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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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23 – 24 May | ![]() | African Games Co-production Market | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | If you are a European indie studio, join us on 18 & 19 May 2022 for the AGCM match-making days. 2 days of conferences, panels, pitching and one-to-one meetings to get to know the African video games industry and the 9 selected African studios. | https://spielfabrique.eu/africangamescoproductionmarket/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | Meet 2 Match | None | |
24 – 26 May | ![]() | GameDevGuild | 05 – MAY | 2022 | TODAY | TODAY | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | The online game dev conference for Unity developers. Join us for 24 Talks + Q&A sessions from industry experts covering a broad variety of the latest and most relevant topics | https://guildconferences.com/gdg/ | 1,000+ | N/A | $97 – $297 | None | Discord | None | |
25 – 28 May | ![]() | Arctic Game Week | 05 – MAY | 2022 | TODAY | TODAY | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Sweden | Skellefteå | As the midnight sun shines over northern Sweden, we once again open the doors to a week filled with business conferences, networking, entertainment and the public event Nordsken where games, culture and creativity meet. | https://arcticgameweek.com/ | 10.000 | GMT+1 | $156 | Per request | Meet 2 Match | None | |
![]() | 05 – MAY | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | CIS | Russia | Moscow | DevGAMM conference is aimed at developers, publishers, game designers, programmers, artists, business development managers, recruiters, journalists and everyone involved in the game industry in any way. | https://devgamm.com/ | N/A | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | Pine | None | |||
26 – 27 May | ![]() | Hyper Games Conference CIS & EU Edition | 05 – MAY | 2022 | TODAY | TODAY | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Hyper Games Conference (HGC) is the major international online conference in its niche devoted to the development, promotion, and growth of the Hyper/Hybrid Casual Games industry. Our participants are from all over the world, about 90 countries take part in HGC | https://hgconf.com/may2022 | 2000+ | GMT+2 | 0 – 49€ | Per request | N/A | None | |
26 – 29 May | ![]() | MomoCon | 05 – MAY | 2022 | TODAY | TODAY | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Atlanta | MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion over 4 days. | https://www.momocon.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $35 – $70 | Per request | N/A | N/A | |
27 – 28 May | ![]() | Game Access Conference | 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 | 106 – 210€ | Per Request | N/A | N/A | |
28 – 29 May | ![]() | BostonFIG Talks & Learns | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for a day of sharing, learning and networking! Our annual game-creators conference showcases industry speakers covering a variety of fascinating topics in the areas of game creation. This conference is suited for the independent professional or aspiring student/hobbyist | https://www.bostonfig.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | Pay what you want | None | Gather Town | None | |
28 – 29 May | ![]() | Gotland Game Conference | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Sweden | Visby | After two years with the Covid-19 pandemic we are relieved and over-joyed to once again invite everyone to Wisby Strand, to join us in the celebration of games and game design! | https://gotlandgameconference.com/2022/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 400 – 1.650 SEK | N/A | None | None | |
31 May – 1 Jun | ![]() | GI Live Online | 05 – MAY | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | GI Live: Online returns with major keynotes, panels and roundtables, featuring the likes of Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick and Valve. Massive investors and big name publishers will be meeting indie developers from around the world. And we’ll reveal the winners of the 2022 Indie Publishing Awards. | https://live.gamesindustry.biz/ | N/A | GMT+1 | $30 – $120 | N/A | Meet 2 Match | None | |
6 Jun | ![]() | Pitch Ya Game | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Simply tweet your elevator pitch on official round days and within 12 hours from the official start time depending on your timezone. Pitches may be honored up to an hour earlier or post official close. | https://pitchyagame.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | ||
7 – 8 Jun | ![]() | WN Conference – Istanbul DELAYED | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | A series of international b2b events for the game industry. | https://wnconf.com/ | 1000+ | GMT+3 | 150€ – 600€ | TBA | WN Hub | None | |
9 Jun | ![]() | Summer Game Fest | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | With #SummerGameFest we are building a next-generation global event — decentralized physical events for the community in IMAX, big showcases from us + partners, play at home content, and much more! Show starts at 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 6PM GMT. #E32022 | https://www.summergamefest.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | |
9 Jun | ![]() | Day of the Devs | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Day of the Devs began in 2012 as a collaboration between Double Fine and iam8bit with the purpose of shining the spotlight on great indie games. Since then, the event has showcased over 500 games in both in-person and online events. Show starts immediately after #SummerGameFest #E32022 | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | |
10 Jun | ![]() | Geeked Week (Games) NEW | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The five-day virtual fan event celebrating Netflix’s genre series, films, and games returns on Monday, June 6 – Friday, June 10, while the last day is focusing on games. Co-hosted by Geoff Keighley. Show starts at 10AM PT, 5PM GMT #Summergamefest #E32022 | www.geekedweek.com | N/A | GMT-5 | Free | None | None | None | |
10 Jun | ![]() | Tribeca Games Showcase | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A digital showcase featuring exclusive gameplay and creator interviews from Tribeca’s official selections. Show starts at 3PM ET / Noon PT #SummerGameFest #E32022 | https://www.tribecafilm.com/games#spotlight | N/A | GMT-4 | Free | None | None | None | |
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 | ![]() | Guerrilla Collective 3 NEW | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Guerrilla Collective is a digital games showcase to reveal fresh announcements, trailers, gameplay, a Steam event page for wishlisting, demos, game ordering and more – bringing together many of the hottest developers and publishers from around the world! Show starts at 8AM PT / 3PM GMT. #Summergamefest #E32022 | https://www.guerrillacollective.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | |
11 Jun | ![]() | Wholesome Direct NEW | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | New game reveals, exclusive footage, and even games that will launch DURING the show! Nearly 100 amazing indie games in total! Show starts at 9:30AM PT / 4:30PM GMT. #Summergamefest #E32022 | https://wholesomegames.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | |
11 Jun | ![]() | Future Of Play Direct NEW | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Future Of Play Direct is bringing the spice to Summer Game Fest, showcasing announcements and reveals from 30+ titles, plus special guests, a musical performance by Alex Moukala and a whole lot of hype. Airing at 10:30AM PT / 5:30PM GMT right after Wholesome Direct! #SummerGameFest #E32022 | https://heyglitch.com/future-of-play-direct | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | 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://gcxevent.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $70 – $145 | 0 – 190 PLN | N/A | None | |
11 – 19 Jun | ![]() | Tribeca Games Festival | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | North America | United States | New York | The Tribeca Festival once again offers digital experiences for global audiences powered by Parsec. Those able to join the Festival in person this year will be the first to experience a playable Games Gallery featuring demos, art, and artifacts for this year’s selections. | https://www.tribecafilm.com/games#games | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | None | None | None | |
11 Jun | ![]() | Future Games Show | 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. Show starts at 12PM PT / 9PM CET #E32022 #SummerGameFest | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | Per request | N/A | None | |
12 Jun | ![]() | PC Gaming Show | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | We plan to broadcast this year’s PC Gaming Show on Sunday, June 12. Just as we have since 2015, the event will showcase never-before-seen gameplay footage, surface interesting conversations with developers, and share announcements from across the world of PC gaming. Show starts at 12:30 PT, 3:30 PM ET, 9:30PM CET. #E32022 #SummerGameFest | https://www.pcgamingshow.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | Per request | None | None | |
12 Jun | ![]() | Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase will include everything you need to know about the diverse lineup of games coming soon to the Xbox ecosystem, including upcoming releases to Game Pass on Xbox and PC. Stream in over 30 languages starts on Sunday, June 12 at 10 AM PT. #E32022 #SummerGameFest | https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/04/28/xbox-and-bethesda-showcase-on-sunday-june-12/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | |
13 – 17 Jun | ![]() | Serious Play | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | North America | United States | Orlando | The 3-day conference offers more than 100+ practical sessions and workshops on the use of game-based learning in Military, Government, Healthcare, Business, Higher Education, and K-12 as well as a full track for instructional designers and game developers. | https://www.seriousplayconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-6 | $100 – $650 | TBA | N/A | None | |
13 – 20 Jun | ![]() | Steam Next Fest June 2022 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Steam Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Registration is open now for Steam Next Fest June 2022 edition! If you are thinking of participating, please register your game so we can help you prepare to get the most out of the event. NEW FOR JUNE 2022: All upcoming unreleased games are eligible. #E32022 #SummerGameFest | http://steampowered.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | Steam | None | |
15 Jun | ![]() | GamesForum Berlin | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Gamesforum Berlin is a One-day Gamesforum Laser Event focussing on Ad Monetization in F2P mobile games taking place at the Leonardo Royal Berlin Alexanderplatz. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/berlin-home/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 239 – 899€ | N/A | N/A | None | |
15 Jun | ![]() | The OKRE Summit | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | An opportunity for games developers and creatives to meet people from across the entertainment industry and charity sector to collaborate on and champion entertainment that makes a real difference in the world. Speakers including Miles Jacobson OBE (Football Manager) and Dan Bernardo (Playtra). | https://okre.org/the-okre-summit/ | 150 | GMT+0 | Starting at €72.30 (£60) | None | None | None | |
17 Jun | ![]() | Indigo | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Netherlands | Utrecht | INDIGO is the leading game business and showcase event in the Netherlands, organized annually by Dutch Game Garden. Join on-site for the Talks Conference with professionals from the industry and the MeetToMatch square, or tune in from a distance for online matchmaking and a day-long showcase stream. | https://indigoshowcase.nl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 135€ | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | |
17 – 18 Jun | ![]() | Indieway (June) | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Free webinars for community members Business opportunities and meetings with matchmaking platform | https://www.indieway.biz/events/indieway-june-3 | N/A | GMT+3 | 0 – 250 € | 250€ | Meet 2 Match | None | |
17 – 26 Jun | ![]() | Games Careers Week | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | A free online festival to inspire people from every background to discover careers in the UK’s fastest growing creative industry – video games. | https://gamescareersweek.org/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | N/A | None | |
20 – 23 Jun | ![]() | Save & Sound NEW | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Denmark | Virtual | Save & Sound is an online music festival with sales on Steam. Celebrate headbanging soundtracks as well as unique implementations of music and audio in games. The event is organized by Bedtime Digital Games. | https://www.saveandsound.io/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | |
21 Jun | ![]() | Call for Change Summit #2 | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | For the next edition in March, the 2-day-event will focus on environmental topics, climate protection and sustainability in the games industry. The second edition in June will again explore practical approaches to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. | https://www.devcom.global/summits/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | |
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/ | 500+ | GMT+1 | Invite Only | None | TBA | None | |
23 – 24 Jun | ![]() | Game Camp France | 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 | 240€ / 666€ | TBA | TBA | None | |
23 – 24 Jun | ![]() | Indie Game Fest | 06 – JUN | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The Indie Game Fest is a curated, annual event in Cologne dedicated to projects by indie game developers from Europe. At the exhibition in the Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, 30+ studios will be able to exhibit their games in front of trade visitors and the public. | https://indiegamefest.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 8 – 150€ | Via submission | N/A | None | |
28 – 29 Jun | ![]() | IndieGameBusiness Sessions: June Edition | 06 – JUN | 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 | |
1 – 16 Jul | ![]() | NZ Games Festival NEW DATE | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | NZGF is a week-long festival centred around all things games – whether digital, tabletop or otherwise! It’s our goal to ensure everybody has the opportunity to be included in the magic of games, so we aim to provide events for all demographics. | https://nzgamesfest.com/ | N/A | GMT+13 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None | |
5 – 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 | S$600 – S$1,020 | TBA | N/A | None | |
5 – 8 Jul | ![]() | First Playable | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Pisa | Are you an Italian games developer ready for two days of coaching, talking, and pitching? Or a publisher/investor wanting to get to know the Italian games industry? Then First Playable is the event for you. Get feedback, learn the business or pitch. | https://www.firstplayable.it/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | |
6 – 10 Jul | ![]() | BIG Festival | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | BIG Festival (Brazil’s Independent Games Festival) happens since 2012 and is the most important independent games festival and business forum in Latin America. | https://www.bigfestival.com.br/homeen.html | 40,000+ | GMT-3 | R$ 400 – R$1000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
6 – 7 Jul | ![]() | Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | The leading mobile gaming industry conference, Pocket Gamer Connects, is heading to Toronto for the first time on July 6-7! This is our first conference in the city and we’re excited to be bringing the roadshow here for the first time. | https://www.pgconnects.com/toronto/ | 1,000+ | GMT-4 | $60 – $1,270 | $255 (table) | Meet 2 Match | 20% via website link | |
7 – 11 Jul | ![]() | DIGRA International Conference 2022 NEW DATE | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Poland | Krakow | The local organising committee in Guadalajara is excited to host the 2021 DiGRA International Conference, the first to be held in Latin America. This is a rescheduling of the 2020 event. | https://digra2022.org/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 175 – 475€ | N/A | N/A | None | |
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 | 750€ | 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 | 0 – £995 | TBA | N/A | None | |
12 – 17 Jul | ![]() | Games Gathering 2022 Odessa | 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/ | 1,200+ | GMT+2 | $9 – $129 | Per request | N/A | None | |
13 – 16 Jul | ![]() | Games for Change Festival | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | New York | For nearly two decades, the Games for Change Festival has been a destination for developers, educators, researchers, students, and other game-changers who wants to make an impact through video games or immersive media. | https://festival.gamesforchange.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $0 – $419 | TBA | Hopin | None | |
16 Jul | ![]() | TennoCon | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | Canada | Virtual | TennoCon 2022 is fast approaching! On July 16, unite with your fellow Tenno from across the Origin System for a fully-digital, all-day event packed with exciting reveals from the team at Digital Extremes. | https://www.warframe.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | None | None | None | |
16 – 17 Jul | ![]() | TwitchCon Amsterdam | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | Join other European creators and communities in Amsterdam for a weekend of games, meet and greets, live competitions, good music, and much, much more. | https://www.twitchcon.com/amsterdam-2022/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 65€ – 108€ | N/A | Twitch | None | |
28 – 29 Jul | ![]() | DevGAMM Vilnius | 07 – JUL | 2022 | 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/vilnius2022/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 150 – 250€ | TBA | Pine | None | |
30 – 31 Jul | ![]() | NarraScope | 07 – JUL | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | NarraScope 2022 is a free, online-only event that supports interactive narrative, adventure games, and interactive fiction by bringing together writers, developers, and players. | http://narrascope.org/ | 500+ | N/A | $3 – $50 | None | Discord | None | |
4 – 7 Aug | ![]() | Gen Con Indy | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2C | North America | United States | Indianapolis | Gen Con is the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, held annually in Indianapolis, IN | https://www.gencon.com/indy | N/A | GMT-4 | $16 – $225 | TBA | N/A | None | |
6 – 7 Aug | ![]() | BitSummit X-Roads | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Kyoto | BitSummit X-Roads will be open to the public for the first time since 2019. The first day specializes in B2B, focusing only on attending developers, publishers, media, and sponsors, and the second day will welcome general attendees. | https://bitsummit.org/en | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | ¥ 33,000 | 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 | $30 – $975 | TBA | N/A | None | |
12 Aug | ![]() | THQ Nordic Showcase NEW | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Austria | Virtual | The company will present several, brand new games, expanding the company’s portfolio into new genres with both licensed and original gaming experiences. Gamers can look forward to everything from intense, dark and gritty to light, colorful and just plain fun! Show starts at 12 PM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 21:00 CEST. #gamescom | https://thqnordic.com/article/save-date-august-12-thq-nordic-poised-land-massive-punch-its-2022-digital-showcase | N/A | GMT+1 | Virtual | None | None | None | |
17 – 20 Aug | ![]() | New Zealand Game Developers Conference | 08 – AUG | 2022 | 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/ | N/A | GMT+13 | $340 | TBA | N/A | None | |
18 – 20 Aug | ![]() | QuakeCon | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2C | North America | United States | Virtual | This year’s QuakeCon will once again be a digital-only event. The QuakeCon team is already working hard to put together exciting new streaming programming, online meetups, giveaways, charity opportunities, the virtual BYOC, and more, and we will announce more details in June. | https://quakecon.bethesda.net/en/ | N/A | GMT-6 | TBA | None | None | None | |
19 – 21 Aug | ![]() | MAGWest | 08 – AUG | 2022 | 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-8 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
22 – 23 Aug | ![]() | devcom | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Europe’s biggest game developer conference will again offer a wide range of events and sessions for international game developers, game publishers and service providers. | https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2022/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 20 – 1.699€ | Per request | Swapcard | None | |
23 Aug | ![]() | gamescom: Opening Night Live | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The spectacular ONL live show produced by Geoff Keighley. #gamescom | https://www.gamescom.global/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | None | |
23 Aug | ![]() | Courage Cologne NEW | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Play a game and get a drink! That’s the premise of Courage Cologne. 15 Indie game showcasers present their work to other game professionals. The annual game showcase brings together game professionals in a relax and informal setting. #gamescom | www.courage.events | 250 | GMT+2 | Free | 150€ | None | None | |
23 – 25 Aug | ![]() | CEDEC | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Virtual | CEDEC (Computer Entertainment Developers Conference) aims to improve the development capabilities of the entire industry by bringing together professionals involved in the development of computer entertainment and people engaged in related work and exchanging information and opinions with each other | https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2022/ | N/A | GMT+8 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
24 Aug | ![]() | Future Games Show @ gamescom | 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 – 26 Aug | ![]() | MeetToMatch The Cologne Edition | 08 – AUG | 2022 | 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. | https://www.meettomatch.com/cologne/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 79€ | None | Meet 2 Match | 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 | Swapcard | None | |
25 – 28 Aug | ![]() | Replaying Japan | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | Asia | Japan | Osaka | Game Studies Conference. The tenth international conference will be hosted by Ritsumeikan University at the Osaka Ibaraki Campus. After a two year hiatus, we hope to have some aspects of this conference conducted on-site, with an online section for those unable to make it to Osaka | https://replaying.jp/ | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
31 Aug – 3 Sep | ![]() | Promised Land | 08 – AUG | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Łódź | Bringing together professionals working in film, gaming, and other creative industries, Promised Land is a place for the exchange of knowledge and experience, for networking, and crossing the divide between the digital and the traditional arts. Organized by CD Project Red. | https://www.promisedland-artfestival.com/en | 500 | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
1 – 4 Sep | ![]() | Busan Indie Connect Festival | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Asia | South Korea | Busan | Busan Indie Connect Festival (BIC Festival) is a global indie game festival held every year in Busan, Korea since 2015, and has grown to become the largest single event for indie games in Korea. Online portion of the festival will be held from 1st to 30th of September. | https://bicfest.org/ | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
2 – 3 Sep | ![]() | PDXCON | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm | PDXCON is the ultimate immersive experience for Paradox fans! Meet and mingle with the developers who make your favorite games, get together with fellow fans to swap stories and strategies, and indulge in unique experiences from the Paradox universe that you won’t find anywhere else. Only 500 tickets will be sold to this exclusive experience. | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/pdxcon | 500+ | GMT+2 | 4.999 SEK | None | None | None | |
2 – 5 Sep | ![]() | PAX West NEW | 09 – SEP | 2022 | 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/ | N/A | GMT-7 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
3 – 4 Sep | ![]() | Hyper Games Conference Turkey & Africa Edition | 09 – SEP | 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. | https://hgconf.com/ | 2,500+ | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
4 – 6 Sep | ![]() | DICE Europe | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Europe | Barcelona | D.I.C.E. Europe will be returning from it’s hiatus in 2022. This year’s event will take place at the luxurious W Barcelona hotel. t this 3-day event, attendees will be treated to insightful speaker programming and an intimate exchange of ideas. | https://www.diceeurope.org/ | N/A | GMT+1 | $1,650 | TBA | None | None | |
5 – 6 Sep | ![]() | Mobidictum Business Conference NEW | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | The largest game industry conference in Turkey and MENA region. We aim to grow the game industry in the region by bringing world-class publishers, service providers, and game companies to Turkey. | https://events.mobidictum.biz/mobidictum-business-conference-2022/ | 1500+ | GMT+3 | 19 – 199€ | N/A | N/A | None | |
5 – 8 Sep | ![]() | Foundations of Digital Games (FDG) | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Greece | Athens | The International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games (FDG) is an interdisciplinary conference on technology used to develop digital games, and the study of digital games and their design. | http://fdg2022.org/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
6 – 7 Sep | ![]() | WN Conference – Shanghai NEW DATE | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | China | Shanghai | A series of international b2b events for the game industry. | https://wnconf.com/shanghai-22 | 1,500 | GMT+8 | 100 – 300€ | Per Request | WN Hub | None | |
7 – 9 Sep | ![]() | XDS | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Vancouver | External Development Summit (XDS) is the only annual, international games industry event held in Canada, with a primary focus on external development for art, animation, audio, co-development, QA and localization. | https://xdsummit.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $849 | TBA | N/A | None | |
7 – 9 Sep | ![]() | Games Industry Law Summit | 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/ | 250+ | GMT+3 | Invite Only (900€) | None | None | None | |
15 – 18 Sep | ![]() | Game Devs of Color Expo | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us — we’re amplifying the creative power held by people of color in games. You’ll learn what it takes to make incredible games and connect with a diverse group of creators from around the world! | https://www.gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
15 – 18 Sep | ![]() | gamesweekberlin | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | gamesweekberlin 2022 is a festival for video game fans of all ages: bring your family or friends and spend a whole weekend discovering fantastic games – and more. From September 16 to 18, we invite you to play. discover. connect. at the former UCI Colosseum in the heart of Berlin. | https://www.gamesweekberlin.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | N/A | 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. Theme for TGS2022 is “Nothing Stops Gaming.” | https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2021/en/ | 150,000+ | GMT+9 | TBA | starting at 275.000 JPY | 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 | |
21 – 23 Sep | ![]() | Game UX Summit | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Bellevue | GAME UX SUMMIT is the first professional UX event dedicated to the video game industry. It brings together renowned speakers from various game development disciplines through the lens of UX. Two days of summit + One day of Masterclasses in the Seattle area! Hosted by Bungie. | https://www.guxs22.bungie.net/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $89 – $399 | Per request | N/A | None | |
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 | £15 – £75 | Per Request | N/A | None | |
23 – 25 Sep | ![]() | Game Conference Armenia NEW | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | CIS | Armenia | Yerevan | GCA is a three-day event being curated by You, with an audience of about 3000 in Yerevan, Armenia. Our goal is to bring together bright minds to give talks that are idea-focused, and on a wide range of subjects, to foster learning, inspiration, and wonder-and provoke conversations that matter. | https://gameconf.am/ | 2000 | GMT +4 | $30 / $300 VIP | $4.000 | N/A | gca2022 (10% discount code) | |
23 – 25 Sep | ![]() | LatinX Games Festival | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | North America | United States | Long Beach | Join us online and in-person at The Museum of Latin American Art from September 23rd – September 25th, 2022. Connect with other Latinx game developers and gamers for 3 Days of Panels, Games, Roundtable Discussions, Career Fair, and the Latinx Game Awards at The 4th annual Latinx Games Festival! | https://www.latinxgamesfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | TBA | Via submission | N/A | None | |
27 – 28 Sep | ![]() | Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | The PG Connects roadshow returns to Helsinki, the spiritual heartland of the mobile games industry, for our sixth Finnish conference! It’ll be bigger than ever with 1500 attendees and 600 companies represented. | https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/ | 1,500+ | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None | |
29 Sep – 1 Oct | ![]() | Reboot Develop Blue | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Croatia | Dubrovnik | Boutique games industry conference set in King’s Landing is back. | https://rebootdevelopblue.com/ | 1,200+ | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | None | None | |
30 Sep – 2 Oct | ![]() | IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere | 09 – SEP | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere is IndieCade’s online festival for 2022. This online event is built from the ground up specifically to highlight and feature games of all types, along with their creators, from around the world. | https://www.indiecade.com/ | N/A | N/A | TBA | $75 – $100 | Discord | None | |
1 – 9 Oct | ![]() | Melbourne Games Week NEW | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Now in its 8th year, MIGW is the biggest games event in Asia Pacific and a fixture on the global calendar, connecting games, technology and culture, with a broad program for industry, educators, and game enthusiasts alike. | https://gamesweek.melbourne/ | N/A | GMT+11 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
3 – 5 Oct | ![]() | GCAP NEW | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | GCAP 2022 will challenge attendees to chase their ambitions and create world class products, experiences, studios, and businesses for an ever-expanding global games audience. GCAP 2022 will provide avenues for personal and professional ambitions to be realised and success to be achieved. | https://gcap.com.au/ | N/A | GMT+11 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
6 Oct | ![]() | Dutch Game Day NEW | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Hilversum | The Dutch Game Day powered by Control is a cooperation between the Dutch Media Week, the Dutch Games Association and game development magazine Control. The event consists of a two track conference with speakers from The Netherlands and abroad | https://controlconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 114 – 214€ | TBA | N/A | None | |
6 – 9 Oct | ![]() | GiC NEW | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Poland | Poznan | The GIC offers the best B2B opportunities to reach industry professionals from Poland and most of Central and Eastern Europe. The best available meeting system MeetToMatch allows for well-organized sessions with just the proper business partners you are looking for. | https://gic.gd/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | Per request | Meet 2 Match | None | |
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 | |
7 – 9 Oct | ![]() | PAX Aus NEW | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | PAX Aus is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and an experience unlike any other. | https://aus.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT+11 | $65 – $170 | Per request | N/A | None | |
7 – 9 Oct | ![]() | TwitchCon San Diego NEW | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | San Diego | Wait, we’re meeting up IRL?! Yesssss. We’re super excited to finally have everyone back together again, connecting, collabing, co-creating all in one place. So pack up, suit up, and get ready for the Ultimate Squad Up in the best city ever, San Diego October 2022. | https://www.twitchcon.com/san-diego-2022/ | N/A | GMT-8 | TBA | N/A | Twitch | None | |
13 – 14 Oct | ![]() | W ❤ Games NEW | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | W Love Games is a conference in Helsinki that focuses on women in games and tech development. “W” stands for women but also for “we” as people, we who play and make games, we of all backgrounds and interests that games bring together and make all differences disappear! | https://wlovegames.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | TBA | N/A | None | |
13 – 16 Oct | ![]() | Hyper Games Conference All Gaming & Expo Edition NEW | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Istanbul | Turkey | Hyper Games Conference (HGC) is the major international online conference in its niche devoted to the development, promotion, and growth of the Hyper/Hybrid Casual Games industry. | https://hgconf.com/ | 3,000 | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
15 – 16 Oct | ![]() | Indie Dev Day NEW | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | A non-profit event held in the centre of Barcelona featuring studios and developers exhibiting their video games, talks and conferences by industry professionals, networking and more. Open to all audiences and free for everyone. | https://www.indiedevday.es/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Free | N/A | None | |
19 – 20 Oct | ![]() | WN Conference – Moscow NEW | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Russia | Moscow | Talks from the industry leaders, brand-new developer showcase, networking with game industry peers, international platforms and publishers, new business ties and opportunities. | https://wn.events/ | N/A | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | WN Hub | None | |
19 – 22 Oct | ![]() | MEGAMIGS NEW | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Canada | Montreal | You read it right, the 2022 edition will take place in the heart of downtown Montréal at the Bonaventure Hotel. But that’s not all, the unmissable event for video game fans is returning during the colourful season, from October 19th to 22nd! | https://megamigs.com/en/ | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | TBA | TBA | None | |
19 – 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 | Starting at SGD 500 | TBA | None | |
24 – 25 Oct | ![]() | Dev.Play NEW | 10 – OCT | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Romania | Bucharest | The Game Development Conference for Eastern Europe. | https://dev-play.ro/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 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-2022/ | TBA | GMT+2 | TBA | None | Pine | None | |
TBA Nov | ![]() | Tech & Tools Summit DELAYED | 11 – NOV | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Dive deep with us into the technical side of game development and studio management. devcom creates a 2-day program packed with numerous talks, panels, fireside chats, and workshops. | https://www.devcom.global/summits/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | |
31 Oct – 6 Nov | ![]() | Play22 NEW | 11 – NOV | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | PLAY is the first and only festival worldwide to unite media art, discourse and education with the culture of digital games. It focuses on the creative utilization of digital games: invent, build, tinker, modify, program, dance, discuss – anything goes! | http://playfestival.de/index_en.html | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
2 – 3 Nov | ![]() | Global Games Pitch – Mobile & Hyper Casual NEW | 11 – NOV | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Virtual | The biggest international online pitching event 100+ publishers and investors! | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch-mobile/ | N/A | GMT+2 | $0 – $89 | None | Proprietary | None | |
2 – 6 Nov | ![]() | Paris Games Week NEW | 11 – NOV | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | France | Paris | Paris Games Week is back after three years. Ticket sale starts on 15th of June. | https://parisgamesweek.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
3 – 4 Nov | ![]() | Game Connection Europe NEW | 11 – NOV | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Paris | It’s been two years since we last host Game Connection Europe and we cannot wait to see you again in Paris! Game Connection is the perfect event if you are looking to meet new partners and prospects within the video game industry. | https://www.game-connection.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 690€ | Per request | Let’s Meet | None | |
17 – 20 Nov | ![]() | G-Star NEW | 11 – NOV | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Busan | G-Star is an annual trade show for the video game industry presented by Korea Association of Game Industry and Busan IT Promotion Agency in November | https://www.gstar.or.kr/eng# | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | Starting at $1.500 | N/A | 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 | |
19 – 20 Nov | ![]() | Hyper Games Conference Global Edition NEW | 11 – NOV | 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. | https://hgconf.com/ | 2,500 | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
22 – 23 Nov | ![]() | Konsoll NEW | 11 – NOV | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Norway | Bergen | We look forward to bringing you a fantastic #gamedev event with world-class speakers and workshops again this year! Norway’s biggest game developers conference. | https://konsoll.org/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | 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/ | 3,500 | GMT+2 | $9 – $159 | Per request | N/A | None | |
29 – 30 Nov | ![]() | Art and Animation Summit NEW | 11 – NOV | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | During this 2-day summit created by devcom, renowned artists from all around the globe will present their works to the devcom audience, share insights into their artistic work processes, and dissect the individual steps from first concepts to final products. | https://www.devcom.global/summits/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | 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+2 | TBA | Per Request | N/A | None | |
1 – 2 Dec | ![]() | Africa Games Week NEW | 12 – DEC | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | AFRICA GAMES WEEK, now in its 5th edition, has turned a corner to established itself as the premium business event in Africa for the video game industry. Developers, Content Creators and Industry leaders came from across Africa and the Globe to connect, engage and grow the African Game Industry. | http://gamesweek.africa/ | 1200+ | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
6 – 7 Dec | ![]() | IndieGameBusiness Sessions: December Edition NEW | 12 – DEC | 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 | |
12 – 14 Dec | ![]() | Reboot Develop Red | 12 – DEC | 2022 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Banff | Boutique games industry conference set in the heart of national park Banff is back. | https://rebootdevelopred.com/ | 1,200+ | GMT-7 | TBA | Per request | None | None | |
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 | $110 | Per Request | N/A | None | |
20 – 25 Jan | ![]() | Taipei Game Show | 01 – JAN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei City | Taipei Game Show, held by Taipei Computer Association (TCA), is the only game exhibition, which combines B2B and B2C zone. From 2003, it attracts tons of gamers from all over the world because of the special and amazing content. | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/ | N/A | GMT+8 | NT$ 3,000 | NT$16,800 – NT$21,000 | Game Linker Match Up! | None | |
20 – 30 Jan | ![]() | Global Game Jam 2022 | 01 – JAN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | North America | Virtual | Virtual | The Global Game Jam® (GGJ) is the world’s largest game creation event taking place around the globe, typically at physical locations but with some virtual participation as well. | http://www.globalgamejam.org | 40,000+ | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | None | |
26 – 27 Jan | ![]() | devcom Pitch it! Winter Edition | 01 – JAN | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | devcom Pitch it! is devcom’s online matchmaking event that targets exclusively publishers and developers, offering an additional boost for their business throughout the whole year. | https://www.devcom.global/pitch-it-winter-edition-2022/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 49€ – 79€ | None | Pine | None | |
3 – 4 Feb | ![]() | HGC India & Asia Edition | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Hyper Games Conference (HGC) is the major international online conference in its niche devoted to the development, promotion, and growth of the Hyper/Hybrid Casual Games industry. Our participants are from all over the world, about 90 countries take part in HGC | https://hgconf.com/ | 2,500+ | GMT+3 | 0 – 49€ | Per Request | Pine | None | |
5 Feb | ![]() | BostonFIG Festival | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Last year, we pioneered an online festival in a truly interactive virtual space on Gather. You told us that it really worked! And people from all over the world were able to show their games and attend because of the format, and Pay-What-You-Like tickets. This year, we’ve decided to do it again. | https://www.bostonfig.com/fest-homepage/?/ | N/A | GMT-5 | Pay what you want | None | Gather | None | |
7 – 8 Feb | ![]() | WN Conference – Berlin | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | The conference will bring together about 1,000 video game industry decision makers that will be joined by another 1,000 online attendees from around the globe on the WN Hub communication platform. | https://wnconf.com/ | 2,000+ | GMT+2 | 60 – 720€ | Per request | WN Hub | None | |
10 Feb | ![]() | Gamesforum Barcelona | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Gamesforum Barcelona is a One-day Gamesforum Laser Event focussing on Ad Monetization in F2P mobile games taking place at the Novotel CITY Barcelona. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/barcelona-home/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 239€ / 899€ | N/A | N/A | None | |
12 – 18 Feb | ![]() | Yorkshire Games Festival | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Bradford | With the Let’s Play weekend of family fun, Young Developers Conference for KS3 students, and our Game Talks programme of talks, networking and special industry guests, there’ll be lots for everyone to enjoy! | https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
14 – 15 Feb | ![]() | Pocket Gamer Connects London | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | PG Connects return to London as in-person event. More details soon. | https://www.pgconnects.com/london/ | 1500+ | GMT+1 | £70 – £1,249 | £365 (Showcase table) | Meet 2 Match | None | |
16 Feb | ![]() | Breakpoint 2 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | North America | Virtual | Breakpoint is an open virtual event, free of charge, that provides an opportunity for practitioners in the game development industry to learn from each other, network, share best practices and ideas through technical talks. Conference will starts at 10am-6pm EST | https://backtrace.io/breakpoint-2-1-day-virtual-game-developer-summit | N/A | GMT-5 | Free | None | None | None | |
21 – 25 Feb | ![]() | Game Max | Game Week | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B2C | Europe | Belgium | Virtual | GameWeekis a free event open to all : students, devs, teachers, reporters, foreign relations… With some high profiles of the belgian gaming sector, GameMax invites you to review the 5 goals that makes up for its foundations. | https://gamemax.be/en/gameweek/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | N/A | N/A | None | |
21 – 28 Feb | ![]() | Steam Next Fest 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. Deadline for submissions 9th of December. | https://store.steampowered.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Via submission | Steam | None | |
22 – 24 Feb | ![]() | D.I.C.E. Summit 2022 | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Las Vegas | The 2022 D.I.C.E. Summit & D.I.C.E. Awards will be returning in-person as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the awards and bring together industry leaders to share about the interactive entertainment industry once again | https://www.dicesummit.org/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $950 – $3,550 | TBA | Proprietary | None | |
23 – 25 Feb | ![]() | AFRICA GAMES WEEK | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Off the back of the last 3 year’s events Africa Games Week continues to drive exposure, opportunities, knowledge and investment to African Game Developers connecting them to the world. | http://gamesweek.africa/ | N/A | GMT+2 | r0 – r4,500 | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | N/A | |
25 – 27 Feb | ![]() | Hyper Casual Jam Com | 02 – FEB | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | Virtual | Ukraine | Virtual | Hyper Casual Jam Com is an international game jam for hyper casual developers organized by GDBAY. Listen to insightful lectures from the leading industry experts, work on your hyper casual game prototype, win valuable prizes from the event’s sponsors, and get a chance to create a potential HC hit! | https://gdbay.com/hyper-casual-jam-com/ | N/A | GMT+3 | $0 – $9 | None | Discord | None | |
![]() | 02 – FEB | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm | the thing is friendly, cozy, relaxed and welcoming to any and every kindred soul who wants to make or already makes games in Stockholm! We will be hosting a day full of lectures, roundtables, discussions, panels, mingles, and celebrations of games and their creators. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thing-tickets-157024066209 | N/A | GMT+1 | kr250 – kr30,000 | N/A | N/A | None | |||
2 – 3 Mar | ![]() | Hamburg Games Conference | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | The Hamburg Games Conference features B2B networking, talks and opportunities for companies, professionals and students. The 2021 edition was fully online and offered a digital interactive multiplayer experience which drew more than 650 visitors. | https://www.gamesconference.com/ | 650+ | GMT+2 | 25 – 199€ | 500 / 1.500€ | Meet 2 Match | None | |
![]() | 03 – MAR | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | Birmingham | UPDATER: Event cancelled, new dates for 2023 incoming. Formerly Rezzed. Following fan feedback from Birmingham’s large, passionate gaming community, EGX has made the decision to return to the region in 2022 under a new name – EGX Birmingham. | https://www.egx.net/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £20.00 – £46.00 | Per Request | None | None | |||
8 – 10 Mar | ![]() | Mobidictum Business Network #3 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Virtual | “Mobidictum Business Network” is an event series that Mobidictum aims to bring together leading game companies, game developers, investors and service providers. | https://events.mobidictum.biz/mobidictum-business-network-3/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 0 – 49€ | 49€ | N/A | None | |
9 – 10 Mar | ![]() | Call for Change Summit | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Join us for 2 days of workshops, presentations, panels and round tables with a strong focus on training, education and sharing. The Call for Change Summit by devcom aims at raising awareness in the gaming industry and talking about the tools and methods for more inclusion. | https://www.devcom.global/call-for-change-summit-1-2022/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | TBA | Pine | None | |
9 – 10 Mar | ![]() | IndieGameBusiness Sessions: March Edition | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for our 10th event featuring a wide variety of business, marketing, and licensing sessions for the first time. Tickets to participate in all sessions are completely free. In addition to the lectures, meet with hundreds of industry leaders. | GET YOUR TICKET NOW | N/A | GMT-8 | $0 – $50 | None | Meet 2 Match | None | |
9 – 12 Mar | ![]() | Into Games Career Festival | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Last year we hosted over 80,000 job changers and career seekers, with a one-day jam-packed schedule of talks and advice that provided a guide to the world’s most exciting job sector. This year we’re even bigger, running it over 4-days on Twitch, Discord and Twitter… | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/into-games-career-festival-2022-tickets-227773686227 | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Discord | None | |
10 – 12 Mar | ![]() | Valencia Indie Summit | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Spain | Las Naves | The event will consist of two sections: two days devoted to professionals in the videogame sector —developers and industry respectively— and a third one devoted to the general public. Both sections with talks, round tables, project exhibitions, networking area and a financing and investment table. | http://valenciaindiesummit.com/index.html | 600 | GMT+1 | Free | Per showcase | N/A | None | |
15 Mar | ![]() | Google for Games Developer Summit | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Check out new solutions for game devs that make it easier to build high quality games and reach growing audiences around the world. Hear from leaders across our Android, Google Play, Ads, Cloud, and Stadia teams. | https://gamedevsummit.withgoogle.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | N/A | None | |
20 Mar | ![]() | Courage XL | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Meetup with GDC & GameConnection visitors the day before the conferences start! 30 (indie) game developers to showcase their latest game, play a game and get a drink + meet 500+ game industry professionals. | http://www.courage.events | 500 | GMT-8 | Free | 150€ / 750€ guaranteed | None | None | |
21 Mar | ![]() | MIX 10th Anniversary Showcase | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The showcase will present announcements, trailers, new gameplay and more, bringing together some of the hottest developers and publishers around the world. An event page on Steam is also planned. The team will also plan for an onsite showcase in San Francisco if conditions permit. | https://www.mediaindieexchange.com/event/mix-10th-anniversary-showcase/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | $500 via submission | Discord | None | |
21 – 25 Mar | ![]() | GDC 2022 | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Love it or hate it. You will go there at least once. GDC returns in 2022 as in-person event / a physical conference. | https://gdconf.com/ | 15,000+ | GMT-8 | $249 – $2.099 | N/A | Proprietary | None | |
21 – 25 Mar | ![]() | MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during one of the biggest games industry gatherings in San Francisco or online. | https://www.meettomatch.com/sanfrancisco/ | 1,000+ | GMT-8 | Starting at 69€ | N/A | Meet 2 Match | None | |
21 – 25 Mar | ![]() | Game Connection @ GDC | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Game Connection is the deal making event. If you are present in San Francisco between March 21st and 25th, you will be able to schedule physical meetings. On the contrary, if you cannot travel, our system will automatically create a Zoom link to hold the meetings. | https://www.game-connection.com/lets-meet-powered-by-the-french-video-game-industry-buyers/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | N/A | Let’s Meet | None | |
22 Mar | ![]() | Animation Exchange | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Just like in previous years, the entire day of talks will be streamed for free for everyone to watch, enjoy and learn together! | http://www.animstate.com/2022-animation-exchange-talks-and-speakers/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | Twitch | None | |
22 Mar | ![]() | European Game Showcase | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | The European Game Showcase at GDC is a pro-bono event where 30+ European developers showcase their newest games to the press, publishers, and strategic partners. It’s an invite-only event aimed to help developers and their showcased projects in taking the next steps towards success. | http://europeangameshowcase.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Invite Only | Via showcase | Meet 2 Match | None | |
23 – 25 Mar | ![]() | Digital Gaming India Expo | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | India | New Delhi | Digital gaming is not a new phenomenon. It has been around since the time of indoor games; only changing its form. Digital gaming has evolved over the years and has become an independent industry with great creative and professional potential. | https://www.digitalgamingindiaexpo.com/ | N/A | GMT+5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | |
24 Mar | ![]() | Future Games Show: Spring Showcase | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | 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 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Virtual | Free webinars for community members Business opportunities and meetings with matchmaking platform. | https://www.indieway.biz/events/indieway-march-1 | N/A | GMT+3 | 0 – 242€ | 242€ | Meet 2 Match | None | |
25 – 27 Mar | ![]() | DStars | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Virtual | Since 2021, DStars has its own digital conference in partnership with WN Media. The event is focused on the Italian gaming industry with two different tracks, international guests and exclusive contents. The conference is live streamed through WN Hub and it is free for all. | http://www.dstars.it/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | Per Request | WN Hub | None | |
30 – 31 Mar | ![]() | Talents in Games Conference | 03 – MAR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Talents in Games Conference will gather game industry professionals to share their experience. Along with the lectures, the conference provides an on-site expo zone, where you can meet the leading game companies’ representatives personally. | https://tigconf.wnhub.io/ | N/A | GMT+1 | $10 | TBA | WN Hub | None | |
1 – 4 Apr | ![]() | Ludum Dare 50 | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | Virtual | United States | Virtual | Ludum Dare is an online event where games are made from scratch in a weekend. Check us out every April and October! Next one is the 20th anniversary edition. | https://ldjam.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | None | None | None | |
1 – 10 Apr | ![]() | London Games Festival | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London Games Festival is a major global celebration of video games and interactive entertainment. #LGF22 runs for 10 days from Friday 1 April to Sunday 10 April 2022 with events planned both in person and online. | https://games.london/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £0 – £149 | Per event | N/A | None | |
2 Apr | ![]() | Indie Showcase | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | Almost 2 years have passed since we could visit game events, hang out with players and devs, and play games together! Noio and Second Maze are now teaming up to host Indie Showcase – the very first indie games festival. | https://www.indieshowcase.nl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 4,99€ | Curated Showcase | N/A | None | |
6 – 7 Apr | ![]() | Global Games Pitch – PC & Console Games | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Virtual | Pitch your PC / console game online to 50+ publishers and investors! | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch-pc-console/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | None | Proprietary | None | |
7 – 8 Apr | ![]() | XP Game Developer Summit | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | The 2022 XP Game Developer Summit is a hybrid premium B2B gaming event. Our virtual component will provide a platform for businesses to connect with Canadian companies and discover investment opportunities in Canada. Our in-person event takes place in Toronto. | https://xpgamesummit.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $79.77 – $120.53 | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | None | |
7 – 9 Apr | ![]() | WASD | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | A new video game event made for you. Play games? Make games? Study games? W.A.S.D is for you. Come to Tobacco Dock and play. | https://www.wasdlive.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 27 – 80€ | Per Request | None | None | |
8 Apr | ![]() | For the Win! | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | For the Win!: Building exceptional game industry ecosystems is not a usual gaming conference. It is a highly international event that brings together various actors, companies and ecosystem organizations, with the idea of exchanging experiences and good practices. | https://sga.rs/en/news/sga-announces-the-international-conference-for-the-win-a-new-meeting-point-for-actors-of-the-european-gaming-industry/ | 200 | GMT+2 | Invite Only | None | None | None | |
8 – 10 Apr | ![]() | Now Play This | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London’s leading festival of experimental games returns to Somerset House showcasing the very latest in independent and experimental game design from across the globe. | https://nowplaythis.net/2022-festival/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £9 | None | None | None | |
9 Apr | ![]() | Horizons (by IndieCade) | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | North America | United States | Virtual | Horizons is an online, international event to showcase game students, universities, and colleges and connect them with one another, tool creators, recruiters, and the broader public. | https://www.indiecade.com/horizons/ | N/A | N/A | TBA | TBA | Discord | None | |
11 – 12 Apr | ![]() | #GAconf Europe | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Two days of talks and networking exploring accessibility for gamers with disabilities, hosted by the IGDA’S accessibility SIG. | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Discord | None | |
13 – 16 Apr | ![]() | Copenhagen Games | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Esport and gaming festival. | https://copenhagengames.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | N/A | None | None | |
15 – 18 Apr | ![]() | Insomnia Gaming Festival | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Birmingham | Insomnia is a huge gaming event, uniting players for a weekend of gaming fun and interactive exhibitions all under one roof. The prestige event has something for every gamer, from BYOC playing hall to Retro Gaming stalls and even an exclusive first look at some of the greatest games coming out soon! | https://insomniagamingfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £25 – £260 | Per request | N/A | None | |
21 – 24 Apr | ![]() | PAX East | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Boston | PAX East is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. | https://east.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $62 – $235 | Per request | N/A | None | |
21 – 22 Apr | ![]() | Games Education Summit | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Sheffield | Educators, games studios and young games developers will gather in Sheffield and online on 21-22 April 2022 to discuss the most topical subjects in games education – including remote working, mental health and those skills which recruiters are currently finding tricky to find. | https://thebgi.uk/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £0 – £199.00 | N/A | N/A | None | |
22 Apr | ![]() | EPC – Everything Procedural Conference | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | Europe | Netherlands | Breda | We are crafting a full day programme on procedural content generation in games, where speakers will share their knowledge and experience. During the conference there will be plenty of time to ask questions and connect. | http://everythingprocedural.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 219,5€ | TBA | N/A | None | |
22 Apr | ![]() | Games Gathering: Gamedev Under Bombs | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Virtual | Is a conference dedicated to the Ukrainian game industry in wartime. Gamedev workers’ stories about their catastrophically changed lives. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-gamedev-under-bombs/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | Pine | None | |
23 – 24 Apr | ![]() | Gamedev and Creative Careers Expo | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | The 5th edition of the International Gamedev and Creative Careers Expo 2022 is an event which creates the opportunity to establish contacts between employers and people and companies willing to cooperate in the video game industry and related creative sectors. | https://gcce.eu/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 290 PLN | Per request | None | None | |
23 – 24 Apr | ![]() | Tokyo Sandbox | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo Indie Fest started as an initiative by the local gaming community to bring indie games out of dark, enclosed spaces into the limelight. Indies are not a side show, but the main event. | https://www.tokyosandbox.com/ | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | Via showcase | N/A | None | |
19 – 21 Apr | ![]() | ECGC – East Coast Game Conference | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Raleigh | This year’s East Coast Game Conference will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center. We plan to host seasoned developers, emerging Indies, and students looking to break into the game industry. | https://ecgconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $30 – $399 | $300 – $2.000 | N/A | None | |
![]() | 04 – APR | 2022 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Moldova | Chisinau | An international gaming conference in Chisinau, focused on the work skills upgrade, helping to find business partners or investors, and providing job opportunities. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2022-chisinau/ | 800+ | GMT+2 | $9 – $89 | Per request | N/A | None | |||
25 – 26 Apr | ![]() | Copenhagen MatchUp | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Matchmaking event for investors, publishers, and Danish game developers to facilitate new partnerships and business. With the exclusion of service providers and specialized matchmaking suggestions, Copenhagen MatchUp aims to be razor sharp and to the point for its participants. | https://copenhagenmatchup.dk/ | 150 companies / 250 persons | GMT +1 | Free (Participants will be vetted before accepted) | Free | Meet 2 Match | None | |
26 – 28 Apr | ![]() | GamesBeat Summit | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Los Angeles | Attendees will get the choice to attend and network at the exclusive live and in-person event for over 500 gaming executives in Los Angeles, and/or join thousands of the worldwide executive gaming community virtually to learn about what has changed and is disrupting the games industry. | https://events.venturebeat.com/gamesbeat-summit-2022/ | 500 | GMT-9 | $0 – $799 | TBA | N/A | None | |
27 – 28 Apr | ![]() | devcom Pitch it! Spring Edition | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Virtual | devcom Pitch it! is devcom’s online matchmaking event that targets exclusively publishers and developers, offering an additional boost for their business throughout the whole year. The Winter, Spring and Fall editions of Pitch it! will take place exclusively online on our matchmaking platform PINE. | https://www.devcom.global/pitch-it-2022/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | None | Pine | None | |
27 – 28 Apr | ![]() | The Game Assembly – Meet and Greet | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Sweden | Malmo + Stockholm | At Meet and Greet, we gather game companies for a fair like set up where the students can come to introduce themselves and show off their portfolios, in search for internship. Around 40 game companies from different countries attends The Game Assembly’s Meet and Greet. | https://www.thegameassembly.com/meet-and-greet/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | N/A | N/A | None | |
27 – 29 Apr | ![]() | Games Job Fair Spring | 04 – APR | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Finland | Virtual | An ONLINE event dedicated to recruitment and career-building in the games industry. Empowering participants to be part of a bigger community and motivating them to explore new paths in achieving their career goals. | https://gamesjobfair.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Via application | None | Pine | None | |
TBA | ![]() | Play by Play 2022 DELAYED TO H2 | 04 – APR | 2022 | DELAYED | DELAYED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington’s favourite offbeat game development conference is back for our sixth year! Play by Play aims to provide attendees with a curated smorgasbord of eclectic content, bespoke knowledge and oft unexplored realms of our craft. | https://playbyplay.co.nz/play-by-play-2022/ | N/A | GMT+13 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
5 – 9 May | ![]() | LudoNarraCon | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Australia | Australia | Steam | LudoNarraCon is a digital convention celebrating narrative video games, hosted on Steam. An initiative of indie label Fellow Traveller, it aims to create a platform to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative narrative games. | https://www.ludonarracon.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | Via showcase | Steam / Discord | None | |
9 – 10 May | ![]() | Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | After two years away because of the pandemic, we’re returning to the same popular venue as before. Some 1,000 attendees from the games industry will gather in town on May 9-10 to network, discover, pitch and learn from 150 of the world’s leading authorities. | https://www.pgconnects.com/seattle/ | 1,000+ | GMT-7 | $70 – $1.000 | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | |
9 – 11 May | ![]() | LA Games Conference Online | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | LA Games Conference Online features 3 tracks over 3 days – with fireside chats, roundtables, panels, and presentations on digital game investment, creation, distribution, marketing, and monetization. | https://lagamesconference.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $299 – $499 | TBA | N/A | None | |
11 May | ![]() | ASO Conference | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | If you are an ASO practitioner, this will be a perfect opportunity for you to benchmark, share ideas, find solutions and build lasting relationships. More speakers and final agenda will be announced by end of March 2022. | https://asoconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 350€ | None | N/A | None | |
13 – 17 May | ![]() | A Maze. | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | A MAZE. / Berlin is back in 2022: From May 13-17th the international Games and Playful Media Festival will combine a digital programme in the A MAZE. Space with a live event taking place in Silent Green and Panke Club (Berlin) on May 17th. | https://2022.amaze-berlin.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 – 60€ | Via showcase | N/A | None | |
16 – 17 May | ![]() | Digital Dragons | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Krakow | Digital Dragons is Central and Eastern Europe’s prime games industry conference addressed to representatives of the digital entertainment sector. | https://digitaldragons.pl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 100 – 650€ | Per request | Pine | None | |
16 – 18 May | ![]() | ESI Washington | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Washington | Join us for an exciting few days unlike any previous ESI event in which we wholeheartedly embrace the strengths of the US capital. We will be bringing our trademark combination of networking, education and content to DC, with a specialised focus on governance, and esports’ growth around the world. | https://esportsinsider.com/esi-washington-dc-2022/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $371 – $848 | TBA | N/A | ESIDC15 | |
17 May | ![]() | Games Capital Summit | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmo | A rare opportunity for venture-ready companies to connect directly with VCs actively investing and seeking opportunities in the games sector. The Games Capital Summit takes a hands-on approach, with a focus on mentoring. Deadline to apply with projects is 1st of May. | https://nordicgame.com/games-capital-summit-returns-in-may/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Invite Only | None | None | None | |
17 – 20 May | ![]() | Nordic Game | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | Nordic Game and partners in the region plan to expand Europe’s leading games industry conference into a hybrid event in 2022, both online and on-stage in Malmö, as well as launch a new consumer-oriented expo in the same venue, to share the excitement of making games with a wider audience. | https://nordicgame.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 99 / 499€ | Starting at 299€ | Meet 2 Match | None | |
18 – 19 May | ![]() | ADDON | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Rennes | Dedicated to professionals in the video game industry, the event will offer 2 days of technical conferences related to production, but also plenty of networking time, all in a friendly atmosphere, in the heart of Rennes. | https://addon.events/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 85€ – 300€ | TBA | N/A | None | |
19 – 20 May | ![]() | #GAMESUR SUMMIT | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Games User Research (#GamesUR): making video games better by understanding players and play. A volunteer-run @IGDA SIG. | https://gamesurconf.com/us/ | N/A | N/A | $5 – $25 | TBA | Discord | None | |
21 – 22 May | ![]() | INDIE Live Expo | 05 – MAY | 2022 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Japan | Virtual | This is an information filled program for the hottest indie game news. It is broadcasted in 3 languages Japanese/Chinese/English, and has been viewed by over 28.6 million people with more than 650 games introduced. A live stream where every indie gamer will be satisfied. | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | N/A | GMT+8 | Free | Submission for Showcase | N/A | None | |
10 – 12 Feb | ![]() | #G4L Gaming Expo – Festival 2023 DELAYED TO 2023 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | DELAYED | DELAYED | 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 | |
20 – 24 Mar | ![]() | GDC 2023 NEW | 03 – MAR | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Love it or hate it. You will go there at least once. | https://gdconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | TBA | TBA | Proprietary | None | |
9 – 11 May | ![]() | Games Industry Law Unpacked 2023 NEW | 05 – MAY | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 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 | Invite Only (500€) | None | N/A | None | |
23 – 25 Jun | ![]() | Game Con Canada 2023 NEW | 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 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | |
TBA | ![]() | Baltic Dev Days 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | 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 |