for our 10th event featuring a wide variety of business, marketing, and licensing sessions for the first time. Tickets to participate in all sessions are completely free. In addition to the lectures, meet with hundreds of industry leaders. | GET YOUR TICKET NOW | N/A | GMT-8 | $0 – $50 | None | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
9 – 12 Mar | Into Games Career Festival 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Last year we hosted over 80,000 job changers and career seekers, with a one-day jam-packed schedule of talks and advice that provided a guide to the world’s most exciting job sector. This year we’re even bigger, running it over 4-days on Twitch, Discord and Twitter… | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/into-games-career-festival-2022-tickets-227773686227 | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Discord | None | ||
10 – 12 Mar | Valencia Indie Summit 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Spain | Las Naves | The event will consist of two sections: two days devoted to professionals in the videogame sector —developers and industry respectively— and a third one devoted to the general public. Both sections with talks, round tables, project exhibitions, networking area and a financing and investment table. | http://valenciaindiesummit.com/index.html | 600 | GMT+1 | Free | Per showcase | N/A | None | ||
15 Mar | Google for Games Developer Summit 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Check out new solutions for game devs that make it easier to build high quality games and reach growing audiences around the world. Hear from leaders across our Android, Google Play, Ads, Cloud, and Stadia teams. | https://gamedevsummit.withgoogle.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
20 Mar | Courage XL 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Meetup with GDC & GameConnection visitors the day before the conferences start! 30 (indie) game developers to showcase their latest game, play a game and get a drink + meet 500+ game industry professionals. | http://www.courage.events | 500 | GMT-8 | Free | 150€ / 750€ guaranteed | None | None | ||
21 Mar | MIX 10th Anniversary Showcase 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The showcase will present announcements, trailers, new gameplay and more, bringing together some of the hottest developers and publishers around the world. An event page on Steam is also planned. The team will also plan for an onsite showcase in San Francisco if conditions permit. | https://www.mediaindieexchange.com/event/mix-10th-anniversary-showcase/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | $500 via submission | Discord | None | ||
21 – 25 Mar | GDC 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Love it or hate it. You will go there at least once. GDC returns in 2022 as in-person event / a physical conference. | https://gdconf.com/ | 15,000+ | GMT-8 | $249 – $2.099 | N/A | Proprietary | None | ||
21 – 25 Mar | MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during one of the biggest games industry gatherings in San Francisco or online. | https://www.meettomatch.com/sanfrancisco/ | 1,000+ | GMT-8 | Starting at 69€ | N/A | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
21 – 25 Mar | Game Connection @ GDC 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Game Connection is the deal making event. If you are present in San Francisco between March 21st and 25th, you will be able to schedule physical meetings. On the contrary, if you cannot travel, our system will automatically create a Zoom link to hold the meetings. | https://www.game-connection.com/lets-meet-powered-by-the-french-video-game-industry-buyers/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | N/A | Let’s Meet | None | ||
22 Mar | Animation Exchange 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Just like in previous years, the entire day of talks will be streamed for free for everyone to watch, enjoy and learn together! | http://www.animstate.com/2022-animation-exchange-talks-and-speakers/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | Twitch | None | ||
22 Mar | European Game Showcase 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | 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 to help developers and their showcased projects in taking the next steps towards success. | http://europeangameshowcase.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Invite Only | Via showcase | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
23 – 25 Mar | Digital Gaming India Expo 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | India | New Delhi | Digital gaming is not a new phenomenon. It has been around since the time of indoor games; only changing its form. Digital gaming has evolved over the years and has become an independent industry with great creative and professional potential. | https://www.digitalgamingindiaexpo.com/ | N/A | GMT+5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
24 Mar | Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The Future Games Show runs three shows a year, 2022 will be our biggest and most ambitious year yet. Showcase + Steam Page | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
25 – 26 Mar | Indieway (March) 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Virtual | Free webinars for community members Business opportunities and meetings with matchmaking platform. | https://www.indieway.biz/events/indieway-march-1 | N/A | GMT+3 | 0 – 242€ | 242€ | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
25 – 27 Mar | DStars 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Virtual | Since 2021, DStars has its own digital conference in partnership with WN Media. The event is focused on the Italian gaming industry with two different tracks, international guests and exclusive contents. The conference is live streamed through WN Hub and it is free for all. | http://www.dstars.it/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | Per Request | WN Hub | None | ||
30 – 31 Mar | Talents in Games Conference 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Talents in Games Conference will gather game industry professionals to share their experience. Along with the lectures, the conference provides an on-site expo zone, where you can meet the leading game companies’ representatives personally. | https://tigconf.wnhub.io/ | N/A | GMT+1 | $10 | TBA | WN Hub | None | ||
1 – 4 Apr | Ludum Dare 50 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | Virtual | United States | Virtual | Ludum Dare is an online event where games are made from scratch in a weekend. Check us out every April and October! Next one is the 20th anniversary edition. | https://ldjam.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | None | None | None | ||
1 – 10 Apr | London Games Festival 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London Games Festival is a major global celebration of video games and interactive entertainment. #LGF22 runs for 10 days from Friday 1 April to Sunday 10 April 2022 with events planned both in person and online. | https://games.london/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £0 – £149 | Per event | N/A | None | ||
2 Apr | Indie Showcase 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | Almost 2 years have passed since we could visit game events, hang out with players and devs, and play games together! Noio and Second Maze are now teaming up to host Indie Showcase – the very first indie games festival. | https://www.indieshowcase.nl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 4,99€ | Curated Showcase | N/A | None | ||
6 – 7 Apr | Global Games Pitch – PC & Console Games 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Pitch your PC / console game online to 50+ publishers and investors! | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch-pc-console/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | None | Proprietary | None | ||
7 – 8 Apr | XP Game Developer Summit 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | The 2022 XP Game Developer Summit is a hybrid premium B2B gaming event. Our virtual component will provide a platform for businesses to connect with Canadian companies and discover investment opportunities in Canada. Our in-person event takes place in Toronto. | https://xpgamesummit.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $79.77 – $120.53 | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
7 – 9 Apr | WASD 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | A new video game event made for you. Play games? Make games? Study games? W.A.S.D is for you. Come to Tobacco Dock and play. | https://www.wasdlive.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 27 – 80€ | Per Request | None | None | ||
8 Apr | For the Win! 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | For the Win!: Building exceptional game industry ecosystems is not a usual gaming conference. It is a highly international event that brings together various actors, companies and ecosystem organizations, with the idea of exchanging experiences and good practices. | https://sga.rs/en/news/sga-announces-the-international-conference-for-the-win-a-new-meeting-point-for-actors-of-the-european-gaming-industry/ | 200 | GMT+2 | Invite Only | None | None | None | ||
8 – 10 Apr | Now Play This 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London’s leading festival of experimental games returns to Somerset House showcasing the very latest in independent and experimental game design from across the globe. | https://nowplaythis.net/2022-festival/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £9 | None | None | None | ||
9 Apr | Horizons (by IndieCade) 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | North America | United States | Virtual | Horizons is an online, international event to showcase game students, universities, and colleges and connect them with one another, tool creators, recruiters, and the broader public. | https://www.indiecade.com/horizons/ | N/A | N/A | TBA | TBA | Discord | None | ||
11 – 12 Apr | #GAconf Europe 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Two days of talks and networking exploring accessibility for gamers with disabilities, hosted by the IGDA’S accessibility SIG. | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Discord | None | ||
13 – 16 Apr | Copenhagen Games 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Esport and gaming festival. | https://copenhagengames.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | None | None | ||
15 – 18 Apr | Insomnia Gaming Festival 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Birmingham | Insomnia is a huge gaming event, uniting players for a weekend of gaming fun and interactive exhibitions all under one roof. The prestige event has something for every gamer, from BYOC playing hall to Retro Gaming stalls and even an exclusive first look at some of the greatest games coming out soon! | https://insomniagamingfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £25 – £260 | Per request | N/A | None | ||
21 – 24 Apr | PAX East 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Boston | 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 | GMT-5 | $62 – $235 | Per request | N/A | None | ||
21 – 22 Apr | Games Education Summit 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Sheffield | Educators, games studios and young games developers will gather in Sheffield and online on 21-22 April 2022 to discuss the most topical subjects in games education – including remote working, mental health and those skills which recruiters are currently finding tricky to find. | https://thebgi.uk/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £0 – £199.00 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
22 Apr | EPC – Everything Procedural Conference 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | Europe | Netherlands | Breda | We are crafting a full day programme on procedural content generation in games, where speakers will share their knowledge and experience. During the conference there will be plenty of time to ask questions and connect. | http://everythingprocedural.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 219,5€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
22 Apr | Games Gathering: Gamedev Under Bombs 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Virtual | Is a conference dedicated to the Ukrainian game industry in wartime. Gamedev workers’ stories about their catastrophically changed lives. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-gamedev-under-bombs/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | Pine | None | ||
23 – 24 Apr | Gamedev and Creative Careers Expo 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | The 5th edition of the International Gamedev and Creative Careers Expo 2022 is an event which creates the opportunity to establish contacts between employers and people and companies willing to cooperate in the video game industry and related creative sectors. | https://gcce.eu/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 290 PLN | Per request | None | None | ||
23 – 24 Apr | Tokyo Sandbox 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo Indie Fest started as an initiative by the local gaming community to bring indie games out of dark, enclosed spaces into the limelight. Indies are not a side show, but the main event. | https://www.tokyosandbox.com/ | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | Via showcase | N/A | None | ||
19 – 21 Apr | ECGC – East Coast Game Conference 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Raleigh | This year’s East Coast Game Conference will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center. We plan to host seasoned developers, emerging Indies, and students looking to break into the game industry. | https://ecgconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $30 – $399 | $300 – $2.000 | N/A | None | ||
04 – APR | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Moldova | Chisinau | An international gaming conference in Chisinau, focused on the work skills upgrade, helping to find business partners or investors, and providing job opportunities. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2022-chisinau/ | 800+ | GMT+2 | $9 – $89 | Per request | N/A | None | ||||
25 – 26 Apr | Copenhagen MatchUp 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Matchmaking event for investors, publishers, and Danish game developers to facilitate new partnerships and business. With the exclusion of service providers and specialized matchmaking suggestions, Copenhagen MatchUp aims to be razor sharp and to the point for its participants. | https://copenhagenmatchup.dk/ | 150 companies / 250 persons | GMT +1 | Free (Participants will be vetted before accepted) | Free | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
26 – 28 Apr | GamesBeat Summit 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Los Angeles | Attendees will get the choice to attend and network at the exclusive live and in-person event for over 500 gaming executives in Los Angeles, and/or join thousands of the worldwide executive gaming community virtually to learn about what has changed and is disrupting the games industry. | https://events.venturebeat.com/gamesbeat-summit-2022/ | 500 | GMT-9 | $0 – $799 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
27 – 28 Apr | devcom Pitch it! Spring Edition 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | devcom Pitch it! is devcom’s online matchmaking event that targets exclusively publishers and developers, offering an additional boost for their business throughout the whole year. The Winter, Spring and Fall editions of Pitch it! will take place exclusively online on our matchmaking platform PINE. | https://www.devcom.global/pitch-it-2022/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | None | Pine | None | ||
27 – 28 Apr | The Game Assembly – Meet and Greet 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Sweden | Malmo + Stockholm | 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 attends The Game Assembly’s Meet and Greet. | https://www.thegameassembly.com/meet-and-greet/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | N/A | N/A | None | ||
27 – 29 Apr | Games Job Fair Spring 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Finland | Virtual | An ONLINE event dedicated to recruitment and career-building in the games industry. Empowering participants to be part of a bigger community and motivating them to explore new paths in achieving their career goals. | https://gamesjobfair.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Via application | None | Pine | None | ||
TBA | Play by Play 2022 DELAYED TO H2 | 04 – APR | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington’s favourite offbeat game development conference is back for our sixth year! Play by Play aims to provide attendees with a curated smorgasbord of eclectic content, bespoke knowledge and oft unexplored realms of our craft. | https://playbyplay.co.nz/play-by-play-2022/ | N/A | GMT+13 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
5 – 9 May | LudoNarraCon 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Australia | Australia | Steam | LudoNarraCon is a digital convention celebrating narrative video games, hosted on Steam. An initiative of indie label Fellow Traveller, it aims to create a platform to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative narrative games. | https://www.ludonarracon.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | Via showcase | Steam / Discord | None | ||
9 – 10 May | Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | After two years away because of the pandemic, we’re returning to the same popular venue as before. Some 1,000 attendees from the games industry will gather in town on May 9-10 to network, discover, pitch and learn from 150 of the world’s leading authorities. | https://www.pgconnects.com/seattle/ | 1,000+ | GMT-7 | $70 – $1.000 | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
9 – 11 May | LA Games Conference Online 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | LA Games Conference Online features 3 tracks over 3 days – with fireside chats, roundtables, panels, and presentations on digital game investment, creation, distribution, marketing, and monetization. | https://lagamesconference.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $299 – $499 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
11 May | ASO Conference 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | If you are an ASO practitioner, this will be a perfect opportunity for you to benchmark, share ideas, find solutions and build lasting relationships. More speakers and final agenda will be announced by end of March 2022. | https://asoconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 350€ | None | N/A | None | ||
13 – 17 May | A Maze. 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | A MAZE. / Berlin is back in 2022: From May 13-17th the international Games and Playful Media Festival will combine a digital programme in the A MAZE. Space with a live event taking place in Silent Green and Panke Club (Berlin) on May 17th. | https://2022.amaze-berlin.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 60€ | Via showcase | N/A | None | ||
16 – 17 May | Digital Dragons 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Krakow | Digital Dragons is Central and Eastern Europe’s prime games industry conference addressed to representatives of the digital entertainment sector. | https://digitaldragons.pl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 100 – 650€ | Per request | Pine | None | ||
16 – 18 May | ESI Washington 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Washington | Join us for an exciting few days unlike any previous ESI event in which we wholeheartedly embrace the strengths of the US capital. We will be bringing our trademark combination of networking, education and content to DC, with a specialised focus on governance, and esports’ growth around the world. | https://esportsinsider.com/esi-washington-dc-2022/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $371 – $848 | TBA | N/A | ESIDC15 | ||
17 May | Games Capital Summit 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmo | A rare opportunity for venture-ready companies to connect directly with VCs actively investing and seeking opportunities in the games sector. The Games Capital Summit takes a hands-on approach, with a focus on mentoring. Deadline to apply with projects is 1st of May. | https://nordicgame.com/games-capital-summit-returns-in-may/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Invite Only | None | None | None | ||
17 – 20 May | Nordic Game 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | Nordic Game and partners in the region plan to expand Europe’s leading games industry conference into a hybrid event in 2022, both online and on-stage in Malmö, as well as launch a new consumer-oriented expo in the same venue, to share the excitement of making games with a wider audience. | https://nordicgame.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 99 / 499€ | Starting at 299€ | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
18 – 19 May | ADDON 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Rennes | Dedicated to professionals in the video game industry, the event will offer 2 days of technical conferences related to production, but also plenty of networking time, all in a friendly atmosphere, in the heart of Rennes. | https://addon.events/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 85€ – 300€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
19 – 20 May | #GAMESUR SUMMIT 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Games User Research (#GamesUR): making video games better by understanding players and play. A volunteer-run @IGDA SIG. | https://gamesurconf.com/us/ | N/A | N/A | $5 – $25 | TBA | Discord | None | ||
21 – 22 May | INDIE Live Expo 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Japan | Virtual | This is an information filled program for the hottest indie game news. It is broadcasted in 3 languages Japanese/Chinese/English, and has been viewed by over 28.6 million people with more than 650 games introduced. A live stream where every indie gamer will be satisfied. | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | N/A | GMT+8 | Free | Submission for Showcase | N/A | None | ||
23 – 24 May | African Games Co-production Market 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | If you are a European indie studio, join us on 18 & 19 May 2022 for the AGCM match-making days. 2 days of conferences, panels, pitching and one-to-one meetings to get to know the African video games industry and the 9 selected African studios. | https://spielfabrique.eu/africangamescoproductionmarket/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
24 – 26 May | GameDevGuild 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | The online game dev conference for Unity developers. Join us for 24 Talks + Q&A sessions from industry experts covering a broad variety of the latest and most relevant topics | https://guildconferences.com/gdg/ | 1,000+ | N/A | $97 – $297 | None | Discord | None | ||
25 – 28 May | Arctic Game Week 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Sweden | Skellefteå | As the midnight sun shines over northern Sweden, we once again open the doors to a week filled with business conferences, networking, entertainment and the public event Nordsken where games, culture and creativity meet. | https://arcticgameweek.com/ | 10.000 | GMT+1 | $156 | Per request | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
05 – MAY | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | CIS | Russia | Moscow | DevGAMM conference is aimed at developers, publishers, game designers, programmers, artists, business development managers, recruiters, journalists and everyone involved in the game industry in any way. | https://devgamm.com/ | N/A | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | Pine | None | ||||
26 – 27 May | Hyper Games Conference CIS & EU Edition 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Hyper Games Conference (HGC) is the major international online conference in its niche devoted to the development, promotion, and growth of the Hyper/Hybrid Casual Games industry. Our participants are from all over the world, about 90 countries take part in HGC | https://hgconf.com/may2022 | 2000+ | GMT+2 | 0 – 49€ | Per request | N/A | None | ||
26 – 29 May | MomoCon 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Atlanta | MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion over 4 days. | https://www.momocon.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $35 – $70 | Per request | N/A | N/A | ||
27 – 28 May | Game Access Conference 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Czech Republic | Brno | Famed for its relaxed atmosphere, inspiring speakers, outstanding design and rich accompanying program, Game Access is fast becoming one of the most sought-after and beloved game dev events in the region. | https://game-access.com/conference/ | 1,500+ | GMT+1 | 106 – 210€ | Per Request | N/A | N/A | ||
28 – 29 May | BostonFIG Talks & Learns 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for a day of sharing, learning and networking! Our annual game-creators conference showcases industry speakers covering a variety of fascinating topics in the areas of game creation. This conference is suited for the independent professional or aspiring student/hobbyist | https://www.bostonfig.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | Pay what you want | None | Gather Town | None | ||
28 – 29 May | Gotland Game Conference 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Sweden | Visby | After two years with the Covid-19 pandemic we are relieved and over-joyed to once again invite everyone to Wisby Strand, to join us in the celebration of games and game design! | https://gotlandgameconference.com/2022/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 400 – 1.650 SEK | N/A | None | None | ||
31 May – 1 Jun | GI Live Online 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | GI Live: Online returns with major keynotes, panels and roundtables, featuring the likes of Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick and Valve. Massive investors and big name publishers will be meeting indie developers from around the world. And we’ll reveal the winners of the 2022 Indie Publishing Awards. | https://live.gamesindustry.biz/ | N/A | GMT+1 | $30 – $120 | N/A | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
6 Jun | Pitch Ya Game 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Simply tweet your elevator pitch on official round days and within 12 hours from the official start time depending on your timezone. Pitches may be honored up to an hour earlier or post official close. | https://pitchyagame.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | |||
7 – 8 Jun | WN Conference – Istanbul 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | A series of international b2b events for the game industry. | https://wnconf.com/ | 1000+ | GMT+3 | 150€ – 600€ | TBA | WN Hub | None | ||
9 Jun | Summer Game Fest 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | With #SummerGameFest we are building a next-generation global event — decentralized physical events for the community in IMAX, big showcases from us + partners, play at home content, and much more! Show starts at 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 6PM GMT. #E32022 | Watch the recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
9 Jun | Day of the Devs 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Day of the Devs began in 2012 as a collaboration between Double Fine and iam8bit with the purpose of shining the spotlight on great indie games. Since then, the event has showcased over 500 games in both in-person and online events. Show starts immediately after #SummerGameFest #E32022 | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
9 Jun | Devolver Direct 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Watch the ‘Devolver Digital Marketing Countdown to Marketing’ on June 9 at 3PM PT / 10PM GMT! #SummerGameFest #E32022 | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
10 Jun | Geeked Week (Games) 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The five-day virtual fan event celebrating Netflix’s genre series, films, and games returns on Monday, June 6 – Friday, June 10, while the last day is focusing on games. Co-hosted by Geoff Keighley. Show starts at 10AM PT, 5PM GMT #Summergamefest #E32022 | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-5 | Free | None | None | None | ||
10 Jun | Tribeca Games Showcase 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A digital showcase featuring exclusive gameplay and creator interviews from Tribeca’s official selections. Show starts at 3PM ET / Noon PT #SummerGameFest #E32022 | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-4 | Free | None | None | None | ||
10 Jun | IGN Expo 2022 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Exclusive showcase that will feature new announcements, never-before-seen gameplay, and world premieres – will be returning in 2022 as part of IGN’s Summer of Gaming. Show starts at 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 4PM GMT. | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
10 – 12 Jun | Pixel Heaven 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | 10th edition of Pixel Heaven Games Festival & More is one of Europe’s key events dedicated to the fans of electronic entertainment. It’s also one of the biggest European events for indie game developers. | https://www.pixelheavenfest.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | ||
11 & 13 Jun | Guerrilla Collective #3 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Guerrilla Collective is a digital games showcase to reveal fresh announcements, trailers, gameplay, a Steam event page for wishlisting, demos, game ordering and more – bringing together many of the hottest developers and publishers from around the world! Show starts at 8AM PT / 3PM GMT. Second part starts on 13th of June 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 8PM GMT. #Summergamefest #E32022 | https://www.guerrillacollective.com/ Watch the Recording from 11th of June Watch the Recording from 13th of June | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
11 Jun | Wholesome Direct 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | New game reveals, exclusive footage, and even games that will launch DURING the show! Nearly 100 amazing indie games in total! Show starts at 9:30AM PT / 4:30PM GMT. #Summergamefest #E32022 | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
11 Jun | Future Of Play Direct 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Future Of Play Direct is bringing the spice to Summer Game Fest, showcasing announcements and reveals from 30+ titles, plus special guests, a musical performance by Alex Moukala and a whole lot of hype. Airing at 10:30AM PT / 5:30PM GMT right after Wholesome Direct! #SummerGameFest #E32022 | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
11 – 12 Jun | GCX (Gaming Community Expo) 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Orlando | Meet developers, content creators, artists and so much more as the gaming community comes together to raise a ton of money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. With loads of fun on the show floor come celebrate how #GamingDoesGood with us. | https://gcxevent.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $70 – $145 | 0 – 190 PLN | N/A | None | ||
11 Jun | Future Games Show 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The Future Games Show runs three shows a year, 2022 will be our biggest and most ambitious year yet. Showcase + Steam Page. Show starts at 12PM PT / 9PM CET #E32022 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Per request | N/A | None | ||
12 Jun | PC Gaming Show 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | We plan to broadcast this year’s PC Gaming Show on Sunday, June 12. Just as we have since 2015, the event will showcase never-before-seen gameplay footage, surface interesting conversations with developers, and share announcements from across the world of PC gaming. Show starts at 12:30 PT, 3:30PM ET, 9:30PM CET. #E32022 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Per request | None | None | ||
12 Jun | Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase will include everything you need to know about the diverse lineup of games coming soon to the Xbox ecosystem, including upcoming releases to Game Pass on Xbox and PC. Stream in over 30 languages starts on Sunday, June 12 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 5PM GMT. #E32022 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
13 Jun | Capcom Showcase 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A new livestreamed digital event is on the way. Tune in on Monday, June 13 at 3PM PT, 6PM ET, 10PM GMT. for the Capcom Showcase livestream. We’ll be diving deeper into details and news on previously announced titles. The show will run about 35 minutes. #E32022 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
14 Jun | Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Stay tuned for the Xbox Games Showcase Extended on June 14th at 10am PT where we will share new trailers, take deeper looks at the news from the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase and speak with some of your favorite game creators. This all-new broadcast is approximately 90 minutes in length. #E32022 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
15 Jun | GamesForum Berlin 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Gamesforum Berlin is a One-day Gamesforum Laser Event focussing on Ad Monetization in F2P mobile games taking place at the Leonardo Royal Berlin Alexanderplatz. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/berlin-home/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 239 – 899€ | N/A | N/A | None | ||
15 Jun | Shacknews E6 2022 Indie Showcase | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The Shacknews Indie Showcase will feature a number of announcements including release date reveals, Steam Early Access launches, and exclusive gameplay footage. Show starts on June 15 at 1:00PM PT, 4:00 PM ET, 10PM CET over on twitch.tv/shacknews! #E32022 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
15 Jun | The OKRE Summit 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | An opportunity for games developers and creatives to meet people from across the entertainment industry and charity sector to collaborate on and champion entertainment that makes a real difference in the world. Speakers including Miles Jacobson OBE (Football Manager) and Dan Bernardo (Playtra). | https://okre.org/the-okre-summit/ | 150 | GMT+0 | Starting at €72.30 (£60) | None | None | None | ||
15 – 16 Jun | Digital Games Conference 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Digital Games Conference (DGC) was established to be MENA region’s number one business event for the gaming industry. Since the very first DGC in 2017, each on-ground event has brought more than 500 gaming-related companies from over 30 countries to the region. | https://www.dgcmea.com/ | N/A | GMT+4 | AED0 – AED200 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
11 – 19 Jun | Tribeca Games Festival 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | North America | United States | New York | The Tribeca Festival once again offers digital experiences for global audiences powered by Parsec. Those able to join the Festival in person this year will be the first to experience a playable Games Gallery featuring demos, art, and artifacts for this year’s selections. | https://www.tribecafilm.com/games#games | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | None | None | None | ||
13 – 17 Jun | Serious Play 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | North America | United States | Orlando | The 3-day conference offers more than 100+ practical sessions and workshops on the use of game-based learning in Military, Government, Healthcare, Business, Higher Education, and K-12 as well as a full track for instructional designers and game developers. | https://www.seriousplayconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-6 | $100 – $650 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
13 – 20 Jun | Steam Next Fest June 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Steam Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Registration is open now for Steam Next Fest June 2022 edition! If you are thinking of participating, please register your game so we can help you prepare to get the most out of the event. NEW FOR JUNE 2022: All upcoming unreleased games are eligible. #E32022 #SummerGameFest | http://steampowered.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | Steam | None | ||
17 Jun | Indigo 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Netherlands | Utrecht | INDIGO is the leading game business and showcase event in the Netherlands, organized annually by Dutch Game Garden. Join on-site for the Talks Conference with professionals from the industry and the MeetToMatch square, or tune in from a distance for online matchmaking and a day-long showcase stream. | https://indigoshowcase.nl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 135€ | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
17 – 18 Jun | Indieway (June) 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Free webinars for community members Business opportunities and meetings with matchmaking platform | https://www.indieway.biz/events/indieway-june-3 | N/A | GMT+3 | 0 – 250 € | 250€ | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
17 – 26 Jun | Games Careers Week 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | A free online festival to inspire people from every background to discover careers in the UK’s fastest growing creative industry – video games. | https://gamescareersweek.org/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
20 – 23 Jun | Save & Sound 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Denmark | Virtual | Save & Sound is an online music festival with sales on Steam. Celebrate headbanging soundtracks as well as unique implementations of music and audio in games. The event is organized by Bedtime Digital Games. | https://www.saveandsound.io/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | ||
06 – JUN | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | For the next edition in March, the 2-day-event will focus on environmental topics, climate protection and sustainability in the games industry. The second edition in June will again explore practical approaches to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. | https://www.devcom.global/summits/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | ||||
23 – 24 Jun | Game Camp France 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Lille | The great annual gathering of the French video game industry is back for 5th edition. | https://gamecamp.fr/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 240€ / 666€ | TBA | TBA | None | ||
23 – 24 Jun | Indie Game Fest 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The Indie Game Fest is a curated, annual event in Cologne dedicated to projects by indie game developers from Europe. At the exhibition in the Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, 30+ studios will be able to exhibit their games in front of trade visitors and the public. | https://indiegamefest.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 8 – 150€ | Via submission | N/A | None | ||
25 Jun | Game Dev Days 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Austria | Graz | Unique game developers conference in Graz, Austria. This time part of a Button festival | https://gamedevdays.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
1 – 16 Jul | NZ Games Festival 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | NZGF is a week-long festival centred around all things games – whether digital, tabletop or otherwise! It’s our goal to ensure everybody has the opportunity to be included in the magic of games, so we aim to provide events for all demographics. | https://nzgamesfest.com/ | N/A | GMT+13 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None | ||
5 – 8 Jul | First Playable 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Pisa | Are you an Italian games developer ready for two days of coaching, talking, and pitching? Or a publisher/investor wanting to get to know the Italian games industry? Then First Playable is the event for you. Get feedback, learn the business or pitch. | https://www.firstplayable.it/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
5 – 6 Jul | WN Conference St. Petersburg 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Russia | St. Petersburg | The conference will bring together over 1,000 video game industry decision-makers that will be joined by online attendees from around the globe on the WN Hub communication platform. | https://wnconf.com/spb-22 | 1,000+ | GMT+3 | 99€ – 800€ | Per request | WN Hub | None | ||
6 – 7 Jul | Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | The leading mobile gaming industry conference, Pocket Gamer Connects, is heading to Toronto for the first time on July 6-7! This is our first conference in the city and we’re excited to be bringing the roadshow here for the first time. | Get your pass with 20% off | 1,000+ | GMT-4 | $60 – $1,270 | $255 (table) | Meet 2 Match | 20% via website link | ||
6 – 7 Jul | ESI Singapore 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | ESI will kick off our time in Singapore with sessions tackling the challenges of commercialisation, and ways to get the most out of your partnerships in the space. We’ll also cover esports’ unique place in the South East Asian ecosystem. | https://esportsinsider.com/esi-singapore/ | 200+ | GMT+8 | S$600 – S$816 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
6 – 10 Jul | BIG Festival 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | BIG Festival (Brazil’s Independent Games Festival) happens since 2012 and is the most important independent games festival and business forum in Latin America. | https://www.bigfestival.com.br/homeen.html | 40,000+ | GMT-3 | R$ 400 – R$1000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
7 – 11 Jul | DIGRA International Conference 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Poland | Krakow | The local organising committee in Guadalajara is excited to host the 2021 DiGRA International Conference, the first to be held in Latin America. This is a rescheduling of the 2020 event. | https://digra2022.org/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 175 – 475€ | N/A | N/A | None | ||
9 – 10 Jul | PAX Rising Online 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | PAX Rising Showcase is a Discord-based community event celebrating indie games. Over the two days in July, a curated list of indie gems will offer a totally free demo for you to try out paired with a full schedule of content ranging from in-depth roundtables. | https://www.paxsite.com/global/en-us/risingonline.html | N/A | GMT-4 | Free | None | Discord | None | ||
11 Jul | Game Global Summit 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Next Game Global Summit will take place in Berlin on July 11, 2022 together with LocWorld47. Event specializing in video game localization, quality assurance, and testing. | https://gameglobal.events/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 750€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
12 – 14 Jul | Develop: Brighton 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Brighton | 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 | GMT+1 | 0 – £995 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
07 – JUL | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Odessa | Games Gathering 2022 Odessa is an international gaming conference in Odessa. This is an opportunity to raise your professional level and meet new business partners — publishers, investors and service providers. First two days are virtual, last two live on-site. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2022-odessa/ | 1,200+ | GMT+2 | $9 – $129 | Per request | N/A | None | ||||
13 – 16 Jul | Games for Change Festival 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | New York | For nearly two decades, the Games for Change Festival has been a destination for developers, educators, researchers, students, and other game-changers who wants to make an impact through video games or immersive media. | https://festival.gamesforchange.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $0 – $419 | TBA | Hopin | None | ||
14 – 15 Jul | Games Gathering Summer 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Virtual | During two summer days in a convenient online format, you can establish profitable business relationships, communicate with colleagues and ask questions to experienced developers from around the world | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2022-summer/ | 2000+ | GMT+2 | $0 – $99 | Free for indies | Pine | None | ||
16 Jul | TennoCon 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | Canada | Virtual | TennoCon 2022 is fast approaching! On July 16, unite with your fellow Tenno from across the Origin System for a fully-digital, all-day event packed with exciting reveals from the team at Digital Extremes. | https://www.warframe.com/tennocon | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | None | None | None | ||
16 – 17 Jul | TwitchCon Amsterdam 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | Join other European creators and communities in Amsterdam for a weekend of games, meet and greets, live competitions, good music, and much, much more. | https://www.twitchcon.com/amsterdam-2022/ | 14,500 | GMT+1 | 65€ – 108€ | N/A | Twitch | None | ||
21 Jul | Publish Me! Festival For Developers 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Cyprus | Virtual | Publish Me! Festival is an online event by mobile game publisher AppQuantum, in association with WN Media Group. Our goal is to provide mobile game developers with a platform for showcasing new promising casual mobile games and learn more at online lectures and panel discussions from the top experts. | https://publishme.wnhub.io/ | N/A | GMT+3 | Free | None | WN Hub | None | ||
28 Jul | Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Another one. Reveals, announcements, and much more. Broadcast starts at 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 7PM GMT. | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
28 – 29 Jul | DevGAMM Vilnius 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Lithuania | Vilnius | DevGAMM conference is aimed at developers, publishers, game designers, programmers, artists, business development managers, recruiters, journalists and everyone involved in the game industry in any way. | https://devgamm.com/vilnius2022/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 150 – 250€ | TBA | Pine | None | ||
30 – 31 Jul | NarraScope 2022 | 07 – JUL | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | NarraScope 2022 is a free, online-only event that supports interactive narrative, adventure games, and interactive fiction by bringing together writers, developers, and players. | http://narrascope.org/ | 500+ | N/A | $3 – $50 | None | Discord | None | ||
4 – 7 Aug | Gen Con Indy 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2C | North America | United States | Indianapolis | Gen Con is the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, held annually in Indianapolis, IN | https://www.gencon.com/indy | N/A | GMT-4 | $16 – $225 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
6 – 7 Aug | BitSummit X-Roads 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Kyoto | BitSummit X-Roads will be open to the public for the first time since 2019. The first day specializes in B2B, focusing only on attending developers, publishers, media, and sponsors, and the second day will welcome general attendees. | https://bitsummit.org/en | N/A | GMT+9 | ¥2,000 – ¥10,000 | ¥33,000 | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
6 – 7 Aug | Video Game Music Con 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Puerto Rico | San Juan | Video Game Music Con, Puerto Rico is a two-day event dedicated to video game music, taking place in the Conservatory of Music in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Our keynote speaker will be the renowned composer and producer Tom Salta (Halo: Spartan Assault, PUBG, Deathloop). | https://gamemusicconpr.com | 100+ | GMT – 4 | $35 | None | Discord | None | ||
8 – 11 Aug | Siggraph 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | Canada | Vancouver | SIGGRAPH 2022 is the premier conference for computer graphics and interactive techniques worldwide. This year, we gather in person in Vancouver and virtually to celebrate our diverse, global community and the stories, innovations, and industry advancements that make us SIGGRAPH. | https://s2022.siggraph.org/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $30 – $975 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
12 Aug | THQ Nordic Showcase 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Austria | Virtual | The company will present several, brand new games, expanding the company’s portfolio into new genres with both licensed and original gaming experiences. Gamers can look forward to everything from intense, dark and gritty to light, colorful and just plain fun! Show starts at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 21:00 CEST. #gamescom | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT+1 | Virtual | None | None | None | ||
17 – 20 Aug | New Zealand Game Developers Conference 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | The New Zealand Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) is a professional game development and interactive media conference for New Zealand and Australian audiences. It focuses equally on actionable and inspirational content, while providing networking opportunities. | https://nzgdc.com/ | N/A | GMT+13 | $20 – $340 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
18 – 20 Aug | QuakeCon 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | North America | United States | Virtual | This year’s QuakeCon will once again be a digital-only event. The QuakeCon team is already working hard to put together exciting new streaming programming, online meetups, giveaways, charity opportunities, the virtual BYOC, and more, and we will announce more details in June. | https://quakecon.bethesda.net/en/ | N/A | GMT-6 | TBA | None | None | None | ||
19 – 21 Aug | MAGWest 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | San Jose | MAGWest is a three day event that runs 24 hours a day with nonstop console gaming, arcades, tabletop, LAN, live video game cover bands, chiptunes, guests, and more, now with 100% more west coast style! | https://www.magwest.org/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $42 – $85 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
22 – 23 Aug | devcom 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Europe’s biggest game developer conference will again offer a wide range of events and sessions for international game developers, game publishers and service providers. #gamescom | https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2022/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 20 – 1.699€ | Per request | Swapcard | GCGCommunity | ||
23 Aug | gamescom: Opening Night Live 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The spectacular ONL live show produced by Geoff Keighley. Show starts at 8PM CEST, 2PM ET, 11AM PT. #gamescom | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT+1 | Free virtual / 29€ onsite | None | None | None | ||
23 Aug | Courage Cologne 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Play a game and get a drink! That’s the premise of Courage Cologne. 15 Indie game showcasers present their work to other game professionals. The annual game showcase brings together game professionals in a relax and informal setting. #gamescom | courage.events | 250 | GMT+2 | Free | 150€ | None | None | ||
23 – 25 Aug | CEDEC 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Virtual | CEDEC (Computer Entertainment Developers Conference) aims to improve the development capabilities of the entire industry by bringing together professionals involved in the development of computer entertainment and people engaged in related work and exchanging information and opinions with each other | https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2022/ | N/A | GMT+8 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
24 Aug | Future Games Show @ gamescom 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Our third show of 2022 will be the Future Games Show at Gamescom Powered by Mana on Wednesday, August 24. It will feature around 50 games from publishers such as Team17, 505 Games, Prime Matter and Ravenscourt. Show starts at 8PM CEST, 2PM ET, 11AM PT. #gamescom | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Per Request | N/A | None | ||
24 – 26 Aug | MeetToMatch The Cologne Edition 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering of Europe in Cologne or from home. | https://www.meettomatch.com/cologne/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 79€ | None | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
24 – 28 Aug | gamescom 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The event will be a hybrid, bringing back the physical show gamescom is known for but also building on the online elements from 2021 iteration. | https://www.gamescom.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 25 – 59€ | Per Request | Swapcard | None | ||
25 Aug | gamescom congress 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The gamescom congress is EU’s leading conference on the potential of computer and video games in society and the economy. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, the congress shows that game technologies help to inspire innovations and master digitalization in nearly all economic and social spheres. | https://b2b.gamescom.global/gamescom/gamescom-congress/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 35 – 119€ | None | N/A | None | ||
25 – 28 Aug | Replaying Japan 2022 | 08 – AUG | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | Asia | Japan | Osaka | Game Studies Conference. The tenth international conference will be hosted by Ritsumeikan University at the Osaka Ibaraki Campus. After a two year hiatus, we hope to have some aspects of this conference conducted on-site, with an online section for those unable to make it to Osaka | https://replaying.jp/ | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
27 Aug – 2 Sep | ChinaJoy 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Asia | China | Virtual | ChinaJoy is one of the most famous and influential digital entertainment exhibitions in China. | https://www.chinajoy.net/ | N/A | GMT-8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
31 Aug – 3 Sep | Promised Land 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Łódź | Bringing together professionals working in film, gaming, and other creative industries, Promised Land is a place for the exchange of knowledge and experience, for networking, and crossing the divide between the digital and the traditional arts. Organized by CD Project Red. | https://www.promisedland-artfestival.com/en | 500 | GMT+1 | 435€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
1 – 4 Sep | Busan Indie Connect Festival 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Asia | South Korea | Busan | Busan Indie Connect Festival (BIC Festival) is a global indie game festival held every year in Busan, Korea since 2015, and has grown to become the largest single event for indie games in Korea. Online portion of the festival will be held from 1st to 30th of September. | https://bicfest.org/ | N/A | GMT+9 | 15,000KRW | TBA | N/A | None | ||
2 – 3 Sep | PDXCON 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm | PDXCON is the ultimate immersive experience for Paradox fans! Meet and mingle with the developers who make your favorite games, get together with fellow fans to swap stories and strategies, and indulge in unique experiences from the Paradox universe that you won’t find anywhere else. Only 500 tickets will be sold to this exclusive experience. | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/pdxcon | 500+ | GMT+2 | 4,999 SEK | None | None | None | ||
2 – 5 Sep | PAX West 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Seattle | 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 | GMT-7 | $45 – $235 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
09 – SEP | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Hyper Games Conference (HGC) is the major international online conference in its niche devoted to the development, promotion, and growth of the Hyper/Hybrid Casual Games industry. | https://hgconf.com/september2022 | 2,500+ | GMT+2 | 0 – 49€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||||
4 – 6 Sep | DICE Europe 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Europe | Barcelona | D.I.C.E. Europe will be returning from it’s hiatus in 2022. This year’s event will take place at the luxurious W Barcelona hotel. t this 3-day event, attendees will be treated to insightful speaker programming and an intimate exchange of ideas. | https://www.diceeurope.org/ | N/A | GMT+1 | $1,650 | TBA | None | None | ||
5 – 6 Sep | Mobidictum Business Conference 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | The largest game industry conference in Turkey and MENA region. We aim to grow the game industry in the region by bringing world-class publishers, service providers, and game companies to Turkey. | https://events.mobidictum.biz/mobidictum-business-conference-2022/ | 1500+ | GMT+3 | 19 – 199€ | N/A | N/A | None | ||
5 – 8 Sep | Foundations of Digital Games (FDG) 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Greece | Athens | The International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games (FDG) is an interdisciplinary conference on technology used to develop digital games, and the study of digital games and their design. | http://fdg2022.org/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
6 – 7 Sep | ESI London 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | ESI London 2022 will be our largest and most ambitious event yet, as we continue to listen to feedback, push the boundaries, and ultimately deliver the most memorable and valuable industry events we can. | https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-london-2022/ | 700+ | GMT+1 | £72 – £480 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
09 – SEP | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | China | Shanghai | A series of international b2b events for the game industry. | https://wnconf.com/shanghai-22 | 1,500 | GMT+8 | 100 – 300€ | Per Request | WN Hub | None | ||||
7 – 9 Sep | XDS 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Vancouver | External Development Summit (XDS) is the only annual, international games industry event held in Canada, with a primary focus on external development for art, animation, audio, co-development, QA and localization. | https://xdsummit.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $849 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
7 – 9 Sep | Games Industry Law Summit 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Summit | Europe | Lithuania | Vilnius | Registrations for Summit VII are currently OPEN for the qualified attendees (you must be actively involved in the games industry matters and have a recommendation from one of the event’s board members). The event has a strict limit of 200 people. | https://gameslawsummit.org/ | 250+ | GMT+3 | Invite Only (900€) | None | None | None | ||
8 Sep | The Video Game Storytelling Summit 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Summit | North America | Canada | Virtual | Learn how to enhance your storytelling for video games from Flint Dille, John Zur Platten, and other experts behind games like Uncharted, Diablo, and Jurassic World. | https://go.classpert.com/videogame-storytelling-summit | 100 | GMT-4 | Free | Free | N/A | N/A | ||
8 – 9 Sep | WN Conference – Limassol 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Meet all the Cyprus based game companies at the WN Conference. | https://wnconf.com/cyprus-22 | 500+ | GMT+3 | 200 – 300€ | Per request | WN Hub | None | ||
10 Sep | Ubisoft Forward 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | Canada | Virtual | On September 10 at 12:00PM PT/ 9:00PM CEST, Ubisoft Forward returns in full force, ready to reveal updates and news on multiple games and projects from Ubisoft teams around the world. Ubisoft Forward will broadcast on YouTube, Twitch, and on our official website. | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-8 | None | None | None | None | ||
14 – 17 Sep | EVA – Argentina Video Games Expo 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | South America | Argentina | Buenos Aires | EVA was the first event in the LATAM region to be dedicated to video game development and this year is its 20th anniversary. It is the most important event in the local scene for video game development industry and grows year after year in public, guests and sponsors. | https://expoeva.com/en/ | N/A | GMT-3 | $50 – $100 | Per request | N/A | None | ||
14 – 15 Sep | Women in Games Festival 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Get ready for two days of positivity and constructive insights – all of our speakers bring their wealth of knowledge and expertise to enrich the panels and activities we’ve put together. WIG Conference is part of WIG Festival: https://www.womeningamesfestival.org/ | https://www.womeningamesfestival.org/events/women-in-games-annual-conference/ | N/A | GMT+1 | $30 | None | Hopin | None | ||
15 Sep | GamesForum London 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Gamesforum London is a One-day Gamesforum Laser Event focussing on Ad Monetization in F2P mobile games taking place at etc. venues St Paul’s on the 15th September. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/london-home/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 239€ – 875€ | N/A | N/A | None | ||
15 – 16 Sep | MeetToMatch The Tokyo Edition 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering in Japan or from home. | https://www.meettomatch.com/tokyo/ | N/A | GMT+9 | Starting at 59€ | N/A | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
15 – 18 Sep | Game Devs of Color Expo 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us — we’re amplifying the creative power held by people of color in games. You’ll learn what it takes to make incredible games and connect with a diverse group of creators from around the world! | https://www.gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $20 – $100 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
15 – 18 Sep | Tokyo Game Show 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo Game Show, commonly known as TGS, is a video game expo / convention held annually in September in the Makuhari Messe, in Chiba, Japan. It is presented by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association and Nikkei Business Publications. Theme for TGS2022 is “Nothing Stops Gaming.” | https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2021/en/ | 150,000+ | GMT+9 | ¥11,000 – ¥27,500 | starting at 275.000 JPY | Proprietary | None | ||
16 – 17 Sep | gamesweekberlin 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | gamesweekberlin 2022 is a festival for video game fans of all ages: bring your family or friends and spend a whole weekend discovering fantastic games – and more. From September 16 to 18, we invite you to play. discover. connect. at the former UCI Colosseum in the heart of Berlin. | https://www.gamesweekberlin.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 5 – 79€ | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
16 – 18 Sep | Gaming Istanbul 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Gaming İstanbul has become the largest B2C and B2B gaming expo of Turkey & the MENA in three years and the visitor number has been increasing about approximately 27% every year. The gaming bridge of Eurasia GIST combines Asia and Europe games market and open a door through the MENA. | https://www.gamingistanbul.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 85 – 245€ | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
17 Sep | The Thing 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm | the thing is a mini-conference for gamedevs by gamedevs in Stockholm Sweden! We will be hosting a day full of lectures, roundtables, discussions, panels, mingles, and celebrations of games and their creators. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thing-2022-tickets-318358848887 | N/A | GMT+2 | kr250 – kr30,000 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
19 – 22 Sep | Nvidia GTC 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | North America | Virtual | Explore the latest technologies and business breakthroughs. Learn from experts how AI and the evolution of the 3D Internet are profoundly impacting industries—and society as a whole. | https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
21 Sep | WN CEO Summit 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Join industry veterans and gaming visionairies for an open dialog. Feel free to take part in the organised discussions with up to 10 people or just network with CEOs and entrepreneurs, form partnerships and make deals. | https://wn.events/ceosummit22 | 150 | GMT+3 | 1,000€ | None | WN Hub | None | ||
21 – 22 Sep | IndieGameBusiness Sessions: September Edition 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for our 10th event featuring a wide variety of business, marketing, and licensing sessions for the first time. Tickets to participate in all sessions are completely free. In addition to the lectures, meet with hundreds of industry leaders. | Register Now | N/A | GMT-8 | $0 – $50 | None | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
21 – 22 Sep | GI Live: London 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | The UK’s premier indie, publishing and investment event will return to London Excel in September. GI Live: London will feature leading games companies meeting and connecting with developers in a two-day event. | https://www.showclix.com/event/gi-live-london2022229 | N/A | GMT+1 | £37.50 – £200 | £600 | N/A | None | ||
21 – 23 Sep | Game UX Summit 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Bellevue | GAME UX SUMMIT is the first professional UX event dedicated to the video game industry. It brings together renowned speakers from various game development disciplines through the lens of UX. Two days of summit + One day of Masterclasses in the Seattle area! Hosted by Bungie. | https://www.guxs22.bungie.net/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $89 – $399 | Per request | N/A | None | ||
19 – 24 Sep | Africa Comicade – Gamathon 22 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Africa | Africa | Lagos | We would be hosting discussions around the business sustainability of the African creative industry. We would be focused on career and entrepreneurial development for African digital creatives, highlighting opportunities and avenues to achieve this. | https://africacomicade.org/gamathon/ | 1000 | GMT+1 | $20 – $200 | Per request ( People@africacomicade.org) | Meet 2 Match | IndustryChampion | ||
22 – 25 Sep | EGX London 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | EGX aims to keep players and their experience at the centre of events, allowing fans and developers to continue coming together, celebrating the games community and creating unforgettable memories. | https://www.egx.net/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £15 – £75 | Per Request | N/A | None | ||
23 – 24 Sep | Game Developers Session 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czech Republic | Prague | Oldest game developers conference in Europe, come to experience our 20th anniversary special event. In 2022 GDS is taking place in the beautiful historical venue of National House Smíchov in Prague. | https://www.gdsession.com/ | 1.000+ | GMT+2 | 107 – 159€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
24 – 25 Sep | Game Conference Armenia 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | CIS | Armenia | Yerevan | GCA is a three-day event being curated by You, with an audience of about 3000 in Yerevan, Armenia. Our goal is to bring together bright minds to give talks that are idea-focused, and on a wide range of subjects, to foster learning, inspiration, and wonder-and provoke conversations that matter. | https://gameconf.am/ | 2000 | GMT+4 | 20 – 120€ | $4.000 | N/A | gca2022 (10% discount code) | ||
26 Sep | Leadership Day by IGDA Finland 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | This one day event is designed around a thought provoking speaker track and ample room for networking with industry peers. We will of course organize an IGDA Mentorship Cafe to help you grow your professional network. | https://www.igda.fi/igda-finland-leadership-day-2022 | N/A | GMT+3 | Free | None | Discord | None | ||
27 Sep | We Speak Games Summit 2022 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Bristol | Advances in voice control, conversation technology and artificial intelligence are set to revolutionise traditional gaming. Join the brightest minds and ‘voice in gaming’ experts for an afternoon of talks, discussions and insights into the future of interactive entertainment. | https://www.wespeak.games/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | ||
27 – 28 Sep | Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | The PG Connects roadshow returns to Helsinki, the spiritual heartland of the mobile games industry, for our sixth Finnish conference! It’ll be bigger than ever with 1500 attendees and 600 companies represented. | https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/ | 1,200+ | GMT+2 | £129 – £1,249 | TBA | TBA | None | ||
28 – 29 Sep | MGS Games 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Join us in San Francisco as we dive into the world of mobile gaming. Engage in conversations with game developers and marketers as we tackle new market dynamics while also looking toward the future of gaming. Mobile Growth Association. | https://mobilegrowthassociation.com/events/mgs-games2022/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $199 – $3.000 | Per request | N/A | None | ||
28 – 30 Sep | Clash of Realities 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The 13th International Conference on the Art, Technology and Theory of Digital Games will be back for one last time in the fall of 2022. | https://clashofrealities.com/2022/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | Zoom | None | ||
28 – 30 Sep | GDAP BizCon 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Virtual | This is Game Developers Association of the Philippines 1st official conference dedicated for business networking, conference and exposition. | https://www.gdap.org.ph/ | N/A | GMT+7:30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
29 – 30 Sep | Gameconf 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Angouleme | From I to III : growing as an indie | https://gameconf.fr | 100 | GMT+2 | Invite Only (Free) | Free | None | None | ||
29 Sep – 1 Oct | Reboot Develop Blue 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Croatia | Dubrovnik | Boutique games industry conference set in King’s Landing is back. | https://rebootdevelopblue.com/ | 1,200+ | GMT+2 | 445€ | Per request | None | None | ||
30 Sep – 2 Oct | Game Wave Festival 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Estonia | Tallinn | The Game Wave Festival is a business, education and entertainment event for the gaming industry professionals. It first took place with great success in September 2021 in Jūrmala, Latvia, and was attended by more than 270 participants from 25 countries. | https://www.gamewave.eu/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 49-399 EUR | N/A | B2Match | None | ||
30 Sep – 2 Oct | IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere 2022 | 09 – SEP | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere is IndieCade’s online festival for 2022. This online event is built from the ground up specifically to highlight and feature games of all types, along with their creators, from around the world. | https://www.indiecade.com/ | N/A | N/A | TBA | $75 – $100 | Discord | None | ||
1 – 9 Oct | Melbourne Games Week 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Now in its 8th year, MIGW is the biggest games event in Asia Pacific and a fixture on the global calendar, connecting games, technology and culture, with a broad program for industry, educators, and game enthusiasts alike. | https://gamesweek.melbourne/ | N/A | GMT+11 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
3 – 5 Oct | GCAP 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | GCAP 2022 will challenge attendees to chase their ambitions and create world class products, experiences, studios, and businesses for an ever-expanding global games audience. GCAP 2022 will provide avenues for personal and professional ambitions to be realised and success to be achieved. | https://gcap.com.au/ | N/A | GMT+11 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
3 – 10 Oct | Steam Next Fest 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Announcing Steam Next Fest, a multi-day celebration of upcoming games. Explore and play hundreds of game demos, watch developer livestreams, and chat with teams about their games in progress, coming soon to Steam. | https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | Via submission | Steam | None | ||
10 – OCT | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Virtual | Back for its seventh year, Game Slice offers game industry professionals a space to gain valuable feedback from their industry peers in a collaborative and exciting environment. Game Slice is a private event for Corporate Game Studios, Professional Game Developers, and Indie Game Developers. | https://gameslice.joydrop.co/ | N/A | GMT-4 | Via submission | Via submission | Discord | None | ||||
5 – 6 Oct | Horizon(s) 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Bordeaux | A new forum at the heart of the challenges of the video game sector. It is in this pioneering territory, a land of training and innovation, that players in the sector meet to carry out and develop actions at the service of the video game industry. | https://www.horizonsvideogames.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 222€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
5 – 7 Oct | Level Up KL 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Southeast Asia’s premier industry event for game developers is back for its 8th year running with a hybrid event with the objective of bringing together both local and international players to the regional game development scene in Southeast Asia. | https://mdec.my/levelupkl/ | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | Per request | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
6 Oct | Dutch Game Day 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Hilversum | The Dutch Game Day powered by Control is a cooperation between the Dutch Media Week, the Dutch Games Association and game development magazine Control. The event consists of a two track conference with speakers from The Netherlands and abroad | https://controlconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 114 – 214€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
6 – 9 Oct | GiC 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Poland | Poznan | The GIC offers the best B2B opportunities to reach industry professionals from Poland and most of Central and Eastern Europe. The best available meeting system MeetToMatch allows for well-organized sessions with just the proper business partners you are looking for. | https://gic.gd/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 620€ | 620€+ | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
6 – 7 Oct | The International Games Summit on Mental Health 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Virtual | The International Games Summit on Mental Health runs from October 6th-7th, 2021 online, in partnership with Take This. In its second year,the summit will touch on the full range of mental health issues facing the game industry and community, including a special focus on depression. | https://tigs.ca/ | N/A | GMT+7 | TBA | None | N/A | None | ||
6 – 12 Oct | Brazil Game Show 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | The Largest Gaming Show in Latin America. | https://www.brasilgameshow.com.br/ | N/A | GMT-3 | R$99.5 – R$1.950 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
7 – 9 Oct | Poznan Game Arena 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Poland | Poznan | Poznań Game Arena is the largest computer, console, and multimedia entertaiment fair in Central and Eastern Europe. For almost 15 years PGA remains to be the biggest event dedicated to Polish players, which sets standards and gathers the greatest audience. PGA’s accompanied event is B2B conference GiC. | https://gamearena.pl/en | 100,000 | GMT+2 | 7€ | N/A | None | None | ||
7 – 9 Oct | PAX Aus 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | PAX Aus 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 an experience unlike any other. | https://aus.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT+11 | $65 – $170 | Per request | N/A | None | ||
7 – 9 Oct | TwitchCon San Diego 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | San Diego | Wait, we’re meeting up IRL?! Yesssss. We’re super excited to finally have everyone back together again, connecting, collabing, co-creating all in one place. So pack up, suit up, and get ready for the Ultimate Squad Up in the best city ever, San Diego October 2022. | https://www.twitchcon.com/san-diego-2022/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $129 – $229 | N/A | Twitch | None | ||
11 – 14 Oct | The Ting 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm | The Ting III: A week-long event where game studios from Sweden and around the world get to meet and find an intern from our pool of super-talented 3D and 2D artists, game designers and UX designers and more. | https://futuregames.se/ | 400 | GMT+2 | Free | None | Pine | None | ||
13 – 14 Oct | Sweden Game Arena 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Skövde | This year, we are gathering the Swedish games industry under the collecting theme Strengthening the Swedish Games Industry. As previous years, we also welcome junior and senior game developers as well as startups to this year’s conference to enjoy pitches, recruitment fair, talks, panels and more! | https://swedengameconference.se/en/ | 1000 | GMT+2 | 340 – 1200 SEK | None | B2 Match | None | ||
13 – 14 Oct | W ❤ Games 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | W Love Games is a conference in Helsinki that focuses on women in games and tech development. “W” stands for women but also for “we” as people, we who play and make games, we of all backgrounds and interests that games bring together and make all differences disappear! | https://wlovegames.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | TBA | N/A | None | ||
13 – 15 Oct | CEEGS 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Game Jam | Europe | Estonia | Tallinn | The Central and Eastern European Game Studies (CEEGS) conference is an annual event dedicated to the study of digital and non-digital games, their cultural underpinnings and societal effects, as well as game players and developers. | https://web.htk.tlu.ee/ceegs2022/ | N/A | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
10 – OCT | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Istanbul | Turkey | Hyper Games Conference (HGC) is the major international online conference in its niche devoted to the development, promotion, and growth of the Hyper/Hybrid Casual Games industry. | https://hgconf.com/ | 3,000 | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||||
14 – 15 Oct | IGDX 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Indonesia | Bali | Indonesia Game Developer Exchange (IGDX) is an annual event, organized by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics in collaboration with the Indonesian Game Association (AGI), as part of the ongoing effort to increase the technical qualities and business capabilities of Indonesian gamedev. | https://www.igdx.id/ | N/A | GMT+8 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
15 Oct | #a11yTO Gaming 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | We are pleased to announce that #a11yTO Gaming is returning as an in-person event this October! To celebrate our return, we’ve completely reimagined the format and incorporated a more “activity focused” approach to this year’s event! | https://gaming.a11yto.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $49 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
10 – OCT | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Russia | Moscow | Talks from the industry leaders, brand-new developer showcase, networking with game industry peers, international platforms and publishers, new business ties and opportunities. | https://wn.events/ | N/A | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | WN Hub | None | ||||
17 – 20 Oct | Unreal Fest 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | New Orleans | Unreal Fest is back! Join us in New Orleans for more than 100 sessions across three action-packed days. We’ll have hands-on training, inspirational speakers, innovative projects, Epic devs on hand to answer your questions, and a big Unreal Fest Party at Mardi Gras World. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-2022 | N/A | GMT-6 | $250 | None | N/A | None | ||
18 – 21 Oct | Games Gathering Bratislava 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Slovakia | Bratislava | GG Bratislava is an international game conference in Bratislava focused on the work skills upgrade, helping to find business partners or investors, and providing job opportunities. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2022-bratislava/ | 1,000+ | GMT+2 | $19 – $149 | N/A | Pine | None | ||
19 – 21 Oct | GamiLearn 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Game Jam | Europe | Spain | Salamanca | This symposium is open to contributions from researchers, practitioners, and industry in the application of gamification or games in learning environments. | https://gamilearn.webs.ull.es/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | None | None | ||
19 – 22 Oct | MEGAMIGS 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Canada | Montreal | You read it right, the 2022 edition will take place in the heart of downtown Montréal at the Bonaventure Hotel. But that’s not all, the unmissable event for video game fans is returning during the colourful season, from October 19th to 22nd! | https://megamigs.com/en/ | N/A | GMT-4 | CA$12.50 – CA$497.50 | Per request | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
19 – 23 Oct | gamescom Asia 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | Gamescom Asia has both B2B and B2C offerings and we hope to see more of you at Trade Zone but also your upcoming games at the Entertainment Zone in 2022. With this being the prelude to a fuller scale event in 2022, there’s more of gamescom asia to come in the future. | https://gamescom.asia/ | N/A | GMT+8 | S$295 – S$25 | Starting at SGD 500 | TBA | None | ||
22 – 23 Oct | Game Access Connect 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czech Republic | Brno | Game Access Connect is focused mostly on newcomers to the games industry and allows them to network with professionals and learn through workshops, sessions and showcases. | https://www.game-access.com/connect | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
24 – 25 Oct | Dev.Play 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Romania | Bucharest | The Game Development Conference for Eastern Europe. | https://dev-play.ro/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 99 – 199€ | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
24 – 25 Oct | #GAconf NA 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Redmond | Two days of talks and networking exploring recent and future advancements in the field of game accessibility. | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $0 – $250 | N/A | Discord | None | ||
24 – 28 Oct | Scottish Games Week 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Europe | Scotland | Multiple | Scottish Games Week is the first-ever, week-long, Scotland-wide series of events focussed on videogames! From design, development and publishing, to education and the application of games, join our showcase of Scotland’s pioneering and diverse games ecosystem. | https://gamesweek.scot/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £95 – £200 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
25 – 26 Oct | GameSoundCon 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Los Angeles | GameSoundCon 2022 is hybrid! While we would love to see you in person in Los Angeles, you can now attend remotely with our online only ticket! Online access gives you real-time access to GameSoundCon sessions, live text chat and more | https://www.gamesoundcon.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $125 – $535 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
26 Oct | Game Anglia 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Ipswich | Game Anglia is the biggest Game Development conference in the East of England. This year’s event on October 26th will feature a showcase area dedicated to game developers – students and indies. | https://www.gameanglia.co.uk/festival-2022/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £15 | Via showcase | N/A | None | ||
26 Oct | GamesForum Seattle 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | We’re bringing the best UA managers, Ad Monetization managers and Product Managers together for a one day summit and we want you to join us. We’re looking for great speakers willing to share their analyses and actionable takeaways with the Gamesforum Seattle audience of mobile games leaders. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/seattle-home/ | N/A | GMT-8 | TBA | Via Sponsorship | N/A | None | ||
26 – 28 Oct | Games Job Fair Autumn 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Find new opportunities, build your network, learn and evolve through workshops, challenges, portfolio reviews & tech talks. Join us ONLINE on October 26-28th, and ONSITE in Helsinki on October 28th. | https://gamesjobfair.com/ | N/A | GMT+3 | N/A | N/A | Pine | None | ||
26 – 28 Oct | GI Academy 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | During the event, students can watch keynote presentation, take part in live Q&A sessions, join intimate industry roundtables, and meet with games professionals one-to-one. There will also be surprise guests throughout the show. | https://gamesindustry.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b9e2ea3c5bf495a0ea0f662c6&id=3cb2384a7f | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Discord | None | ||
27 – 29 Oct | Meet & Build 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Belgium | Charleroi | The Belgian Video Game Industry Event, every day different focus, roundtables, conferences, meetings with publishers. | https://www.meet-build.be/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 10€ – 25€ | None | N/A | None | ||
29 – 30 Oct | Indie Dev Day 2022 | 10 – OCT | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | A non-profit event held in the centre of Barcelona featuring studios and developers exhibiting their video games, talks and conferences by industry professionals, networking and more. Open to all audiences and free for everyone. | https://www.indiedevday.es/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Free | N/A | None | ||
31 Oct – 6 Nov | Play22 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | PLAY is the first and only festival worldwide to unite media art, discourse and education with the culture of digital games. It focuses on the creative utilization of digital games: invent, build, tinker, modify, program, dance, discuss – anything goes! | http://playfestival.de/index_en.html | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
TBA | devcom Pitch it! Fall Edition 2022 DELAYED | 10 – OCT | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | devcom Pitch it! is devcom’s online matchmaking event that targets exclusively publishers and developers, offering an additional boost for their business throughout the whole year. The Winter, Spring and Fall editions of Pitch it! will take place exclusively online on our matchmaking platform PINE. | https://www.devcom.global/pitch-it-2022/ | TBA | GMT+2 | TBA | None | Pine | None | ||
1 Nov | THIS GAME 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Aarhus | At THIS GAME 2022, we focus on the dynamics of the games you play and the communities that form around them. We investigate how game developers get inspired from working with or even co-creating with their community? | https://thisaarhus.com/track/thisgame/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 107€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
1 – 2 Nov | IVIPRO Days 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Trieste | IVIPRO DAYS, the Italian annual event dedicated to exploring the role and potential of the video game as a resource for narrating the territory and heritage, are coming back on November 1-2, 2022. | https://ivipro.it/it/ivipro-days-2022/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
2 – 3 Nov | Global Games Pitch – Mobile & Hyper Casual 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Virtual | The biggest international online pitching event 100+ publishers and investors! | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch-mobile/ | N/A | GMT+2 | $0 – $89 | None | Proprietary | None | ||
2 – 6 Nov | Paris Games Week 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | France | Paris | Paris Games Week is back after three years. Ticket sale starts on 15th of June. | https://www.parisgamesweek.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
3 – 4 Nov | Game Connection Europe 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Paris | It’s been two years since we last host Game Connection Europe and we cannot wait to see you again in Paris! Game Connection is the perfect event if you are looking to meet new partners and prospects within the video game industry. | https://www.game-connection.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 790€ | Per request | Let’s Meet | None | ||
3 – 5 Nov | Game Days 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Slovakia | Košice | Annual games festival bringing together the local community for 9th time, now with bigger focus on business, networking and cross border knowledge exchange. | https://gamedays.sk/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 14 – 29€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
3 – 5 Nov | IndiaGDC 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | India | Hyderabad | The India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) is India’s premier game developer’s conference. Now in its 14th year, IGDC is the biggest and the most significant developer conference in South Asia. | https://www.indiagdc.com/ | 5000+ | GMT+5:30 | ₹500 – ₹1800 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
4 – 5 Nov | Arabic Games 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Lebanon | Virtual | The Arabic Games Conference is a celebration of games and interactive experiences designed by Arab creators in the Arab world. Get access to resources in Arabic, as well as professional advice, and learn how to advance your game. | http://arabic.games/ | N/A | GMT+3 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
5 Nov | Day of the Devs 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | San Francisco | On November 5th, Double Fine and I am 8 Bit are teaming up to bring back the best day in indie gaming for a LIVE event in San Francisco. Plus: An online showcase on 3rd of November! WOAH!!! | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | TBA | Via submission | None | None | ||
5 Nov | Play NYC 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | New York | Play NYC — New York’s premier gaming convention — returns in its 6th year to a fresh venue with an in-person autumn expo uniting creators and fans from the New York area and beyond in an intimate one-day celebration of games. Over 30 studios and companies bringing 60+ playable games and experiences. | https://www.play-nyc.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $40 – $75 | Per request | N/A | None | ||
3 – 9 Nov | Indie X 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Portugal | Virtual | These are Indie X Online 2022‘s 50 Finalists who were handpicked for our livestream showcase with gameplay and developer interviews. The biggest indie game showcase in Portugal is back once again with a digital online format. | https://indiex.online/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | ||
7 – 13 Nov | WePlay Expo 2022 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | 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! WePlay is a grand event for new generations to enjoy high quality and unique cultural content experiences. | https://www.weplaymore.com/english | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | Per request | None | None | ||
9 – 10 Nov | GTR Conference 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Luleå | The GTR Conference is an annual gathering that serves as a networking event for the GTR community and as a celebratory occasion for our GTR Accelerator studios. The conference is a private event attended by investors, publishers, partners and annual Top 20 finalists among global applicants. | https://2022.globaltopround.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Invite Only | None | N/A | None | ||
10 – 11 Nov | Gamesweek Zurich – Conference 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Europe | Switzerland | Zurich | It is the only conference in Switzerland that brings together game developers, clients, industry, administration and politics. The Conference takes place as part of the festival Gamesweek Zurich in the centre of Zurich. | https://www.gamesweekzurich.org/ | N/A | GMT+2 | CHF0 – CHF360 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
11 Nov | PitchYaGame on Twitter 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Virtual | United Kingdom | Online | PitchYaGame is an event freely open to pitch to the industry through Twitter. Simply use the hashtag #PitchYaGame on Twitter November 11th between 12PM-12AM GMT to participate. | https://pitchyagame.com | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | None | ||
11-12 & 18-19 & 25-26 Nov | PathfindinGS 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | This conference firmly places a spotlight on the video game industry of the Global South. The theme for the event this year is Folklore & Storytelling. This online conference will have 6 conference days over the month of November: Latin America – 11 & 12 November, Africa & Middle East – 18 & 19 November, South Asia, South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and pacific islands – 25 & 26 November. | https://igda.org/pathfindin-gs/ | N/A | N/A | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
12 – 13 Nov | PG Connects Jordan 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Jordan | Amman | Pocket Gamer Connects is more than your average games industry conference. We focus on connecting you with the right people so you can have productive conversations that push your business forward; high-value networking is a key part of any Connects experience. | https://www.pgconnects.com/jordan/ | 750+ | GMT+3 | £29 – £829 | £300 (showcase table) | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
14 – 15 Nov | Hyper Games Summit 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Hyper Games SUMMIT is a new, “invite-only” format of the event targeted in the hyper casual niche and mobile, web3 gaming sector. The Summit will be held in a 2-days format on 2 Stages. | https://hgconf.com/ | 500+ | GMT+3 | 0 – 149€ | None | N/A | None | ||
15 Nov | Esports Revolution 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Belgium | Brussels | The Esports Revolution conference – in close cooperation with Esports Insider. Meet industry leaders, brands and technology partners and help carve out the future of esports together, at Esports Revolution. | https://esportsrevolution.gg/ | 250+ | GMT+2 | 150 – 200€ | None | N/A | None | ||
15 – 16 Nov | Nordic Game Helsinki 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Over two days this November, Nordic Game Helsinki will host an Executive Summit, Publisher Market and a full day of networking and meetings with partners MeetToMatch, as well as several private industry gatherings at Hotel Kämp and nearby venues in Helsinki. | https://conf.nordicgame.com/registration/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 199 – 299€ | None | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
17 Nov | PC Gaming Show: 2023 Preview 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Tune in on November 17th at 10 AM Pacific (1 PM Eastern, 6 PM GMT) for an overview of next year’s most interesting games, featuring a few unveilings of never-before-seen games, along with new footage and commentary on what could be big in ’23. | Watch the Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
17 – 20 Nov | G-Star 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Busan | G-Star is an annual trade show for the video game industry presented by Korea Association of Game Industry and Busan IT Promotion Agency in November | https://www.gstar.or.kr/eng# | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | Starting at $1.500 | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
17 – 20 Nov | Lisboa Games Week 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Portugal | Lisabon | Lisboa Games Week or simply LGW, is a trade fair for video games held annually at the FIL Exhibition Centre in Lisbon, Portugal. | https://www.lisboagamesweek.pt/ | N/A | GMT-0 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
18 – 19 Nov | Bilbao International Games Conference 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Bilbao | The BIG Conference continues the path opened by the Fun&Serious Game Festival, held in Bilbao for the first time in 2011. The BIG Conf rebrands to become an exclusive event aimed at industry professionals. | https://en.bilbaogamesconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
18 – 19 Nov | LatinX Games Festival 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us online and in-person at The Museum of Latin American Art from September 23rd – September 25th, 2022. Connect with other Latinx game developers and gamers for 3 Days of Panels, Games, Roundtable Discussions, Career Fair, and the Latinx Game Awards at The 4th annual Latinx Games Festival! | https://www.latinxgamesfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $19.99 – $129.99 | Via submission | N/A | None | ||
19 Nov | Technically Games 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | Australia | Australia | Virtual | We aim to provide a platform for all things technical in games: programming, art, security, and more. Our focus is in the craft of making games, from engines that make things run, the animation that breathes life into characters, and everything in between. | https://technicallygames.com.au/ | 300 | GMT+10 | 10 AUD | None | None | None | ||
11 – NOV | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Hyper Games Conference (HGC) is the major international online conference in its niche devoted to the development, promotion, and growth of the Hyper/Hybrid Casual Games industry. | https://hgconf.com/ | 2,500 | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||||
21 – 23 Nov | Hero Games Brasil 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | South America | Brasil | Fortaleza | In its seventh edition, HERO GAMES BRASIL brings developers even closer to their customers, creating an unprecedented business environment in the Brazilian Northeast. Your company and game studio will have contact with publishers, buyers and investors. | https://www.herogamesbrasil.com.br/hgb2022/ | N/A | GMT-3 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
21 – 23 Nov | Konsoll Connect + Konsoll 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Norway | Bergen | We look forward to bringing you a fantastic #gamedev event with world-class speakers and workshops again this year! Norway’s biggest game developers conference. | https://konsoll.org/ | N/A | GMT+2 | NOK 350 – NOK 850 | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
11 – NOV | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Kyiv | Games Gathering 2022 Kyiv is the international gamedev conference in Kyiv. This is an opportunity to raise your professional level and meet new business partners — publishers, investors and service providers. First 2 days are virtual, last two are live on-site. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2022-kyiv/ | 3,500 | GMT+2 | $9 – $159 | Per request | N/A | None | ||||
23 – 24 Nov | WN Conference – Tel Aviv 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Israel | Tel Aviv | The WN Conference is a developer-focused deal making event for the video game industry. The core topics that will be covered this November in Tel Aviv include investments, game publishing, talent management, game analytics, and web3 gaming. | https://wnconf.com/telaviv-22 | 1,000+ | GMT+3 | 180 – 700€ | Per request | WN Hub | None | ||
23 – 25 Nov | DevGAMM Game Fest 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Three-day online event, featuring DevGAMM Awards competition, live streams from game bloggers, and interviews with devs. 200+ GAMES, 90+ EXPERTS, 100K+ VIEWERS | https://devgamm.com/fest2022/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Via submission | N/A | None | ||
25 – 27 Nov | FROG – Future and Reality of Gaming 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Austria | Vienna | The annual international conference brings together scholars, players, students, game designers, game developers, educators and experts from various disciplines to discuss the Future and Reality of Gaming. | https://www.frogvienna.at/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
25 – 27 Nov | Milan Games Week 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Italy | Milan | 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 | GMT+2 | 12 – 99€ | None | N/A | None | ||
25 – 27 Nov | Next Level Festival for Games 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Essen | On more than 3,500 square meters in several halls and outdoors, the event with its unique program of games and performances, discussions and lectures, workshops and workshops makes the fascination and connecting power of computer games a live experience. | https://www.next-level.org/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 6 – 30€ | N/A | None | None | ||
25 – 28 Nov | Gamelab 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Tenerife | Gamelab is back! On this occasion, it will take place in a heavenly setting: Tenerife! Follow the website for more details. | https://gamelab.es/ | N/A | GMT+0 | Free | TBA | N/A | None | ||
28 Nov – 2 Dec | VRDays Europe 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | VRDays 2022 will mark our return to a more classic exhibiting format but also be the conclusion of the 2021 journey with the physical restitution of the four Virtual Breakout Floors, which will become dedicated exhibition spaces. | https://vrdays.co/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 600€ | Per Request | N/A | None | ||
29 Nov | Tech & Tools Summit 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Dive deep with us into the technical side of game development and studio management. | https://www.devcom.global/summits/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
29 Nov – 4 Dec | Africa Games Week 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | AFRICA GAMES WEEK, now in its 5th edition, has turned a corner to established itself as the premium business event in Africa for the video game industry. Developers, Content Creators and Industry leaders came from across Africa and the Globe to connect, engage and grow the African Game Industry. | http://gamesweek.africa/ | 1200+ | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
30 Nov | Art and Animation Summit 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Renowned artists from all around the globe will present their works to the devcom audience, share insights into their artistic work processes, and dissect the individual steps from first concepts to final products. | https://www.devcom.global/summits/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
30 Nov – 1 Dec | PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | The PGC Leaders Summit is a brand new event designed exclusively for senior executives with the remit of allowing deeper conversation of the big challenges, opportunities and issues that will shape our businesses and the games industry and helping forge more meaningful connections. | https://www.pgconnects.com/leaders-summit/ | N/A | GMT+3 | $1.500 – $2.000 | None | N/A | None | ||
1 – 2 Dec | Guerrilla Games Festival 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Spain | Madrid | We celebrate the Guerrilla Game Festival in person again! Meet professionals and companies in the sector, enjoy and share your passion for video games. | https://guerrillagamefestival.es/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | Free via submission | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
2 Dec | Games Industry Gathering (GIG) – Holiday Party 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Networking | North America | United States | Virtual | The Games Industry Gathering is the largest and most exclusive gaming industry networking event in the world. Join us on Friday, 2nd December anytime between 11am PT to 11pm PT for a laid back way to mingle and meet up with your global gaming industry friends and colleagues. | https://games.industrygathering.com/event/holidayparty/ | 5000 | GMT-8 | Free | None | Discord | None | ||
2 – 4 Dec | PAX Unplugged 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Philadelphia | PAX Unplugged is a tabletop gaming-focused event specifically tailored to lovers of board games, RPGs, miniatures, cards, and more. Featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, tournaments and more. | https://unplugged.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $12 – $78 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
3 – 4 Dec | INDIE Live Expo Winter 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Japan | Virtual | The sixth entry in the biannual live digital showcase connecting indie game fans all over the world. Selected titles will be featured in the two-day event on Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4, broadcast in English, Chinese, and Japanese. | Watch the Broadcast | N/A | GMT+9 | Free | Submissions closed | None | None | ||
6 Dec | WN Dev Day Canada 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Virtual | The event will gather video game developers from Canada and publishers, investors and distributors from around the world! It can be a starting point for those developers who are just discovering the video game industry and a great way to find new business opportunities for experienced companies. | https://wn.events/devday-canada-22 | N/A | GMT-5 | Free | None | WN Hub | None | ||
6 – 7 Dec | IndieGameBusiness Sessions: December Edition 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for our 10th event featuring a wide variety of business, marketing, and licensing sessions for the first time. Tickets to participate in all sessions are completely free. In addition to the lectures, meet with hundreds of industry leaders. | Register now | N/A | GMT-8 | $0 – $50 | None | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
6 – 9 Dec | SIGGRAPH Asia 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | South Korea | Daegu | SIGGRAPH Asia 2022 will take place this 6 – 9 December. With South Korea and everywhere around the globe opening up, we are gearing up for a larger scale in-person event. The event is expected to attract over 8,000 technical professionals in the Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques space. | https://sa2022.siggraph.org/en/ | 8000 | GMT+9 | $25 – $900 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
8 Dec | The Game Awards 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The Game Awards recognizes and upholds creative and technical excellence in the global video game industry. The Hype! Streaming live around the world from Microsoft Theater in LA, show starts at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET / 9th of December at 0:30AM UK and will last 3 hours. | Watch the Broadcast | N/A | GMT-7 | $76 – $181 | None | None | None | ||
12 – DEC | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Banff | Boutique games industry conference set in the heart of national park Banff is back. | https://rebootdevelopred.com/ | 1,200+ | GMT-7 | TBA | Per request | None | None | ||||
15 – 16 Dec | Alberta Games Series 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Calgary | The Alberta Games Series is a cross-province event from regional ecosystem. This unified, in-person event is designed to bring together all levels of our industry for two days of programming and networking. Featuring international and Canadian speakers, breakout sessions, and of course, a party. | https://www.alberta.games/ | 120 | GMT-7 | CA$11.62 – CA$75.28 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
15 – 16 Dec | HGC Online 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Europe | Virtual | Hyper Games Conference is the main international online conference devoted to the development, marketing, and growth of the hyper/hybrid-casual, all mobile & Web3 games industries | https://hgconf.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 49€ | N/A | N/A | None | ||
16 – 18 Dec | Gamergy 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Spain | Madrid | GAMERGY is one of the largest video game and esports festivals in the country, it is held every year in Madrid and has a significant projection and impact on the gamer community. From 2021 it expands its space to the online, virtual and face-to-face part to grow the experience offered to users. | https://www.ifema.es/gamergy | N/A | GMT+2 | 10 – 180€ | N/A | N/A | None | ||
24 – 25 Dec | Indieway (December) 2022 | 12 – DEC | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Indieway is an online business ecosystem for game developers. Digital Expo accept up to 30 indie games per event to showcase for free. | https://www.indieway.biz/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 90 – 250€ | Via submission | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
5 – 8 Jan | Super MAGFest 2023 | 01 – JAN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | Washington | Short for “Music And Gaming Festival,” MAGFest is a four day-long event dedicated to the appreciation of video game music, gaming of all types, and the gaming community. The event runs 24 hours a day. | https://super.magfest.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $125 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
13 – 14 Jan | Mobidictum Network – Istanbul 2023 | 01 – JAN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Mobidictum Business Meetup has been rebranded as Mobidictum Network! The game industry meets in Istanbul. Career in Games, the career event for the game industry will take places a day later after Mobidictum Network, and is free! | https://events.mobidictum.biz/mobidictum-network-istanbul-2023/ | 250+ | GMT+3 | 29 – 179€ | N/A | N/A | None | ||
23 – 24 Jan | Pocket Gamer Connects London 2023 | 01 – JAN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | PG Connects return to London as in-person event in 2023. More details soon. | https://www.pgconnects.com/london/ | 1,900+ | GMT+1 | £129 – £1,299 | £299 (Indie Table) | MeetToMatch | None | ||
30 Jan – 5 Feb | Global Game Jam 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Game Jam | North America | North America | Virtual | 2023 will be the 15th edition of GGJ and seeing as how it is such a big occasion we decided to make things even bigger this year. GGJ Prep week will happen the week prior to GGJ and feature an entire week’s worth of content hosted on our Twitch and YouTube channels. | https://globalgamejam.org/ | N/A | N/A | Free | Free | N/A | None | ||
2 – 3 Feb | Hyper Games Conference #8 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Europe | Virtual | Hyper Games Conference is the main international online conference devoted to the development, marketing, and growth of the hyper/hybrid-casual, all mobile & Web3 games industries. | https://hgconf.com/ | 1500+ | GMT+2 | 0 – 49€ | TBA | Pine | None | ||
2 – 5 Feb | Taipei Game Show 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei | TGS will be held on February 2-5, 2023 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. The Asia Pacific Game Summit, B2B ZONE, and B2C ZONE will be hosted during this period. The theme of the show in 2023: “Come in Gameverse”, inviting gamers to explore a next-gen gaming experience. | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/ | N/A | GMT+8 | TBA | TWD $3,000 – TWD $60,000 | N/A | None | ||
4 – 10 Feb | Yorkshire Games Festival 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Bradford | A unique festival of all things gaming, celebrating games culture, design and production with special industry guests—returning to the museum in February 2023. | https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival | N/A | GMT+1 | £20 – £25 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
6 – 13 Feb | Steam Next Fest 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. Deadline for submissions 3rd of November. | https://store.steampowered.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Via submission | Steam | None | ||
02 – FEB | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Düsseldorf | FINAL BOSS Conference wants to build bridges. The games industry can have meaningful exchange with the non-gaming industry which is adopting games technology and know-how. Also, it is the first conference to facilitate creative exchange between the creators of digital and analog games. | https://G4L.gg/finalboss | 1500 | GMT+2 | 149€ | Per request | Proprietary | None | ||||
8 – 9 Feb | Gamesforum Barcelona 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Gamesforum Barcelona will run across 2 days for the first time since its conception. Day 1 of the event will focus on User Acquisition (UA) whilst day 2 will focus on Ad Monetization. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/barcelona-home/ | N/A | GMT+2 | £349 – £1.399 | None | N/A | None | ||
8 – 9 Feb | WN Belgrade 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | A series of international b2b events for the game industry comes to Belgrade, Serbia in February 2023. | https://wnconf.com/belgrade-23 | N/A | GMT+2 | $99 – $700 | Per request | WN Hub | None | ||
10 Feb | Guildford Games Festival 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Guildford | The guildford games festival showcases the best games companies in the region & highlights the latest career opportunities in local studios. | https://guildford.games/ | N/A | GMT+1 | SOLD OUT | N/A | N/A | None | ||
02 – FEB | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Düsseldorf | #G4L – Celebrate Gaming is the new Gaming and Music Festival for Germany, the GSA and BENELUX regions as well as eastern France. On three days, 45,000 or more attendees (consumers) will celebrate all sorts of games – no matter if digital or analog as well as witness live music performances. | https://g4l.gg | 45,000+ | GMT+1 | Starting at 19.99€ | https://G4L.gg/pitchdeck | Proprietary | None | ||||
13 – 17 Feb | Game Max | Game Week 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Belgium | Mons | A whole week dedicated to game development. Since its creation, the objective has been simple: to boost the video game sector in the heart of Hainaut and, by extension, in Belgium. GameWeek is a free event open to everyone: students, developers, trainers, international relations, journalists. | https://gamemax.be/en/gameweek/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
17 Feb | Horizons 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Celebrating the next generation of gamemakers. An original online event showcasing & supporting new work and talent emerging from game design programs. | https://www.indiecade.com/horizons/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $40 (Standard) / $17.5 (Student) | None | N/A | None | ||
18 – 19 Feb | Independent Game Developers Guild Festival 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | South Korea | Seoul | IGDGF (Independent Game Developers Guild Festival) is an indie game festival focused on auteur. With a total of 36 games on exhibition, including two ‘People’s Game’. We prepared various programs such as talk session, awards, and ‘People’s Game Jam’. | https://igdg.org/ | N/A | GMT+9 | 12,000 KRW | None | None | None | ||
21 – 23 Feb | DICE Summit 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Las Vegas | The D.I.C.E. Summit is the premier video game networking conference which includes a variety of intimate and exciting events to make sure you get the best time to interface with our attendees. | https://www.dicesummit.org/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $850 – $3,250 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
23 Feb | Games Growth Summit 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Our day-long, in-person event will cover all aspects of growth needed to scale a business, including investment, finance and PR. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/games-growth-summit-tickets-418587284837 | 200 | GMT+1 | £75 – £175 | None | None | None | ||
1 – 2 Mar | DevGAMM Gdańsk 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Gdańsk | DevGAMM Gdańsk 2023 is the first conference that DevGAMM organizes in Poland. It will be held on March 1-2, at AmberExpo. The event will be done in collaboration with Digital Vikings. Expect Showcase, Digital Vikings Awards, Career Wall with job offers and more. Submit games until January 25. | Check the website | N/A | GMT+2 | $150 (Standard) – $350 (Business) | Per request | Pine | None | ||
1 – 2 Mar | Hamburg Games Conference 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | The Hamburg Games Conference is back as a two-day on-site event! 2023, the conference focuses on the topic “Invest in Games” with a second track about funding, and dev/startup-topics. Additionally, the conference offers an expo and extensive networking opportunities, including MeetToMatch. | https://www.gamesconference.com/ | 600 | GMT +1 | 149€ (Indies) / 299€ (Business) | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | ||
2 – 4 Mar | Valencia Indie Summit 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Spain | Valencia | Two days devoted to professionals in the videogame sector —developers and industry respectively— and a third one devoted to the general public. Both sections with talks, round tables, project exhibitions, networking area and a financing and investment table. | http://valenciaindiesummit.com/index.html | 600+ | GMT+2 | Free (Registration needed) | Free Via Showcase | N/A | None | ||
3 – 4 Mar | Gamedev & Creative Careers Expo 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | The sixth edition of the International Gamedev & Creative Careers Expo and Conference is an event dedicated to networking between employers and individuals and companies looking to collaborate in the video game and related creative sectors. | https://gcce.eu/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 zł (Visitor) – 90 zł (Professional) | Per request | N/A | None | ||
8 – 9 Mar | Indie Game Business Sessions: March Edition 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for our 13th event featuring a wide variety of business, marketing, and licensing sessions for the first time. Tickets to participate in all sessions are completely free. Meeting system is behind paywall. | https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $0 – $50 | None | MeetToMatch | None | ||
9 Mar | Women in Games Careers, Development & Networking Expo 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Career Development | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Delegates – both those working in games already, and those looking to start their career journey – will have the chance to hear from inspiring women from across games and esports, visit companies currently hiring, via our virtual expo, and network with like-minded women from across the globe. | https://hopin.com/events/women-in-games-careers-development-networking-expo/registration | 1,000+ | GMT+0 | Free | £1,000 – £3,000 | Hopin | None | ||
10 – 11 Mar | Indieway (March) 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | A series of events focusing on MENA region. Showcase + networking. | https://www.indieway.biz/events/march | N/A | GMT+3 | 90€ (Indie) / 120€ (Business) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
14 Mar | Google for Games Developer Summit 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Hear from leaders across our Android, Google Play, Ads, YouTube, and Cloud teams on new solutions for game developers that make it easier to build high quality games, scale their business, and reach growing audiences around the world. | https://gamedevsummit.withgoogle.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
17 & 20 Mar | MIX Direct Spring Showcase 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | San Francisco | We’ll present announcements, trailers, new gameplay, and more in this online showcase as a preview and lead into GDC week, bringing together some of the hottest developers and publishers around the world. The tradition of kicking off GDC week Monday with The MIX returns onsite and in person again this year, on 20th of March. | https://www.mediaindieexchange.com/event/the-mix-direct-spring-2023-showcase/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free / Via Submission | Via Submission | None | None | ||
19 Mar | Courage XL 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Meetup with GDC & GameConnection visitors the day before the conferences start! 30 (indie) game developers to showcase their latest game, play a game and get a drink + meet 500+ game industry professionals. | https://courage.events/event/couragexl2023/ | 500 | GMT-8 | Free | TBA | None | None | ||
20 – 23 Mar | Nvidia GTC 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | North America | Virtual | Explore Breakthroughs in AI, Accelerated Computing, and Beyond at GTC. Come experience this spring’s NVIDIA GTC for even more inspiring content, expert-led sessions, and a must-see keynote to accelerate your life’s work. | https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | ||
20 – 21 Mar | Game Connection 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Game Connection is the perfect event if you are looking to meet new partners and prospects within the video game industry. You can attend the event to pitch your last projects, promote your services, share your expertise or invest in games and products. | https://www.game-connection.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | 790 | Per request | Proprietary | None | ||
20 – 24 Mar | Day of the Devs 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | United States | San Francisco | Day of the Devs is coming to GDC 2023! Join us March 20-24 at the Moscone Center to demo INCREDIBLE upcoming indie games live & in-person! | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | GDC Pass | None | N/A | None | ||
20 – 24 Mar | GDC 2023 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Love it or hate it. You will go there at least once. | https://gdconf.com/ | 24.000+ | GMT-8 | $293 (Expo) – $2,204 (Full Pass) | TBA | Swapcard | None | ||
20 – 24 Mar | MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during one of the biggest games industry gatherings in San Francisco. And this year we have added the Monday and Tuesday as well, so you can plan your meetings for 5 whole days at a location of your choosing! | Register now with 10% discount | N/A | GMT-8 | 99€ | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | ||
21 Mar | Animation Exchange (AnimX) 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | The Animation Exchange is back this year with a full day of talks and discussions focused on the craft, tech and people that power interactive animation. And you will be able to watch it all for FREE on Tuesday, March 21st, starting at 12pm Pacific Time LIVE on Twitch. | https://www.animstate.com/all-posts/2023animxlineup | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | ||
21 Mar | European Game Showcase 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | 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 to help developers and their showcased projects in taking the next steps towards success. | http://europeangameshowcase.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Invite Only | Via showcase | MeetToMatch | None | ||
22 – 23 Mar | ESI Next Gen 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Coventry | ESI Next Gen, working with the University of Warwick, is focused on uniting leaders across the video games, esports, and education sectors. Expect practical applications and use cases highlighted both on the main stage and workshops. | https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-next-gen | 250+ | GMT+1 | £60 (Student) – £150 (Standard Pass) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
23 Mar | Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The Future Games Show (FGS) will return for three events during 2023 with our first broadcast due on March 23. The show with at least 40 games will be broadcast on Thursday, March 23 starting at 3PM PDT / 6PM EDT / 10PM GMT on Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, GamesRadar and for the first time, TikTok. | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | Via showcase | None | None | ||
23 – 26 Mar | PAX East 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Boston | 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/en-us.html | N/A | GMT-5 | $67 (Daily) – $247 (All Days) | Per request | N/A | None | ||
24 – 26 Mar | DStars 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Padova | We want to talk about the creators, having their personal contributions celebrated. We want these stars of the games industry, from inspiring veteran developers to young rising stars, to be able to have their contributions recognized. We have an award. We have a conference. We love Italian devs. | http://www.dstars.it/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
25 Mar | Gamepavilionjp 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Osaka | The Game Pavilion JP is organized by volunteers who have held game exhibitions in Osaka and Tokyo. Showcase is free to enter for public, networking part followed after is exclusively for professionals. | http://gamepavilion.jp/wp/ | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | Via submission | N/A | None | ||
27 – 29 Mar | Digital Gaming India Expo 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | India | New Delhi | The Digital Gaming India Expo 2023 will bring together the entire eco-system from India and overseas to take the Indian Gaming Industry to the next level. The forum facilitates collaboration amongst gaming companies and showcases institutions. | https://www.digitalgamingindiaexpo.com/ | N/A | GMT+5:30 | TBA | Per Request | N/A | None | ||
28 Mar | WN CEO Summit 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Join industry veterans and gaming visionairies for an open dialog. Feel free to take part in the organised discussions with up to 10 people or just network with CEOs and entrepreneurs, form partnerships and make deals. | https://wn.events/ceosummit-london23 | N/A | GMT+1 | $2,000 | None | WN Hub | None | ||
29 Mar | Game Dev London Expo 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | London | GDLX23 – an exhibition of the best speakers, panellists, and indie games in the Indie Game Dev community. Join us for a full day for a chilled evening of playing games and networking. | https://www.gamedev.london/gdlx-23 | N/A | GMT+1 | £30 (All Access) / £20 (Expo Only) | Via showcase | N/A | None | ||
29 Mar – 8 Apr | London Games Festival 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Highlights for 2023 include another mix of compelling events for games industry professionals and the public such as: Games Finance Market 2023, WASD, BAFTA Games Awards, Now Play This & more. | https://games.london/ | 25.000+ | GMT+1 | £99 (Industry) | None | N/A | None | ||
30 Mar | London Developer Conference 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Part of London Games Festival. There will be a chance to take part in live sessions with games industry pioneers, either giving a short talk offering the benefit of their experience, or taking part in a panel or round table to help educate and inform across a broad spectrum of relevant topics. | https://www.londondevconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £100 (Student) / £150 (Developer) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
30 – 31 Mar | Reality Check Festival 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Netherlands | Enschede | With the help of speakers, an exhibition floor, and portfolio checks, we explore topics like XR, gaming, storytelling, computer graphics, and game technologies. The event aims to inspire and connect professionals and enthusiasts that are creating new realities. | https://www.realitycheckfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 105€ (Regular) / 5€ (Student) | None | N/A | None | ||
30 Mar – 1 Apr | WASD 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Play games? Make games? Study games? – W.A.S.D is for you. Come and play. | https://www.wasdlive.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £15.50 (Daily) – £35 (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
1 Apr | Slovenia Games Conference 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Slovenia | Ljubljana | It’s been ages since the last Slovenian Games Conference. We have partnered up with the good folks organizing Game Gang (https://gamegang.si/show/) to host a small Slovenia Games conference at their show on Saturday, April 1st. | https://sloveniagames.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 16€ | None | None | None | ||
1 – 9 Apr | Now Play This 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Now Play This is a festival of experimental game design running at Somerset House in London each Spring, showcasing interactive and playful work as part of the London Games Festival. | https://nowplaythis.net/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | ||
5 – 6 Apr | Game Developers ♥️ Berlin 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Game Developers ❤️ Berlin is a German chapter of a business events series taking place in different cities around the world. It is focused on enhancing the cooperation opportunities between German game development studios, publishers and investors. | https://gamedevelopers.events/berlin-23 | N/A | GMT+2 | 199€ – 399€ | Via showcase | WN Hub | None | ||
5 – 6 Apr | Global Games Pitch – Spring Edition 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Virtual | Online international games pitching show and 365/7 matchmaking portal. | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch/ | N/A | GMT+2 | $9 – $125 | None | Pine | None | ||
7 – 10 Apr | Insomnia Gaming Festival 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Birmingham | In ‘23 we’re adding more exhibitors, more brands, and more GAMES! Play the latest games, take part in tournaments, meet creators and voice actors, pick up some gaming merch and much, much more. Join us from April 7th to celebrate all things gaming and for the UK’s Biggest LAN Party! | https://insomniagamingfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £28.81 – £81.37 | Per request | N/A | None | ||
11 – 14 Apr | Foundations of Digital Games 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Lisbon | The 18th Foundations of Digital Games (FDG) held in Lisbon, Portugal, invites all research contributions in the form of papers, posters, demos, doctoral consortium applications, as well as panels, competitions, and workshop proposals. | http://fdg2023.org/ | N/A | GMT+0 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
04 – APR | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czech Republic | Prague | Is an international game conference in Prague focused on the work skills upgrade, helping to find business partners or investors, and providing job opportunities. First day of the conference is virtual. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2023-prague/ | 1600 | GMT+2 | $9 – $159 | N/A | Pine | None | ||||
15 Apr | Tokyo Sandbox 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo Indie Fest started as an initiative by the local gaming community to bring indie games out of dark, enclosed spaces into the limelight. Indies are not a side show, but the main event. | https://www.tokyosandbox.com/ | 1200 | GMT+9 | ¥1,000 -¥2,000 | ¥20,000 | N/A | None | ||
18 – 19 Apr | The Game Assembly – Meet and Greet 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm / Malmö | 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 attends The Game Assembly’s Meet and Greet. | https://www.thegameassembly.com/meet-and-greet/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
18 – 20 Apr | ECGC – East Coast Game Conference 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Raleigh | The Largest Conference for Game Developers on the East Coast. | https://ecgconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $199.00 (Standard) / $399 (VIP) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
20 – 21 Apr | XP Game Developer Summit 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | XP Game Developer Summit will return to Toronto for its 4th year at the Westin Harbour Castle on April 20 & 21st, 2023. Featuring global networking, world-class speakers, exclusive panels, workshops, Canada’s largest game showcase, and more. | https://xpgamesummit.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | CA$54.06 – CA$637.54 | Per request | MeetToMatch | None | ||
21 Apr | EPC – Everything Procedural Conference 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Netherlands | Breda | We are crafting a full day programme on procedural content generation in games, where speakers will share their knowledge and experience. During the conference there will be enough time to ask questions and connect. | http://everythingprocedural.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 129€ (Standard) | N/A | None | None | ||
24 – 26 Apr | Reboot Develop Blue 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Croatia | Dubrovnik | Prime gathering spot of the best that worldwide games industry has to offer in its eight year is reaching record attendance and delivering, huge, unique and unbeatable speaker lineup. | https://rebootdevelopblue.com/ | 1,500+ | GMT+2 | 485€ (Standard) – 1350€ (VIP) | Per request | None | None | ||
24 – 25 Apr | Copenhagen Matchup 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Copenhagen MatchUp is Denmark’s largest games industry matchmaking event. Pairing investors & publishers from across the Worlds with the best of the Danish Games industry both online and on-site over two days in April. | https://copenhagenmatchup.dk/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Invite only | None | MeetToMatch | None | ||
24 – 25 Apr | #GAconf Europe 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Advancing accessibility for gamers with disabilities. The next The Game Accessibility brings two days of talks and networking on accessibility across Zoom, Discord and a central London in-person venue. | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free (Virtual) / $200 (In Person) | N/A | Discord | None | ||
24 – 25 Apr | Game Connection Online Spring Edition 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | France | Virtual | As part of our new series of online events, Game Connection provides an exceptional experience for industry professionals looking to connect and make deals throughout the year. We’re also planning 5 Game Connection Online events during PG Connects Seattle, GamesCom, Tokyo Game Show, and more. | https://www.game-connection.com/registration-game-connection-online-2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free (500 tickets) | N/A | Let’s Meet | None | ||
26 – 28 Apr | Game Job Fair 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Finland | Espoo | Find new opportunities, build your network, learn and evolve through workshops, challenges, portfolio reviews & tech talks. Join us ONLINE on April 26-28th, and ONSITE in Technopolis, Innopoli 2, Espoo on April 28th. | https://gamesjobfair.com/ | 1,500+ | GMT+2 | 15€ | N/A | Pine | None | ||
27 – 28 Apr | Hyper Games Conference – Istanbul 2023 | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Hyper Games Conference is the biggest offline B2B event of our brand. We will bring together 1500+ participants from more than 50 countries. | https://hgconf.com/april2023 | 1,500+ | GMT+3 | 129€ (Standard) – 199€ (Business) | None | N/A | Pine | ||
3 – 5 May | Riyadh Games Expo 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Middle East | Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Riyadh Games Expo, the first & largest Games & Toys Expo in Saudi Arabia & the Middle East. It will be held in Riyadh City at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center from 3 to 5 May 2023. | https://r-g-e.co/en/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 50 SAR (Daily) | Per Request | N/A | None | ||
4 – 8 May | LudoNarraCon 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Australia | Australia | Australia | LudoNarraCon is a digital convention celebrating narrative video games, hosted on Steam. An initiative of indie label Fellow Traveller, it aims to create a platform to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative narrative games. | https://www.ludonarracon.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | Via submission | Steam | None | ||
9 – 11 May | Games Industry Law Unpacked 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | Games Industry Law Unpacked is an inclusive legal event that runs each year in Warsaw, in May. The two-day program of the conference covers all the principal legal aspects of the international games industry. | https://gameslawsummit.org/warsaw-unpacked/ | 200 | GMT+2 | 600€ (Regular) / 800€ (Professional) | None | N/A | None | ||
10 May | LA Games Conference 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Los Angeles | LA Games Conference will be hosted in-person for one day filled with fireside chats, roundtables, panels, and presentations on digital game investment, creation, distribution, marketing, and monetization. | https://lagamesconference.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $599 | None | N/A | None | ||
10 – 13 May | A Maze 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | A MAZE. / Berlin 2023 : Get ready for the most amazing games and playful media festival in Berlin. | https://2022.amaze-berlin.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 100€ (Standard) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
11 May | Mobidictum Network Izmir 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Türkiye | Izmir | Our target audience is game developers, game studios, publishers, investors, and service providers. Our event will offer the latest trends in the game industry, networking opportunities, and discussions on various topics, including mobile games, PC, console, and blockchain. Limited to 250 attendees. | https://events.mobidictum.com/mobidictum-network-izmir-2023/ | 250 | GMT+3 | Standar 79€ / Business 279€ | None | Pine | None | ||
11 – 14 May | PlayX4 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Seoul | PlayX4 has become one of the biggest Game show in Korea. PlayX4 was first organised to support local game developers’ expansion into overseas market. B2B days are scheduled to happen during 11 – 12 May. | https://www.playx4.or.kr/ | N/A | GMT+9 | KRW 5,000 (General Admision) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
11 – 15 May | Tacticon 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Virtual | Steam | 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. | https://www.tacticon.games/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Steam | None | ||
12 – 14 May | Festival of Interactive Narrative & Storytelling 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Dunedin | The Festival of Interactive Narrative & Storytelling (FINS) will concentrate on upskilling existing creatives drawn from fiction writers, theatre, Māori creative industries and creators of interactive media (including games) in narrative design. | https://www.codedunedin.nz/fins | N/A | GMT+13 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
15 – 16 May | Digital Dragons 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Krakow | Digital Dragons is Central and Eastern Europe’s prime games industry conference addressed to representatives of the digital entertainment sector. | https://digitaldragons.pl/ | 2000+ | GMT+2 | 220€ – 650€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
16 – 17 May | ADDON 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Rennes | Dedicated to professionals in the video game industry, the event will offer 2 days of technical conferences related to production, but also plenty of networking time, all in a friendly atmosphere, in the heart of Rennes. | https://addon.events/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 198€ – 396€ | TBA | B2Match | None | ||
16 – 17 May | Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | Heading back to the west coast for 2023, Pocket Gamer Connects lands in Seattle with some 1,000 industry professionals joining us for two days of conference talks, networking, showcases and more. From C-level executives to lone developers and students, you’ll find them all there. | https://www.pgconnects.com/seattle/ | 1,000 | GMT-8 | $55 – $1.000 | $250 (Expo Table) | MeetToMatch | None | ||
05 – MAY | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Game Connection is excited to announce a new series of online events, designed to make business matching easy and accessible throughout the year. Five online events are planned for this year during PG Connects Seattle, Gamescom Europe, Tokyo Game Show, and more. | https://www.game-connection.com/game-connection-online-ticket-details/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 30€ | None | Let’s Meet | None | ||||
19 – 21 May | Stun Fest 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | France | Rennes | The Stunfest invites the curious, amateurs and professionals to take a fresh look at video games during 3 days of discoveries, encounters and celebrations. The festival brings together many personalities around a unique program of its kind. | https://www.stunfest.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 17€ (Daily) / 52€ (All Days) | None | N/A | None | ||
20 – 21 May | BostonFig Online Expo 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | The BostonFIG Online Expo combines a fun, virtual festival and show floor experience with our engaging Talks & Learns content series for two full days of celebrating and sharing the wonders of the indie games community. | https://www.bostonfig.com/fest-homepage/ | N/A | GMT-4 | Pay What you Want | Via Showcase | Gather Town | None | ||
20 – 21 May | INDIE Live Expo 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Japan | Virtual | INDIE Live Expo, the biannual live digital showcase connecting indie game fans all over the world, announces a millions-strong viewership count of its winter 2022 extravaganza, as well as the return of its showcase on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, 2023. | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | N/A | GMT+9 | Free | Via submission | None | None | ||
22 – 23 May | GamesBeat Summit 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Los Angeles | Going onto its 15th edition, GamesBeat Summit will take place over the course of three days. The first two days will take place in Los Angeles where attendees will be able to network in an incredible and fun venue with over 500 in-person attendees followed by a third day of online content. | https://events.venturebeat.com/gamesbeat-summit-2023/ | 500 | GMT-7 | $99 (Virtual) / $799 (VIP) | None | Swapcard | None | ||
23 May | Games Capital Summit 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Pitching | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | The Games Capital Summit takes place as a day-zero activity of Nordic Game 2023. The action starts during lunch, with afternoon full of pitches, feedback and mentoring, and closing with a VIP mixer with the Nordic Game executive event participants. Only 12 companies will be selected to participate. | https://nordicgame.com/games-capital-summit-returns-this-may/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Invite Only | None | N/A | None | ||
05 – MAY | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Paris | The mission of Esports Conex is to provide you, as esports industry professionals, with a conference and an exhibition to connect, be inspired, do business, grow … and to have fun. Esports Conex – the World’s Greatest Esports Business Gathering, formerly Esports Bar. | https://www.esports-conex.com/en-gb.html | 600+ | GMT+2 | 590€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||||
23 – 26 May | Nordic Game 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | The Nordic Game conference is held each spring in Malmö, Sweden. Since 2020, we also organise an autumn event each year. This 15-16 November marks our exciting debut in Helsinki, Finland. Next year, Nordic Game returns online and to Slagthuset in Malmö with NG23 Spring on 23-26 May. | https://conf.nordicgame.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 299 – 599€ | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
24 May | PlayStation Showcase 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A wealth of new games and new IP are headed to PS5 and PS VR2. The show wil run a bit over an hour. The live broadcast starts next Wednesday, May 24 at 1pm Pacific Time / 9pm British Time on YouTube and Twitch. #E32023 | Watch Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
24 – 26 May | Conexion 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | A curated career fair experience. Latinx in Gaming presents CONEXION, a Virtual Career Fair connecting the Latinx community with professionals in gaming. | https://www.conexion.latinxingaming.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
25 – 28 May | Games Made in Europe 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | France | Virtual | The EU Showdown combines a Twitch livestream and a Steam sale, bringing gamers from around together to enjoy the best of EU game development. Meanwhile, the Business Experience scheduled to happen on June 7 – 8 combines trainings, conferences, and networking opportunities. | https://www.gamesmadeineurope.eu/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 150€ | Via submission | MeetToMatch | None | ||
25 – 26 May | #GamesURSummit 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | The #gamesUR Summit is proudly presented by the Games Research and User Experience Special Interest Group of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA GRUX SIG). | https://gamesurconf.com/us/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $25 (Virtual) – $275 (Standard) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
25 – 28 May | MomoCon 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Atlanta | 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 | GMT-5 | $40 (Daily) – $95 (All Days) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
26 – 28 May | Gotland Game Conference 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Sweden | Visby | The GGC is an annual conference hosted by the department of Game Design at Uppsala University campus Gotland. The event has three major parts; a public show floor, series of engaging talks and we round off with a prestigious Awards Ceremony and party. | https://gotlandgameconference.com/2023/ | N/A | GMT+1 | SEK 50 (Expo) / SEK 1,650 (Standard) | Via submission | N/A | None | ||
26 – 28 May | Pixel Heaven 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | Pixel Heaven Games Festival & More is one of Europe’s key events dedicated to the fans of electronic entertainment, the ones who’ll never forget the first 8-/16-bit computers, the comic and board game enthusiasts, and the nostalgic ones who just love the atmosphere of the ’80s and ’90s. | https://www.pixelheavenfest.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 45 zł (Daily) / 80 zł (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
27 May | Game Audio Symposium 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | United Kingdom | Leeds | The Game Audio Symposium examines the process and practice of creating audio for video games, bringing together industry practitioners, academics, and aspiring audio designers in a 1-day symposium that aims to inform, develop, and inspire the next generation. | http://gameaudiosymposium.com | N/A | GMT+1 | £20 (Standard ticket) | None | None | None | ||
30 – 31 May | MENA Gaming & Esports Summit 2023 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Middle East | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Esports – One of the meteoric rising international phenomena that is taking the world by storm with prize money reaching up to $30 million per year. Taking a view of this euphoria that looks at modifying the paradigm of the industry, we bring to you the 2nd Annual MENA Gaming & Esports Summit 2023. | https://esportsgamingsummit.com/ | 500 | GMT+4 | $795 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
1 Jun | ASO Conference 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Following last year’s success, we’ve prepared seven in-depth talks on the main stage, two panel discussions, and six workshops run by the ASO consultants at Phiture. You’ll find more information on our dedicated website. | https://asoconference.com/ | 240+ | GMT+2 | €357 – €1,190 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
1 – 2 Jun | Baltic Dev Days 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Kiel | The Baltic Dev Days is a non-profit oriented event and is part of the Digital Week Kiel. Every year we bring together the brightest minds of several verticals to discuss innovative solutions. | https://www.balticdevdays.com/ | 550+ | GTM+1 | 149€ (Indie) / 249€ (Business) | N/A | N/A | BDD23-Ahoi (33%) | ||
1 – 7 Jun | Toronto Games Week 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Canada | Toronto | The inaugural celebration of videogame arts and culture will highlight dozens of digital creators and organizations with arcades, workshops, and panels throughout the city from June 1-7th 2023! | https://torontogamesweek.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | Various | None | N/A | None | ||
2 Jun | GDCy FEST 2023 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | GDCy FEST – Open-Air seaside Cyprus Game Development conference, fashioned in the beloved GDCy style. GDCy FEST is a hybrid of traditional B2B GameDev conference and an open-air festival with live music and activities on the shore of Mediterranean Sea! | www.gdcy.eu/fest | 1000 | GMT+3 | 99€ (Standard) / 299€ (VIP) | Per request | GDCy Meet | None | ||
2 Jun | PitchYaGame 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | To #PitchYaGame Live, simply tweet your elevator pitch with your best media attached LIVE on Twitter on either official round days. | https://pitchyagame.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | |||
2 – 3 Jun | Game Access 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czechia | Brno | Famed for its relaxed atmosphere, inspiring speakers, outstanding design and rich accompanying program, Game Access is fast becoming one of the most sought-after and beloved game dev events in the region. | https://game-access.com/conference/ | 2000+ | GMT+2 | 199€ (Standard) – 280€ (VIP) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
2 – 3 Jun | Indie Game Fest 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Our goal is to connect indie studios in Germany and Europe and to raise and to generate more visibility and attention for their creative and innovative products. This year’s Indie Game Fest focuses entirely on the presentations of your creativity and skills. | https://indiegamefest.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 25€ (Public), 150€ (Indie), 185€ (Business) | Via submission | N/A | None | ||
6 – 7 Jun | German Dev Days 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Frankfurt | More than 40 lectures, 7 panel discussions, 8 workshops, more than 60 speakers and 12 exhibitors as well as the evening event on June 6, 2023 offer game developers, industry experts, students and visitors a relaxed event setting to get to know each other and exchange ideas. | http://www.germandevdays.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 149€ | N/A | N/A | None | ||
7 – 8 Jun | WN Istanbul 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | A series of international b2b events for the game industry returns to Istanbul in 2023. The core topics that will be covered during the event include investments, game publishing, talent management, game analytics, and web3 gaming. Part of event is AI for Business conference: https://aiconf.biz/ | https://wn.events/ | 1,500 | GMT+3 | $99 (Online), $199 (Indie), $299 (Standard) | TBA | WN Hub | None | ||
7 – 13 Jun | MIX | Guerrilla Collective 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The MIX team is preparing showcases to reveal fresh announcements, trailers, gameplay, a Steam event page for wishlisting, demos, game ordering and more – bringing together many of the hottest developers and publishers from around the world! Guerrilla Collective online showcase scheduled to happen on June 7 at 9AM PT & MIX onsite showcase scheduled to happen on June 8 in Los Angeles (The on-side showcase was cancelled). #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch 2nd Guerrilla Collective Showcase + Dames-4-Games + Black Voices in Gaming | Watch the Showcase | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/guerrilla-collective-mix-2023 | N/A | GMT-8 | Free / $5 (On-site) | Via submission | None | None | ||
7 – 18 Jun | Tribeca Festival 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | New York | For more than two decades the Festival has been a destination for new, groundbreaking storytelling from established and emerging artists. Next June, Tribeca will continue to explore creative innovation across film, TV, immersive, games, audio storytelling, talks, and more. | https://tribecafilm.com/festival | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | Via submission | N/A | None | ||
8 Jun | Summer Game Fest 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | Celebrate what’s next in video games. Returns LIVE on June 8, 2023! Showcase event will be broadcasted from the 6,000-seat YouTubeTheater in Los Angeles. Show starts at Noon PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | Visit the Website | N/A | GMT-7 | TBA | None | None | None | ||
8 Jun | Day of the Devs 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Founded by Double Fine and I am 8bit. Tune in June 8th after Summer Game Fest for the showcase! Show starts at 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CET #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | Visit the Website | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
8 Jun | Devolver Direct 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The world’s most beloved video game mascot returns with new game reveals, announcements, and surprises – it’s Volvy! Show starts at 3PM PT / 6PM ET / 11:59PM CET #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Broadcast | Visit the Website | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
9 Jun | Tribeca Games Spotlight 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A digital showcase featuring exclusive gameplay and creator interviews from Tribeca’s official selections. Runtime 45 minutes, show starts at noon PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Broadcast | N/A | GMT-4 | Free | None | None | None | ||
9 – 11 Jun | NarraScope 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Pittsburgh | NarraScope is an event that supports interactive narrative, adventure games, and interactive fiction by bringing together writers, developers, and players. To support the community that has formed in our online years, we intend to stream all of our talks live. | https://narrascope.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | Free (Students) – $95 (Standard) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
10 Jun | Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for over 40 new trailers in our annual summer showcase, illuminating the E3-shaped void with sparkling new games. You can tune into the Future Games Show summer showcase at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM BST on Saturday, June 10. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | ||
10 Jun | Future of Play 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Future Of Play Direct presented by GLITCH returns for Season 4 on Saturday, June 10 at 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CET! Future Of Play Direct is a new spin on indie direct showcases, watch V-tuber AI broadcast announcements featuring brand new trailers and fresh updates from across the galaxy. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | https://heyglitch.com/future-of-play-direct | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
10 Jun | Wholesome Direct 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | See the future of cozy and uplifting gaming with an hour of exclusive footage and announcements from 70+ amazing indie games! Wholesome Direct will premiere Sat, June 10 @ 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm CET #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | https://wholesomegames.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
10 – 11 Jun | Video Music Game Con 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | South America | San Juan | Puerto Rico | VGMC-PR is a summit dedicated to game audio. During two days of seminars, panels and presentations, you’ll learn all you need to know in order to jump-start your career as a video game composer or sound designer. | https://gamemusicconpr.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $25 (Daily) – $35 (All Days) | N/A | Discord | None | ||
11 Jun | Xbox Summer Games Showcase 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase will include everything you need to know about the diverse lineup of games coming soon to the Xbox ecosystem, including upcoming releases to Game Pass on Xbox and PC. Stream starts on Sunday, June 11 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET. Immediately after the Showcase, we’ll be airing Starfield Direct, a deep-dive into Bethesda Game Studios’ highly anticipated sci-fi RPG. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch Xbox Showcase Extended | Watch Xbox Showcase & Starfield Direct | https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/06/05/xbox-games-showcase-starfield-direct-how-to-watch/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | ||
11 Jun | PC Gaming Show 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A 2023 edition of the PC Gaming Show will broadcast on Twitch and other video platforms on Sunday, June 11. The PC Gaming Show will follow the Xbox Games Showcase and Xbox’s planned Starfield Direct presentation. This year’s show will be going out pretty much everywhere that can hold a livestream at 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10 PM CET on Sunday, June 11. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch PC Gaming Show | https://www.pcgamingshow.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | ||
12 Jun | Ubisoft Forward Live 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | Ubisoft Forward is back for 2023! Tune in at Ubisoft.com this June 12 for the latest game updates, news, and reveals from Ubisoft, live and in-person from Los Angeles. Show starts on June 12 at 10 AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/category/ubisoft-forward | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | ||
12 Jun | Capcom Showcase 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Tune in on June 12, 3PM PT / 6PM ET / Midnight CET for a Capcom Showcase digital event featuring roughly 36 minutes of news and updates on our latest games. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | https://www.capcom-games.com/showcase/en-us/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
06 – JUN | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The E3 physical event will take place from Tuesday, June 13 – Friday, June 16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It is a business and consumer show. The first two days are only for the business. The third day is a business/consumer day, while the fourth day is purely for consumers. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | https://e3expo.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | TBA | US$30/sq ft | MeetToMatch | None | ||||
14 – 15 Jun | GamesForum Hamburg 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | Gamesforum Hamburg is the must-attend gathering for the User Acquisition and Ad Monetization Sectors, bringing together key people from the mobile gaming industry for 2 days of networking and insightful content. | https://www.eventcreate.com/e/gamesforumhamburg2023 | 250+ | GMT+2 | €340 (dev) / €1599 (provider) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
16 – 18 Jun | Gaming Istanbul 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | You could be playing FPS or football games or nostalgic 8-bit games or desktop FRPs. If you wish, you may animate game characters with your Cosplay skills. Come to join us because your seat is already booked up for you. Gaming Istanbul is an exhibit by players for players. | https://www.gamingistanbul.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 393₺ | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
16 – 18 Jun | Game Connection Online – Summer Edition 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Game Connection is excited to announce a new series of online events, designed to make business matching easy and accessible throughout the year. Five online events are planned for this year during PG Connects Seattle, Gamescom Europe, Tokyo Game Show, and more. | https://www.game-connection.com/game-connection-online-ticket-details/ | N/A | GMT-8 | 30€ | None | Let’s Meet | None | ||
19 – 20 Jun | Game Camp 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Lille | The great annual gathering of the French video game industry returns in June for its 6th edition! 2 days intended for professionals and future professionals of ALL Video Game professions. | https://gamecamp.fr/ | 1200 | GMT+2 | 250 – 500€ | N/A | N/A | None | ||
19 – 22 Jun | Game On For Nature 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | Europe | United Kingdom | Wallingford | Game On for Nature continues to be a pioneering event for all who want to explore the use of games and gamification in improving stewardship of the natural environment across the UK and beyond. Join this unique event where experts in games and gamification will meet experts in the value of nature. | https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/event/conference-game-on-for-nature-2023/ | 400 | GMT+1 | N/A | Per Request | Eventsential App | None | ||
19 – 23 Jun | DiGRA 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Game Jam | Europe | Spain | Seville | The next edition of the Digital Games Research Association’s annual conference will take place in sunny Seville, Spain, June 19-23, 2023. As a result of these concerns, and with the aim of building an international framework for a dialogue about them, we propose the Limits and Margins of Games as the central theme of DiGRA 2023. | https://digra2023.org/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | ||
19 – 25 Jun | Games Careers Week 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Returning for its third year, Games Careers Week celebrates diverse pathways into a career in games for young people of all backgrounds, through events, media, diverse developers, and online activities. | https://gamescareersweek.org/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
19 – 26 Jun | Steam Next Fest: June 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. Deadline for submissions 16th of March. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | https://store.steampowered.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Via Submission | Steam | None | ||
20 – 21 Jun | DevGAMM Vilnius 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Lithuania | Vilnius | DevGAMM conference is aimed at developers, publishers, game designers, programmers, artists, business development managers, recruiters, journalists and everyone involved in the game industry in any way. | https://devgamm.com/ | 1000 | GMT+3 | $250 (Standard) – $400 (Business) | Per request | Pine | None | ||
20 – 21 Jun | ESI Singapore 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | Discover the future of esports, uncovered, as we deliver unmatched networking on the Singapore River, enriching industry discussions, delicious F&B and a fun evening reception atmosphere! | https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-singapore-2023 | 400 | GMT+8 | S$648 (Daily) / S$1,080 (Standard) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
21 Jun | INDIGO 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Utrecht | Join the fourteenth edition of INDIGO in Utrecht on Wednesday, June 21st! Every year, 800+ industry professionals gather at this event to get inspired, discover new games and build their businesses. INDIGO is truly the place to be if you want to know what is happening in the games industry! | https://indigoshowcase.nl/ | 800 | GMT+2 | 150€ (Standard) / 195€ (Business) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
21 – 22 Jun | GameExpo Summit 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Middle East | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | The GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects will take place over two days alongside the larger GameExpo event at the incredible hub of sustainability and innovation, Expo City Dubai. The summit itself will feature more than 100 renowned games industry speakers from all over the globe. | https://www.pgconnects.com/DubaiGameExpoSummit/ | N/A | GMT+4 | $42 (Standard), $561 (VIP) | $364 (Expo Table) | MeetToMatch | None | ||
23 – 25 Jun | Game Con Canada 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Canada | Calgary | Our goal is to bring fans of all gaming genres together to play games, make friends and discover new experiences. Our dream is to bring these people together and strengthen both the gaming community and industry in Canada. | https://gameconcanada.com/ | N/A | GMT-6 | $45 (Daily) / $108 (All Days) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
27 – 29 Jun | GDC Showcase 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | GDC Showcase is an all-digital event, it will feature GDC session highlights with live speaker Q&As, interactive panels, forward-looking keynotes and interviews, and insights from some of the top companies in the industry. | https://gdconf.com/showcase | N/A | GMT-8 | $149 | N/A | Swapcard | GDCSC23-AA-15 (15% discount) | ||
27 – 29 Jun | Game Quality Forum Global 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | The only event to bring together Quality Assurance, Localisation and Player Community professionals in one unique forum. Join us for a joint three-day programme is supported by three function-specific streams, designed to give QA, Localisation and Player Community professionals everything they need. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-gamequalityforum | N/A | GMT+2 | 1299€ (Developer) / 2999€ (Service Provider) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
28 – 30 Jun | Gamelab 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Gamelab Barcelona – Games as a shared dream. Join us for exciting three days event connecting global talent, investment and businesses with the fastest growing and most thrilling games ecosystem in Europe. | https://www.gamelab.es/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | TBA | N/A | None | ||
28 Jun – 2 Jul | BIG Festival 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | BIG Festival is the main event for the release and promotion of games in Latin America. More than 200 games will be available to play, including Festival finalists, games selected for the Brazil and the World Panorama + the release of amazing games by major publishers. | https://www.bigfestival.com.br/homeen.html | N/A | GMT-3 | R$60 (Daily) / R$180 (All Days) / R$1400 (Business) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
29 Jun | Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Another one. Reveals, announcements, and much more. Show starts at 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | ||
6 – 7 Jul | First Playable 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Pisa | Are you an Italian games developer ready for two days of coaching, talking, and pitching? Or a publisher/investor wanting to get to know the Italian games industry? Then First Playable is the event for you. Get feedback, learn the business or pitch. | https://www.firstplayable.it/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
6 – 7 Jul | Central Asia Games Show 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek | An important event at CAGS’23 will be an International Conference for professionals in the GameDev industry, digital content, and IT education. The conference will feature presentations of new games and applications from developers in Central Asia. | https://cagameshow.com/ | N/A | GMT+6 | $59 (Virtual) / $139 (Business) | N/A | Pine | None | ||
7 Jul | Games Summit – Warsaw 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | Games Summit is a b2b event, targeted on C-levels & decision makers from the gaming industry. The international summit will be held for about 250 professionals with few networking activities. | https://hgconf.com/2023 | 250+ | GMT+2 | 99€ (Standard) / 149€ (Premium) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
8 – 9 Jul | TwitchCon Paris 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | France | Paris | It’s where everything you love about Twitch gets leveled up IRL. An epic celebration of the streamers, games, chatters, mods, cosplayers, communities, and more that bring us all together. | https://twitchcon.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 75€ (Daily) / 125€ (All Days) | Per Request | N/A | None | ||
11 – 13 Jul | Develop: Brighton 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Brighton | 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 | GMT+1 | £560 (One Day) – £1075 (All Days) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
14 – 16 Jul | BitSummit 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Kyoto | BitSummit: Japan’s Industry-Leading Independent Game Development Festival in Kyoto Established in late-2012. | https://bitsummit.org/en/ | N/A | GMT-8 | 2,000JPY (General Admision) / 20,000JPY (Business) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
14 – 16 Jul | MAGWest 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | San Jose | MAGWest is a three day event that runs 24 hours a day with nonstop console gaming, arcades, tabletop, LAN, live video game cover bands, chiptunes, guests, and more, now with 100% more west coast style. | https://www.magwest.org/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $90 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
14 – 16 Jul | Taipei Summer Game Show 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei | A massive showcase attracting around 80.000+ gamers and fans of independent games, board games, comics, novels, character IP creation, film and television. Plus community themed activities, e-sports/events, community fun parties, player meetings, etc. | https://sgs.tca.org.tw/ | 80.000+ | GMT+8 | TBA | NT$4,500 | N/A | None | ||
18 – 20 Jul | Games For Change Festival 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | New York | Listen to expert perspectives on the current state of the industry, retrospectives on what we learned from past failures and wins, and predictions for the global future of games and XR in education, health and wellness, civic engagement, environmental sustainability, and more. | https://festival.gamesforchange.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $100 (Indie) / $500 (Standard) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
19 – 20 Jul | Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | Some 750 attendees from the games industry will gather in Toronto on July 19-20 to network, discover, pitch and learn from 120+ of the world’s leading authorities. You will join a true cross-section of the games industry, from fresh-faced indie designers to experienced CEOs and investors. | https://www.pgconnects.com/toronto/ | 750 | GMT-5 | CA$590 (Developer) / CA$1,430 (VIP) | CA$280 (Indie Table) | MeetToMatch | None | ||
19 – 23 Jul | Game Discovery Exhibition 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Canada | Edmonton | From July 19-23, the Game Discovery Exhibition–Canada’s largest independent games festival–returns to Edmonton, Alberta, to celebrate game development and games culture. GDX begins with a conference on July 19-20, and concludes with the exhibition taking place from July 21-23. | https://www.interactiveartsalberta.org/gdx2023 | 40,000+ | GMT-6 | $150 Standard / $250 All Access | Via submission | N/A | None | ||
28 – 30 Jul | Game Connection Online – Chinajoy Edition 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Virtual | Virtual | Game Connection is excited to announce a new series of online events, designed to make business matching easy and accessible throughout the year. Five online events are planned for this year during PG Connects Seattle, Gamescom Europe, Tokyo Game Show, and more. | https://www.game-connection.com/game-connection-online-ticket-details/ | N/A | GMT+8 | 30€ | None | Let’s Meet | None | ||
28 – 31 Jul | ChinaJoy 2023 | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference (ChinaJoy for short) is the most influential event in the global digital entertainment industry. ChinaJoy is held annually in late July in Shanghai, China, a coastal cosmopolitan city with open economy. | https://www.chinajoy.net/ | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
1 Aug | Indie Live Expo Summer Spotlight 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Japan | Virtual | INDIE Live Expo, the online digital showcase series connecting indie game fans all over the world which has accumulated more than 84 million total views since its debut in 2020, adds a Q3 event to its previously biannual repertoire with the all-new “Summer Spotlight”. | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | Watch the showcase | N/A | GMT+9 | Free | Via Submission | None | None | ||
3 – 6 Aug | Gen Con 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Indianapolis | Gen Con is the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, held annually in Indianapolis, IN. | https://www.gencon.com/ | 50,000+ | GMT-4 | $70 – $235 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
3 – 6 Aug | Games Gathering Kyiv 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Kyiv | Free booths for independent developers + lectures where industry professionals will share their own experience and reveal the most interesting professional secrets + cool parties. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2023-kyiv/ | 1500 | GMT+2 | 69€ (Standard) / 199€ (Business) | Via submission | Pine | None | ||
4 – 5 Aug | GCX Event 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Orlando | Join us as we take over Orlando for the weekend. Kick back with friends, family, and the rest of the gaming community while you meet your favorite creators, play new games, enjoy amazing food, and celebrate nerd culture — all without ever having to leave your hotel. | https://gcxevent.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $70 (Daily) – $150 (All Days) | Per request | N/A | None | ||
4 – 6 Aug | gameDev Evening 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Serock | Our event focuses on integrating the game makers community by providing the chance to freely discuss the hottest topics of our industry, conveniently exchange our knowledge or have a drink in a homely, familiar atmosphere. | https://app.evenea.pl/event/gde2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Invite Only | None | None | None | ||
5 – 6 Aug | Play NYC 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | New York | Play NYC — New York’s premier gaming convention — returns in its 8th year to a fresh venue with an in-person August expo uniting creators and fans from the New York area and beyond in an intimate one-day celebration of games featuring: playable games, creators and opportunities. | https://play-nyc.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $39 (Daily) / $65 (All Days) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
6 – 10 Aug | SIGGRAPH 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The premier conference & exhibition on computer graphics & interactive techniques. Celebrate 50 years of SIGGRAPH and join us in Los Angeles or online. | https://s2023.siggraph.org/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $1,525 (Full Conference Pass) / $1,335 (Virtual) / $410 (Student) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
10 – 13 Aug | QuakeCon 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Grapevine | The iconic fan gathering welcomes back its dedicated community with a reimagined and upgraded BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN party for four days of round-the-clock gaming, a host of fun activities, and meetups for old and new friends | https://quakecon.bethesda.net/en/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $75 (Standard) | None | N/A | None | ||
11 Aug | THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Be sure to save the date for our #THQNordic Digital Showcase live on August 11th, 2023, at 12:00 pm (PDT), 3:00 pm (EDT), 21:00 (CEST). This year’s showcase will not only include world premiere announcements but also updates and reveals for previously-announced games! | Watch the Showcase | https://showcase.thqnordic.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | ||
18 – 20 Aug | Philippine Gamedev Expo 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Philippines | Manila | Philippine Game Development Expo will cover B2B opportunities, Workshops, Panels, Masterclasses, Game Showcase, Community Gatherings and everything in between. | https://www.pgdx.ph/ | N/A | GMT+8 | ₱850 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
18 – 20 Aug | Replaying Japan 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Asia | Japan | Nagoya | This conference, the 11th collaboratively organized event, focuses broadly on Japanese game culture, education, and industry. It aims to bring together a wide range of researchers and creators from many different countries to present and exchange their work. | https://replaying.jp/ | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | None | N/A | None | ||
20 – 22 Aug | devcom 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Europe’s biggest game developer conference will again offer a wide range of events and sessions for international game developers, game publishers and service providers. #gamescom | https://www.devcom.global/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 89 – 1559€ | Per request | N/A | None | ||
21 – 25 Aug | MeetToMatch – The Cologne Edition 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering of Europe in Cologne or from home. #gamescom | https://www.meettomatch.com/event/the-cologne-edition-2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 99€ | None | MeetToMatch | None | ||
22 Aug | Courage Cologne 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Cologne | YES! Courage Cologne is back! And it is BIGGER than ever. We partnered with Devcom and throw the biggest side-event of Gamescom & Devcom this year! This means we have room for 40+ showcasers this year! The concept is simple: Play a game, get a drink. #gamescom | https://courage.events/event/courage-cologne-2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Via submission | N/A | None | ||
22 Aug | gamescom: Opening Night Live 2023 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The spectacular ONL live show produced by Geoff Keighley returns for 2023. Tune in on Tuesday, August 22 at 8PM CEST / 2P ET / 11AM PT. This year’s ONL is less about announcing brand new projects, and more about giving fans updates on some of the biggest games due out over the next year. #gamescom | https://www.gamescom.global/ | Watch the Broadcast | N/A | GMT+2 | 29€ (On-Site) / Free (Stream) | None | None | None | ||
22 Aug | Community Clubhouse: Cologne 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | At this Clubhouse, we’re focusing on the various ways to plan for, and build successful game communities. What are ways to bring a sense of belonging to your games’ fans? How do you maintain healthy environments where your players will prosper, and eventually become brand champions? #gamescom | https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/community-clubhouse-cologne-germany-gamescom-edition-tickets-658364153907?aff=Keywords | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | ||
23 Aug | Future Game Show @ gamescom 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Virtual | The Future Games Show is GamesRadar’s flagship gaming showcase and is rapidly building a reputation as one of the best ways to discover new games on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC, with over 400 games featured across nine shows. Live on Wednesday at 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8pm CEST. | Watch the Broadcast | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Via Submission | None | None | ||
23 Aug | gamescom Awesome Indies 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The show will be hosted by the phenomenal Shay Thompson and is offically part of gamescom now. | https://indiearenabooth.de/gamescom2023/games | Watch the Broadcast | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | ||
23 – 27 Aug | gamescom 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Gamescom is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. #gamescom | https://www.gamescom.global/en | N/A | GMT+2 | 27€ (Daily Visitor), 59,5€ (Daily Industry) | N/A | Swapcard | None | ||
23 – 27 Aug | Game Connection Online – Gamescom Edition 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Game Connection is excited to announce a new series of online events, designed to make business matching easy and accessible throughout the year. Five online events are planned for this year during PG Connects Seattle, Gamescom Europe, Tokyo Game Show, and more. | https://www.game-connection.com/game-connection-online-ticket-details/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 30€ | None | Let’s Meet | None | ||
23 – 25 Aug | CEDEC 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | Asia | Japan | Yokohama | CEDEC is a conference for computer entertainment – including video games – industry, and for developers and others engaged in related work in this. And through CEDEC we aim to help them improve their respective development capabilities by exchanging information and ideas. | https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2023/en | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
24 Aug | gamescom Congress 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The gamescom congress is EU’s leading conference on the potential of computer and video games in society and the economy. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, the congress shows that game technologies help to inspire innovations and master digitalization in nearly all economic and social spheres. | https://www.gamescom.de/de/explore/additional-program/gamescom-congress | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | None | Swapcard | None | ||
25 – 27 Aug | Busan Indie Connect 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Busan | The Busan Indie Connect Festival, which marks its ninth anniversary this year, will be held at BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1 in Busan for three days from August 25. For online, it will be held from August 17th. | https://bicfest.org/index | N/A | GMT+9 | $99 (Business) / 15$ (Day Pass) | Via Submission | N/A | None | ||
26 Aug | TennoCon 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Canada | London | Come together with fellow Tenno from all over the world and help us celebrate 10 phenomenal years of Warframe during TennoCon 2023! This year marks our long-awaited return to in-person celebrations in London, Ontario for an all-day event showcasing the very best of the Origin System. | https://www.warframe.com/tennocon | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | None | N/A | None | ||
30 Aug | ICGJ23 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | International Conference on Game Jams, Hackathons and Game Creation Events. With thousands of game jams and hackathons held every year, with hundreds of thousands total participants, plenty of valuable data is generated and can be used to study all aspects of the activity. | https://icgj23.gameconf.org/home | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | None | N/A | None | ||
31 Aug | GI.biz Investment Summit 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | Get Your Game Funded at the world’s biggest dedicated games investment event, featuring talks from industry leaders and 1-2-1 meetings with leading investors, publishers and game creators. Now in its 13th year, the GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit is a real opportunity to get games funded. | https://www.showclix.com/event/gi-investment-investment-summit-at-pax-/listing | N/A | GMT-4 | $50 (Developer) / $200 (Publisher) | None | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
31 Aug – 1 Sep | MIX Next 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Seattle | The MIX will help kick off this year’s Fall season with a big online showcase, along with our return to the glorious Pacific Northwest for an onsite showcase in Seattle during PAX West time! Online showcase starts at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/the-mix-fall-showcases-2023 | Watch the Broadcast | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Via submission | None | None | ||
31 Aug – 2 Sep | New Zealand Game Developers Conference 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | The New Zealand Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) is a professional game development and interactive media conference for New Zealand and Australian audiences. It focuses equally on actionable and inspirational content, while providing networking opportunities. | https://nzgdc.com/ | 800+ | GMT+13 | NZ$330 (Full Pass) / NZ$174 (Student) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
1 Sep | Games Helsinki 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Games Helsinki is a free one-day conference for console and PC game development. This year we’re meeting in Helsinki’s beautiful City Hall on September 1. | https://gameshelsinki.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | ||
1 – 4 Sep | Nintendo Live 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Seattle | Nintendo Live 2023 will feature hands-on gameplay, stage performances, and gaming tournaments. Nintendo Live 2023 will take place at the Seattle Convention Center alongside the PAX West gaming and pop-culture convention. The two events are ticketed separately. A Nintendo Live 2023 event ticket will be required for entry. | https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-live/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free-to-enter, randomly selected drawing | None | None | None | ||
1 – 4 Sep | PAX West 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Seattle | PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. | https://west.paxsite.com/en-us.html | N/A | GMT-7 | $67.75 (Daily) / $247.75 (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
3 – 6 Sep | Promised Land 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Poland | Lodz | Bringing together professionals working in film, gaming, and other creative industries, Promised Land is a place for the exchange of knowledge and experience, for networking, and crossing the divide between the digital and the traditional arts. | https://www.promisedland-artfestival.com/en | 850+ | GMT+2 | 2,800 PLN | Per request | N/A | None | ||
5 – 6 Sep | Mobidictum Business Conference 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Istanbul | Turkey | The largest game industry conference in Turkey and MENA region. We aim to grow the game industry in the region by bringing world-class publishers, service providers, and game companies to Turkey. | https://events.mobidictum.biz/mobidictum-business-conference-2023/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 219€ (Standard) / 500€ (Business) | N/A | Pine | None | ||
6 – 8 Sep | Games Industry Law Summit 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Lithuania | Vilnius | The Summit is the annual invitation-only community event for the legal and business professionals who work in the international games industry. | https://gameslawsummit.org/ | 300 | GMT+3 | 1,200€ | None | N/A | None | ||
6 – 8 Sep | XDS 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Vancouver | The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development. | https://xdsummit.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $995 (Sold out) | Sold out | XDS Connect | None | ||
8 – 10 Sep | Indie Dev Day 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Meetups, workshops, conferences and a lot of love for videogames. | https://www.indiedevday.es/en/ | 4000+ | GMT+2 | 50€ (Industry) / 20€ (Student) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
11 Sep | Leadership Day by IGDA 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Leadership Day by IGDA Finland is an international event about how we build companies, teams and working cultures to build better games. | https://www.igda.fi/leadership-day | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
11 – 14 Sep | Save & Sound 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Denmark | Virtual | Save & Sound is an online music festival with sales on Steam. Celebrate headbanging soundtracks as well as unique implementations of music and audio in games. | https://www.saveandsound.io/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Via Submission | Steam | None | ||
12 – 13 Sep | Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | 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. | https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/ | N/A | GMT+2 | £697 (Standard) / £1,344 (VIP) | £365 (Indie Table) | MeetToMatch | None | ||
12 – 13 Sep | WN Limassol 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | The WN Conference is a developer-focused deal making event for the video game industry. Meet all the Cyprus based game companies! And those who will join them in Limassol. | https://wnconf.com/cyprus-23 | 500+ | GMT+3 | 449€ (Standard), 199€ (Online) | Per request | WN Hub | None | ||
13 – 16 Sep | EVA – Argentina Games Expo 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | South America | Argentina | Buenos Aires | An expo where you will have the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with creative and passionate teams, meet industry leaders and drive growth in the LATAM region. | https://expoeva.com/en/ | N/A | GMT-3 | ARS$ 100.000 (Standard) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
14 Sep | Games Summit – India 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | India | Bangalore | Games Summit is a b2b event, targeted on C-levels & decision makers from the gaming industry. The international summit will be held for about 250 professionals with few networking activities. | https://hgconf.com/summit-india2023 | 250 | GMT+5:30 | €69 (Standard) / €129 (Premium) | None | N/A | None | ||
14 – 16 Sep | WASD x IGN 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Bringing together the two best elements of both brands – the indie spirit of WASD and the blockbuster powerhouse of IGN – the event will showcase a giant collection of new, current and retro games in a larger space in the Truman Brewery. | https://www.wasdlive.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £75 (Industry) / £24 (Daily Pass) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
15 – 24 Sep | Latinx Games Festival 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Latinx Games Festival covers a wide range of topics in our panels that are important to Latinx game development. We provide career advancement opportunities, showcase games curated throughout Latin America, and celebrate Latinx game developers with the Latinx Game Awards. | https://www.latinxgamesfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $64.99 (DAILY) / $29.99 (STUDENT) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
19 Sep | Hive Creative Buzz 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Bulgaria | Sofia | The actors in Bulgaria’s gaming, animation and creator communities work mostly in parallel and seldom in cooperation. With Hive Creative Buzz we work towards creating a platform where we meet, exchange, get inspired, create opportunities! Part of Tuk-Tam Hive event. | https://tuk-tam.bg/hive/creative | 2500 | GMT+3 | 120 лв | None | N/A | None | ||
20 Sep | WN CEO Summit #2 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Join industry veterans and gaming visionairies for an open dialog. Feel free to take part in the organised discussions or just network with CEOs and entrepreneurs, form partnerships and make deals. | https://wn.events/ | N/A | GMT+3 | $1000 | None | WN Hub | None | ||
21 – 24 Sep | Tokyo Game Show 2023 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 is scheduled to be held from September 21 (Thu) to 24 (Sun) next year, with the real venue again at Makuhari Messe. | https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2022/en/ | 200.000+ | GMT+9 | 11,000 JPY (Business) / 2,300JPY (Daily) | TBA | Proprietary | N/A | ||
21 – 24 Sep | Game Connection Online – TGS Edition 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Game Connection is excited to announce a new series of online events, designed to make business matching easy and accessible throughout the year. Five online events are planned for this year during PG Connects Seattle, Gamescom Europe, Tokyo Game Show, and more. | https://www.game-connection.com/game-connection-online-ticket-details/ | N/A | GMT+9 | 30€ | None | Let’s Meet | None | ||
21 – 24 Sep | MeetToMatch – The Tokyo Edition 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering in Japan or from home. | https://www.meettomatch.com/tokyo2023/ | N/A | GMT+9 | 59€ | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
22 – 24 Sep | Indieway | Gaming Istanbul 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | The Gaming industry meets at Gaming Istanbul | Indieway again, where we examine the latest developments in the gaming industry. What are the tricks in the production process? Who will be the most successful indie team? | https://www.indieway.biz/events/gist-indieway-september-1 | N/A | GMT+3 | 185€ / 240€ (Business) | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | ||
25 – 27 Sep | DICE Europe 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Iceland | Reykjavik | DICE Europe goes to Iceland in 2023. More details will be available soon. | https://www.dicesummit.org/ | N/A | GMT+0 | $1650 (SOLD OUT) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
25 – 27 Sep | Games Gathering Bratislava 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Slovakia | Bratislava | Games Gathering is an international game conference in Bratislava focused on the work skills upgrade, helping to find business partners or investors, and providing job opportunities. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2023-bratislava/ | 600 | GMT+2 | 59€ (Standard) / 149€ (Business) | Per request | N/A | None | ||
25 – 30 Sep | Africa Comicade Gamathon 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Africa | Nigeria | Lagos | Celebrating Arica’s digital creatives. Africa’s premier convention of stakeholders in the Interactive and Immersive Media industry. | https://africacomicade.org/gamathon/ | N/A | GMT+1 | $25 (Standard) / $50 (Publisher) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
26 – 27 Sep | Indie Game Business Sessions: September Edition 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Learn more about video game business, marketing, and licensing from industry leaders. | https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $50 (All Access) | None | MeetToMatch | None | ||
27 Sep | GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | The GI HR Summit unites HR professionals from across the games industry to discuss the biggest topics impacting their teams: four-day working weeks, internships and education, creating a sense of belonging in a hybrid set-up, attracting talent outside of games, the cost-of-living crisis and more. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gamesindustrybiz-hr-summit-tickets-619122250317 | N/A | GMT+1 | £156 | None | None | None | ||
27 – 28 Sep | Horizon(s) 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Bordeaux | After the success of its first edition, the Horizon(s) forum is happy to announce its return in 2023. We look forward to meeting you to discuss the challenges of the video game industry through conferences, discussions and workshops. | https://www.horizonsvideogames.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 210€ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
27 – 29 Sep | LEVEL UP KL 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | The goal of bringing together local and international players to scene in Southeast Asia, LEVEL UP KL provides a platform for players in the industry to interact, learn and share knowledge; bringing in business, technical insights and future- shaping trends from thought-leader keynotes. | https://mdec.my/levelupkl2023 | N/A | GMT+8 | RM400 (Conference Pass) / RM2,000 (Business) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
27 – 30 Sep | Game Dev of Color Expo 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | The eighth annual Game Devs of Color Expo is coming to a screen near you on September 27–30, 2023! We’ll highlight inspirational creators of color and feature ample opportunities to connect with your fellow game makers. Applications to show a game or speak are open now. | https://www.gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/ | N/A | GMT+4 | $50 (Standard) – $100 (Supporter) | Via showcase | N/A | None | ||
28 Sep | MGS Games 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Las Vegas | MGS Games in San Francisco is a premier event for app publishers and developers in the mobile gaming industry, offering valuable insights, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing sessions with some of the top professionals in the industry. | https://mobilegrowthassociation.com/events/mgs-games/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $49.99 (Publishers) / $2.000 (Service Provider) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
30 Sep – 8 Oct | Melbourne Games Week 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | MIGW is the biggest games event in Asia Pacific and a fixture on the global calendar, connecting games, technology and culture, with a broad program for industry, educators, and game enthusiasts alike. | https://gamesweek.melbourne/ | N/A | GMT+11 | Various | TBA | N/A | None | ||
2 – 4 Oct | GCAP 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Game Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP), Australia’s professional and internationally recognised game development conference. GCAP 2023 will take place in Melbourne during Melbourne International Games Week (#MIGW23). Keynote sessions will be streamed live. | https://gcap.com.au/ | N/A | GMT+10 | A$550 | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | ||
3 – 5 Oct | Unreal Fest 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | New Orleans | Taking place in New Orleans from October 3 to 5, 2023, this year’s event is shaping up to be our biggest and most exciting yet. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-2023 | 2000 | GMT-5 | $350 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
4 Oct | Dutch Game Day 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Hilversum | The Dutch Game day powered by Control is a conference with national and international speakers. The conference covers subjects such as art, (game) design, programming, but also some business aspects of making games. Two tracks, expo + evening with Dutch Game Awards. | https://dutchgameday.nl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | €119.49 (Standard) / €76.70 (Student) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
4 Oct | FREAKON 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | FREAKON ’23, the first and maybe last (no promises) free game conference. Free talks by local and not so local game devs, about things they’re working on, have worked on, might work on. There’s gonna be something for everyone. And hey, it’s free so like, why not right. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freakon-tickets-714421713577?aff=oddtdtcreator | N/A | GMT+10 | Free | None | None | None | ||
4 – 6 Oct | Northern Game Summit 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Kajaani | Organized and run by students of Kajaani university of Applied Sciences, Northern Game Summit is a small, intimate event for game developers of all fields. The event includes a tight package of speeches about the hottest trends and technologies in the games industry. | https://northerngamesummit.com/ | 500 | GMT+3 | 169€ (Standard) / 249€ (VIP) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
5 Oct | Play Now Melbourne 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Discover the next big Aussie game. Unearth the hottest new games as you connect with an impressive suite of Australian developers. Take your project global. Connect with leading publishers and platform holders to help take your project to the next level. | https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/playnow | N/A | GMT+10 | Free | None | None | None | ||
5 Oct | United by Games 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | United by Games (formerly known as HUG) will bring together community managers, social media experts and streamers/content creators to knowledge share, discuss best practice and topics such as toxicity and AI. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hug-seminar-tickets-636426507817 | 150 | GMT+1 | £50 | None | None | None | ||
5 – 6 Oct | Game Conf 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Bordeaux | Third edition of Game Conf organized by Pôle Image Magelis. Event if free, but invitation only. | https://www.gameconf.fr/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Invitation Only | N/A | N/A | None | ||
5 – 8 Oct | GIC – Games Industry Conference 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Poznan | 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 | GMT+2 | 138€ (Indie) / 380€ (Business) | N/A | Grip | None | ||
5 – 8 Oct | Spiel 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Essen | 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/en/ | 147.000+ | GMT+2 | 22€ / 58€ (Daily / All Days) / 59€ (Business) | Per request | N/A | None | ||
6 – 8 Oct | Poznan Game Arena 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Poland | Poznan | Poznań Game Arena is the largest computer, console, and multimedia entertaiment fair in Central and Eastern Europe. For almost 15 years PGA remains to be the biggest event dedicated to Polish players, which sets standards and gathers the greatest audience. | https://gamearena.pl/en | N/A | GMT+2 | 50 PLN (Daily) / 99 PLN (Weekend Days) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
6 – 8 Oct | PAX Aus 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Held across three full days and all under one roof, PAX offers the community the opportunity to meet with old friends, make new ones, interact with game developers, publishers and brands, and get hands-on with everything they love about gaming. | https://aus.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT+11 | $75 (Daily) / $180 (All Days) | Per request | N/A | None | ||
7 Oct | Game Dev Days Graz 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Austria | Graz | Game Dev Days Graz is a community event for everyone who is interested in game development: connecting industry, indies, academia, research. During one weekend, the Game Dev Days turn the city of Graz into a hotspot for game development with developer talks, game showcases, art exhibitions, and discussion panels – providing a great opportunity to network with game developers and hear all about the local game industry. | https://gamedevdays.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Free Showcase | N/A | None | ||
9 – 10 Oct | Dev Play 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Romania | Bucharest | The Game Development Conference for Eastern Europe. | https://dev-play.ro/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 135€ | TBA | TBA | None | ||
9 – 10 Oct | #GAconf North America 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | Two days of talks and networking exploring accessibility for gamers with disabilities, hosted by the IGDA’S accessibility SIG. | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $250 (On-site) / Free (Virtual) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
9 – 16 Oct | Steam Next Fest: October 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | A multi-day celebration of upcoming games. Explore and play hundreds of game demos, watch developer livestreams, and chat with teams about their games in progress, coming soon to Steam. | Join the Festial | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | Steam | None | ||
10 Oct | Women in Games Annual Global Conference 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Get ready for a day of disruptive ideas and ground-breaking insights – from thinking differently about money and pay, to exploring women’s representation and wellbeing – we’re bringing together professionals and experts in their fields, privileging the voices of women and allies. | https://hopin.com/events/women-in-games-annual-global-conference-2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | £30 (Standard) | None | Hopin | None | ||
11 – 13 Oct | IGDX Business & Conference 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Indonesia | Bali | Indonesia Game Developer Exchange (IGDX) is an annual event, organized by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics in collaboration with the Indonesian Game Association (AGI), as part of the ongoing effort to increase the technical qualities and business capabilities of Indonesian gamedev. | https://igdx.id/events | N/A | GMT+8 | Free | N/A | MeetToMatch | N/A | ||
11 – 13 Oct | Serious Play Conference 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | North America | Canada | Toronto | Serious Play is the only conference that offers a full track of sessions serving every major application for the use of serious games and simulations in training or education as well as a full track on instructional/game design. | https://www.seriousplayconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $295 (Developer) / $108 (Student) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
11 – 15 Oct | Brazil Game Show 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | The Largest Gaming Show in Latin America. | https://www.brasilgameshow.com.br/ | N/A | GMT-3 | R$199 (Daily) / R$537 (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
12 Oct | GI Investment Summit London 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Get Your Game Funded at the world’s biggest dedicated games investment event, featuring talks, roundtables and 1-2-1 meetings. Each ticket includes lunch and refreshments on the Thursday, access to the MeetToMatch system for Thursday and Friday, and a full four-day pass to EGX. | https://www.showclix.com/event/gi-egx2023229MV8G | N/A | GMT+1 | £45 (Dev) / £180 (Publisher) | None | MeetToMatch | None | ||
12 – 13 Oct | Alberta Games Series 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Edmonton | Digital Alberta is proud to announce the second instalment of the Alberta Games Series. Bringing together all levels of game development professionals for two days of programming and featuring international + national speakers, games showcase, cocktail hour networking, and an after-party! | https://www.alberta.games | 300 | GMT-6 | CA$200 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
12 – 13 Oct | Unwrap 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Belgium | Kortrijk | For the third consecutive year, get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as UNWRAP takes the stage, bringing together the dynamic forces of the entertainment industry. This extraordinary event invites you to dive headfirst into the thrilling realm of games, music, film, media, and beyond. | https://www.unwrap.be/industry-days/home | N/A | GMT+2 | 235€ | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | ||
12 – 13 Oct | W ♥️ Games 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | This year we aim to host our 5th hybrid conference from the heart of Helsinki, presenting over 30 talks, variety of workshops, portfolio and CV reviews as well IGDA Finland Mentor café. In addition, SHOWROOM will be open for teams and companies from across the globe to present their amazing work. | https://www.wlovegames.org/ | N/A | GMT+3 | Free | TBA | N/A | None | ||
12 – 15 Oct | EGX 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | There’s so much to do at EGX London. Whether you’re exploring new indie titles in the Rezzed Zone or watching panels from industry guests, here’s everything you don’t want to miss. | https://www.egx.net/london/en-gb.html | N/A | GMT+1 | £24 (Daily) / £80 (All Days) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
13 Oct | MGS Europe 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | MGS Europe is back, and we are excited to bring together the biggest names in mobile from around the globe. Explore the latest industry trends, tackle the biggest challenges in mobile, and take the time to make connections that will change the trajectory of your app and your career. | https://mobilegrowthassociation.com/events/mgs-europe/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free (Dev) / $300 (Busines) | TBA | None | None | ||
13 – 15 Oct | FROG – Future and Reality of Gaming 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Austria | Vienna | The annual international conference brings together scholars, players, students, game designers, game developers, educators and experts from various disciplines to discuss the Future and Reality of Gaming. | https://www.frogvienna.at/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | N/A | N/A | None | ||
14 Oct | Indie Showcase 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | One year after an amazing first edition, we are happy and excited to share the date for the 2023 edition of IndieShowcase. | https://www.indieshowcase.nl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 4,99€ | Via Submission | N/A | None | ||
16 – 17 Oct | ESI London 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | ESI’s biggest ever flagship event – ESI London will return in October 2023! With a brand new fresh look, the world’s esports industry festival will be even BIGGER and BETTER than 2022 edition so buckle up, it’s going to be an unforgettable ride. | https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-london-2023 | 700+ | GMT+1 | £120 (Student) – £600 (Standard) | TBA | Brela | None | ||
17 – 18 Oct | GameSoundCon 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Burbank | GameSoundCon 2023 is hybrid! While we would love to see you in person in Burbank, CA, you can now attend remotely with our online only ticket! Online access gives you real-time access to GameSoundCon sessions, live text chat and more. | https://www.gamesoundcon.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $535 (On-site) / $125 (Virtual) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
18 Oct | GamesForum London 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Gamesforum London is One-day Gamesforum Laser Event focussing on Ad Monetization in F2P mobile games taking place at the presitgious 30 Eustion Square on 18th of October 18th. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/london-home/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £249 (Standard Pass) | None | N/A | None | ||
18 – 22 Oct | SXSW Sydney Games Festival 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Australia | Australia | Sydney | With multiple venues across the event precinct, you’ll be able to throw yourself into a huge array of Games experiences – including live plays and hands-on demos, performances, product launches, networking events, investment sessions, and a world-leading conference. The main SXSW festival runs from 15 to 22 of October. | https://sxswsydney.com/sxsw-2023/games/ | N/A | GMT+10 | AUD1095 | Via submission | N/A | None | ||
19 – 21 Oct | CEEGS 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Germany | Leipzig | CEEGS (Central and Eastern European Game Studies conference) is a gathering of game scholars organised annually by DiGRA Central and Eastern Europe, but its thematic scope is not limited to regional topics, and it welcomes participants from anywhere in the world. | https://www.macromedia-fachhochschule.de/de/lp/ceegs-2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 99€ (Standard) | None | N/A | None | ||
19 – 22 Oct | gamescom Asia 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | For trade, gamescom asia aims to serve as the premier platform for Southeast Asian game developers to explore partnerships and expand their audiences globally. | https://gamescom.asia/ | 30.000+ | GMT+8 | SGD 195 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
20 – 22 Oct | TwitchCon Las Vegas 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Las Vegas | It’s where everything you love about Twitch gets leveled up IRL. An epic celebration of the streamers, games, chatters, mods, cosplayers, communities, and more that bring us all together. | https://twitchcon.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $149 (Daily) / $229 (All Days) | Per Request | N/A | None | ||
21 Oct | #a11yTO Gaming 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | #a11yTO Gaming returns to Downtown Toronto on Saturday, October 21st for a full day of accessible gaming fun! | https://gaming.a11yto.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | Free | N/A | N/A | None | ||
21 – 22 Oct | Game Access Connect 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Czechia | Brno | Game Access Connect is focused mostly on newcomers to the games industry and allows them to network with professionals and learn through workshops, sessions and showcases. | https://game-access.com/connect/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 200 CZK | N/A | N/A | None | ||
22 Oct | Gamesummit Antalya 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Turkey | Antalya | Gamesummit is gathering for the fans of video games, pop culture, comics and other related interests to come together and celebrate their passion through cosplay, games and other fun activities on both online and offline venues. | https://gamesummit.ai/ | N/A | GMT+3 | $11 | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | ||
23 – 24 Oct | GamesBeat Next 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Over 500 attendees will examine the next big opportunities within the gaming industry within areas such as esports, user-generated content and the creator economy, influencers and the upheavals in marketing, generative AI, emerging markets, and the changing infrastructure of games. | https://events.venturebeat.com/gamesbeat-summit-next-2023/ | 500+ | GMT-7 | $597 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
24 Oct | GamesForum Seattle 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | Gamesforum North America brings together UA, Ad Monetization, Product and ASO professionals under the same roof, for a one day highly focused conference, making it a unique experience with opportunities to network and learn from the best. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/northamerica/ | 270 | GMT-4 | $319 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
24 – 25 Oct | Donna Day 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Skövde | Every year, in connection to Sweden Game Conference, DONNA organize DONNA DAY for female, trans and non-binary game development students and alumni. | https://swedengameconference.se/en/donna-day/ | 100+ | GMT+2 | 500 SEK | N/A | N/A | None | ||
24 – 25 Oct | Konsoll 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Norway | Bergen | Konsoll is a two-day event held annually in Bergen. Bringing together game developers from all over Norway and abroad to listen to world-class speakers. | https://konsoll.org/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 750kr (Student) / 850kr (Standard) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
25 – 26 Oct | Sweden Game Arena 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Skövde | Sweden Game Conference gather participants from all corners of the games industry and the innovation system. As previous years, we also welcomed junior and senior game developers as well as startups to this year’s conference to enjoy Sweden Game Pitch, talks, panels and much more! | https://swedengameconference.se/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 140€ (Standard) / 70€ (Indie) / 40€ (Student) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
25 – 27 Oct | Games Job Fair Autumn 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Finland | Espoo | Games Job Fair is a brand visibility, networking, and recruitment event connecting games industry studios and professionals from across the globe. | https://gamesjobfair.com/ | 1000 | GMT+3 | 10€ (Virtual) / 20€ (On-Site) | N/A | Pine | None | ||
25 – 27 Oct | GamiLearn 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Portugal | Bragança | Our main goal is to bring together stakeholders to exchange ideas and experiences and encourage networking between academia and industry. This symposium is open to contributions from researchers, practitioners, and industry in applying gamification or games in learning environments. | https://gamilearn.webs.ull.es/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 270€ | None | N/A | None | ||
26 Oct | Unreal Day 2023 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | In October 2022, over 500 visitors attended numerous lectures and workshops within the premiere UNREAL DAY program. The new meeting point for all UE practitioners and professionals returns this year in an expanded edition, and on the same date – mark October 26th 2023! | https://sga.rs/en/news/sga-3lateral-and-epic-games-announce-unreal-day-2023-in-belgrade/ | 500 | GMT+1 | Free | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
26 – 27 Oct | LevelUY 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | South America | Uruguay | Montevideo | The event promotes the culture and development opportunities of Videogames in Uruguay and the region. We invite you to participate in a day with workshops, talks, an exhibition of national videogames, and the closing ceremony of the National Videogame Contest. | https://www.leveluy.com/ | N/A | GMT-3 | Free | N/A | N/A | None | ||
26 – 28 Oct | Meet and Build 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Belgium | Charleroi | Meet & Build was created in 2015 to coincide with the opening of the Quai 10 gaming space. The desire of the City of Charleroi and its mayor Paul Magnette to promote this medium, as well as its creators and the local ecosystems, has contributed to the birth of Belgium’s first B2B conference. | https://meetandbuild.eu/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 49,99€ (Business) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
26 – 28 Oct | Game Days 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Slovakia | Košice | Annual games festival bringing together the local community for 9th time, now with bigger focus on business, networking and cross border knowledge exchange. | https://gamedays.sk/ | 500+ | GMT+2 | 29€ (Indie) / 99€ (Business) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
27 – 28 Oct | IVI Pro Days 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Trieste | The Italian annual event dedicated to exploring the role and potential of the video game as a resource for narrating the territory and heritage is coming back in Trieste on October 27-28, 2023. | https://ivipro.it/it/ivipro-days-2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
27 Oct | Indie Games TRS 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | The Indie Games Trs meeting is the first congress in Terrassa that brings together professional and academic activity on the indie video game, with the aim of creating dialogue between the industry and the university world, weaving links from innovation and knowledge transfer. | https://terrassainnovacio.cat/ca/indie-games-trs/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | Via showcase | N/A | None | ||
10 – OCT | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | The International Games Summit on Mental Health runs from October 11th-12th 2023, in a return to a live event format in downtown Toronto with online availability for the first day. Day 2 will consist of numerous roundtables and will not be broadcast, but will be recorded. | https://tigs.ca/ | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||||
30 Oct – 3 Nov | Scottish Games Week 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Scotland | Edinburgh | Scottish Games Week, the celebration of games creativity, is returning to Scotland in 2023 with a programme of events taking place across the country from October 30th – November 3rd. This year’s event will kick off in Edinburgh with a two-day conference on October 30th and 31st. | https://gamesweek.scot/ | 500+ | GMT+1 | £115 (Standard) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
31 Oct | THIS GAME 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Aarhus | THIS GAME is the go-to games conference and masterclasses for industry professionals in game design and game development. Every year, we gather some of the heaviest hitting players in the field, for two days of knowledge, inspiration, and network. | https://thisaarhus.com/track/thisgame/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 500 DKK | N/A | N/A | None | ||
31 Oct – 5 Nov | Play23 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | Creative Gaming Festival takes place from 31.10. to 5.11. at JUPITER Hamburg and online. This year, we’re bursting bubbles and exploring in workshops, exhibitions and shows what #soapoperas and #digitalgames have in common. Be there! | http://www.playfestival.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | N/A | N/A | None | ||
1 – 5 Nov | Paris Games Week 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Paris | In 2022 we celebrated our reunion during the #RESTART edition, and in 2023 we look forward to seeing you for the Paris Games Week “Next Level”. | https://www.parisgamesweek.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 20€ (Daily) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
2 Nov | Games Growth Summit North 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Manchester | Learn about growing your company successfully, taking in elements that cover investment, marketing, operational growth and leadership | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/games-growth-summit-north-tickets-636496035777?aff=oddtdtcreator | 150 | GMT+1 | $80 | N/A | None | GameConfGuide10 | ||
2 – 3 Nov | Game Connection Europe 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | France | Paris | Game Connection Europe is the place to be! Get ready for networking, insights, and game-changing business opportunities. | https://www.game-connection.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 690€ (Standard / Online) | 800€ (Indies) | Let’s Meet | None | ||
2 – 4 Nov | IGDC 2023 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | India | Hyderabad | IGDC is a major catalyst in enabling the growth of the Indian gaming ecosystem and sees enthusiastic participation from game developers, publishers, and investors each year. the goal is to support and empower game developers with networking opportunities in the presence of industry leaders. | https://indiagdc.com/ | 4000+ | GMT+5:30 | ₹ 3500 (Standard) / ₹ 65000 (VIP) | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | ||
3 Nov | PitchYaGame 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | https://pitchyagame.com | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | |||
3 – 4 Nov | BlizzCon 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Anahaim | After four years of gathering online–adventuring through Azeroth, teaming up in Overwatch, traversing the fields of Sanctuary, or warming yourself by the fire in the Tavern–it’s finally time to gather in person once more. BlizzCon will be returning to the Anaheim Convention Center. | Website | Watch Day 1 Stream | Watch Day 2 Stream | N/A | GMT-7 | $299 / $799 (VIP) | TBA | None | None | ||
4 – 5 Nov | Adventure X 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | The narrative games convention. AdventureX is the UK’s only convention dedicated to narrative-driven gaming. Since 2011, AdventureX has been bringing together developers & gamers with a passion for interactive storytelling. | https://www.adventurexpo.org/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £38 (Daily) / £60 (All Days) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
11 – NOV | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Middle East | Jordan | Sweimeh | Over 700 games industry professionals will join us right on the shores of one of the most historic locations in the world. It’s the largest convention centre in Jordan and it’s situated about 30 minutes from capital Amman. | https://www.pgconnects.com/jordan/ | 700+ | GMT+3 | £280 (Standard) / £890 (VIP) | £310 (Indie Table) | MeetToMatch | None | ||||
7 – 8 Nov | Hit Games Conference – Berlin 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | HIT Games Conference (Former Hyper Games Conference – HGC) — business event for the game industry leaders. We connect game developers with publishers and game services around the world! The main focus of the events is the mobile market (hyper-casual, casual, midcore, hardcore) & web3 games. | https://hgconf.com/hgc-berlin2023 | 1000+ | GMT+2 | 349€ (Basic) / 449€ (Premium) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
8 – 9 Nov | Global Games Pitch 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Virtual | The biggest international online pitching event 100+ publishers and investors! | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch/ | N/A | GMT+2 | $9 (Basic) – $129 (Pro) | None | N/A | None | ||
8 – 9 Nov | MIGS 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Montreal | For its 20th anniversary, MIGS will focus solely on Business to Business (B2B) opportunities, helping further develop Québec and Canada’s video game industry through global networking opportunities, world-class speakers, and a B2B exhibit space. Event organized by XP Summit. | https://migs.biz/en/ | N/A | GMT-5 | CAD 699 (Standard) / CAD 299 (Indie) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
3 – 10 Nov | IndieCade Festival: Anywhere & Everywhere 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | IndieCade is honored to have the support of Steam for our incredible IndieCade community and will feature the Festival on the front page of Steam over the awards and back and forth over the duration of the Festival. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indiecade-festival-2023-anywhere-everywhere-tickets-728359321337?aff=oddtdtcreato | N/A | N/A | Free | None | Steam | None | ||
9 – 10 Nov | Guerrilla Game Festival 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Spain | Madrid | The video game event that brings together the entire indiedev community in Madrid: conferences, networking and exhibition of indie games. | https://guerrillagamefestival.es | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | 100€ | N/A | None | ||
9 – 11 Nov | Games Ground 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Berlin | From game showcases and tournaments to panel discussions and workshops, Games Ground provides something for everyone – whether you’re a hardcore gamer, a casual player, or an industry professional. | https://www.gamesground.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 150€ (Business) / 450€ (Premium) / 22€ (General Admision) | TBA | MeetToMatch | BOOSTERGGREG20 | ||
9 – 12 Nov | Reboot Infogamer 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Croatia | Zagreb | The biggest gaming and entertainment expo in South East Europe is returns back after 4 years. All fans of games, cosplay, e-sports, tournament and fun are welcome. | https://www.rebootinfogamer.hr | N/A | GMT+2 | 10€ (Daily) / 20€ (All Days) | TBA | None | None | ||
10 Nov | Game Dev Gathering 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Hungary | Budapest | The Hungarian game developers conference is back. We organize the event hand in hand with the French Institute, and we’ll be joined by a number of foreign speakers alongside local experts. Panel discussions, workshops and indie games will welcome all professionals! More information coming soon | https://www.facebook.com/events/987279649169814/?ref=newsfeed | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | ||
10 Nov | XmasJKL 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Jyväskylä | Discover the latest trends and insights in the Finnish game industry, as well as valuable business strategies. Gain valuable knowledge from renowned speakers, engage in interactive discussions, and forge new connections with like-minded professionals. | https://www.xmasjkl.com/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 99€ (Standard) / 155€ (VIP) | None | N/A | None | ||
10 Nov | M+Dev! 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Madison | The premiere game development conference for creators, publishers and educators in the United States Midwest region, M+Dev! gives you access for networking and for sharing the best practices in the business for veteran, traditional, mobile and indie game developers. | https://www.mdevconf.com/ | 500 | GMT-5 | $150 (Standard) / $75 (Virtual) | $1000 – $10,000 | None | None | ||
10 – 11 Nov | Night Games 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Los Angeles | Get ready for a gaming experience like no other. Join fellow gaming enthusiasts for Night Games, an electrifying weekend of immersive gameplay under the stars. The event is organized by IndieCade | https://www.musiccenter.org/experience-learn/experience-learn/for-all-ages/digital-innovation-initiative/night-games/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | N/A | None | None | ||
14 – 17 Nov | PathfindinGS 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | This conference firmly places a spotlight on the video game industry of the Global South where developers are creating games, launching success stories and building up the game industry in a way unseen in other parts of the world. | https://igda.org/pathfindin-gs/ | N/A | N/A | Free | None | N/A | None | ||
15 Nov | Game Summit Sweden 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm | A full day event dedicated to the real stars of the game industry: the game developers. This is not your average game conference. No expo, no business, no pitch panel, no job fair. No suits or startups – this is for all of you doing the real work in the game development mines. | https://dataspelsbranschen.confetti.events/game-summit-sweden/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 2300 SEK | None | None | None | ||
15 – 16 Nov | Unite 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | Unite is back, live and in person. Join the Unity community for this exciting annual event. Get ready for it – this year’s Unite will feature leading game creators, developers, artists, publishers, and others. You’ll be part of exhilarating deep dives, breakout sessions, and networking. | https://unity.com/events/unite | N/A | GMT+2 | €325 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
16 – 17 Nov | DevGAMM Lisbon 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Lisbon | Refined gamedev experience by the Atlantic Ocean. Delve into a world of exclusive lectures delivered by industry leaders, forge connections with fellow gamedev experts amidst the stunning backdrop of Portugal, and embrace additional immersive encounters curated by local masters. | https://devgamm.com/lisbon2023/ | N/A | GMT+1 | $400 (Standard) / $790 (VIP) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
16 – 17 Nov | Indie X 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Lisbon | Indie X is Portugal’s biggest indie game showcase featuring both national and international indie games. This year, we are joining forces with the biggest B2B event in Eastern Europe, and one of the biggest video games B2B events in the world: DevGAMM. Plus, Steam showcase + Sale. | https://indiex.online/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | Via Submission | Pine | None | ||
16 – 17 Nov | Gamesweek Zurich – The Conference 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Switzerland | Zurich | Gamesweek Zurich – The Conference awaits you with a packed and diverse programme, including IRL meetings, apéros reception party and the Swiss Game Awards Show. The 2-Day-Conference gathers experts and the interested public to discuss and analyse. | https://www.gamesweekzurich.org/en/conference/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Fr360.00 (Standard) / Fr90 (Student) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
17 Nov | CiGA Developer Conference 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | CiGA Developer Conference is a conference organized by CiGA for game developers and game industry practitioners. In combination with the latest game market environment and situation of the year, we will invite high-quality guests from around the world to share valuable information and experience. | https://www.cigadc.com/english | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
17 – 18 Nov | CiGA Connects 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | China | Shanghai | CiGA Connects is the B2B event brand of CiGA, which focus on B2B showcase, international business connection, and industry conference. Its predecessor held industry workshop in different cities, covering more than 3,000 developers in China. | https://www.ciga.me/connects | 3000 | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | ||
16 – 19 Nov | G-Star 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Busan | G-Star is an annual trade show for the video game industry presented by Korea Association of Game Industry and Busan IT Promotion Agency in November. | https://www.gstar.or.kr/eng# | N/A | GMT+9 | $250 (Business) | $1,500 – $2,500 | MeetToMatch | None | ||
18 – 19 Nov | WePlay 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | WePlay Expo is a fantastic game festival with high-quality indie games, 3A games cultural content and experiences from around the world. WePlay 2023 will happen 18th-19th Nov at Hall H4 of Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center ,China. | https://www.weplaymore.com/english | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
22 – 23 Nov | Pandora Conference 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | Where data meets games. Pandora is the exclusive conference focused on data in gaming, bringing together top game development studios and organizations alike to showcase their groundbreaking advancements in AI and ML-powered game development. Part of DSC Europe! | https://pandoraconf.com/ | 3000+ | GMT+2 | 228€ | N/A | N/A | None | ||
22 – 24 Nov | Arctic Game Dev 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Umeå | Welcome to Arctic Game Dev Umeå 2023 – an event dedicated to empowering our regional game development community. As the first of its kind in Umeå, our mission is clear: to provide valuable knowledge, foster new connections, and offer a platform for studios to pitch their games. | https://dev23.arcticgame.se | N/A | GMT+1 | 500kr | N/A | N/A | None | ||
23 – 26 Nov | Lisboa Games Week 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Portugal | Lisabon | 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 | GMT+1 | 15€ – 20€ (Daily) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
24 – 26 Nov | Milan Games Week 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Italy | Milan | 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 | GMT+2 | 25€ (Daily) / 65€ (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
27 Nov – 2 Dec | Africa Games Week 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Africa Games Week continues to drive exposure, opportunities, knowledge and investment to African Game Developers connecting them to the world. | https://gamesweek.africa/ | N/A | GMT+2 | $80 (Standard) / $625 (VIP) | N/A | N/A | None | ||
28 – 29 Nov | Nordic Game Helsinki 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Turbo charge your success in Helsinki this fall. Over two days, speed-pitch your project, participate in an intensive mentoring workshop, showcase your game to investors and publishers in the MeetToMatch Lounge and much more. | https://conf.nordicgame.com | N/A | GMT+2 | 149€ (Standard) | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | ||
28 Nov – 1 Dec | GTR Conference 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Malta | Żejtun | The Global Top Round (GTR) Conference is an annual event focused on the gaming industry. It served as a platform where gaming industry professionals, including investors, publishers, angel investors, studios, and other stakeholders, gathered to network, share ideas, showcase their projects, and engage in discussions about the latest trends and developments in the gaming world. | https://www.globaltopround.com/conference.html | N/A | GMT+1 | Invite Only | None | MeetToMatch | None | ||
28 Nov – 1 Dec | VR Days 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Let’s keep on building XR humanity together! We hope to see you all again next year so save the date: 27 November – 01 December 2023 for our next edition in Rotterdam. | https://vrdays.co/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 169€ (Day Pass) / 499€ (Week Pass) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
11 – NOV | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Israel | Tel Aviv | Series of conferences WN is going to enter Tel Aviv. | https://wnconf.com/telaviv-23 | 1500+ | GMT+3 | 380€ (Standard) / 99€ (Online) | Per request | WN Hub | None | ||||
30 Nov – 3 Dec | PLAYCON 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Malta | Ta’ Qali | PLAYCON, the premier Video Games Expo in Malta, presents a comprehensive platform where industry stakeholders unite to showcase their finest offerings. This event facilitates discussions and interactions to shape the future of video games and esports, all conveniently housed in a single venue. | https://playcon.mt/ | 20,000 | GMT +1 | €299 | N/A | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
1 – 3 Dec | PAX Unplugged 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Philadelphia | PAX Unplugged is a tabletop gaming-focused event specifically tailored to lovers of board games, RPGs, miniatures, cards, and more. Featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, tournaments and more. | https://unplugged.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $40 (Daily) / $85 (All Days | N/A | N/A | None | ||
2 – 3 Dec | Indie Live Expo Winter Edition + Awards 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Japan | Virtual | INDIE Live Expo, Japan’s premiere online digital showcase series connecting indie game fans all over the world, announces the return of INDIE Live Expo Winter 2023 along with the annual INDIE Live Expo Awards set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. | Watch the Showcase – Day 1 | Watch the Showcase – Day 2 | N/A | GMT+9 | Free | None | None | None | ||
6 & 8 Dec | Day of the Devs The Game Awards Edition 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | It’s time for more Day of the Devs! We’re working with @iam8bit and @thegameawards for another celebration of indie games. There will be a livestream on 12/6, plus a FREE in-person event in Los Angeles on 12/8. | https://www.dayofthedevs.com | Watch the Showcase | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Via Submission | None | None | ||
7 Dec | The Game Awards 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The global celebration of video game culture hosted by Geoff Keighley. Hype HYPE! | https://thegameawards.com | Watch the Awards | N/A | GMT-8 | $66 / $181 | None | None | None | ||
7 – 8 Dec | WN Belgrade – December 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | The WN Conference team is back in Serbia, and they’re bringing the world’s top game industry experts to Belgrade. Join over 800 developers, publishers, service providers, and game platforms on December 7-8 for WN Belgrade’23! | https://wnconf.com | 800 | GMT+2 | 449€ (Standard) / 229€ (Indie) | N/A | WN Hub | None | ||
7 – 9 Dec | Playtopia 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Playtopia is Africa’s first annual destination Indie Games & Immersive Arts festival and conference. It is a gathering of South African and global creators and players, where we celebrate the African “scene”. A place for people to come together to share ideas, connect, and to exhibit work. | https://playtopiafestival.co.za/ | N/A | GMT+2 | R220 (Daily) / R500 (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
8 – 9 Dec | Game Developers Session 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czechia | Prague | GDS is the oldest game developers conference in Europe happening in Prague. Last September marked our 20th anniversary. | https://www.gdsession.com/ | 3000+ | GMT+2 | 160€ (Standard) / 220€ (VIP) / 33€ (Public day) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
8 – 10 Dec | G-EIGHT 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei City | A gaming expo organized by gamers themselves, dedicated to showcasing Taiwan’s independent games, is committed to bringing more attention to Taiwan’s indie game scene. G-EIGHT believes that many games are not unpopular; they simply haven’t been discovered yet! | https://geight.io/en/2023-g-eight/ | N/A | GMT+8 | TWD$ 300 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
9 – 10 Dec | GameDev.World 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Virtual | Global | Global | gamedev.world is the global game developer conference. Featuring 30+ speakers from all over the planet, all talks will be close-captioned and translate into Arabic, Brazilian-Portuguese, English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish. | https://gamedev.world/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | ||
12 Dec | Game UX Summit 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | GAME UX SUMMIT is the first professional UX event dedicated to the video game industry. It brings together renowned speakers from various Game UX-related disciplines. | https://gameuxsummit.com | N/A | GMT-8 | $4 | None | N/A | None | ||
12 – 15 Dec | Siggraph Asia 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Sydney | SIGGRAPH Asia will be heading to Sydney for its 2023 conference and exhibition, bringing together the world’s most respected technical and creative minds, and further building New South Wales’ position as a leading global knowledge hub for creative industries. | https://asia.siggraph.org/2023/ | N/A | GMT+10 | $350 (Standard) / $850 (VIP) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
14 – 15 Dec | Hit Games Conference – Global Edition 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Europe | Virtual | HIT Games Conference (Former Hyper Games Conference HGC) — business event for the game industry leaders. We connect game developers with publishers and game services around the world! The main focus of the events is the mobile market (hyper-casual, casual, midcore, hardcore) & web3 games. | https://hgconf.com/ | 1000+ | GMT+2 | Free (Virtual) / 49€ (Premium) | TBA | Pine | None | ||
15 – 16 Dec | Bilbao International Games Conference 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Bilbao | 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://eus.bilbaogamesconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 35€ | 300€ | N/A | None | ||
15 – 16 Dec | IndieWay (December) 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | A series of events focusing on MENA region. Showcase + networking. | https://www.indieway.biz/events/indieway-december-3 | N/A | GMT+3 | 115€ (Standard) / 150€ (Business) | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
15 – 17 Dec | Gamergy 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Spain | Madrid | GAMERGY is one of the largest video game and esports festivals in the country, it is held every year in Madrid and has a significant projection and impact on the gamer community. From 2021 it expands its space to the online, virtual and face-to-face part to grow the experience offered to users. | https://www.ifema.es/gamergy | N/A | GMT+2 | 14€ (Daily) / 38€ (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | ||
12 – DEC | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Learn more about video game business, marketing, and licensing from industry leaders. | https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/ | N/A | GMT-8 | TBA | None | Meet 2 Match | None | ||||
19 – 21 Dec | Australian XR Festival 2023 | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Australian XR Festival 2023 opens December 19th 2023 with public showcases 19 – 21st December at ACMI in Melbourne. Public showcases include the world’s best creative experiences & content with a focus on Gaming, Virtual Reality, AR, Digital Art, Creative AI and Animation so join us at ACMI! | https://www.ausxrfestival.com | 1500 | GMT+11 | A$39.95 – A$89.95 | N/A | N/A | N/A |