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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 | ||
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| 6 – 9 Jan |  | Super MAGFest | 01 – JAN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | Washington | Short for “Music And Gaming Festival,” MAGFest is a 4 day-long event dedicated to the appreciation of video game music, gaming of all types, and the gaming community. The event runs 24 hours a day. | https://super.magfest.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $110 | Per Request | N/A | None | |
| 20 – 25 Jan |  | Taipei Game Show | 01 – JAN | 2022 | TODAY | TODAY | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei City | Taipei Game Show, held by Taipei Computer Association (TCA), is the only game exhibition, which combines B2B and B2C zone. From 2003, it attracts tons of gamers from all over the world because of the special and amazing content. | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/ | N/A | GMT+8 | NT$ 3,000 | NT$16,800 – NT$21,000 | Game Linker Match Up! | None | |
| 20 – 30 Jan |  | Global Game Jam 2022 | 01 – JAN | 2022 | TODAY | TODAY | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | North America | Virtual | Virtual | The Global Game Jam® (GGJ) is the world’s largest game creation event taking place around the globe, typically at physical locations but with some virtual participation as well. | http://www.globalgamejam.org | 40,000+ | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | None | |
| 26 – 27 Jan |  | devcom Pitch it! Winter Edition | 01 – JAN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | devcom Pitch it! is devcom’s online matchmaking event that targets exclusively publishers and developers, offering an additional boost for their business throughout the whole year. | https://www.devcom.global/pitch-it-winter-edition-2022/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 49€ – 79€ | None | Pine | None | |
| 3 – 4 Feb |  | HGC India & Asia Edition | 02 – FEB | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Hyper Games Conference (HGC) is the major international online conference in its niche devoted to the development, promotion, and growth of the Hyper/Hybrid Casual Games industry. Our participants are from all over the world, about 90 countries take part in HGC | https://hgconf.com/ | 2.500+ | GMT+3 | 0 – 49€ | Per Request | Pine | None | |
| 5 Feb |  | BostonFIG Festival | 02 – FEB | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Last year, we pioneered an online festival in a truly interactive virtual space on Gather. You told us that it really worked! And people from all over the world were able to show their games and attend because of the format, and Pay-What-You-Like tickets. This year, we’ve decided to do it again. | https://www.bostonfig.com/fest-homepage/?/ | N/A | GMT-5 | Pay what you want | None | Gather | None | |
| 7 – 8 Feb |  | WN Conference – Berlin | 02 – FEB | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | The conference will bring together about 1,000 video game industry decision makers that will be joined by another 1,000 online attendees from around the globe on the WN Hub communication platform. | https://wnconf.com/ | 2.000+ | GMT+2 | 60 – 720€ | Per request | WN Hub | None | |
| 10 Feb |  | Gamesforum Barcelona | 02 – FEB | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Gamesforum Barcelona is a One-day Gamesforum Laser Event focussing on Ad Monetization in F2P mobile games taking place at the Novotel CITY Barcelona. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/barcelona-home/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 239€ / 899€ | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 10 – 12 Feb |  | #G4L Gaming Expo – Festival | 02 – FEB | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Düsseldorf | # G4L stands for AAA Games, Indies and Retro Gaming. Plus cosplay, merch, entertainment and much more. Entry from 18 years and above. | https://g4l.gg/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 14.99€ – 24.99€ | Starting at 99€ | N/A | None | |
| 12 – 18 Feb |  | Yorkshire Games Festival | 02 – FEB | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Bradford | With the Let’s Play weekend of family fun, Young Developers Conference for KS3 students, and our Game Talks programme of talks, networking and special industry guests, there’ll be lots for everyone to enjoy! | https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 14 – 15 Feb |  | Pocket Gamer Connects London NEW DATE | 02 – FEB | 2022 | NEW DATE | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | PG Connects return to London as in-person event. More details soon. | https://www.pgconnects.com/london/ | 1500+ | GMT+1 | £70 – £1,249 | £365 (Showcase table) | Meet 2 Match | None | |
| 21 – 28 Feb |  | Steam Next Fest 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | 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 9th of December. | https://store.steampowered.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Via submission | Steam | None | |
| 22 – 24 Feb |  | D.I.C.E. Summit 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Las Vegas | The 2022 D.I.C.E. Summit & D.I.C.E. Awards will be returning in-person as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the awards and bring together industry leaders to share about the interactive entertainment industry once again | https://www.dicesummit.org/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $950 – $3,550 | TBA | Proprietary | None | |
| 23 – 25 Feb |  | AFRICA GAMES WEEK 2022 NEW DATE | 02 – FEB | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Off the back of the last 3 year’s events Africa Games Week continues to drive exposure, opportunities, knowledge and investment to African Game Developers connecting them to the world. | http://gamesweek.africa/ | N/A | GMT+2 | r0 – r4,500 | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | N/A | |
 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELLED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm | the thing is friendly, cozy, relaxed and welcoming to any and every kindred soul who wants to make or already makes games in Stockholm! We will be hosting a day full of lectures, roundtables, discussions, panels, mingles, and celebrations of games and their creators. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thing-tickets-157024066209 | N/A | GMT+1 | kr250 – kr30,000 | N/A | N/A | None | |||
| 2 – 3 Mar |  | Hamburg Games Conference | 03 – MAR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | The Hamburg Games Conference features B2B networking, talks and opportunities for companies, professionals and students. The 2021 edition was fully online and offered a digital interactive multiplayer experience which drew more than 650 visitors. | https://www.gamesconference.com/ | 650+ | GMT+2 | 25 – 199€ | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | None | |
| 4 – 6 Mar |  | EGX Birmingham NEW DATE | 03 – MAR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | Birmingham | Formerly Rezzed. Following fan feedback from Birmingham’s large, passionate gaming community, EGX has made the decision to return to the region in 2022 under a new name – EGX Birmingham. | https://www.egx.net/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £20.00 – £46.00 | Per Request | None | None | |
| 9 – 10 Mar |  | IndieGameBusiness Sessions: March Edition NEW | 03 – MAR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for our 10th event featuring a wide variety of business, marketing, and licensing sessions for the first time. Tickets to participate in all sessions are completely free. In addition to the lectures, meet with hundreds of industry leaders. | https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $0 – $50 | None | Meet 2 Match | None | |
| 19 – 21 Mar |  | MIX 10th Anniversary Showcase NEW | 03 – MAR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The showcase will present announcements, trailers, new gameplay and more, bringing together some of the hottest developers and publishers around the world. An event page on Steam is also planned. The team will also plan for an onsite showcase in San Francisco if conditions permit. | https://www.mediaindieexchange.com/event/mix-10th-anniversary-showcase/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | $500 via submission | Discord | None | |
| 20 Mar |  | Courage XL | 03 – MAR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Meetup with GDC & GameConnection visitors the day before the conferences start! 30 (indie) game developers to showcase their latest game, play a game and get a drink + meet 500+ game industry professionals. | http://www.courage.events | 500 | GMT-8 | Free | 150€ / 750€ guaranteed | None | None | |
| 22 Mar |  | European Game Showcase NEW | 03 – MAR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | The European Game Showcase at GDC is a pro-bono event where 30+ European developers showcase their newest games to the press, publishers, and strategic partners. It’s an invite-only event aimed to help developers and their showcased projects in taking the next steps towards success. | http://europeangameshowcase.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Invite Only | Via showcase | Meet 2 Match | None | |
| 21 – 25 Mar |  | GDC 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Love it or hate it. You will go there at least once. GDC returns in 2022 as in-person event / a physical conference. | https://gdconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $149 – $1,699 | N/A | Proprietary | None | |
| 21 – 25 Mar |  | MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition NEW | 03 – MAR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during one of the biggest games industry gatherings in San Francisco or online. | https://www.meettomatch.com/sanfrancisco/ | 1000+ | GMT-8 | Starting at 69€ | N/A | Meet 2 Match | None | |
| 23 – 25 Mar |  | Digital Gaming India Expo | 03 – MAR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | India | New Delhi | Digital gaming is not a new phenomenon. It has been around since the time of indoor games; only changing its form. Digital gaming has evolved over the years and has become an independent industry with great creative and professional potential. | https://www.digitalgamingindiaexpo.com/ | N/A | GMT+5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 24 Mar |  | Future Games Show: Spring Showcase NEW | 03 – MAR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The Future Games Show runs three shows a year, the Spring Showcase in March, an E3 event in June, and a Gamescom show in August. 2022 will be our biggest and most ambitious year yet. Showcase + Steam Page | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | N/A | None | |
| 25 – 26 Mar |  | Indieway (March) | 03 – MAR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Virtual | Free webinars for community members Business opportunities and meetings with matchmaking platform. | https://www.indieway.biz/events/indieway-march-1 | N/A | GMT+3 | 0 – 242€ | 242€ | N/A | None | |
| 25 – 27 Mar |  | DStars NEW | 03 – MAR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Virtual | Since 2021, DStars has its own digital conference in partnership with WN Media. The event is focused on the Italian gaming industry with two different tracks, international guests and exclusive contents. The conference is live streamed through WN Hub and it is free for all. | http://www.dstars.it/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | Per Request | WN Hub | None | |
| 1 – 4 Apr |  | Ludum Dare 50 | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | Virtual | United States | Virtual | Ludum Dare is an online event where games are made from scratch in a weekend. Check us out every April and October! Next one is the 20th anniversary edition. | https://ldjam.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | None | None | None | |
| 1 – 10 Apr |  | London Games Festival | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London Games Festival is a major global celebration of video games and interactive entertainment. #LGF22 runs for 10 days from Friday 1 April to Sunday 10 April 2022 with events planned both in person and online. | https://games.london/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Various | Per event | N/A | None | |
| 2 Apr |  | Indie Showcase NEW DATE | 04 – APR | 2022 | NEW DATE | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | Almost 2 years have passed since we could visit game events, hang out with players and devs, and play games together! Noio and Second Maze are now teaming up to host Indie Showcase – the very first indie games festival. | https://www.indieshowcase.nl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 4,99€ | Curated Showcase | N/A | None | |
| 6 – 7 Apr |  | Global Games Pitch – PC & Console Games | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Pitch your PC / console game online to 50+ publishers and investors! | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch-pc-console/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | None | Proprietary | None | |
| 7 – 8 Apr |  | XP Game Developer Summit NEW | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | The 2022 XP Game Developer Summit is a hybrid premium B2B gaming event. Our virtual component will provide a platform for businesses to connect with Canadian companies and discover investment opportunities in Canada. Our in-person event takes place in Toronto. | https://xpgamesummit.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | TBA | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | None | |
| 7 – 9 Apr |  | WASD | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | A new video game event made for you. Play games? Make games? Study games? W.A.S.D is for you. Come to Tobacco Dock and play. | https://www.wasdlive.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 27 – 80€ | Per Request | None | None | |
| 11 – 12 Apr |  | #GAconf Europe | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Two days of talks and networking exploring accessibility for gamers with disabilities, hosted by the IGDA’S accessibility SIG. | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | None | N/A | None | |
| 13 – 16 Apr |  | Copenhagen Games | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Esport and gaming festival. | https://copenhagengames.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | None | None | |
| 15 – 18 Apr |  | Insomnia Gaming Festival | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Birmingham | Insomnia is a huge gaming event, uniting players for a weekend of gaming fun and interactive exhibitions all under one roof. The prestige event has something for every gamer, from BYOC playing hall to Retro Gaming stalls and even an exclusive first look at some of the greatest games coming out soon! | https://insomniagamingfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £25 – £260 | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 21 – 24 Apr |  | PAX East | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Boston | PAX East is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. | https://east.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 21 – 22 Apr |  | Games Education Summit | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Sheffield | Educators, games studios and young games developers will gather in Sheffield and online on 21-22 April 2022 to discuss the most topical subjects in games education – including remote working, mental health and those skills which recruiters are currently finding tricky to find. | https://thebgi.uk/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £0 – £199.00 | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 23 – 24 Apr |  | Gamedev and Creative Careers Expo | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | The 5th edition of the International Gamedev and Creative Careers Expo 2022 is an event which creates the opportunity to establish contacts between employers and people and companies willing to cooperate in the video game industry and related creative sectors. | https://gcce.eu/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 290 PLN | Per request | None | None | |
| 23 – 24 Apr |  | Tokyo Sandbox | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo Indie Fest started as an initiative by the local gaming community to bring indie games out of dark, enclosed spaces into the limelight. Indies are not a side show, but the main event. | https://www.tokyosandbox.com/ | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | Via showcase | N/A | None | |
| 25 – 26 Apr |  | Copenhagen MatchUp | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Matchmaking event for investors, publishers, and Danish game developers to facilitate new partnerships and business. With the exclusion of service providers and specialized matchmaking suggestions, Copenhagen MatchUp aims to be razor sharp and to the point for its participants. | https://copenhagenmatchup.dk/ | 150 companies / 250 persons | GMT +1 | Free (Participants will be vetted before accepted) | Free | Meet 2 Match | None | |
| 25 – 29 Apr |  | DIGRA International Conference 2022 NEW DATE | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | South America | Mexico | Guadalajara | The local organising committee in Guadalajara is excited to host the 2021 DiGRA International Conference, the first to be held in Latin America. This is a rescheduling of the 2020 event. | http://www.digra.org/ | N/A | GMT-6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| 25 Apr – 1 May |  | NZ Games Festival | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | NZGF is a week-long festival centred around all things games – whether digital, tabletop or otherwise! It’s our goal to ensure everybody has the opportunity to be included in the magic of games, so we aim to provide events for all demographics. | https://nzgamesfest.com/ | N/A | GMT+13 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None | |
| 27 – 28 Apr |  | devcom Pitch it! Spring Edition | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | devcom Pitch it! is devcom’s online matchmaking event that targets exclusively publishers and developers, offering an additional boost for their business throughout the whole year. The Winter, Spring and Fall editions of Pitch it! will take place exclusively online on our matchmaking platform PINE. | https://www.devcom.global/pitch-it-winter-edition-2022/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | None | Pine | None | |
| 28 – 29 Apr |  | WN Conference – Istanbul NEW | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | A series of international b2b events for the game industry. | https://wn.events/ | N/A | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | WN Hub | None | |
| 29 – 30 Apr |  | Play by Play 2022 | 04 – APR | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington’s favourite offbeat game development conference is back for our sixth year! Play by Play aims to provide attendees with a curated smorgasbord of eclectic content, bespoke knowledge and oft unexplored realms of our craft. | https://playbyplay.co.nz/play-by-play-2022/ | N/A | GMT+13 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 15 – 17 May |  | Digital Dragons | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Krakow | Digital Dragons is Central and Eastern Europe’s prime games industry conference addressed to representatives of the digital entertainment sector. | https://digitaldragons.pl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 100 – 650€ | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 16 – 17 May |  | Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | Pocket Gamer Connects return to Seattle as in-person event. More details soon. | https://www.pgconnects.com/seattle/ | N/A | GMT-7 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None | |
| 16 – 18 May |  | ESI Washington | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United States | Washington | Join us for an exciting few days unlike any previous ESI event in which we wholeheartedly embrace the strengths of the US capital. We will be bringing our trademark combination of networking, education and content to DC, with a specialised focus on governance, and esports’ growth around the world. | https://esportsinsider.com/esi-washington-dc-2022/ | N/A | GMT-5 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 17 – 20 May |  | Nordic Game | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | Nordic Game and partners in the region plan to expand Europe’s leading games industry conference into a hybrid event in 2022, both online and on-stage in Malmö, as well as launch a new consumer-oriented expo in the same venue, to share the excitement of making games with a wider audience. | https://nordicgame.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | None | |
| 18 – 19 May |  | ADDON | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Rennes | Dedicated to professionals in the video game industry, the event will offer 2 days of technical conferences related to production, but also plenty of networking time, all in a friendly atmosphere, in the heart of Rennes. | https://addon.events/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 85€ – 300€ | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 19 – 20 May |  | #GAMESUR SUMMIT NEW | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Games User Research (#GamesUR): making video games better by understanding players and play. A volunteer-run @IGDA SIG. | https://gamesurconf.com/us/ | N/A | N/A | TBA | TBA | TBA | Discord | |
| 19 – 20 May |  | WN Conference – Shanghai NEW | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | China | Shanghai | A series of international b2b events for the game industry. | https://wn.events/ | N/A | GMT+8 | TBA | TBA | WN Hub | None | |
| 25 – 28 May |  | Arctic Game Week 2022 | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Sweden | Skellefteå | Arctic Game Week features everything from industry conferences, investor meetups and networking to Nordsken Convention. Take part of networking and masterclasses, investor workshops, game student recruitment day, B2B parties and game conferences. | https://www.arcticgameconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | |
| 26 – 27 May |  | DevGAMM | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | CIS | Russia | Moscow | DevGAMM conference is aimed at developers, publishers, game designers, programmers, artists, business development managers, recruiters, journalists and everyone involved in the game industry in any way. | https://devgamm.com/ | N/A | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | Pine | None | |
| 26 – 29 May |  | MomoCon | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Atlanta | MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion over 4 days. | https://www.momocon.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $35 – $65 | Per request | N/A | N/A | |
| 27 – 28 May |  | Game Access Conference | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Czech Republic | Brno | Famed for its relaxed atmosphere, inspiring speakers, outstanding design and rich accompanying program, Game Access is fast becoming one of the most sought-after and beloved game dev events in the region. | https://game-access.com/conference/ | 1.500+ | GMT+1 | Per Request | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| 10 – 12 Jun |  | Pixel Heaven | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | 10th edition of Pixel Heaven Games Festival & More is one of Europe’s key events dedicated to the fans of electronic entertainment. It’s also one of the biggest European events for indie game developers. | https://www.pixelheavenfest.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 11 Jun |  | Future Games Show @E3 NEW | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The Future Games Show runs three shows a year, the Spring Showcase in March, an E3 event in June, and a Gamescom show in August. 2022 will be our biggest and most ambitious year yet. Showcase + Steam Page. Date TBC | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 11 – 12 Jun |  | GCX (Gaming Community Expo) | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Orlando | Meet developers, content creators, artists and so much more as the gaming community comes together to raise a ton of money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. With loads of fun on the show floor come celebrate how #GamingDoesGood with us. | https://www.gcxevent.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $65 – $145 | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 13 – 17 Jun |  | Serious Play | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The Serious Play Conference is a leadership conference for professionals who are exploring the use of game-based learning, sharing their experience and working together to shape the future of training and education. | https://www.seriousplayconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-6 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 22 – 23 Jun |  | Sumo Developers Conference | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Sheffield | This exciting event in Sheffield will connect our talented developers from all Sumo Digital studios to share knowledge and learn from experts. | https://www.sumo-digital.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None | |
| 23 – 24 Jun |  | Game Camp France NEW | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Lille | The great annual gathering of the French video game industry is back for 5th edition. | https://gamecamp.fr/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None | |
| 24 – 25 Jun | | Indieway (June) | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Virtual | Free webinars for community members Business opportunities and meetings with matchmaking platform | https://www.indieway.biz/events/indieway-june-3 | N/A | GMT+3 | 0-230 € | 230€ | N/A | None | |
| 5 – 7 Jul |  | ESI Singapore | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | ESI will kick off our time in Singapore with sessions tackling the challenges of commercialisation, and ways to get the most out of your partnerships in the space. We’ll also cover esports’ unique place in the South East Asian ecosystem. | https://esportsinsider.com/esi-singapore/ | N/A | GMT+8 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 5 – 10 Jul |  | BIG Festival | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | BIG Festival (Brazil’s Independent Games Festival) happens since 2012 and is the most important independent games festival and business forum in Latin America. | https://www.bigfestival.com.br/homeen.html | 40.000+ | GMT-3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| 11 Jul |  | Game Global Summit | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Next Game Global Summit will take place in Berlin on July 11, 2022 together with LocWorld47. Event specializing in video game localization, quality assurance, and testing. | https://gameglobal.events/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 12 – 14 Jul |  | Develop: Brighton | 07 – JUL | 2022 | 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 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 12 – 17 Jul |  | Games Gathering 2022 Odessa NEW | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Odessa | Games Gathering 2022 Odessa is an international gaming conference in Odessa. This is an opportunity to raise your professional level and meet new business partners — publishers, investors and service providers. First two days are virtual, last two live on-site. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2022-odessa/ | 1200+ | GMT+2 | $9 – $129 | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 4 – 7 Aug |  | Gen Con Indy | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Indianapolis | Gen Con is the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, held annually in Indianapolis, IN | https://www.gencon.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 8 – 11 Aug |  | Siggraph | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | Canada | Vancouver | SIGGRAPH 2022 is the premier conference for computer graphics and interactive techniques worldwide. This year, we gather in person in Vancouver and virtually to celebrate our diverse, global community and the stories, innovations, and industry advancements that make us SIGGRAPH. | https://s2022.siggraph.org/ | N/A | GMT-7 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 24 Aug | | Future Games Show @Gamescom NEW | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Virtual | The Future Games Show runs three shows a year, the Spring Showcase in March, an E3 event in June, and a Gamescom show in August. 2022 will be our biggest and most ambitious year yet. Showcase + Steam Page. Date TBC | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Per Request | N/A | None | |
| 24 – 28 Aug |  | gamescom | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The event will be a hybrid, bringing back the physical show gamescom is known for but also building on the online elements from 2021 iteration. | https://www.gamescom.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | Per Request | N/A | None | |
| 7 – 9 Sep |  | Games Industry Law Summit | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Summit | Europe | Lithuania | Vilnius | Registrations for Summit VII are currently OPEN for the qualified attendees (you must be actively involved in the games industry matters and have a recommendation from one of the event’s board members). The event has a strict limit of 200 people. | https://gameslawsummit.org/ | 200 | GMT+3 | Invite Only (900€) | None | None | None | |
| 15 – 18 Sep |  | Tokyo Game Show | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo Game Show, commonly known as TGS, is a video game expo / convention held annually in September in the Makuhari Messe, in Chiba, Japan. It is presented by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association and Nikkei Business Publications. | https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2021/en/ | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | Per Request | Proprietary | None | |
| 16 – 18 Sep |  | Gaming Istanbul | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Gaming İstanbul has become the largest B2C and B2B gaming expo of Turkey & the MENA in three years and the visitor number has been increasing about approximately 27% every year. The gaming bridge of Eurasia GIST combines Asia and Europe games market and open a door through the MENA. | https://www.gamingistanbul.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 22 – 25 Sep |  | EGX London | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | EGX aims to keep players and their experience at the centre of events, allowing fans and developers to continue coming together, celebrating the games community and creating unforgettable memories. | https://www.egx.net/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | Per Request | N/A | None | |
| 27 – 28 Sep |  | Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | PG Connects is returning back to Helsinki as in-person event. More details soon. | https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None | |
| TBA |  | Baltic Dev Days | 09 – SEP | 2022 | DELAYED | DELAYED | 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 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| 6 – 12 Oct |  | Brazil Game Show | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | The Largest Gaming Show in Latin America. | https://www.brasilgameshow.com.br/ | N/A | GMT-3 | R$99.5 – R$1.950 | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 20 – 23 Oct |  | gamescom Asia | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | Gamescom Asia has both B2B and B2C offerings and we hope to see more of you at Trade Zone but also your upcoming games at the Entertainment Zone in 2022. With this being the prelude to a fuller scale event in 2022, there’s more of gamescom asia to come in the future. | https://gamescom.asia/ | N/A | GMT+8 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None | |
| 26 – 27 Oct | | devcom Pitch it! Fall Edition | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | devcom Pitch it! is devcom’s online matchmaking event that targets exclusively publishers and developers, offering an additional boost for their business throughout the whole year. The Winter, Spring and Fall editions of Pitch it! will take place exclusively online on our matchmaking platform PINE. | https://www.devcom.global/pitch-it-winter-edition-2022/ | TBA | GMT+1 | TBA | None | Pine | None | |
| 17 – 20 Nov |  | Lisboa Games Week 2022 | 11 – NOV | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Portugal | Lisabon | Lisboa Games Week or simply LGW, is a trade fair for video games held annually at the FIL Exhibition Centre in Lisbon, Portugal. | https://www.lisboagamesweek.pt/ | N/A | GMT-0 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 22 – 27 Nov | | Games Gathering 2022 Kyiv NEW | 11 – NOV | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Kyiv | Games Gathering 2022 Kyiv is the international gamedev conference in Kyiv. This is an opportunity to raise your professional level and meet new business partners — publishers, investors and service providers. First 2 days are virtual, last two are live on-site. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2022-kyiv/ | 3500 | GMT+2 | $9 – $159 | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 28 – 2 Dec |  | VRDays Europe NEW | 11 – NOV | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | VRDays 2022 will mark our return to a more classic exhibiting format but also be the conclusion of the 2021 journey with the physical restitution of the four Virtual Breakout Floors, which will become dedicated exhibition spaces. | https://vrdays.co/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | Per Request | N/A | None |