Deadlines for events

All upcoming (and past) deadlines for showcase sessions, awards, expo, festival, competition, networking and other events targeted towards indies, studios & individuals. Some of the listed entries are part of a bigger events, conferences or summits and they require valid registration (conference / event pass). 

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DEADLINEEVENTSUBMISSION FEEEVENT DATESTATUSTYPEREGIONLOCATIONWEBSITEDESCRIPTIONSTATUSTYPE
N/ABlack Game Developer Fund 2023 LogoBlack Game Developer FundFreeN/ACLOSEDFundingNorth AmericaWorldwidehttps://blackgamedevfund.com/apply/Once an application has been completed, the BGDF committee conducts a thorough review based on an evolving set of considerations, including existing BGDF projects, current trends, team composition and capabilities for completing the project, and likelihood of critical and commercial success.CLOSEDFunding
N/ACreature Indie VR FundSideQuest X Creature Indie VR FundFreeN/ACLOSEDFundingNorth AmericaWorldwidehttps://www.creature.page/developer-fundThe SideQuest X Creature Indie VR Fund is a collaboration built to empower indie VR developers and supplement other funding sources. If you’re interested in having your game evaluated for possible funding and access to Creature’s label services.CLOSEDPitching, Funding
6 JanGames Finance Market 2025 LogoGames Finance Market£325 (After Acceptance)8 – 9 AprCLOSEDFundingEuropeLondon, United Kingdomhttps://festival.games.london/gfm/registrationThe Games Finance Market is the UK’s largest curated B2B initiative, taking place every year during the London Games Festival. This event connects established games businesses and new games start-ups with investors, publishers and platforms. The 2025 Games Finance Market takes place on 8 – 9 April.CLOSEDPitching
6 JanNew Game Plus Games London Festival Logo 2025New Game Plus @ London Games FestivalN/A2 – 13 AprCLOSEDShowcaseEuropeLondon, United Kingdomhttps://festival.games.london/profile/findSeeking the best upcoming games from around the world. Games must be unreleased but can be on any platform. Every selected game gets an exhibition slot at our new expo New Game Plus.CLOSEDShowcase
15 JanBig Festival Gamescom Latam 2025 LogoBIG Festival @ gamescom LATAM EXTENDEDFree30 Apr – 4 MayOPENAwards Showcase Steam ShowcaseSouth AmericaSão Paulo, Brazilhttps://latam.gamescom.global/en/big-festival-en/​Every year, we select the 100 best and most innovative games from around the world, making them available first-hand for the public to play. Since 2024, the BIG Festival takes place inside gamescom latam.OPENShowcase, Awards, Steam Showcase
16 JanEuropean Game Showcase San Francisco 2025 LogoEuropean Game ShowcaseFree17 MarOPENShowcaseNorth AmericaSan Francisco, Californiahttps://europeangameshowcase.com/the-european-game-showcase-will-return-to-gdc-in-2025-in-a-new-location/The European Game Showcase will be back at GDC in 2025. On Wednesday (!), March 19, we will host our annual showcase with fresh games from Europe, first time at (!) the Children‘s Creativity Museum in San Francisco, right next to the GDC venue, to help developers with great connections.OPENShowcase
24 JanDevGAMM Showcase Steam Digital Vikings Awards 2025 LogoDevGAMM Showcase + Digital Vikings AwardsFree27 – 28 FebOPENShowcase Steam Showcase AwardsEuropeGdańsk, Polandhttps://airtable.com/appZKolvkrSpm5YUZ/shrmVhlN2dKdRHZqYFor the third time, this competition for game developers from the Baltic region is bringing together the most anticipated games from the area. Submission form covers Steam Event, Showcase and Pitching activities during DevGAMM Gdansk.OPENAwards, Pitching, Showcase
24 JanGame Anglia Festival Showcase 2025 LogoGame Anglia Festival ShowcaseFree6 FebOPENShowcaseEuropeIpswich, United Kingdomhttps://www.gameanglia.co.uk/festival/This year’s event on February 6th will feature a showcase area dedicated to game developers – students and indies. There is a limited number of slots available, the more polished your game is, the higher the chance it will be showcased.OPENShowcase
31 JanA Maze Awards Logo Berlin 2025A Maze Award5016 MayOPENAwardsEuropeBerlin, Germanyhttps://2025.award.amaze-berlin.deA MAZE./ is looking for works pushing the medium of playful arts – fully finished works, demos, experiments, interactive performances, installations, immersive theater or prototypes are welcome! Submissions are 50€ (35€ early bird until Jan 31).OPENAwards
31 JanGames for Change Awards 2025 logoGames For Change Awards NEWFreeTBA SummerOPENAwardsNorth AmericaN/Ahttps://festival.gamesforchange.org/2025-awardsThe annual G4C Awards celebrates the year’s best games and immersive experiences that transcend traditional entertainment, championing social impact, fostering learning, and pushing the boundaries of interactive media. Following an expert-led evaluation process, 3 titles will emerge as finalists in each of the 12 competitive award categories and will be highlighted at the Games for Change Festival.OPENAwards
31 JanTacticon Steam 2025 LogoTactiCon 2025FreeTBA JulOPENSteam ShowcaseEuropeSteamhttps://www.tacticon.games/TactiCon is a digital convention hosted on Steam celebrating strategy video games. TactiCon highlights the brilliant and creative minds who develop strategy games and gathers the players who love them.OPENShowcase
28 FebBit Summit Kyoto Japan 2025 LogoBitsummit¥2,75018 – 20 JulOPENShowcaseAsiaKyoto, Japanhttps://bitsummit.org/en/entry-to-bitsummit-the-13th-summer-of-yokai-is-now-open/BitSummit the 13th Summer of Yokai will be held on 18 (Fri), 19 (Sat) and 20 (Sun) July 2025 at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Exhibition Hall, Miyakomesse.OPENShowcase
28 FebInternational Serious Play Games Awards 2025 LogoInternational Serious Play Awards NEW$250 – $400TBA AugOPENAwardsNorth AmericaRochester, NYhttps://www.judgify.me/SeriousPlayAwards2025International Serious Play Awards honor outstanding learning products that incorporate game elements to further education or training. Entries can be submitted by professional studios, in-house training teams, consultants, universities, and/or students.OPENAwards
13 MarNYX Awards Games 2025 LogoNYX Game Awards 2025$2509 MayOPENAwardsNorth AmericaVirtualhttps://nyxgameawards.com/game-awards.phpA prestigious international competition that recognizes unmatched creativity and technical excellence in the gaming industry! The NYX Game Awards recognizes and celebrates the contributions of professionals who are passionate about the gaming world.OPENAwards
21 MarGames Gathering Lviv Indie Blast And Awards 2025 LogoIndie Blast & Awards @ Games Gathering Lviv NEWConference Pass3 – 6 AprOPENAwards ShowcaseEuropeLviv, Ukrainehttps://www.ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2025-lviv/indie-blast-en/Are you an indie developer and do you have a game? Then Indie Blast is the best opportunity for you to showcase your game at your personalized booth!OPENAwards, Showcase
6 JunPitch Ya Game June Edition 2025 LogoPitchYaGameFree6 JunOPENPitching ShowcaseEuropeTwitter / Xhttps://pitchyagame.com#PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November.OPENPitching, Showcase
7 NovPitch Ya Game November Edition 2025 LogoPitchYaGameFree7 NovOPENPitching ShowcaseEuropeTwitter / Xhttps://pitchyagame.com#PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November.OPENPitching, Showcase
N/AOutersloth Funding 2024 logoOutersloth FundingFreeN/AOPENFundingEuropeWorldwidehttps://www.innersloth.com/outersloth/Outersloth is for indie developers looking for funds to get their game off the ground or some extra money to finish it. This is a recoup and revshare model, and we’ve consulted with others to ensure it’s at a competitive rate that keeps your sustainability in mind. OPENFunding
N/APlayStation MENA Hero Project Funding 2024 LogoMENA Hero ProjectFreeN/AOPENFundingAsiaMENAhttps://www.playstation.com/en-sk/mena-hero-project/?country-selector=trueThe MENA Hero Project is fueled by this commitment and our belief in the MENA gaming market. The MENA Hero Project will support game developers based in the following countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia.OPENFunding
N/APlayStation Indie Hero Project 2023 LogoIndia Hero Project (IHP)FreeN/AOPENFundingAsiaIndiahttps://www.playstation.com/en-in/local/india-hero-project/“India Hero Project (IHP)” is a new incubator program focused on identifying and supporting emerging talent from the region. This India-centric program was launched by Sony Interactive Entertainment for Indian game developers. Applicants can apply for a minimum of 100,000 US dollars.OPENFunding