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| DATE | TITLE | MONTH | YEAR | STATUS | STATUS | NATURE | NATURE | TYPE | REGION | COUNTRY | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE | ATTENDANCE | TIMEZONE | PRICE PASS | PRICE BOOTH | MEETING SYSTEM | DISCOUNT | ENTRY ADDED | 09/05/2023 | ||
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| 21 – 22 Jun |  | GameExpo Summit PARTNER OF THE MONTH | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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) | Meet 2 Match | None | 27/03/2023 17:24:06 | 18/05/2023 14:16:31 | |
| 30 – 31 May |  | MENA Gaming & Esports Summit | 05 – MAY | 2023 | TODAY | TODAY | 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 | 09/03/2023 16:48:29 | 30/05/2023 08:00:27 | |
| 1 Jun |  | ASO Conference | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 02/02/2023 08:37:44 | 16/02/2023 08:34:25 | |
| 1 – 2 Jun |  | Baltic Dev Days | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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%) | 02/02/2021 10:55:04 | 17/05/2023 13:54:22 | |
| 1 – 7 Jun |  | Toronto Games Week | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 03/05/2023 19:23:01 | 17/05/2023 13:54:26 | |
| 2 Jun |  | GDCy FEST 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 26/04/2023 08:49:05 | 09/05/2023 08:38:04 | |
| 2 Jun |  | PitchYaGame | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 06/03/2023 09:18:55 | 19/03/2023 10:47:40 | ||
| 2 – 3 Jun |  | Game Access | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 19/08/2022 07:51:06 | 30/05/2023 10:01:45 | |
| 2 – 3 Jun |  | Indie Game Fest | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 07/02/2023 08:19:44 | 03/05/2023 08:11:49 | |
| 6 – 7 Jun |  | German Dev Days | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 06/02/2023 15:13:15 | 21/02/2023 07:56:28 | |
| 7 – 13 Jun |  | MIX | Guerrilla Collective | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/guerrilla-collective-mix-2023 | N/A | GMT-8 | Free / $5 (On-site) | Via submission | None | None | 05/04/2023 21:49:33 | 18/05/2023 14:14:04 | |
| 7 – 18 Jun |  | Tribeca Festival | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 19/10/2022 09:05:37 | 12/12/2022 09:15:12 | |
| 7 – 8 Jun |  | WN Istanbul | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 02/12/2022 13:07:25 | 03/05/2023 08:08:52 | |
| 8 Jun |  | Summer Game Fest | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | https://www.summergamefest.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | TBA | None | None | None | 01/12/2022 19:49:34 | 30/05/2023 18:34:51 | |
| 8 Jun |  | Day of the Devs | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | 11/05/2023 21:26:09 | 30/05/2023 18:35:15 | |
| 8 Jun |  | Devolver Direct NEW | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | https://www.devolverdigital.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | 30/05/2023 18:29:37 | 30/05/2023 18:32:32 | |
| 9 Jun |  | Tribeca Games Spotlight NEW | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | https://tribecafilm.com/festival?categories[]=games&filteron=1 | N/A | GMT-4 | Free | None | None | None | 30/05/2023 18:51:24 | 30/05/2023 18:51:59 | |
| 9 – 11 Jun |  | NarraScope | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 29/11/2022 08:47:34 | 09/03/2023 08:21:55 | |
| 10 Jun |  | Future Games Show Summer Showcase | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | 13/04/2023 17:08:05 | 18/05/2023 14:33:55 | |
| 10 Jun |  | Wholesome Direct | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | https://wholesomegames.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | 16/05/2023 07:51:37 | 29/05/2023 07:20:17 | |
| 10 – 11 Jun |  | Video Music Game Con | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 20/03/2023 13:17:33 | 02/04/2023 07:36:16 | |
| 11 Jun |  | Xbox Summer Games Showcase | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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, 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 | https://news.xbox.com/en-us/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | 09/03/2023 07:54:58 | 03/05/2023 15:53:16 | |
| 11 Jun |  | PC Gaming Show | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 1:00 PM PDT / 4:00 PM EDT / 9:00 PM BST / 10:00 PM CEST on Sunday, June 11. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | https://www.pcgamingshow.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | 13/04/2023 17:08:43 | 17/05/2023 20:52:29 | |
| 12 Jun |  | Ubisoft Forward Live | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 PST. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/category/ubisoft-forward | N/A | GMT-8 | TBA | None | None | None | 28/03/2023 11:50:30 | 10/04/2023 07:33:53 | |
 | 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 | 27/09/2022 07:55:46 | 04/04/2023 21:34:48 | |||
| 14 – 15 Jun |  | GamesForum Hamburg | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 10/03/2023 13:31:18 | 23/03/2023 09:35:03 | |
| 16 – 18 Jun |  | Gaming Istanbul | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | Pitch & Match | None | 06/12/2022 15:06:44 | 18/04/2023 07:31:24 | |
| 16 – 18 Jun |  | Game Connection Online – Summer Edition | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 02/05/2023 17:00:58 | 15/05/2023 07:38:16 | |
| 19 – 20 Jun |  | Game Camp | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 160€ – 240€ | N/A | N/A | None | 10/01/2023 10:10:52 | 24/01/2023 08:38:31 | |
| 19 – 22 Jun |  | Game On For Nature NEW | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 09/05/2023 19:28:32 | 09/05/2023 19:31:26 | |
| 19 – 23 Jun |  | DiGRA | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 19/01/2023 09:41:39 | 16/02/2023 13:29:10 | |
| 19 – 25 Jun |  | Games Careers Week | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 28/04/2023 16:06:15 | 11/05/2023 07:00:40 | |
| 19 – 26 Jun |  | Steam Next Fest: June | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 10/02/2023 08:27:22 | 04/04/2023 21:34:54 | |
| 20 – 21 Jun |  | DevGAMM Vilnius | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 26/11/2022 07:16:56 | 29/05/2023 10:47:56 | |
| 20 – 21 Jun |  | ESI Singapore | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 15/03/2023 11:48:53 | 28/03/2023 08:38:18 | |
| 21 Jun |  | INDIGO | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 02/02/2023 18:37:08 | 31/03/2023 16:19:27 | |
| 23 – 25 Jun |  | Game Con Canada | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 10/05/2022 18:16:07 | 10/02/2023 11:18:03 | |
| 26 – 28 Jun |  | Pixel Heaven | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 01/08/2022 19:59:03 | 14/02/2023 16:50:48 | |
| 27 – 29 Jun |  | GDC Showcase | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | $99 | N/A | Swapcard | None | 23/03/2023 15:44:30 | 04/05/2023 19:39:05 | |
| 28 – 30 Jun |  | Gamelab NEW | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 30/05/2023 10:42:50 | 30/05/2023 10:43:10 | |
| 28 Jun – 2 Jul |  | BIG Festival | 06 – JUN | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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$20 (Daily) / R$60 (All Days) / R$1260 (Business) | TBA | N/A | None | 16/12/2022 15:56:43 | 23/03/2023 09:40:33 | |
| 6 – 7 Jul |  | First Playable | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | MeetToMatch | None | 14/02/2023 09:53:33 | 27/02/2023 07:01:36 | |
| 6 – 7 Jul |  | Central Asia Games Show NEW | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 30/05/2023 08:27:39 | 30/05/2023 08:43:56 | |
| 7 Jul |  | Hyper Games Summit – Warsaw | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | Hyper 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 | 69€ (Standard) / 129€ (Premium) | TBA | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 10:13:23 | 16/05/2023 07:46:00 | |
| 7 – 8 Jul | | Central Asia Games Show NEW | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 30/05/2023 08:27:39 | 30/05/2023 08:41:47 | |
| 8 – 9 Jul |  | TwitchCon Paris | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | Per Request | N/A | None | 17/02/2023 08:58:03 | 02/03/2023 07:51:57 | |
| 11 – 13 Jul |  | Develop: Brighton | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 15/07/2022 09:02:10 | 14/02/2023 09:44:59 | |
| 14 – 16 Jul |  | BitSummit | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 24/11/2022 07:54:34 | 25/05/2023 09:13:23 | |
| 14 – 16 Jul |  | MAGWest | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 20/03/2023 13:15:40 | 02/04/2023 07:36:22 | |
| 14 – 16 Jul |  | Taipei Summer Game Show | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 05/05/2023 10:08:48 | 18/05/2023 07:21:43 | |
| 18 – 20 Jul |  | Games For Change Festival | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 19/01/2023 09:42:26 | 03/05/2023 08:16:45 | |
| 19 – 20 Jul |  | Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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$340 (Dev) / CA$1,390 (VIP) | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | 16/02/2023 08:48:39 | 10/03/2023 07:48:53 | |
| 19 – 23 Jul |  | Game Discovery Exhibition | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 05/05/2023 07:30:41 | 18/05/2023 07:21:46 | |
| 28 – 30 Jul | | Game Connection Online – Chinajoy Edition | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 02/05/2023 17:02:38 | 15/05/2023 07:38:19 | |
| 28 – 31 Jul |  | ChinaJoy | 07 – JUL | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 02/01/2023 11:32:50 | 24/01/2023 08:38:44 | |
| 3 – 6 Aug |  | Gen Con | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 09/08/2022 14:45:12 | 30/01/2023 09:37:02 | |
| 3 – 6 Aug |  | Games Gathering Kyiv | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 49€ (Standard) / 159€ (Business) | Via submission | Pine | None | 15/03/2023 | 28/03/2023 | |
| 4 – 5 Aug |  | GCX Event | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 26/10/2022 | 10/02/2023 | |
| 5 – 6 Aug |  | Play NYC | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | $39 (Daily) / $65 (All Days) | N/A | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 08:49:19 | 04/04/2023 21:33:34 | ||
| 6 – 10 Aug |  | SIGGRAPH | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | $1090 / $900 (Virtual) / $25 (Expo Only) / $325 (Student) | TBA | N/A | None | 27/10/2022 16:26:21 | 23/03/2023 09:35:12 | |
| 10 – 13 Aug |  | QuakeCon | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 11/04/2023 20:42:31 | 24/04/2023 07:21:33 | |
| 11 Aug |  | THQ Nordic Digital Showcase | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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! | https://showcase.thqnordic.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | 20/04/2023 15:51:24 | 03/05/2023 07:42:43 | |
| 18 – 20 Aug |  | Replaying Japan | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 20/03/2023 13:14:51 | 02/04/2023 07:36:25 | |
| 20 – 22 Aug |  | devcom | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 16/01/2023 13:02:18 | 16/02/2023 13:28:51 | |
| 21 – 25 Aug |  | MeetToMatch – The Cologne Edition | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 14/02/2023 09:54:43 | 25/05/2023 19:06:52 | |
| 22 Aug |  | gamescom: Opening Night Live 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The spectacular ONL live show produced by Geoff Keighley returns for 2023. #gamescom | https://www.gamescom.global/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | None | None | None | 24/08/2022 01:02:04 | 11/09/2022 09:47:35 | |
| 23 – 27 Aug |  | gamescom 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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) | TBA | Swapcard | None | 24/08/2022 01:01:03 | 26/04/2023 09:40:35 | |
| 23 – 27 Aug | | Game Connection Online – Gamescom Edition | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 02/05/2023 17:04:12 | 15/05/2023 07:38:23 | |
| 23 – 25 Aug |  | CEDEC | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 20/03/2023 13:16:21 | 02/04/2023 07:36:31 | |
| 25 – 27 Aug |  | Busan Indie Connect | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | Via Submission | N/A | None | 12/04/2023 21:15:42 | 25/04/2023 08:42:04 | |
| 26 Aug |  | TennoCon | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 14/03/2023 09:12:30 | 27/03/2023 17:11:10 | |
| 30 Aug |  | ICGJ23 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 03/05/2023 07:42:48 | 16/05/2023 07:42:06 | |
| 31 Aug – 2 Sep |  | New Zealand Game Developers Conference | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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/ | 1000+ | GMT+13 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 27/02/2023 09:53:30 | 15/05/2023 07:55:15 | |
| 1 – 4 Sep |  | Nintendo Live | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 08/05/2023 17:20:39 | 22/05/2023 07:40:03 | |
| 1 – 4 Sep |  | PAX West | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 08/05/2023 17:21:24 | 22/05/2023 07:40:05 | |
| 3 – 6 Sep |  | Promised Land NEW | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | 18/05/2023 18:25:12 | 18/05/2023 18:25:55 | |
| 5 – 6 Sep |  | Mobidictum Business Conference | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 23/11/2022 08:12:46 | 02/01/2023 08:30:48 | |
| 6 – 8 Sep |  | Games Industry Law Summit | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 10/09/2022 08:15:20 | 10/02/2023 11:10:35 | |
| 6 – 8 Sep |  | XDS | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | XDS Connect | None | 15/12/2022 11:23:23 | 03/04/2023 08:08:03 | |
| 8 – 10 Sep |  | Indie Dev Day | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Meetups, workshops, conferences and a lot of love for videogames. | https://www.indiedevday.es/en/ | 4000+ | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 02/03/2023 08:38:01 | 15/03/2023 11:53:01 | |
| 12 – 13 Sep |  | Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | 20/03/2023 13:12:38 | 02/04/2023 07:36:35 | |
| 12 – 13 Sep |  | WN Limassol | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | $199 (Standard), $99 (Online) | Per request | WN Hub | None | 29/04/2023 08:38:54 | 12/05/2023 07:21:20 | |
| 13 – 16 Sep |  | EVA – Argentina Games Expo | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 20/03/2023 13:13:21 | 02/04/2023 07:36:38 | |
| 14 – 16 Sep |  | WASD x IGN | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 09/05/2023 16:48:53 | 22/05/2023 07:40:08 | |
| 15 – 17 Sep |  | Latinx Games Festival | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 06/02/2023 09:35:34 | 21/02/2023 07:56:33 | |
| 20 Sep |  | WN CEO Summit #2 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 09/02/2023 09:24:23 | 29/04/2023 08:23:15 | |
| 21 – 24 Sep |  | Tokyo Game Show 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | Proprietary | N/A | 20/09/2022 07:27:32 | 07/03/2023 18:11:09 | |
| 21 – 24 Sep | | Game Connection Online – TGS Edition | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 02/05/2023 17:04:57 | 15/05/2023 07:38:26 | |
| 21 – 24 Sep |  | MeetToMatch – The Tokyo Edition | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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/event/the-tokyo-edition-2023/ | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 14/02/2023 09:54:09 | 27/02/2023 07:01:44 | |
| 25 – 27 Sep |  | DICE Europe | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | N/A | N/A | None | 20/03/2023 10:51:55 | 09/05/2023 17:36:14 | |
| 25 – 27 Sep |  | Games Gathering Bratislava | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 16/05/2023 07:52:35 | 29/05/2023 07:20:26 | |
| 26 – 27 Sep |  | Indie Game Business Sessions: September Edition | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 19/01/2023 14:30:15 | 16/02/2023 13:28:39 | |
| 27 Sep |  | GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 21/04/2023 14:04:47 | 04/05/2023 08:01:29 | |
| 27 – 28 Sep |  | Horizon(s) | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 06/12/2022 15:05:46 | 03/05/2023 12:43:05 | |
| 27 – 30 Sep |  | Game Dev of Color Expo | 09 – SEP | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | Via showcase | N/A | None | 02/03/2023 08:36:12 | 15/03/2023 11:53:04 | |
| 30 Sep – 8 Oct |  | Melbourne Games Week | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 04/05/2023 08:55:29 | 17/05/2023 07:18:15 | |
| 2 – 4 Oct |  | GCAP | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 16/03/2023 08:50:32 | 29/03/2023 08:34:59 | |
| 3 – 5 Oct |  | Unreal Fest | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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/blog/unreal-fest-2023-announced-speaker-submissions-now-open | N/A | GMT-5 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 12/05/2023 08:57:36 | 25/05/2023 10:02:03 | |
| 4 Oct |  | Dutch Game Day | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 20/04/2023 19:25:22 | 03/05/2023 07:52:41 | |
| 4 – 6 Oct |  | Northern Game Summit | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | Starting from 79€ | N/A | N/A | None | 18/04/2023 08:53:27 | 01/05/2023 07:06:37 | |
| 5 Oct |  | United by Games NEW | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 18/05/2023 14:39:24 | 30/05/2023 12:33:30 | |
| 5 – 6 Oct |  | Game Conf | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 20/03/2023 13:14:07 | 02/04/2023 07:36:46 | |
| 5 – 8 Oct |  | GIC – Games Industry Conference | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | N/A | Grip | None | 21/03/2023 10:11:34 | 04/04/2023 21:33:39 | |
| 5 – 8 Oct |  | Spiel NEW | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | 30/05/2023 08:24:35 | 30/05/2023 08:25:04 | |
| 6 – 8 Oct |  | Poznan Game Arena | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 10:12:25 | 04/04/2023 21:33:41 | |
| 6 – 8 Oct |  | PAX Aus | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | $70 (Daily) / $175 (All Days) | Per request | N/A | None | 14/02/2023 14:01:16 | 21/03/2023 07:42:26 | |
| 7 Oct |  | Game Dev Days Graz | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Austria | Graz | Unique game developers conference in Graz, Austria. | https://gamedevdays.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 01/04/2023 20:52:48 | 15/04/2023 09:40:51 | |
| 9 – 10 Oct |  | Dev Play | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Romania | Bucharest | The Game Development Conference for Eastern Europe. | https://dev-play.ro/ | N/A | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None | 05/05/2023 14:13:43 | 18/05/2023 07:21:52 | |
| 9 – 16 Oct |  | Steam Next Fest: October | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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. | https://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/3645136358931000681 | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | Steam | None | 24/02/2023 08:49:22 | 09/03/2023 08:20:29 | |
| 10 – 11 Oct |  | TIGS – The International Games Summit on Mental Health NEW | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 06/05/2023 07:40:06 | 06/05/2023 07:40:55 | |
| 11 – 13 Oct |  | Serious Play Conference | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 09/03/2023 08:29:12 | 23/03/2023 15:24:19 | |
| 12 – 13 Oct |  | W ♥️ Games | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 02/02/2023 08:39:18 | 16/02/2023 08:49:29 | |
| 12 – 15 Oct |  | EGX | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 26/09/2022 14:24:02 | 12/12/2022 09:15:45 | |
| 14 Oct |  | Indie Showcase | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | Via Submission | N/A | None | 15/04/2023 09:40:45 | 28/04/2023 11:59:11 | |
| 16 – 17 Oct |  | ESI London | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 30/01/2023 09:32:06 | 15/03/2023 11:22:12 | |
| 17 – 18 Oct |  | GameSoundCon | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 08:48:30 | 04/04/2023 21:33:45 | |
| 19 – 21 Oct |  | CEEGS | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 13/04/2023 16:54:14 | 26/04/2023 07:19:42 | |
| 19 – 22 Oct |  | gamescom Asia | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 25/10/2022 09:28:45 | 01/02/2023 08:07:17 | |
| 20 – 22 Oct |  | TwitchCon Las Vegas | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | Per Request | N/A | None | 17/02/2023 08:58:42 | 02/03/2023 07:52:01 | |
| 26 – 28 Oct |  | Game Days | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 18/11/2022 10:23:56 | 05/05/2023 09:48:30 | |
| 26 – 27 Oct |  | Konsoll | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Norway | Bergen | onsoll 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 | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 08:47:28 | 04/04/2023 21:33:48 | |
| 30 Oct – 3 Nov |  | Scottish Games Week | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 12/04/2023 17:48:27 | 25/04/2023 08:42:08 | |
| 1 – 5 Nov |  | Paris Games Week | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 13/05/2023 19:03:45 | 26/05/2023 07:43:18 | |
| 2 – 3 Nov |  | Game Connection Europe | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 28/03/2023 10:37:40 | 18/04/2023 10:46:07 | |
| 3 – 4 Nov |  | BlizzCon | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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. | https://blizzcon.com/en-gb/ | N/A | GMT-7 | TBA | TBA | None | None | 17/05/2023 20:50:13 | 30/05/2023 07:59:44 | |
| 9 – 10 Nov | | Hyper Games Conference – Berlin | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | 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/2023 | 800+ | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 10:14:19 | 16/05/2023 07:42:50 | |
| 9 – 11 Nov |  | Games Ground | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 04/05/2023 20:24:55 | 17/05/2023 07:18:19 | |
| 10 Nov |  | M+Dev! | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | $125 | $1000 – $10,000 | None | None | 27/03/2023 17:11:16 | 10/04/2023 07:34:01 | |
| 15 – 16 Nov |  | Unite | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 27/04/2023 07:21:39 | 11/05/2023 07:00:47 | |
| 16 – 17 Nov |  | Gamesweek Zurich – The Conference | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | 21/03/2023 08:50:12 | 04/04/2023 21:33:52 | |
| 16 – 19 Nov |  | G-Star | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | $1,500 – $2,500 | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 08:51:04 | 04/04/2023 21:33:55 | |
| 17 Nov |  | CiGA Developer Conference 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 17/01/2023 10:01:55 | 16/02/2023 13:28:32 | |
| 17 – 18 Nov |  | CiGA Connects 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | N/A | None | 17/01/2023 09:54:18 | 16/02/2023 13:28:29 | |
| 18 – 19 Nov |  | WePlay 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | 17/01/2023 09:52:16 | 04/04/2023 21:31:48 | |
| 23 – 26 Nov |  | Lisboa Games Week | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 08:52:07 | 04/04/2023 21:33:58 | |
| 24 – 26 Nov |  | Milan Games Week | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 19/01/2023 10:34:04 | 16/02/2023 13:28:26 | |
| 27 Nov – 1 Dec |  | VR Days | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 21/12/2022 11:32:00 | 02/01/2023 08:31:03 | |
| 29 – 30 Nov |  | WN Tel Aviv | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Israel | Tel Aviv | Series of conferences WN is going to enter Tel Aviv. | https://wn.events/ | 1500+ | GMT+3 | $380 (Standard) / $99 (Online) | Per request | WN Hub | None | 09/02/2023 09:25:12 | 29/04/2023 08:42:01 | |
| 8 – 9 Dec |  | Game Developers Session | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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/ | 1000 | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 12/04/2023 21:15:01 | 25/04/2023 08:42:13 | |
| 12 – 15 Dec |  | Siggraph Asia | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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://sa2021.siggraph.org/en/about-us/siggraph-asia-2023 | N/A | GMT+10 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 18/08/2022 08:33:01 | 05/05/2023 14:14:19 | |
| 14 – 15 Dec |  | Hyper Games Conference – Global Edition | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Europe | Virtual | 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/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 02/01/2023 11:34:45 | 21/03/2023 10:15:43 | |
| 5 – 8 Jan |  | Super MAGFest | 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 | 04/08/2022 09:39:39 | 08/02/2023 08:08:12 | |
| 13 – 14 Jan |  | Mobidictum Network – Istanbul | 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 | 23/11/2022 08:12:03 | 16/01/2023 07:37:29 | |
| 23 – 24 Jan |  | Pocket Gamer Connects London | 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 | 01/08/2022 19:57:41 | 01/02/2023 07:55:49 | |
| 30 Jan – 5 Feb |  | Global Game Jam | 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 | 10/09/2022 08:14:10 | 06/02/2023 07:37:43 | |
| 2 – 3 Feb | | Hyper Games Conference #8 | 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 | 02/01/2023 11:34:57 | 04/02/2023 07:59:01 | |
| 2 – 5 Feb |  | Taipei Game Show | 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 | 26/07/2022 13:09:36 | 06/02/2023 07:37:44 | |
| 4 – 10 Feb |  | Yorkshire Games Festival | 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 | 25/10/2022 11:22:15 | 11/02/2023 07:49:43 | |
| 6 – 13 Feb |  | Steam Next Fest | 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 | 12/10/2022 20:30:24 | 14/02/2023 08:41:39 | |
 | 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 | 08/10/2021 13:25:07 | 12/04/2023 12:50:35 | |||
| 8 – 9 Feb |  | Gamesforum Barcelona | 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 | 17/11/2022 09:47:25 | 10/02/2023 07:54:13 | |
| 8 – 9 Feb |  | WN Belgrade | 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 | 02/12/2022 12:54:30 | 10/02/2023 07:54:14 | |
| 10 Feb |  | Guildford Games Festival | 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 | 09/12/2022 08:28:12 | 11/02/2023 07:49:46 | |
 | 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 | 12/10/2022 20:13:35 | 12/04/2023 12:50:40 | |||
| 13 – 17 Feb |  | Game Max | Game Week | 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 | 17/01/2023 08:58:55 | 18/02/2023 07:53:56 | |
| 17 Feb |  | Horizons | 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 | 17/02/2023 09:20:11 | 01/03/2023 08:08:24 | |
| 18 – 19 Feb |  | Independent Game Developers Guild Festival | 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 | 16/02/2023 13:05:55 | 01/03/2023 08:08:30 | |
| 21 – 23 Feb |  | DICE Summit | 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 | 25/10/2022 11:21:37 | 24/02/2023 08:15:51 | |
| 23 Feb |  | Games Growth Summit | 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 | 18/11/2022 08:41:28 | 24/02/2023 08:15:52 | |
| 1 – 2 Mar |  | DevGAMM Gdańsk | 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 | 26/11/2022 07:16:12 | 03/03/2023 07:35:47 | |
| 1 – 2 Mar |  | Hamburg Games Conference | 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 | 23/11/2022 08:11:02 | 03/03/2023 07:35:49 | |
| 2 – 4 Mar |  | Valencia Indie Summit | 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 | 11/01/2023 09:41:55 | 05/03/2023 08:11:59 | |
| 3 – 4 Mar |  | Gamedev & Creative Careers Expo | 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 | 25/11/2022 16:44:14 | 10/03/2023 07:44:20 | |
| 8 – 9 Mar | | Indie Game Business Sessions: March Edition | 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 | 16/01/2023 11:43:31 | 08/03/2023 05:41:37 | |
| 9 Mar |  | Women in Games Careers, Development & Networking Expo | 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 | 09/02/2023 08:36:58 | 10/03/2023 07:44:29 | |
| 10 – 11 Mar |  | Indieway (March) | 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 | 06/12/2022 15:08:04 | 14/03/2023 09:20:25 | |
| 14 Mar |  | Google for Games Developer Summit | 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 | 14/03/2023 09:13:07 | 26/03/2023 08:03:49 | |
| 17 & 20 Mar |  | MIX Direct Spring Showcase | 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 | 13/01/2023 08:50:19 | 22/03/2023 06:58:24 | |
| 19 Mar |  | Courage XL | 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 | 12/12/2022 08:50:39 | 21/03/2023 07:41:37 | |
| 20 – 23 Mar |  | Nvidia GTC | 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 | 08/02/2023 08:13:29 | 24/03/2023 07:18:36 | |
| 20 – 21 Mar | | Game Connection | 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 | 06/12/2022 15:23:56 | 22/03/2023 06:57:57 | |
| 20 – 24 Mar |  | Day of the Devs | 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 | 13/03/2023 18:46:51 | 26/03/2023 08:03:29 | |
| 20 – 24 Mar |  | GDC 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 | 20/03/2022 06:07:36 | 25/03/2023 06:08:26 | |
| 20 – 24 Mar |  | MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition | 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 | 09/12/2022 08:29:04 | 25/03/2023 06:08:28 | |
| 21 Mar |  | Animation Exchange (AnimX) | 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 | 14/02/2023 17:13:11 | 24/03/2023 07:19:38 | |
| 21 Mar |  | European Game Showcase | 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 | 12/12/2022 08:51:14 | 22/03/2023 06:58:02 | |
| 22 – 23 Mar |  | ESI Next Gen | 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 | 12/12/2022 08:57:26 | 24/03/2023 07:18:38 | |
| 23 Mar |  | Future Games Show: Spring Showcase | 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 | 16/01/2023 11:46:01 | 24/03/2023 07:18:39 | |
| 23 – 26 Mar |  | PAX East | 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 | 03/12/2022 08:30:37 | 27/03/2023 07:43:04 | |
| 24 – 26 Mar |  | DStars | 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 | 16/01/2023 11:42:44 | 27/03/2023 07:43:11 | |
| 25 Mar |  | Gamepavilionjp | 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 | 10/11/2022 09:11:16 | 26/03/2023 08:03:36 | |
| 27 – 29 Mar |  | Digital Gaming India Expo | 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 | 25/10/2022 11:22:56 | 29/03/2023 08:34:40 | |
| 28 Mar |  | WN CEO Summit | 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 | 02/01/2023 11:33:08 | 29/03/2023 08:34:41 | |
| 29 Mar |  | Game Dev London Expo | 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 | 16/02/2023 08:19:27 | 30/03/2023 07:49:56 | |
| 29 Mar – 8 Apr |  | London Games Festival | 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 | 19/10/2022 09:07:37 | 10/04/2023 07:34:11 | |
| 30 Mar |  | London Developer Conference | 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 | 23/01/2023 17:48:32 | 31/03/2023 09:00:27 | |
| 30 Mar – 31 Mar |  | Reality Check Festival | 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 | 24/02/2023 08:50:14 | 02/04/2023 07:35:08 | |
| 30 Mar – 1 Apr |  | WASD | 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 | 19/10/2022 09:06:28 | 02/04/2023 07:35:10 | |
| 1 Apr |  | Slovenia Games Conference | 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 | 16/03/2023 10:50:19 | 02/04/2023 07:35:26 | |
| 1 – 9 Apr |  | Now Play This | 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 | 21/02/2023 08:02:21 | 10/04/2023 07:33:36 | |
| 5 – 6 Apr |  | Game Developers ♥️ Berlin | 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 | 09/02/2023 09:23:27 | 07/04/2023 06:54:56 | |
| 5 – 6 Apr |  | Global Games Pitch – Spring Edition | 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 | 16/01/2023 11:47:02 | 07/04/2023 06:55:05 | |
| 7 – 10 Apr |  | Insomnia Gaming Festival | 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 | 17/01/2023 09:53:24 | 11/04/2023 06:51:29 | |
| 11 – 14 Apr |  | Foundations of Digital Games | 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 | 16/12/2022 08:14:35 | 15/04/2023 07:08:41 | |
 | 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 | 11/01/2023 10:32:46 | 25/02/2023 11:51:28 | |||
| 15 Apr |  | Tokyo Sandbox | 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 | 06/12/2022 15:07:23 | 16/04/2023 09:55:45 | |
| 18 – 19 Apr |  | The Game Assembly – Meet and Greet | 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 | 16/01/2023 11:47:50 | 24/04/2023 07:21:08 | |
| 18 – 20 Apr |  | ECGC – East Coast Game Conference | 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 | 01/06/2022 09:25:58 | 21/04/2023 07:24:36 | |
| 20 – 21 Apr |  | XP Game Developer Summit | 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 | 09/12/2022 16:58:07 | 22/04/2023 07:00:51 | |
| 21 Apr |  | EPC – Everything Procedural Conference | 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 | 20/01/2023 14:10:05 | 22/04/2023 07:00:52 | |
| 24 – 26 Apr |  | Reboot Develop Blue | 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 | 03/10/2022 16:11:39 | 01/05/2023 07:05:49 | |
| 24 – 25 Apr |  | Copenhagen Matchup | 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 | 16/01/2023 11:40:53 | 26/04/2023 07:19:22 | |
| 24 – 25 Apr |  | #GAconf Europe | 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 | 14/02/2023 17:38:11 | 26/04/2023 07:19:23 | |
| 24 – 25 Apr | | Game Connection Online Spring Edition | 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 | 12/04/2023 19:40:08 | 26/04/2023 07:19:24 | |
| 26 – 28 Apr |  | Game Job Fair | 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 | 14/02/2023 14:02:20 | 29/04/2023 08:18:26 | |
| 27 – 28 Apr | | Hyper Games Conference – Istanbul | 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 | 10/02/2023 08:26:05 | 29/04/2023 08:18:18 | |
| 3 – 5 May |  | Riyadh Games Expo | 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 | 06/02/2023 09:36:27 | 05/05/2023 07:15:05 | |
| 4 – 8 May |  | LudoNarraCon | 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 | 15/12/2022 14:29:02 | 09/05/2023 06:56:56 | |
| 9 – 11 May | | Games Industry Law Unpacked | 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 | 09/05/2022 08:34:38 | 12/05/2023 07:20:40 | |
| 10 May |  | LA Games Conference | 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 | 16/01/2023 11:45:13 | 11/05/2023 06:59:42 | |
| 10 – 13 May |  | A Maze | 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 | 05/09/2022 08:29:40 | 14/05/2023 07:27:33 | |
| 11 May |  | Mobidictum Network Izmir | 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 | 05/04/2023 16:22:33 | 12/05/2023 07:20:44 | |
| 11 – 14 May |  | PlayX4 | 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 | 03/05/2023 16:38:53 | 17/05/2023 07:18:26 | |
| 11 – 15 May |  | Tacticon | 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 | 04/05/2023 13:52:09 | 17/05/2023 07:17:34 | |
| 12 – 14 May |  | Festival of Interactive Narrative & Storytelling | 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 | 10/02/2023 08:55:38 | 15/05/2023 07:37:44 | |
| 15 – 16 May |  | Digital Dragons | 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 | 25/10/2022 10:38:38 | 17/05/2023 07:17:57 | |
| 16 – 17 May |  | ADDON | 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 | 11/01/2023 09:52:09 | 18/05/2023 07:21:34 | |
| 16 – 17 May |  | Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle | 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 | 09/02/2023 08:57:25 | 18/05/2023 14:16:39 | |
| 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 | 02/05/2023 16:59:57 | 16/05/2023 11:16:05 | |||
| 19 – 21 May |  | Stun Fest | 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 | 04/05/2023 18:38:15 | 22/05/2023 07:40:23 | |
| 20 – 21 May |  | BostonFig Online Expo | 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 | 20/03/2023 07:41:52 | 22/05/2023 07:40:24 | |
| 20 – 21 May |  | INDIE Live Expo | 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 | 02/02/2023 08:38:26 | 22/05/2023 07:40:29 | |
| 22 – 23 May |  | GamesBest Summit | 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 | 16/01/2023 11:44:31 | 24/05/2023 07:04:53 | |
| 23 May |  | Games Capital Summit | 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 | 15/03/2023 11:49:35 | 24/05/2023 07:05:06 | |
 | 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 | 25/10/2022 10:41:11 | 23/03/2023 12:54:24 | |||
| 23 – 26 May |  | Nordic Game | 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 | 18/11/2022 10:18:21 | 27/05/2023 06:46:36 | |
| 24 May |  | PlayStation Showcase | 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 | 17/05/2023 18:36:07 | 30/05/2023 07:59:07 | |
| 24 – 26 May |  | Conexion | 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 | 19/04/2023 08:31:55 | 27/05/2023 06:46:40 | |
| 25 – 28 May |  | Games Made in Europe | 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 | Meet 2 Match | None | 15/03/2023 11:50:19 | 29/05/2023 07:19:57 | |
| 25 – 26 May |  | #GamesURSummit | 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 | 16/01/2023 11:41:54 | 27/05/2023 06:46:43 | |
| 25 – 28 May |  | MomoCon | 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 | 18/07/2022 09:21:28 | 29/05/2023 07:20:03 | |
| 26 – 28 May |  | Gotland Game Conference | 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 | 14/03/2023 10:16:34 | 29/05/2023 07:20:02 | |
| 27 May |  | Game Audio Symposium | 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 | 14/02/2023 16:50:20 | 28/05/2023 07:53:13 | |
| 22 – 28 Jan | | Global Game Jam 2024 | 01 – JAN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Game Jam | North America | United States | Virtual | Global Game Jam will return in 2024. GGJ Prep week will happen the week prior to GGJ and feature an entire week’s worth of content hosted on our Twitch and YouTube channels. | https://globalgamejam.org/ | N/A | N/A | Free | None | None | None | 10/02/2023 08:24:02 | 18/04/2023 13:43:12 | |
| 18 – 22 Mar |  | GDC 2024 | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Everyone’s “favourite” games industry event returns in 2024. | https://gdconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | TBA | TBA | Proprietary | None | 20/03/2023 20:40:34 | 02/04/2023 07:36:53 | |
| 17 – 19 Apr |  | Games Industy Law Summit On Tour 2024 | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | During the 2 days in Limassol, across 14 hours of cross-country panels and deep dives, we will get up to date on the legal issues that affect both development and operation of games in all the major international markets. The conference is limited to 200 seats. | https://gameslawsummit.org/summit-on-tour/ | 200 | GMT+3 | 700€ | None | N/A | None | 08/05/2023 07:42:56 | 22/05/2023 07:40:18 | |
| 22 – 24 Apr | | Reboot Develop Blue 2024 | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Croatia | Dubrovnik | Reboot Develop Blue 2024 will feature 9 tracks, 155+ speakers, indie and art awards, pitching sessions as well as large indie expo and b2b expo floor, available during all 3 conference days that will be running in full from 10AM to 7PM every day. | https://rebootdevelopblue.com/ | 2000+ | GMT+2 | 295€ (Standard) / 975€ (VIP) | Per request | None | None | 25/04/2023 08:36:40 | 08/05/2023 07:42:53 | |
| 8 – 11 May |  | A Maze 2024 | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | The games and playfull media festival returns in 2024. | https://a-maze.net/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 15/05/2023 07:49:30 | 28/05/2023 07:54:50 | |
| 14 – 16 Jun | | Gaming Istanbul 2024 | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 393₺ | TBA | Pitch & Match | None | 18/04/2023 07:35:05 | 01/05/2023 07:06:14 |