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| DATE | TITLE | MONTH | YEAR | STATUS | STATUS | NATURE | NATURE | TYPE | REGION | COUNTRY | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE | ATTENDANCE | TIMEZONE | PRICE PASS | PRICE BOOTH | MEETING SYSTEM | DISCOUNT | ENTRY ADDED | 25/08/2023 | ||
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| 25 – 27 Sep |  | DICE Europe | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Iceland | Reykjavik | DICE Europe goes to Iceland in 2023. More details will be available soon. | https://www.dicesummit.org/ | N/A | GMT+0 | $1650 (SOLD OUT) | N/A | N/A | None | 20/03/2023 10:51:55 | 28/09/2023 07:26:12 | |
| 25 – 27 Sep |  | Games Gathering Bratislava | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Slovakia | Bratislava | Games Gathering is an international game conference in Bratislava focused on the work skills upgrade, helping to find business partners or investors, and providing job opportunities. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2023-bratislava/ | 600 | GMT+2 | 59€ (Standard) / 149€ (Business) | Per request | N/A | None | 16/05/2023 07:52:35 | 28/09/2023 07:26:14 | |
| 25 – 30 Sep |  | Africa Comicade Gamathon | 09 – SEP | 2023 | TODAY | TODAY | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Africa | Nigeria | Lagos | Celebrating Arica’s digital creatives. Africa’s premier convention of stakeholders in the Interactive and Immersive Media industry. | https://africacomicade.org/gamathon/ | N/A | GMT+1 | $25 (Standard) / $50 (Publisher) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 24/07/2023 21:02:14 | 29/09/2023 06:37:57 | |
| 26 – 27 Sep |  | Indie Game Business Sessions: September Edition | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Learn more about video game business, marketing, and licensing from industry leaders. | https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $50 (All Access) | None | MeetToMatch | None | 19/01/2023 14:30:15 | 28/09/2023 07:26:17 | |
| 27 Sep |  | GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | The GI HR Summit unites HR professionals from across the games industry to discuss the biggest topics impacting their teams: four-day working weeks, internships and education, creating a sense of belonging in a hybrid set-up, attracting talent outside of games, the cost-of-living crisis and more. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gamesindustrybiz-hr-summit-tickets-619122250317 | N/A | GMT+1 | £156 | None | None | None | 21/04/2023 14:04:47 | 28/09/2023 07:26:18 | |
| 27 – 28 Sep |  | Horizon(s) | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Bordeaux | After the success of its first edition, the Horizon(s) forum is happy to announce its return in 2023. We look forward to meeting you to discuss the challenges of the video game industry through conferences, discussions and workshops. | https://www.horizonsvideogames.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 210€ | TBA | N/A | None | 06/12/2022 15:05:46 | 30/09/2023 07:13:44 | |
| 27 – 29 Sep |  | LEVEL UP KL | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | The goal of bringing together local and international players to scene in Southeast Asia, LEVEL UP KL provides a platform for players in the industry to interact, learn and share knowledge; bringing in business, technical insights and future- shaping trends from thought-leader keynotes. | https://mdec.my/levelupkl2023 | N/A | GMT+8 | RM400 (Conference Pass) / RM2,000 (Business) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 24/07/2023 20:58:43 | 30/09/2023 07:13:45 | |
| 27 – 30 Sep |  | Game Dev of Color Expo | 09 – SEP | 2023 | TODAY | TODAY | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | The eighth annual Game Devs of Color Expo is coming to a screen near you on September 27–30, 2023! We’ll highlight inspirational creators of color and feature ample opportunities to connect with your fellow game makers. Applications to show a game or speak are open now. | https://www.gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/ | N/A | GMT+4 | $50 (Standard) – $100 (Supporter) | Via showcase | N/A | None | 02/03/2023 08:36:12 | 27/09/2023 07:39:47 | |
| 28 Sep |  | MGS Games | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Las Vegas | MGS Games in San Francisco is a premier event for app publishers and developers in the mobile gaming industry, offering valuable insights, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing sessions with some of the top professionals in the industry. | https://mobilegrowthassociation.com/events/mgs-games/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $49.99 (Publishers) / $2.000 (Service Provider) | N/A | N/A | None | 24/07/2023 20:59:57 | 29/09/2023 06:39:25 | |
| 30 Sep – 8 Oct |  | Melbourne Games Week | 10 – OCT | 2023 | TODAY | TODAY | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | MIGW is the biggest games event in Asia Pacific and a fixture on the global calendar, connecting games, technology and culture, with a broad program for industry, educators, and game enthusiasts alike. | https://gamesweek.melbourne/ | N/A | GMT+11 | Various | TBA | N/A | None | 04/05/2023 08:55:29 | 30/09/2023 07:13:50 | |
| 2 – 4 Oct |  | GCAP | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Game Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP), Australia’s professional and internationally recognised game development conference. GCAP 2023 will take place in Melbourne during Melbourne International Games Week (#MIGW23). Keynote sessions will be streamed live. | https://gcap.com.au/ | N/A | GMT+10 | A$550 | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | 16/03/2023 08:50:32 | 04/08/2023 07:57:27 | |
| 3 – 5 Oct |  | Unreal Fest | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | New Orleans | Taking place in New Orleans from October 3 to 5, 2023, this year’s event is shaping up to be our biggest and most exciting yet. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-2023 | 2000 | GMT-5 | $350 | N/A | N/A | None | 12/05/2023 08:57:36 | 12/09/2023 10:51:17 | |
| 4 Oct |  | Dutch Game Day | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Hilversum | The Dutch Game day powered by Control is a conference with national and international speakers. The conference covers subjects such as art, (game) design, programming, but also some business aspects of making games. Two tracks, expo + evening with Dutch Game Awards. | https://dutchgameday.nl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | €119.49 (Standard) / €76.70 (Student) | N/A | N/A | None | 20/04/2023 19:25:22 | 03/05/2023 07:52:41 | |
| 4 Oct |  | FREAKON | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | FREAKON ’23, the first and maybe last (no promises) free game conference. Free talks by local and not so local game devs, about things they’re working on, have worked on, might work on. There’s gonna be something for everyone. And hey, it’s free so like, why not right. | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freakon-tickets-714421713577?aff=oddtdtcreator | N/A | GMT+10 | Free | None | None | None | 09/09/2023 06:08:09 | 22/09/2023 07:36:21 | |
| 4 – 6 Oct |  | Northern Game Summit | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Kajaani | Organized and run by students of Kajaani university of Applied Sciences, Northern Game Summit is a small, intimate event for game developers of all fields. The event includes a tight package of speeches about the hottest trends and technologies in the games industry. | https://northerngamesummit.com/ | 500 | GMT+3 | 169€ (Standard) / 249€ (VIP) | N/A | N/A | None | 18/04/2023 08:53:27 | 29/09/2023 06:47:15 | |
| 5 Oct |  | Play Now Melbourne | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Discover the next big Aussie game. Unearth the hottest new games as you connect with an impressive suite of Australian developers. Take your project global. Connect with leading publishers and platform holders to help take your project to the next level. | https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/playnow | N/A | GMT+10 | Free | None | None | None | 15/08/2023 14:23:34 | 28/08/2023 07:00:49 | |
| 5 Oct |  | United by Games | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | United by Games (formerly known as HUG) will bring together community managers, social media experts and streamers/content creators to knowledge share, discuss best practice and topics such as toxicity and AI. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hug-seminar-tickets-636426507817 | 150 | GMT+1 | £50 | None | None | None | 18/05/2023 14:39:24 | 31/05/2023 08:36:59 | |
| 5 – 6 Oct |  | Game Conf | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Bordeaux | Third edition of Game Conf organized by Pôle Image Magelis. Event if free, but invitation only. | https://www.gameconf.fr/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Invitation Only | N/A | N/A | None | 20/03/2023 13:14:07 | 02/04/2023 07:36:46 | |
| 5 – 8 Oct |  | GIC – Games Industry Conference | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Poznan | The Game Industry Conference takes place alongside the Poznan Game Arena, one of the most important and largest game expos in Europe. The two events are the best place to meet most of the people from the Polish Game Industry. | https://gic.gd/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 138€ (Indie) / 380€ (Business) | N/A | Grip | None | 21/03/2023 10:11:34 | 29/09/2023 06:49:20 | |
| 5 – 8 Oct |  | Spiel | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Essen | We are the world’s largest public fair for board games and bring together passionate game fans with national and international exhibitors in Germany in the heart of the Ruhr area. Here you can discover new titles from all over the world. | https://www.spiel-essen.de/en/ | 147.000+ | GMT+2 | 22€ / 58€ (Daily / All Days) / 59€ (Business) | Per request | N/A | None | 30/05/2023 08:24:35 | 29/09/2023 06:52:44 | |
| 6 – 8 Oct |  | Poznan Game Arena | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Poland | Poznan | Poznań Game Arena is the largest computer, console, and multimedia entertaiment fair in Central and Eastern Europe. For almost 15 years PGA remains to be the biggest event dedicated to Polish players, which sets standards and gathers the greatest audience. | https://gamearena.pl/en | N/A | GMT+2 | 50 PLN (Daily) / 99 PLN (Weekend Days) | TBA | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 10:12:25 | 29/09/2023 06:43:37 | |
| 6 – 8 Oct |  | PAX Aus | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Held across three full days and all under one roof, PAX offers the community the opportunity to meet with old friends, make new ones, interact with game developers, publishers and brands, and get hands-on with everything they love about gaming. | https://aus.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT+11 | $75 (Daily) / $180 (All Days) | Per request | N/A | None | 14/02/2023 14:01:16 | 13/07/2023 09:22:53 | |
| 7 Oct |  | Game Dev Days Graz | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Austria | Graz | Game Dev Days Graz is a community event for everyone who is interested in game development: connecting industry, indies, academia, research. During one weekend, the Game Dev Days turn the city of Graz into a hotspot for game development with developer talks, game showcases, art exhibitions, and discussion panels – providing a great opportunity to network with game developers and hear all about the local game industry. | https://gamedevdays.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Free Showcase | N/A | None | 01/04/2023 20:52:48 | 25/07/2023 07:58:52 | |
| 9 – 10 Oct |  | Dev Play | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Romania | Bucharest | The Game Development Conference for Eastern Europe. | https://dev-play.ro/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 135€ | TBA | TBA | None | 05/05/2023 14:13:43 | 29/09/2023 06:54:17 | |
| 9 – 10 Oct |  | #GAconf North America | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | Two days of talks and networking exploring accessibility for gamers with disabilities, hosted by the IGDA’S accessibility SIG. | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $250 (On-site) / Free (Virtual) | TBA | N/A | None | 13/07/2023 09:57:36 | 14/09/2023 09:54:54 | |
| 9 – 16 Oct |  | Steam Next Fest: October | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | A multi-day celebration of upcoming games. Explore and play hundreds of game demos, watch developer livestreams, and chat with teams about their games in progress, coming soon to Steam. | https://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/3645136358931000681 | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | Steam | None | 24/02/2023 08:49:22 | 09/03/2023 08:20:29 | |
| 10 Oct |  | Women in Games Annual Global Conference NEW | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Get ready for a day of disruptive ideas and ground-breaking insights – from thinking differently about money and pay, to exploring women’s representation and wellbeing – we’re bringing together professionals and experts in their fields, privileging the voices of women and allies. | https://hopin.com/events/women-in-games-annual-global-conference-2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | £30 (Standard) | None | Hopin | None | 18/09/2023 08:30:34 | 18/09/2023 08:30:40 | |
| TBA |  | TIGS – The International Games Summit on Mental Health DELAYED | 10 – OCT | 2023 | DELAYED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | The International Games Summit on Mental Health runs from October 11th-12th 2023, in a return to a live event format in downtown Toronto with online availability for the first day. Day 2 will consist of numerous roundtables and will not be broadcast, but will be recorded. | https://tigs.ca/ | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 06/05/2023 07:40:06 | 27/09/2023 07:40:11 | |
| 11 – 13 Oct |  | IGDX Business & Conference | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Indonesia | Bali | Indonesia Game Developer Exchange (IGDX) is an annual event, organized by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics in collaboration with the Indonesian Game Association (AGI), as part of the ongoing effort to increase the technical qualities and business capabilities of Indonesian gamedev. | https://igdx.id/events | N/A | GMT+8 | Free | N/A | MeetToMatch | N/A | 04/06/2023 19:49:32 | 29/09/2023 06:58:03 | |
| 11 – 13 Oct |  | Serious Play Conference | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | North America | Canada | Toronto | Serious Play is the only conference that offers a full track of sessions serving every major application for the use of serious games and simulations in training or education as well as a full track on instructional/game design. | https://www.seriousplayconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $295 (Developer) / $108 (Student) | N/A | N/A | None | 09/03/2023 08:29:12 | 13/07/2023 09:22:59 | |
| 11 – 15 Oct |  | Brazil Game Show | 10 – OCT | 2023 | 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$199 (Daily) / R$537 (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | 04/06/2023 19:51:29 | 29/09/2023 06:59:49 | |
| 12 – 13 Oct |  | Alberta Games Series | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Edmonton | Digital Alberta is proud to announce the second instalment of the Alberta Games Series. Bringing together all levels of game development professionals for two days of programming and featuring international + national speakers, games showcase, cocktail hour networking, and an after-party! | https://www.alberta.games | 300 | GMT-6 | CA$200 | N/A | N/A | None | 07/09/2023 07:37:10 | 29/09/2023 07:00:46 | |
| 12 – 13 Oct |  | Unwrap NEW | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Belgium | Kortrijk | For the third consecutive year, get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as UNWRAP takes the stage, bringing together the dynamic forces of the entertainment industry. This extraordinary event invites you to dive headfirst into the thrilling realm of games, music, film, media, and beyond. | https://www.unwrap.be/industry-days/home | N/A | GMT+2 | 235€ | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | 20/09/2023 17:40:11 | 20/09/2023 17:40:42 | |
| 12 – 13 Oct |  | W ♥️ Games | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | This year we aim to host our 5th hybrid conference from the heart of Helsinki, presenting over 30 talks, variety of workshops, portfolio and CV reviews as well IGDA Finland Mentor café. In addition, SHOWROOM will be open for teams and companies from across the globe to present their amazing work. | https://www.wlovegames.org/ | N/A | GMT+3 | Free | TBA | N/A | None | 02/02/2023 08:39:18 | 29/09/2023 07:01:24 | |
| 12 – 15 Oct |  | EGX | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | There’s so much to do at EGX London. Whether you’re exploring new indie titles in the Rezzed Zone or watching panels from industry guests, here’s everything you don’t want to miss. | https://www.egx.net/london/en-gb.html | N/A | GMT+1 | £24 (Daily) / £80 (All Days) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 26/09/2022 14:24:02 | 20/09/2023 19:29:13 | |
| 13 Oct |  | MGS Europe | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | MGS Europe is back, and we are excited to bring together the biggest names in mobile from around the globe. Explore the latest industry trends, tackle the biggest challenges in mobile, and take the time to make connections that will change the trajectory of your app and your career. | https://mobilegrowthassociation.com/events/mgs-europe/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free (Dev) / $300 (Busines) | TBA | None | None | 21/08/2023 07:26:27 | 29/09/2023 07:03:08 | |
| 13 – 15 Oct |  | FROG – Future and Reality of Gaming | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Austria | Vienna | The annual international conference brings together scholars, players, students, game designers, game developers, educators and experts from various disciplines to discuss the Future and Reality of Gaming. | https://www.frogvienna.at/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | N/A | N/A | None | 04/06/2023 19:39:50 | 29/09/2023 07:04:57 | |
| 14 Oct |  | Indie Showcase | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | One year after an amazing first edition, we are happy and excited to share the date for the 2023 edition of IndieShowcase. | https://www.indieshowcase.nl/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 4,99€ | Via Submission | N/A | None | 15/04/2023 09:40:45 | 02/09/2023 08:35:12 | |
| 16 – 17 Oct |  | ESI London | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | ESI’s biggest ever flagship event – ESI London will return in October 2023! With a brand new fresh look, the world’s esports industry festival will be even BIGGER and BETTER than 2022 edition so buckle up, it’s going to be an unforgettable ride. | https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-london-2023 | 700+ | GMT+1 | £120 (Student) – £600 (Standard) | TBA | Brela | None | 30/01/2023 09:32:06 | 15/03/2023 11:22:12 | |
| 17 – 18 Oct |  | GameSoundCon | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Burbank | GameSoundCon 2023 is hybrid! While we would love to see you in person in Burbank, CA, you can now attend remotely with our online only ticket! Online access gives you real-time access to GameSoundCon sessions, live text chat and more. | https://www.gamesoundcon.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $535 (On-site) / $125 (Virtual) | N/A | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 08:48:30 | 29/09/2023 07:07:31 | |
| 18 Oct |  | GamesForum London | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Gamesforum London is One-day Gamesforum Laser Event focussing on Ad Monetization in F2P mobile games taking place at the presitgious 30 Eustion Square on 18th of October 18th. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/london-home/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £249 (Standard Pass) | None | N/A | None | 04/06/2023 19:38:08 | 01/08/2023 20:31:45 | |
| 18 – 22 Oct |  | SXSW Sydney Games Festival | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Australia | Australia | Sydney | With multiple venues across the event precinct, you’ll be able to throw yourself into a huge array of Games experiences – including live plays and hands-on demos, performances, product launches, networking events, investment sessions, and a world-leading conference. The main SXSW festival runs from 15 to 22 of October. | https://sxswsydney.com/sxsw-2023/games/ | N/A | GMT+10 | AUD1095 | Via submission | N/A | None | 19/07/2023 13:29:47 | 01/08/2023 20:30:59 | |
| 19 – 21 Oct |  | CEEGS | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Germany | Leipzig | CEEGS (Central and Eastern European Game Studies conference) is a gathering of game scholars organised annually by DiGRA Central and Eastern Europe, but its thematic scope is not limited to regional topics, and it welcomes participants from anywhere in the world. | https://www.macromedia-fachhochschule.de/de/lp/ceegs-2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 99€ (Standard) | None | N/A | None | 13/04/2023 16:54:14 | 26/04/2023 07:19:42 | |
| 19 – 22 Oct |  | gamescom Asia | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | For trade, gamescom asia aims to serve as the premier platform for Southeast Asian game developers to explore partnerships and expand their audiences globally. | https://gamescom.asia/ | 30.000+ | GMT+8 | SGD 195 | TBA | N/A | None | 25/10/2022 09:28:45 | 13/07/2023 09:31:35 | |
| 20 – 22 Oct |  | TwitchCon Las Vegas | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Las Vegas | It’s where everything you love about Twitch gets leveled up IRL. An epic celebration of the streamers, games, chatters, mods, cosplayers, communities, and more that bring us all together. | https://twitchcon.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $149 (Daily) / $229 (All Days) | Per Request | N/A | None | 17/02/2023 08:58:42 | 29/09/2023 07:08:55 | |
| 21 Oct |  | #a11yTO Gaming | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | #a11yTO Gaming returns to Downtown Toronto on Saturday, October 21st for a full day of accessible gaming fun! | https://gaming.a11yto.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | Free | N/A | N/A | None | 04/06/2023 19:40:37 | 29/09/2023 07:09:29 | |
| 21 – 22 Oct |  | Game Access Connect | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Czechia | Brno | Game Access Connect is focused mostly on newcomers to the games industry and allows them to network with professionals and learn through workshops, sessions and showcases. | https://game-access.com/connect/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 200 CZK | N/A | N/A | None | 04/09/2023 17:41:12 | 17/09/2023 07:43:40 | |
| 22 Oct |  | Gamesummit Antalya NEW | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Turkey | Antalya | Gamesummit is gathering for the fans of video games, pop culture, comics and other related interests to come together and celebrate their passion through cosplay, games and other fun activities on both online and offline venues. | https://gamesummit.ai/ | N/A | GMT+3 | $11 | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | 26/09/2023 17:41:53 | 26/09/2023 18:10:47 | |
| 24 Oct |  | GamesForum Seattle | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | Gamesforum North America brings together UA, Ad Monetization, Product and ASO professionals under the same roof, for a one day highly focused conference, making it a unique experience with opportunities to network and learn from the best. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/northamerica/ | 270 | GMT-4 | $319 | TBA | N/A | None | 13/07/2023 10:21:11 | 29/09/2023 07:10:13 | |
| 24 – 25 Oct |  | Donna Day | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Skövde | Every year, in connection to Sweden Game Conference, DONNA organize DONNA DAY for female, trans and non-binary game development students and alumni. | https://swedengameconference.se/en/donna-day/ | 100+ | GMT+2 | 500 SEK | N/A | N/A | None | 04/06/2023 19:45:18 | 29/09/2023 07:10:45 | |
| 24 – 25 Oct |  | GamesBeat Next | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Over 500 attendees will examine the next big opportunities within the gaming industry within areas such as esports, user-generated content and the creator economy, influencers and the upheavals in marketing, generative AI, emerging markets, and the changing infrastructure of games. | https://events.venturebeat.com/gamesbeat-summit-next-2023/ | 500+ | GMT-7 | $597 | N/A | N/A | None | 07/09/2023 07:38:01 | 29/09/2023 07:11:23 | |
| 24 – 25 Oct |  | Konsoll | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Norway | Bergen | Konsoll is a two-day event held annually in Bergen. Bringing together game developers from all over Norway and abroad to listen to world-class speakers. | https://konsoll.org/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 750kr (Student) / 850kr (Standard) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 21/03/2023 08:47:28 | 18/08/2023 16:42:28 | |
| 25 – 26 Oct |  | Sweden Game Arena | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Skövde | Sweden Game Conference gather participants from all corners of the games industry and the innovation system. As previous years, we also welcomed junior and senior game developers as well as startups to this year’s conference to enjoy Sweden Game Pitch, talks, panels and much more! | https://swedengameconference.se/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 140€ (Standard) / 70€ (Indie) / 40€ (Student) | TBA | N/A | None | 04/06/2023 19:45:36 | 29/09/2023 07:14:53 | |
| 25 – 27 Oct |  | Games Job Fair Autumn NEW | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Finland | Espoo | Games Job Fair is a brand visibility, networking, and recruitment event connecting games industry studios and professionals from across the globe. | https://gamesjobfair.com/ | 1000 | GMT+3 | 10€ (Virtual) / 20€ (On-Site) | N/A | Pine | None | 25/09/2023 19:13:57 | 25/09/2023 19:16:04 | |
| 25 – 27 Oct |  | GamiLearn | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Portugal | Bragança | Our main goal is to bring together stakeholders to exchange ideas and experiences and encourage networking between academia and industry. This symposium is open to contributions from researchers, practitioners, and industry in applying gamification or games in learning environments. | https://gamilearn.webs.ull.es/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 270€ | None | N/A | None | 24/07/2023 21:00:45 | 07/08/2023 18:59:23 | |
| 26 Oct |  | Unreal Day 2023 | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | In October 2022, over 500 visitors attended numerous lectures and workshops within the premiere UNREAL DAY program. The new meeting point for all UE practitioners and professionals returns this year in an expanded edition, and on the same date – mark October 26th 2023! | https://sga.rs/en/news/sga-3lateral-and-epic-games-announce-unreal-day-2023-in-belgrade/ | 500 | GMT+1 | Free | n/a | N/A | n/a | 02/09/2023 08:18:27 | 17/09/2023 07:43:43 | |
| 26 – 27 Oct |  | LevelUY | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | South America | Uruguay | Montevideo | The event promotes the culture and development opportunities of Videogames in Uruguay and the region. We invite you to participate in a day with workshops, talks, an exhibition of national videogames, and the closing ceremony of the National Videogame Contest. | https://www.leveluy.com/ | N/A | GMT-3 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 27/07/2023 20:14:27 | 09/08/2023 07:38:47 | |
| 26 – 28 Oct |  | Game Days | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Slovakia | Košice | Annual games festival bringing together the local community for 9th time, now with bigger focus on business, networking and cross border knowledge exchange. | https://gamedays.sk/ | 500+ | GMT+2 | 29€ (Indie) / 99€ (Business) | TBA | N/A | None | 18/11/2022 10:23:56 | 29/09/2023 07:16:38 | |
| 27 Oct |  | Indie Games TRS NEW | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | The Indie Games Trs meeting is the first congress in Terrassa that brings together professional and academic activity on the indie video game, with the aim of creating dialogue between the industry and the university world, weaving links from innovation and knowledge transfer. | https://terrassainnovacio.cat/ca/indie-games-trs/ | N/A | GMT+2 | N/A | Via showcase | N/A | None | 25/09/2023 19:22:29 | 25/09/2023 19:23:05 | |
| 30 Oct – 3 Nov |  | Scottish Games Week | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Scotland | Edinburgh | Scottish Games Week, the celebration of games creativity, is returning to Scotland in 2023 with a programme of events taking place across the country from October 30th – November 3rd. This year’s event will kick off in Edinburgh with a two-day conference on October 30th and 31st. | https://gamesweek.scot/ | 500+ | GMT+1 | £115 (Standard) | TBA | N/A | None | 12/04/2023 17:48:27 | 25/08/2023 20:08:57 | |
| 31 Oct |  | THIS GAME | 10 – OCT | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Aarhus | THIS GAME is the go-to games conference and masterclasses for industry professionals in game design and game development. Every year, we gather some of the heaviest hitting players in the field, for two days of knowledge, inspiration, and network. | https://thisaarhus.com/track/thisgame/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 500 DKK | N/A | N/A | None | 04/06/2023 19:42:20 | 17/06/2023 13:43:53 | |
| 31 Oct – 5 Nov |  | Play23 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | Creative Gaming Festival takes place from 31.10. to 5.11. at JUPITER Hamburg and online. This year, we’re bursting bubbles and exploring in workshops, exhibitions and shows what #soapoperas and #digitalgames have in common. Be there! | http://www.playfestival.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 13/07/2023 09:59:32 | 26/07/2023 08:40:20 | |
| 1 – 5 Nov |  | Paris Games Week | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Paris | In 2022 we celebrated our reunion during the #RESTART edition, and in 2023 we look forward to seeing you for the Paris Games Week “Next Level”. | https://www.parisgamesweek.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 20€ (Daily) | TBA | N/A | None | 13/05/2023 19:03:45 | 29/06/2023 22:13:06 | |
| 2 Nov |  | Games Growth Summit North | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Manchester | Learn about growing your company successfully, taking in elements that cover investment, marketing, operational growth and leadership | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/games-growth-summit-north-tickets-636496035777?aff=oddtdtcreator | 150 | GMT+1 | $80 | N/A | None | GameConfGuide10 | 11/09/2023 18:12:00 | 25/09/2023 07:15:14 | |
| 2 – 3 Nov |  | Game Connection Europe | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | France | Paris | Game Connection Europe is the place to be! Get ready for networking, insights, and game-changing business opportunities. | https://www.game-connection.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 690€ (Standard / Online) | 800€ (Indies) | Let’s Meet | None | 28/03/2023 10:37:40 | 18/08/2023 12:30:34 | |
| 2 – 4 Nov |  | IGDC 2023 NEW | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | India | Hyderabad | IGDC is a major catalyst in enabling the growth of the Indian gaming ecosystem and sees enthusiastic participation from game developers, publishers, and investors each year. the goal is to support and empower game developers with networking opportunities in the presence of industry leaders. | https://indiagdc.com/ | 4000+ | GMT+5:30 | ₹ 3500 (Standard) / ₹ 65000 (VIP) | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | 19/06/2023 15:33:04 | 20/09/2023 19:28:55 | |
| 3 Nov |  | PitchYaGame | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | https://pitchyagame.com | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | 14/09/2023 15:18:47 | 28/09/2023 07:26:09 | ||
| 3 – 4 Nov |  | BlizzCon | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Anahaim | After four years of gathering online–adventuring through Azeroth, teaming up in Overwatch, traversing the fields of Sanctuary, or warming yourself by the fire in the Tavern–it’s finally time to gather in person once more. BlizzCon will be returning to the Anaheim Convention Center. | https://blizzcon.com/en-gb/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $299 / $799 (VIP) | TBA | None | None | 17/05/2023 20:50:13 | 29/09/2023 07:20:06 | |
| 4 – 5 Nov |  | Adventure X | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | The narrative games convention. AdventureX is the UK’s only convention dedicated to narrative-driven gaming. Since 2011, AdventureX has been bringing together developers & gamers with a passion for interactive storytelling. | https://www.adventurexpo.org/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £38 (Daily) / £60 (All Days) | N/A | N/A | None | 14/08/2023 09:20:07 | 29/09/2023 07:21:01 | |
| 4 – 5 Nov |  | PG Connects Jordan | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Middle East | Jordan | Sweimeh | Over 700 games industry professionals will join us right on the shores of one of the most historic locations in the world. It’s the largest convention centre in Jordan and it’s situated about 30 minutes from capital Amman. | https://www.pgconnects.com/jordan/ | 700+ | GMT+3 | £280 (Standard) / £890 (VIP) | £310 (Indie Table) | MeetToMatch | None | 03/08/2023 19:58:12 | 07/09/2023 09:01:35 | |
| 7 – 8 Nov |  | Hit Games Conference – Berlin NEW DATE | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | HIT Games Conference (Former Hyper Games Conference – HGC) — business event for the game industry leaders. We connect game developers with publishers and game services around the world! The main focus of the events is the mobile market (hyper-casual, casual, midcore, hardcore) & web3 games. | https://hgconf.com/hgc-berlin2023 | 1000+ | GMT+2 | 249€ (Basic) / 349€ (Premium) | TBA | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 10:14:19 | 19/09/2023 20:38:25 | |
| 8 – 9 Nov |  | Global Games Pitch | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Virtual | The biggest international online pitching event 100+ publishers and investors! | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch/ | N/A | GMT+2 | $9 (Basic) – $129 (Pro) | None | N/A | None | 04/06/2023 19:47:37 | 17/06/2023 13:43:56 | |
| 8 – 9 Nov |  | MIGS | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Montreal | For its 20th anniversary, MIGS will focus solely on Business to Business (B2B) opportunities, helping further develop Québec and Canada’s video game industry through global networking opportunities, world-class speakers, and a B2B exhibit space. Event organized by XP Summit. | https://migs.biz/en/ | N/A | GMT-5 | CAD 699 (Standard) / CAD 299 (Indie) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 08/06/2023 22:49:24 | 07/09/2023 09:01:34 | |
| 9 – 11 Nov |  | Games Ground | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Berlin | From game showcases and tournaments to panel discussions and workshops, Games Ground provides something for everyone – whether you’re a hardcore gamer, a casual player, or an industry professional. | https://www.gamesground.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 150€ (Standard) / 450€ (Business) / 22€ (General Admision) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 04/05/2023 20:24:55 | 29/09/2023 07:22:25 | |
| 9 – 12 Nov |  | Reboot Infogamer | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Croatia | Zagreb | The biggest gaming and entertainment expo in South East Europe is returns back after 4 years. All fans of games, cosplay, e-sports, tournament and fun are welcome. | https://www.rebootinfogamer.hr | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | None | None | 07/09/2023 09:21:30 | 20/09/2023 07:47:34 | |
| 10 Nov |  | M+Dev! | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Madison | The premiere game development conference for creators, publishers and educators in the United States Midwest region, M+Dev! gives you access for networking and for sharing the best practices in the business for veteran, traditional, mobile and indie game developers. | https://www.mdevconf.com/ | 500 | GMT-5 | $150 (Standard) / $75 (Virtual) | $1000 – $10,000 | None | None | 27/03/2023 17:11:16 | 16/08/2023 19:00:52 | |
| 14 – 16 Nov |  | PathfindinGS | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | This conference firmly places a spotlight on the video game industry of the Global South where developers are creating games, launching success stories and building up the game industry in a way unseen in other parts of the world. | https://igda.org/pathfindin-gs/ | N/A | N/A | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 27/07/2023 20:16:08 | 09/08/2023 07:38:43 | |
| 15 – 16 Nov |  | Unite | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | Unite is back, live and in person. Join the Unity community for this exciting annual event. Get ready for it – this year’s Unite will feature leading game creators, developers, artists, publishers, and others. You’ll be part of exhilarating deep dives, breakout sessions, and networking. | https://unity.com/events/unite | N/A | GMT+2 | €325 | TBA | N/A | None | 27/04/2023 07:21:39 | 26/07/2023 08:44:54 | |
| 16 – 17 Nov |  | DevGAMM Lisbon NEW | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Lisbon | Refined gamedev experience by the Atlantic Ocean. Delve into a world of exclusive lectures delivered by industry leaders, forge connections with fellow gamedev experts amidst the stunning backdrop of Portugal, and embrace additional immersive encounters curated by local masters. | https://devgamm.com/lisbon2023/ | N/A | GMT+1 | $400 (Standard) / $790 (VIP) | TBA | N/A | None | 17/06/2023 13:44:03 | 22/06/2023 10:23:30 | |
| 16 – 17 Nov |  | Indie X | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Lisbon | Indie X is Portugal’s biggest indie game showcase featuring both national and international indie games. This year, we are joining forces with the biggest B2B event in Eastern Europe, and one of the biggest video games B2B events in the world: DevGAMM. Plus, Steam showcase + Sale. | https://indiex.online/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | Via Submission | Pine | None | 13/07/2023 10:20:33 | 26/07/2023 08:40:24 | |
| 16 – 17 Nov |  | Gamesweek Zurich – The Conference | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Switzerland | Zurich | Gamesweek Zurich – The Conference awaits you with a packed and diverse programme, including IRL meetings, apéros reception party and the Swiss Game Awards Show. The 2-Day-Conference gathers experts and the interested public to discuss and analyse. | https://www.gamesweekzurich.org/en/conference/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Fr360.00 (Standard) / Fr90 (Student) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 21/03/2023 08:50:12 | 29/09/2023 07:25:16 | |
| 16 – 19 Nov |  | G-Star | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Busan | G-Star is an annual trade show for the video game industry presented by Korea Association of Game Industry and Busan IT Promotion Agency in November. | https://www.gstar.or.kr/eng# | N/A | GMT+9 | $250 (Business) | $1,500 – $2,500 | MeetToMatch | None | 21/03/2023 08:51:04 | 29/09/2023 07:28:55 | |
| 17 Nov |  | CiGA Developer Conference 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | CiGA Developer Conference is a conference organized by CiGA for game developers and game industry practitioners. In combination with the latest game market environment and situation of the year, we will invite high-quality guests from around the world to share valuable information and experience. | https://www.cigadc.com/english | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | 17/01/2023 10:01:55 | 16/02/2023 13:28:32 | |
| 17 – 18 Nov |  | CiGA Connects 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | China | Shanghai | CiGA Connects is the B2B event brand of CiGA, which focus on B2B showcase, international business connection, and industry conference. Its predecessor held industry workshop in different cities, covering more than 3,000 developers in China. | https://www.ciga.me/connects | 3000 | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | 17/01/2023 09:54:18 | 29/09/2023 07:29:48 | |
| 18 – 19 Nov |  | WePlay 2023 | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | WePlay Expo is a fantastic game festival with high-quality indie games, 3A games cultural content and experiences from around the world. WePlay 2023 will happen 18th-19th Nov at Hall H4 of Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center ,China. | https://www.weplaymore.com/english | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | 17/01/2023 09:52:16 | 04/04/2023 21:31:48 | |
| 22 – 23 Nov |  | Pandora Conference | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | Where data meets games. Pandora is the exclusive conference focused on data in gaming, bringing together top game development studios and organizations alike to showcase their groundbreaking advancements in AI and ML-powered game development. Part of DSC Europe! | https://pandoraconf.com/ | 3000+ | GMT+2 | 228€ | N/A | N/A | None | 01/09/2023 11:15:34 | 14/09/2023 13:00:21 | |
| 23 – 26 Nov |  | Lisboa Games Week | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Portugal | Lisabon | Lisboa Games Week (LGW) is the biggest video game event in Portugal, the one that gives the industry a stage but also you, to live a unique experience and celebrate with the Gaming, Esports and Pop Culture communities. | https://www.lisboagamesweek.pt/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 15€ – 20€ (Daily) | N/A | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 08:52:07 | 29/09/2023 07:32:20 | |
| 24 – 26 Nov |  | Milan Games Week | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Italy | Milan | Milan Games Week is the most important gaming and esports festival in Italy. Since 2011 it hosts every year over thousands of visitors ready to discover the latest news of gaming industry, the biggest esports tournaments and amazing entertainment moments. | https://www.milangamesweek.it/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 25€ (Daily) / 65€ (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | 19/01/2023 10:34:04 | 29/09/2023 07:33:38 | |
| 27 Nov – 1 Dec |  | VR Days | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Let’s keep on building XR humanity together! We hope to see you all again next year so save the date: 27 November – 01 December 2023 for our next edition in Rotterdam. | https://vrdays.co/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 99€ (Day Pass) / 299€ (Week Pass) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 21/12/2022 11:32:00 | 20/09/2023 19:27:34 | |
| 27 Nov – 2 Dec |  | Africa Games Week | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Africa Games Week continues to drive exposure, opportunities, knowledge and investment to African Game Developers connecting them to the world. | https://gamesweek.africa/ | N/A | GMT+2 | $80 (Standard) / $625 (VIP) | N/A | N/A | None | 04/06/2023 19:46:04 | 07/07/2023 11:20:12 | |
| 28 – 29 Nov |  | Nordic Game Helsinki | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Turbo charge your success in Helsinki this fall. Over two days, speed-pitch your project, participate in an intensive mentoring workshop, showcase your game to investors and publishers in the MeetToMatch Lounge and much more. | https://conf.nordicgame.com | N/A | GMT+2 | 149€ (Standard) | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | 25/08/2023 07:31:01 | 07/09/2023 09:01:37 | |
| 29 – 30 Nov |  | WN Tel Aviv | 11 – NOV | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Israel | Tel Aviv | Series of conferences WN is going to enter Tel Aviv. | https://wnconf.com/telaviv-23 | 1500+ | GMT+3 | 380€ (Standard) / 99€ (Online) | Per request | WN Hub | None | 09/02/2023 09:25:12 | 21/07/2023 13:33:24 | |
| 30 – 3 Dec |  | PLAYCON | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Malta | Ta’ Qali | PLAYCON, the premier Video Games Expo in Malta, presents a comprehensive platform where industry stakeholders unite to showcase their finest offerings. This event facilitates discussions and interactions to shape the future of video games and esports, all conveniently housed in a single venue. | https://playcon.mt/ | 20,000 | GMT +1 | €299 | N/A | Meet 2 Match | None | 04/09/2023 12:57:59 | 17/09/2023 07:43:47 | |
| 1 – 3 Dec |  | PAX Unplugged | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Philadelphia | PAX Unplugged is a tabletop gaming-focused event specifically tailored to lovers of board games, RPGs, miniatures, cards, and more. Featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, tournaments and more. | https://unplugged.paxsite.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $40 (Daily) / $85 (All Days | N/A | N/A | None | 04/06/2023 19:39:01 | 29/09/2023 07:34:29 | |
| 6 & 8 Dec |  | Day of the Devs The Game Awards Edition | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | It’s time for more Day of the Devs! We’re working with @iam8bit and @thegameawards for another celebration of indie games. There will be a livestream on 12/6, plus a FREE in-person event in Los Angeles on 12/8. | https://www.dayofthedevs.com | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Via Submission | None | None | 06/09/2023 21:43:58 | 19/09/2023 07:57:11 | |
| 7 Dec |  | The Game Awards | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The global celebration of video game culture hosted by Geoff Keighley. Hype HYPE! | https://thegameawards.com | N/A | GMT-8 | TBA | None | None | None | 22/08/2023 23:49:13 | 04/09/2023 12:57:56 | |
| 7 – 9 Dec |  | Playtopia | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Playtopia is Africa’s first annual destination Indie Games & Immersive Arts festival and conference. It is a gathering of South African and global creators and players, where we celebrate the African “scene”. A place for people to come together to share ideas, connect, and to exhibit work. | https://playtopiafestival.co.za/ | N/A | GMT+2 | R220 (Daily) / R500 (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | 27/07/2023 20:15:10 | 29/09/2023 07:38:16 | |
| 8 – 9 Dec |  | Game Developers Session | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czechia | Prague | GDS is the oldest game developers conference in Europe happening in Prague. Last September marked our 20th anniversary. | https://www.gdsession.com/ | 1000 | GMT+2 | 160€ (Standard) / 220€ (VIP) / 33€ (Public day) | TBA | N/A | None | 12/04/2023 21:15:01 | 29/09/2023 07:39:39 | |
| 12 – 15 Dec |  | Siggraph Asia | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Sydney | SIGGRAPH Asia will be heading to Sydney for its 2023 conference and exhibition, bringing together the world’s most respected technical and creative minds, and further building New South Wales’ position as a leading global knowledge hub for creative industries. | https://asia.siggraph.org/2023/ | N/A | GMT+10 | $350 (Standard) / $850 (VIP) | TBA | N/A | None | 18/08/2022 08:33:01 | 29/09/2023 07:42:54 | |
| 14 – 15 Dec | | Hit Games Conference – Global Edition | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Europe | Virtual | HIT Games Conference (Former Hyper Games Conference HGC) — business event for the game industry leaders. We connect game developers with publishers and game services around the world! The main focus of the events is the mobile market (hyper-casual, casual, midcore, hardcore) & web3 games. | https://hgconf.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 02/01/2023 11:34:45 | 25/07/2023 08:19:46 | |
| 15 – 16 Dec |  | Bilbao International Games Conference | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Bilbao | The BIG Conference continues the path opened by the Fun&Serious Game Festival, held in Bilbao for the first time in 2011. The BIG Conf rebrands to become an exclusive event aimed at industry professionals. | https://eus.bilbaogamesconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 04/06/2023 19:48:20 | 17/06/2023 13:44:34 | |
| 15 – 16 Dec |  | IndieWay (December) NEW | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | A series of events focusing on MENA region. Showcase + networking. | https://www.indieway.biz/events/indieway-december-3 | N/A | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | 22/09/2023 10:30:21 | 22/09/2023 10:34:37 | |
| 15 – 17 Dec |  | Gamergy | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Spain | Madrid | GAMERGY is one of the largest video game and esports festivals in the country, it is held every year in Madrid and has a significant projection and impact on the gamer community. From 2021 it expands its space to the online, virtual and face-to-face part to grow the experience offered to users. | https://www.ifema.es/gamergy | N/A | GMT+2 | 14€ (Daily) / 38€ (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | 04/06/2023 19:50:43 | 29/09/2023 07:45:34 | |
| 18 – 19 Dec | | Indie Game Business Sessions: December Edition NEW | 12 – DEC | 2023 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Learn more about video game business, marketing, and licensing from industry leaders. | https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/ | N/A | GMT-8 | TBA | None | Meet 2 Match | None | 22/09/2023 10:35:45 | 22/09/2023 10:36:08 | |
| 5 – 8 Jan |  | Super MAGFest | 01 – JAN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | Washington | Short for “Music And Gaming Festival,” MAGFest is a four day-long event dedicated to the appreciation of video game music, gaming of all types, and the gaming community. The event runs 24 hours a day. | https://super.magfest.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $125 | TBA | N/A | None | 04/08/2022 09:39:39 | 08/02/2023 08:08:12 | |
| 13 – 14 Jan |  | Mobidictum Network – Istanbul | 01 – JAN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Mobidictum Business Meetup has been rebranded as Mobidictum Network! The game industry meets in Istanbul. Career in Games, the career event for the game industry will take places a day later after Mobidictum Network, and is free! | https://events.mobidictum.biz/mobidictum-network-istanbul-2023/ | 250+ | GMT+3 | 29 – 179€ | N/A | N/A | None | 23/11/2022 08:12:03 | 16/01/2023 07:37:29 | |
| 23 – 24 Jan |  | Pocket Gamer Connects London | 01 – JAN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | PG Connects return to London as in-person event in 2023. More details soon. | https://www.pgconnects.com/london/ | 1,900+ | GMT+1 | £129 – £1,299 | £299 (Indie Table) | MeetToMatch | None | 01/08/2022 19:57:41 | 01/02/2023 07:55:49 | |
| 30 Jan – 5 Feb |  | Global Game Jam | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Game Jam | North America | North America | Virtual | 2023 will be the 15th edition of GGJ and seeing as how it is such a big occasion we decided to make things even bigger this year. GGJ Prep week will happen the week prior to GGJ and feature an entire week’s worth of content hosted on our Twitch and YouTube channels. | https://globalgamejam.org/ | N/A | N/A | Free | Free | N/A | None | 10/09/2022 08:14:10 | 06/02/2023 07:37:43 | |
| 2 – 3 Feb |  | Hyper Games Conference #8 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Europe | Virtual | Hyper Games Conference is the main international online conference devoted to the development, marketing, and growth of the hyper/hybrid-casual, all mobile & Web3 games industries. | https://hgconf.com/ | 1500+ | GMT+2 | 0 – 49€ | TBA | Pine | None | 02/01/2023 11:34:57 | 04/02/2023 07:59:01 | |
| 2 – 5 Feb |  | Taipei Game Show | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei | TGS will be held on February 2-5, 2023 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. The Asia Pacific Game Summit, B2B ZONE, and B2C ZONE will be hosted during this period. The theme of the show in 2023: “Come in Gameverse”, inviting gamers to explore a next-gen gaming experience. | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/ | N/A | GMT+8 | TBA | TWD $3,000 – TWD $60,000 | N/A | None | 26/07/2022 13:09:36 | 06/02/2023 07:37:44 | |
| 4 – 10 Feb |  | Yorkshire Games Festival | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Bradford | A unique festival of all things gaming, celebrating games culture, design and production with special industry guests—returning to the museum in February 2023. | https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival | N/A | GMT+1 | £20 – £25 | TBA | N/A | None | 25/10/2022 11:22:15 | 11/02/2023 07:49:43 | |
| 6 – 13 Feb |  | Steam Next Fest | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. Deadline for submissions 3rd of November. | https://store.steampowered.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Via submission | Steam | None | 12/10/2022 20:30:24 | 14/02/2023 08:41:39 | |
 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Düsseldorf | FINAL BOSS Conference wants to build bridges. The games industry can have meaningful exchange with the non-gaming industry which is adopting games technology and know-how. Also, it is the first conference to facilitate creative exchange between the creators of digital and analog games. | https://G4L.gg/finalboss | 1500 | GMT+2 | 149€ | Per request | Proprietary | None | 08/10/2021 13:25:07 | 12/04/2023 12:50:35 | |||
| 8 – 9 Feb |  | Gamesforum Barcelona | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Gamesforum Barcelona will run across 2 days for the first time since its conception. Day 1 of the event will focus on User Acquisition (UA) whilst day 2 will focus on Ad Monetization. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/barcelona-home/ | N/A | GMT+2 | £349 – £1.399 | None | N/A | None | 17/11/2022 09:47:25 | 10/02/2023 07:54:13 | |
| 8 – 9 Feb |  | WN Belgrade | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | A series of international b2b events for the game industry comes to Belgrade, Serbia in February 2023. | https://wnconf.com/belgrade-23 | N/A | GMT+2 | $99 – $700 | Per request | WN Hub | None | 02/12/2022 12:54:30 | 10/02/2023 07:54:14 | |
| 10 Feb |  | Guildford Games Festival | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Guildford | The guildford games festival showcases the best games companies in the region & highlights the latest career opportunities in local studios. | https://guildford.games/ | N/A | GMT+1 | SOLD OUT | N/A | N/A | None | 09/12/2022 08:28:12 | 11/02/2023 07:49:46 | |
 | 02 – FEB | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Düsseldorf | #G4L – Celebrate Gaming is the new Gaming and Music Festival for Germany, the GSA and BENELUX regions as well as eastern France. On three days, 45,000 or more attendees (consumers) will celebrate all sorts of games – no matter if digital or analog as well as witness live music performances. | https://g4l.gg | 45,000+ | GMT+1 | Starting at 19.99€ | https://G4L.gg/pitchdeck | Proprietary | None | 12/10/2022 20:13:35 | 12/04/2023 12:50:40 | |||
| 13 – 17 Feb |  | Game Max | Game Week | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Belgium | Mons | A whole week dedicated to game development. Since its creation, the objective has been simple: to boost the video game sector in the heart of Hainaut and, by extension, in Belgium. GameWeek is a free event open to everyone: students, developers, trainers, international relations, journalists. | https://gamemax.be/en/gameweek/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | N/A | None | 17/01/2023 08:58:55 | 18/02/2023 07:53:56 | |
| 17 Feb |  | Horizons | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Celebrating the next generation of gamemakers. An original online event showcasing & supporting new work and talent emerging from game design programs. | https://www.indiecade.com/horizons/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $40 (Standard) / $17.5 (Student) | None | N/A | None | 17/02/2023 09:20:11 | 01/03/2023 08:08:24 | |
| 18 – 19 Feb |  | Independent Game Developers Guild Festival | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | South Korea | Seoul | IGDGF (Independent Game Developers Guild Festival) is an indie game festival focused on auteur. With a total of 36 games on exhibition, including two ‘People’s Game’. We prepared various programs such as talk session, awards, and ‘People’s Game Jam’. | https://igdg.org/ | N/A | GMT+9 | 12,000 KRW | None | None | None | 16/02/2023 13:05:55 | 01/03/2023 08:08:30 | |
| 21 – 23 Feb |  | DICE Summit | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Las Vegas | The D.I.C.E. Summit is the premier video game networking conference which includes a variety of intimate and exciting events to make sure you get the best time to interface with our attendees. | https://www.dicesummit.org/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $850 – $3,250 | TBA | N/A | None | 25/10/2022 11:21:37 | 24/02/2023 08:15:51 | |
| 23 Feb |  | Games Growth Summit | 02 – FEB | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Our day-long, in-person event will cover all aspects of growth needed to scale a business, including investment, finance and PR. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/games-growth-summit-tickets-418587284837 | 200 | GMT+1 | £75 – £175 | None | None | None | 18/11/2022 08:41:28 | 24/02/2023 08:15:52 | |
| 1 – 2 Mar |  | DevGAMM Gdańsk | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Gdańsk | DevGAMM Gdańsk 2023 is the first conference that DevGAMM organizes in Poland. It will be held on March 1-2, at AmberExpo. The event will be done in collaboration with Digital Vikings. Expect Showcase, Digital Vikings Awards, Career Wall with job offers and more. Submit games until January 25. | Check the website | N/A | GMT+2 | $150 (Standard) – $350 (Business) | Per request | Pine | None | 26/11/2022 07:16:12 | 03/03/2023 07:35:47 | |
| 1 – 2 Mar |  | Hamburg Games Conference | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | The Hamburg Games Conference is back as a two-day on-site event! 2023, the conference focuses on the topic “Invest in Games” with a second track about funding, and dev/startup-topics. Additionally, the conference offers an expo and extensive networking opportunities, including MeetToMatch. | https://www.gamesconference.com/ | 600 | GMT +1 | 149€ (Indies) / 299€ (Business) | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | 23/11/2022 08:11:02 | 03/03/2023 07:35:49 | |
| 2 – 4 Mar |  | Valencia Indie Summit | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Spain | Valencia | Two days devoted to professionals in the videogame sector —developers and industry respectively— and a third one devoted to the general public. Both sections with talks, round tables, project exhibitions, networking area and a financing and investment table. | http://valenciaindiesummit.com/index.html | 600+ | GMT+2 | Free (Registration needed) | Free Via Showcase | N/A | None | 11/01/2023 09:41:55 | 05/03/2023 08:11:59 | |
| 3 – 4 Mar |  | Gamedev & Creative Careers Expo | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | The sixth edition of the International Gamedev & Creative Careers Expo and Conference is an event dedicated to networking between employers and individuals and companies looking to collaborate in the video game and related creative sectors. | https://gcce.eu/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 0 zł (Visitor) – 90 zł (Professional) | Per request | N/A | None | 25/11/2022 16:44:14 | 10/03/2023 07:44:20 | |
| 8 – 9 Mar | | Indie Game Business Sessions: March Edition | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for our 13th event featuring a wide variety of business, marketing, and licensing sessions for the first time. Tickets to participate in all sessions are completely free. Meeting system is behind paywall. | https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $0 – $50 | None | MeetToMatch | None | 16/01/2023 11:43:31 | 08/03/2023 05:41:37 | |
| 9 Mar |  | Women in Games Careers, Development & Networking Expo | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Career Development | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Delegates – both those working in games already, and those looking to start their career journey – will have the chance to hear from inspiring women from across games and esports, visit companies currently hiring, via our virtual expo, and network with like-minded women from across the globe. | https://hopin.com/events/women-in-games-careers-development-networking-expo/registration | 1,000+ | GMT+0 | Free | £1,000 – £3,000 | Hopin | None | 09/02/2023 08:36:58 | 10/03/2023 07:44:29 | |
| 10 – 11 Mar | | Indieway (March) | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | A series of events focusing on MENA region. Showcase + networking. | https://www.indieway.biz/events/march | N/A | GMT+3 | 90€ (Indie) / 120€ (Business) | N/A | N/A | None | 06/12/2022 15:08:04 | 14/03/2023 09:20:25 | |
| 14 Mar |  | Google for Games Developer Summit | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Hear from leaders across our Android, Google Play, Ads, YouTube, and Cloud teams on new solutions for game developers that make it easier to build high quality games, scale their business, and reach growing audiences around the world. | https://gamedevsummit.withgoogle.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | 14/03/2023 09:13:07 | 26/03/2023 08:03:49 | |
| 17 & 20 Mar |  | MIX Direct Spring Showcase | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | San Francisco | We’ll present announcements, trailers, new gameplay, and more in this online showcase as a preview and lead into GDC week, bringing together some of the hottest developers and publishers around the world. The tradition of kicking off GDC week Monday with The MIX returns onsite and in person again this year, on 20th of March. | https://www.mediaindieexchange.com/event/the-mix-direct-spring-2023-showcase/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free / Via Submission | Via Submission | None | None | 13/01/2023 08:50:19 | 22/03/2023 06:58:24 | |
| 19 Mar |  | Courage XL | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Meetup with GDC & GameConnection visitors the day before the conferences start! 30 (indie) game developers to showcase their latest game, play a game and get a drink + meet 500+ game industry professionals. | https://courage.events/event/couragexl2023/ | 500 | GMT-8 | Free | TBA | None | None | 12/12/2022 08:50:39 | 21/03/2023 07:41:37 | |
| 20 – 23 Mar |  | Nvidia GTC | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | North America | Virtual | Explore Breakthroughs in AI, Accelerated Computing, and Beyond at GTC. Come experience this spring’s NVIDIA GTC for even more inspiring content, expert-led sessions, and a must-see keynote to accelerate your life’s work. | https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | 08/02/2023 08:13:29 | 24/03/2023 07:18:36 | |
| 20 – 21 Mar |  | Game Connection | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Game Connection is the perfect event if you are looking to meet new partners and prospects within the video game industry. You can attend the event to pitch your last projects, promote your services, share your expertise or invest in games and products. | https://www.game-connection.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | 790 | Per request | Proprietary | None | 06/12/2022 15:23:56 | 22/03/2023 06:57:57 | |
| 20 – 24 Mar |  | Day of the Devs | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | United States | San Francisco | Day of the Devs is coming to GDC 2023! Join us March 20-24 at the Moscone Center to demo INCREDIBLE upcoming indie games live & in-person! | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | GDC Pass | None | N/A | None | 13/03/2023 18:46:51 | 26/03/2023 08:03:29 | |
| 20 – 24 Mar |  | GDC 2023 | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Love it or hate it. You will go there at least once. | https://gdconf.com/ | 24.000+ | GMT-8 | $293 (Expo) – $2,204 (Full Pass) | TBA | Swapcard | None | 20/03/2022 06:07:36 | 25/03/2023 06:08:26 | |
| 20 – 24 Mar |  | MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during one of the biggest games industry gatherings in San Francisco. And this year we have added the Monday and Tuesday as well, so you can plan your meetings for 5 whole days at a location of your choosing! | Register now with 10% discount | N/A | GMT-8 | 99€ | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | 09/12/2022 08:29:04 | 25/03/2023 06:08:28 | |
| 21 Mar |  | Animation Exchange (AnimX) | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | The Animation Exchange is back this year with a full day of talks and discussions focused on the craft, tech and people that power interactive animation. And you will be able to watch it all for FREE on Tuesday, March 21st, starting at 12pm Pacific Time LIVE on Twitch. | https://www.animstate.com/all-posts/2023animxlineup | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | 14/02/2023 17:13:11 | 24/03/2023 07:19:38 | |
| 21 Mar |  | European Game Showcase | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | The European Game Showcase at GDC is a pro-bono event where 30+ European developers showcase their newest games to the press, publishers, and strategic partners. It’s an invite-only event aimed to help developers and their showcased projects in taking the next steps towards success. | http://europeangameshowcase.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Invite Only | Via showcase | MeetToMatch | None | 12/12/2022 08:51:14 | 22/03/2023 06:58:02 | |
| 22 – 23 Mar |  | ESI Next Gen | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Coventry | ESI Next Gen, working with the University of Warwick, is focused on uniting leaders across the video games, esports, and education sectors. Expect practical applications and use cases highlighted both on the main stage and workshops. | https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-next-gen | 250+ | GMT+1 | £60 (Student) – £150 (Standard Pass) | N/A | N/A | None | 12/12/2022 08:57:26 | 24/03/2023 07:18:38 | |
| 23 Mar |  | Future Games Show: Spring Showcase | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The Future Games Show (FGS) will return for three events during 2023 with our first broadcast due on March 23. The show with at least 40 games will be broadcast on Thursday, March 23 starting at 3PM PDT / 6PM EDT / 10PM GMT on Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, GamesRadar and for the first time, TikTok. | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | Via showcase | None | None | 16/01/2023 11:46:01 | 24/03/2023 07:18:39 | |
| 23 – 26 Mar |  | PAX East | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Boston | PAX East is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. | https://east.paxsite.com/en-us.html | N/A | GMT-5 | $67 (Daily) – $247 (All Days) | Per request | N/A | None | 03/12/2022 08:30:37 | 27/03/2023 07:43:04 | |
| 24 – 26 Mar |  | DStars | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Padova | We want to talk about the creators, having their personal contributions celebrated. We want these stars of the games industry, from inspiring veteran developers to young rising stars, to be able to have their contributions recognized. We have an award. We have a conference. We love Italian devs. | http://www.dstars.it/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 16/01/2023 11:42:44 | 27/03/2023 07:43:11 | |
| 25 Mar |  | Gamepavilionjp | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Osaka | The Game Pavilion JP is organized by volunteers who have held game exhibitions in Osaka and Tokyo. Showcase is free to enter for public, networking part followed after is exclusively for professionals. | http://gamepavilion.jp/wp/ | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | Via submission | N/A | None | 10/11/2022 09:11:16 | 26/03/2023 08:03:36 | |
| 27 – 29 Mar |  | Digital Gaming India Expo | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | India | New Delhi | The Digital Gaming India Expo 2023 will bring together the entire eco-system from India and overseas to take the Indian Gaming Industry to the next level. The forum facilitates collaboration amongst gaming companies and showcases institutions. | https://www.digitalgamingindiaexpo.com/ | N/A | GMT+5:30 | TBA | Per Request | N/A | None | 25/10/2022 11:22:56 | 29/03/2023 08:34:40 | |
| 28 Mar |  | WN CEO Summit | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Join industry veterans and gaming visionairies for an open dialog. Feel free to take part in the organised discussions with up to 10 people or just network with CEOs and entrepreneurs, form partnerships and make deals. | https://wn.events/ceosummit-london23 | N/A | GMT+1 | $2,000 | None | WN Hub | None | 02/01/2023 11:33:08 | 29/03/2023 08:34:41 | |
| 29 Mar |  | Game Dev London Expo | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | London | GDLX23 – an exhibition of the best speakers, panellists, and indie games in the Indie Game Dev community. Join us for a full day for a chilled evening of playing games and networking. | https://www.gamedev.london/gdlx-23 | N/A | GMT+1 | £30 (All Access) / £20 (Expo Only) | Via showcase | N/A | None | 16/02/2023 08:19:27 | 30/03/2023 07:49:56 | |
| 29 Mar – 8 Apr |  | London Games Festival | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Highlights for 2023 include another mix of compelling events for games industry professionals and the public such as: Games Finance Market 2023, WASD, BAFTA Games Awards, Now Play This & more. | https://games.london/ | 25.000+ | GMT+1 | £99 (Industry) | None | N/A | None | 19/10/2022 09:07:37 | 10/04/2023 07:34:11 | |
| 30 Mar |  | London Developer Conference | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Part of London Games Festival. There will be a chance to take part in live sessions with games industry pioneers, either giving a short talk offering the benefit of their experience, or taking part in a panel or round table to help educate and inform across a broad spectrum of relevant topics. | https://www.londondevconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £100 (Student) / £150 (Developer) | N/A | N/A | None | 23/01/2023 17:48:32 | 31/03/2023 09:00:27 | |
| 30 Mar – 31 Mar |  | Reality Check Festival | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Netherlands | Enschede | With the help of speakers, an exhibition floor, and portfolio checks, we explore topics like XR, gaming, storytelling, computer graphics, and game technologies. The event aims to inspire and connect professionals and enthusiasts that are creating new realities. | https://www.realitycheckfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 105€ (Regular) / 5€ (Student) | None | N/A | None | 24/02/2023 08:50:14 | 02/04/2023 07:35:08 | |
| 30 Mar – 1 Apr |  | WASD | 03 – MAR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Play games? Make games? Study games? – W.A.S.D is for you. Come and play. | https://www.wasdlive.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £15.50 (Daily) – £35 (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | 19/10/2022 09:06:28 | 02/04/2023 07:35:10 | |
| 1 Apr |  | Slovenia Games Conference | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Slovenia | Ljubljana | It’s been ages since the last Slovenian Games Conference. We have partnered up with the good folks organizing Game Gang (https://gamegang.si/show/) to host a small Slovenia Games conference at their show on Saturday, April 1st. | https://sloveniagames.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 16€ | None | None | None | 16/03/2023 10:50:19 | 02/04/2023 07:35:26 | |
| 1 – 9 Apr |  | Now Play This | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Now Play This is a festival of experimental game design running at Somerset House in London each Spring, showcasing interactive and playful work as part of the London Games Festival. | https://nowplaythis.net/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 21/02/2023 08:02:21 | 10/04/2023 07:33:36 | |
| 5 – 6 Apr |  | Game Developers ♥️ Berlin | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Game Developers ❤️ Berlin is a German chapter of a business events series taking place in different cities around the world. It is focused on enhancing the cooperation opportunities between German game development studios, publishers and investors. | https://gamedevelopers.events/berlin-23 | N/A | GMT+2 | 199€ – 399€ | Via showcase | WN Hub | None | 09/02/2023 09:23:27 | 07/04/2023 06:54:56 | |
| 5 – 6 Apr |  | Global Games Pitch – Spring Edition | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Virtual | Online international games pitching show and 365/7 matchmaking portal. | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch/ | N/A | GMT+2 | $9 – $125 | None | Pine | None | 16/01/2023 11:47:02 | 07/04/2023 06:55:05 | |
| 7 – 10 Apr |  | Insomnia Gaming Festival | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Birmingham | In ‘23 we’re adding more exhibitors, more brands, and more GAMES! Play the latest games, take part in tournaments, meet creators and voice actors, pick up some gaming merch and much, much more. Join us from April 7th to celebrate all things gaming and for the UK’s Biggest LAN Party! | https://insomniagamingfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £28.81 – £81.37 | Per request | N/A | None | 17/01/2023 09:53:24 | 11/04/2023 06:51:29 | |
| 11 – 14 Apr |  | Foundations of Digital Games | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Lisbon | The 18th Foundations of Digital Games (FDG) held in Lisbon, Portugal, invites all research contributions in the form of papers, posters, demos, doctoral consortium applications, as well as panels, competitions, and workshop proposals. | http://fdg2023.org/ | N/A | GMT+0 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 16/12/2022 08:14:35 | 15/04/2023 07:08:41 | |
 | 04 – APR | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czech Republic | Prague | Is an international game conference in Prague focused on the work skills upgrade, helping to find business partners or investors, and providing job opportunities. First day of the conference is virtual. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2023-prague/ | 1600 | GMT+2 | $9 – $159 | N/A | Pine | None | 11/01/2023 10:32:46 | 25/02/2023 11:51:28 | |||
| 15 Apr |  | Tokyo Sandbox | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo Indie Fest started as an initiative by the local gaming community to bring indie games out of dark, enclosed spaces into the limelight. Indies are not a side show, but the main event. | https://www.tokyosandbox.com/ | 1200 | GMT+9 | ￥1,000 -￥2,000 | ￥20,000 | N/A | None | 06/12/2022 15:07:23 | 16/04/2023 09:55:45 | |
| 18 – 19 Apr |  | The Game Assembly – Meet and Greet | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm / Malmö | At Meet and Greet, we gather game companies for a fair like set up where the students can come to introduce themselves and show off their portfolios, in search for internship. Around 40 game companies from different countries attends The Game Assembly’s Meet and Greet. | https://www.thegameassembly.com/meet-and-greet/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 16/01/2023 11:47:50 | 24/04/2023 07:21:08 | |
| 18 – 20 Apr |  | ECGC – East Coast Game Conference | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Raleigh | The Largest Conference for Game Developers on the East Coast. | https://ecgconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $199.00 (Standard) / $399 (VIP) | TBA | N/A | None | 01/06/2022 09:25:58 | 21/04/2023 07:24:36 | |
| 20 – 21 Apr |  | XP Game Developer Summit | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | XP Game Developer Summit will return to Toronto for its 4th year at the Westin Harbour Castle on April 20 & 21st, 2023. Featuring global networking, world-class speakers, exclusive panels, workshops, Canada’s largest game showcase, and more. | https://xpgamesummit.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | CA$54.06 – CA$637.54 | Per request | MeetToMatch | None | 09/12/2022 16:58:07 | 15/06/2023 10:51:26 | |
| 21 Apr |  | EPC – Everything Procedural Conference | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Netherlands | Breda | We are crafting a full day programme on procedural content generation in games, where speakers will share their knowledge and experience. During the conference there will be enough time to ask questions and connect. | http://everythingprocedural.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 129€ (Standard) | N/A | None | None | 20/01/2023 14:10:05 | 22/04/2023 07:00:52 | |
| 24 – 26 Apr |  | Reboot Develop Blue | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Croatia | Dubrovnik | Prime gathering spot of the best that worldwide games industry has to offer in its eight year is reaching record attendance and delivering, huge, unique and unbeatable speaker lineup. | https://rebootdevelopblue.com/ | 1,500+ | GMT+2 | 485€ (Standard) – 1350€ (VIP) | Per request | None | None | 03/10/2022 16:11:39 | 01/05/2023 07:05:49 | |
| 24 – 25 Apr |  | Copenhagen Matchup | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Copenhagen MatchUp is Denmark’s largest games industry matchmaking event. Pairing investors & publishers from across the Worlds with the best of the Danish Games industry both online and on-site over two days in April. | https://copenhagenmatchup.dk/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Invite only | None | MeetToMatch | None | 16/01/2023 11:40:53 | 15/06/2023 10:51:25 | |
| 24 – 25 Apr |  | #GAconf Europe | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Advancing accessibility for gamers with disabilities. The next The Game Accessibility brings two days of talks and networking on accessibility across Zoom, Discord and a central London in-person venue. | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free (Virtual) / $200 (In Person) | N/A | Discord | None | 14/02/2023 17:38:11 | 26/04/2023 07:19:23 | |
| 24 – 25 Apr | | Game Connection Online Spring Edition | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | France | Virtual | As part of our new series of online events, Game Connection provides an exceptional experience for industry professionals looking to connect and make deals throughout the year. We’re also planning 5 Game Connection Online events during PG Connects Seattle, GamesCom, Tokyo Game Show, and more. | https://www.game-connection.com/registration-game-connection-online-2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free (500 tickets) | N/A | Let’s Meet | None | 12/04/2023 19:40:08 | 26/04/2023 07:19:24 | |
| 26 – 28 Apr |  | Game Job Fair | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Finland | Espoo | Find new opportunities, build your network, learn and evolve through workshops, challenges, portfolio reviews & tech talks. Join us ONLINE on April 26-28th, and ONSITE in Technopolis, Innopoli 2, Espoo on April 28th. | https://gamesjobfair.com/ | 1,500+ | GMT+2 | 15€ | N/A | Pine | None | 14/02/2023 14:02:20 | 29/04/2023 08:18:26 | |
| 27 – 28 Apr | | Hyper Games Conference – Istanbul | 04 – APR | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Hyper Games Conference is the biggest offline B2B event of our brand. We will bring together 1500+ participants from more than 50 countries. | https://hgconf.com/april2023 | 1,500+ | GMT+3 | 129€ (Standard) – 199€ (Business) | None | N/A | Pine | 10/02/2023 08:26:05 | 29/04/2023 08:18:18 | |
| 3 – 5 May |  | Riyadh Games Expo | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Middle East | Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Riyadh Games Expo, the first & largest Games & Toys Expo in Saudi Arabia & the Middle East. It will be held in Riyadh City at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center from 3 to 5 May 2023. | https://r-g-e.co/en/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 50 SAR (Daily) | Per Request | N/A | None | 06/02/2023 09:36:27 | 05/05/2023 07:15:05 | |
| 4 – 8 May |  | LudoNarraCon | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Australia | Australia | Australia | LudoNarraCon is a digital convention celebrating narrative video games, hosted on Steam. An initiative of indie label Fellow Traveller, it aims to create a platform to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative narrative games. | https://www.ludonarracon.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | Via submission | Steam | None | 15/12/2022 14:29:02 | 09/05/2023 06:56:56 | |
| 9 – 11 May |  | Games Industry Law Unpacked | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | Games Industry Law Unpacked is an inclusive legal event that runs each year in Warsaw, in May. The two-day program of the conference covers all the principal legal aspects of the international games industry. | https://gameslawsummit.org/warsaw-unpacked/ | 200 | GMT+2 | 600€ (Regular) / 800€ (Professional) | None | N/A | None | 09/05/2022 08:34:38 | 12/05/2023 07:20:40 | |
| 10 May |  | LA Games Conference | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Los Angeles | LA Games Conference will be hosted in-person for one day filled with fireside chats, roundtables, panels, and presentations on digital game investment, creation, distribution, marketing, and monetization. | https://lagamesconference.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $599 | None | N/A | None | 16/01/2023 11:45:13 | 11/05/2023 06:59:42 | |
| 10 – 13 May |  | A Maze | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | A MAZE. / Berlin 2023 : Get ready for the most amazing games and playful media festival in Berlin. | https://2022.amaze-berlin.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 100€ (Standard) | N/A | N/A | None | 05/09/2022 08:29:40 | 14/05/2023 07:27:33 | |
| 11 May |  | Mobidictum Network Izmir | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Türkiye | Izmir | Our target audience is game developers, game studios, publishers, investors, and service providers. Our event will offer the latest trends in the game industry, networking opportunities, and discussions on various topics, including mobile games, PC, console, and blockchain. Limited to 250 attendees. | https://events.mobidictum.com/mobidictum-network-izmir-2023/ | 250 | GMT+3 | Standar 79€ / Business 279€ | None | Pine | None | 05/04/2023 16:22:33 | 12/05/2023 07:20:44 | |
| 11 – 14 May |  | PlayX4 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Seoul | PlayX4 has become one of the biggest Game show in Korea. PlayX4 was first organised to support local game developers’ expansion into overseas market. B2B days are scheduled to happen during 11 – 12 May. | https://www.playx4.or.kr/ | N/A | GMT+9 | KRW 5,000 (General Admision) | N/A | N/A | None | 03/05/2023 16:38:53 | 17/05/2023 07:18:26 | |
| 11 – 15 May |  | Tacticon | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Virtual | Steam | TactiCon is a digital convention hosted on Steam celebrating strategy video games. TactiCon highlights the brilliant and creative minds who develop strategy games and gathers the players who love them. | https://www.tacticon.games/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | Steam | None | 04/05/2023 13:52:09 | 17/05/2023 07:17:34 | |
| 12 – 14 May |  | Festival of Interactive Narrative & Storytelling | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Dunedin | The Festival of Interactive Narrative & Storytelling (FINS) will concentrate on upskilling existing creatives drawn from fiction writers, theatre, Māori creative industries and creators of interactive media (including games) in narrative design. | https://www.codedunedin.nz/fins | N/A | GMT+13 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 10/02/2023 08:55:38 | 15/05/2023 07:37:44 | |
| 15 – 16 May |  | Digital Dragons | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Krakow | Digital Dragons is Central and Eastern Europe’s prime games industry conference addressed to representatives of the digital entertainment sector. | https://digitaldragons.pl/ | 2000+ | GMT+2 | 220€ – 650€ | TBA | N/A | None | 25/10/2022 10:38:38 | 17/05/2023 07:17:57 | |
| 16 – 17 May |  | ADDON | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Rennes | Dedicated to professionals in the video game industry, the event will offer 2 days of technical conferences related to production, but also plenty of networking time, all in a friendly atmosphere, in the heart of Rennes. | https://addon.events/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 198€ – 396€ | TBA | B2Match | None | 11/01/2023 09:52:09 | 18/05/2023 07:21:34 | |
| 16 – 17 May |  | Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | Heading back to the west coast for 2023, Pocket Gamer Connects lands in Seattle with some 1,000 industry professionals joining us for two days of conference talks, networking, showcases and more. From C-level executives to lone developers and students, you’ll find them all there. | https://www.pgconnects.com/seattle/ | 1,000 | GMT-8 | $55 – $1.000 | $250 (Expo Table) | MeetToMatch | None | 09/02/2023 08:57:25 | 15/06/2023 10:51:31 | |
| 05 – MAY | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Game Connection is excited to announce a new series of online events, designed to make business matching easy and accessible throughout the year. Five online events are planned for this year during PG Connects Seattle, Gamescom Europe, Tokyo Game Show, and more. | https://www.game-connection.com/game-connection-online-ticket-details/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 30€ | None | Let’s Meet | None | 02/05/2023 16:59:57 | 16/05/2023 11:16:05 | |||
| 19 – 21 May |  | Stun Fest | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | France | Rennes | The Stunfest invites the curious, amateurs and professionals to take a fresh look at video games during 3 days of discoveries, encounters and celebrations. The festival brings together many personalities around a unique program of its kind. | https://www.stunfest.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 17€ (Daily) / 52€ (All Days) | None | N/A | None | 04/05/2023 18:38:15 | 22/05/2023 07:40:23 | |
| 20 – 21 May |  | BostonFig Online Expo | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | The BostonFIG Online Expo combines a fun, virtual festival and show floor experience with our engaging Talks & Learns content series for two full days of celebrating and sharing the wonders of the indie games community. | https://www.bostonfig.com/fest-homepage/ | N/A | GMT-4 | Pay What you Want | Via Showcase | Gather Town | None | 20/03/2023 07:41:52 | 22/05/2023 07:40:24 | |
| 20 – 21 May |  | INDIE Live Expo | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Japan | Virtual | INDIE Live Expo, the biannual live digital showcase connecting indie game fans all over the world, announces a millions-strong viewership count of its winter 2022 extravaganza, as well as the return of its showcase on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, 2023. | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | N/A | GMT+9 | Free | Via submission | None | None | 02/02/2023 08:38:26 | 22/05/2023 07:40:29 | |
| 22 – 23 May |  | GamesBest Summit | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Los Angeles | Going onto its 15th edition, GamesBeat Summit will take place over the course of three days. The first two days will take place in Los Angeles where attendees will be able to network in an incredible and fun venue with over 500 in-person attendees followed by a third day of online content. | https://events.venturebeat.com/gamesbeat-summit-2023/ | 500 | GMT-7 | $99 (Virtual) / $799 (VIP) | None | Swapcard | None | 16/01/2023 11:44:31 | 24/05/2023 07:04:53 | |
| 23 May |  | Games Capital Summit | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Pitching | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | The Games Capital Summit takes place as a day-zero activity of Nordic Game 2023. The action starts during lunch, with afternoon full of pitches, feedback and mentoring, and closing with a VIP mixer with the Nordic Game executive event participants. Only 12 companies will be selected to participate. | https://nordicgame.com/games-capital-summit-returns-this-may/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Invite Only | None | N/A | None | 15/03/2023 11:49:35 | 24/05/2023 07:05:06 | |
 | 05 – MAY | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Paris | The mission of Esports Conex is to provide you, as esports industry professionals, with a conference and an exhibition to connect, be inspired, do business, grow … and to have fun. Esports Conex – the World’s Greatest Esports Business Gathering, formerly Esports Bar. | https://www.esports-conex.com/en-gb.html | 600+ | GMT+2 | 590€ | TBA | N/A | None | 25/10/2022 10:41:11 | 23/03/2023 12:54:24 | |||
| 23 – 26 May | | Nordic Game | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | The Nordic Game conference is held each spring in Malmö, Sweden. Since 2020, we also organise an autumn event each year. This 15-16 November marks our exciting debut in Helsinki, Finland. Next year, Nordic Game returns online and to Slagthuset in Malmö with NG23 Spring on 23-26 May. | https://conf.nordicgame.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | 299 – 599€ | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 18/11/2022 10:18:21 | 27/05/2023 06:46:36 | |
| 24 May |  | PlayStation Showcase | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A wealth of new games and new IP are headed to PS5 and PS VR2. The show wil run a bit over an hour. The live broadcast starts next Wednesday, May 24 at 1pm Pacific Time / 9pm British Time on YouTube and Twitch. #E32023 | Watch Recording | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | 17/05/2023 18:36:07 | 30/05/2023 07:59:07 | |
| 24 – 26 May |  | Conexion | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | A curated career fair experience. Latinx in Gaming presents CONEXION, a Virtual Career Fair connecting the Latinx community with professionals in gaming. | https://www.conexion.latinxingaming.com/ | N/A | N/A | Free | None | N/A | None | 19/04/2023 08:31:55 | 27/05/2023 06:46:40 | |
| 25 – 28 May |  | Games Made in Europe | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | France | Virtual | The EU Showdown combines a Twitch livestream and a Steam sale, bringing gamers from around together to enjoy the best of EU game development. Meanwhile, the Business Experience scheduled to happen on June 7 – 8 combines trainings, conferences, and networking opportunities. | https://www.gamesmadeineurope.eu/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 150€ | Via submission | MeetToMatch | None | 15/03/2023 11:50:19 | 15/06/2023 10:51:32 | |
| 25 – 26 May |  | #GamesURSummit | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | The #gamesUR Summit is proudly presented by the Games Research and User Experience Special Interest Group of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA GRUX SIG). | https://gamesurconf.com/us/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $25 (Virtual) – $275 (Standard) | TBA | N/A | None | 16/01/2023 11:41:54 | 27/05/2023 06:46:43 | |
| 25 – 28 May |  | MomoCon | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Atlanta | MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers behind their favorite shows, games, and comics. | https://www.momocon.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $40 (Daily) – $95 (All Days) | N/A | N/A | None | 18/07/2022 09:21:28 | 29/05/2023 07:20:03 | |
| 26 – 28 May |  | Gotland Game Conference | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Sweden | Visby | The GGC is an annual conference hosted by the department of Game Design at Uppsala University campus Gotland. The event has three major parts; a public show floor, series of engaging talks and we round off with a prestigious Awards Ceremony and party. | https://gotlandgameconference.com/2023/ | N/A | GMT+1 | SEK 50 (Expo) / SEK 1,650 (Standard) | Via submission | N/A | None | 14/03/2023 10:16:34 | 29/05/2023 07:20:02 | |
| 26 – 28 May |  | Pixel Heaven | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | Pixel Heaven Games Festival & More is one of Europe’s key events dedicated to the fans of electronic entertainment, the ones who’ll never forget the first 8-/16-bit computers, the comic and board game enthusiasts, and the nostalgic ones who just love the atmosphere of the ’80s and ’90s. | https://www.pixelheavenfest.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 45 zł (Daily) / 80 zł (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | 01/08/2022 19:59:03 | 28/06/2023 04:01:39 | |
| 27 May |  | Game Audio Symposium | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | United Kingdom | Leeds | The Game Audio Symposium examines the process and practice of creating audio for video games, bringing together industry practitioners, academics, and aspiring audio designers in a 1-day symposium that aims to inform, develop, and inspire the next generation. | http://gameaudiosymposium.com | N/A | GMT+1 | £20 (Standard ticket) | None | None | None | 14/02/2023 16:50:20 | 28/05/2023 07:53:13 | |
| 30 – 31 May |  | MENA Gaming & Esports Summit | 05 – MAY | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Middle East | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Esports – One of the meteoric rising international phenomena that is taking the world by storm with prize money reaching up to $30 million per year. Taking a view of this euphoria that looks at modifying the paradigm of the industry, we bring to you the 2nd Annual MENA Gaming & Esports Summit 2023. | https://esportsgamingsummit.com/ | 500 | GMT+4 | $795 | N/A | N/A | None | 09/03/2023 16:48:29 | 01/06/2023 08:01:39 | |
| 1 Jun |  | ASO Conference | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Following last year’s success, we’ve prepared seven in-depth talks on the main stage, two panel discussions, and six workshops run by the ASO consultants at Phiture. You’ll find more information on our dedicated website. | https://asoconference.com/ | 240+ | GMT+2 | €357 – €1,190 | N/A | N/A | None | 02/02/2023 08:37:44 | 02/06/2023 06:54:33 | |
| 1 – 2 Jun |  | Baltic Dev Days | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Kiel | The Baltic Dev Days is a non-profit oriented event and is part of the Digital Week Kiel. Every year we bring together the brightest minds of several verticals to discuss innovative solutions. | https://www.balticdevdays.com/ | 550+ | GTM+1 | 149€ (Indie) / 249€ (Business) | N/A | N/A | BDD23-Ahoi (33%) | 02/02/2021 10:55:04 | 03/06/2023 07:11:56 | |
| 1 – 7 Jun |  | Toronto Games Week | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Canada | Toronto | The inaugural celebration of videogame arts and culture will highlight dozens of digital creators and organizations with arcades, workshops, and panels throughout the city from June 1-7th 2023! | https://torontogamesweek.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | Various | None | N/A | None | 03/05/2023 19:23:01 | 09/06/2023 07:37:54 | |
| 2 Jun |  | GDCy FEST 2023 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | GDCy FEST – Open-Air seaside Cyprus Game Development conference, fashioned in the beloved GDCy style. GDCy FEST is a hybrid of traditional B2B GameDev conference and an open-air festival with live music and activities on the shore of Mediterranean Sea! | www.gdcy.eu/fest | 1000 | GMT+3 | 99€ (Standard) / 299€ (VIP) | Per request | GDCy Meet | None | 26/04/2023 08:49:05 | 07/06/2023 07:24:43 | |
| 2 Jun |  | PitchYaGame | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | To #PitchYaGame Live, simply tweet your elevator pitch with your best media attached LIVE on Twitter on either official round days. | https://pitchyagame.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | 06/03/2023 09:18:55 | 03/06/2023 07:11:58 | ||
| 2 – 3 Jun |  | Game Access | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czechia | Brno | Famed for its relaxed atmosphere, inspiring speakers, outstanding design and rich accompanying program, Game Access is fast becoming one of the most sought-after and beloved game dev events in the region. | https://game-access.com/conference/ | 2000+ | GMT+2 | 199€ (Standard) – 280€ (VIP) | TBA | N/A | None | 19/08/2022 07:51:06 | 04/06/2023 07:26:01 | |
| 2 – 3 Jun |  | Indie Game Fest | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Our goal is to connect indie studios in Germany and Europe and to raise and to generate more visibility and attention for their creative and innovative products. This year’s Indie Game Fest focuses entirely on the presentations of your creativity and skills. | https://indiegamefest.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 25€ (Public), 150€ (Indie), 185€ (Business) | Via submission | N/A | None | 07/02/2023 08:19:44 | 04/06/2023 07:26:02 | |
| 6 – 7 Jun |  | German Dev Days | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Frankfurt | More than 40 lectures, 7 panel discussions, 8 workshops, more than 60 speakers and 12 exhibitors as well as the evening event on June 6, 2023 offer game developers, industry experts, students and visitors a relaxed event setting to get to know each other and exchange ideas. | http://www.germandevdays.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 149€ | N/A | N/A | None | 06/02/2023 15:13:15 | 08/06/2023 07:57:07 | |
| 7 – 8 Jun |  | WN Istanbul | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | A series of international b2b events for the game industry returns to Istanbul in 2023. The core topics that will be covered during the event include investments, game publishing, talent management, game analytics, and web3 gaming. Part of event is AI for Business conference: https://aiconf.biz/ | https://wn.events/ | 1,500 | GMT+3 | $99 (Online), $199 (Indie), $299 (Standard) | TBA | WN Hub | None | 02/12/2022 13:07:25 | 11/06/2023 07:58:10 | |
| 7 – 13 Jun |  | MIX | Guerrilla Collective | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The MIX team is preparing showcases to reveal fresh announcements, trailers, gameplay, a Steam event page for wishlisting, demos, game ordering and more – bringing together many of the hottest developers and publishers from around the world! Guerrilla Collective online showcase scheduled to happen on June 7 at 9AM PT & MIX onsite showcase scheduled to happen on June 8 in Los Angeles (The on-side showcase was cancelled). #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch 2nd Guerrilla Collective Showcase + Dames-4-Games + Black Voices in Gaming | Watch the Showcase | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/guerrilla-collective-mix-2023 | N/A | GMT-8 | Free / $5 (On-site) | Via submission | None | None | 05/04/2023 21:49:33 | 14/06/2023 07:40:25 | |
| 7 – 18 Jun |  | Tribeca Festival | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | New York | For more than two decades the Festival has been a destination for new, groundbreaking storytelling from established and emerging artists. Next June, Tribeca will continue to explore creative innovation across film, TV, immersive, games, audio storytelling, talks, and more. | https://tribecafilm.com/festival | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | Via submission | N/A | None | 19/10/2022 09:05:37 | 19/06/2023 15:10:34 | |
| 8 Jun |  | Summer Game Fest | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | Celebrate what’s next in video games. Returns LIVE on June 8, 2023! Showcase event will be broadcasted from the 6,000-seat YouTubeTheater in Los Angeles. Show starts at Noon PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | Visit the Website | N/A | GMT-7 | TBA | None | None | None | 01/12/2022 19:49:34 | 13/06/2023 07:32:44 | |
| 8 Jun |  | Day of the Devs | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Founded by Double Fine and I am 8bit. Tune in June 8th after Summer Game Fest for the showcase! Show starts at 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CET #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | Visit the Website | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | 11/05/2023 21:26:09 | 13/06/2023 07:32:47 | |
| 8 Jun |  | Devolver Direct | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | The world’s most beloved video game mascot returns with new game reveals, announcements, and surprises – it’s Volvy! Show starts at 3PM PT / 6PM ET / 11:59PM CET #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Broadcast | Visit the Website | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | 30/05/2023 18:29:37 | 10/06/2023 20:16:08 | |
| 9 Jun |  | Tribeca Games Spotlight | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A digital showcase featuring exclusive gameplay and creator interviews from Tribeca’s official selections. Runtime 45 minutes, show starts at noon PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Broadcast | N/A | GMT-4 | Free | None | None | None | 30/05/2023 18:51:24 | 09/06/2023 22:19:17 | |
| 9 – 11 Jun |  | NarraScope | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Pittsburgh | NarraScope is an event that supports interactive narrative, adventure games, and interactive fiction by bringing together writers, developers, and players. To support the community that has formed in our online years, we intend to stream all of our talks live. | https://narrascope.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | Free (Students) – $95 (Standard) | TBA | N/A | None | 29/11/2022 08:47:34 | 12/06/2023 06:46:12 | |
| 10 Jun |  | Future Games Show Summer Showcase | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Join us for over 40 new trailers in our annual summer showcase, illuminating the E3-shaped void with sparkling new games. You can tune into the Future Games Show summer showcase at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM BST on Saturday, June 10. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | 13/04/2023 17:08:05 | 13/06/2023 07:32:53 | |
| 10 Jun |  | Future of Play | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Future Of Play Direct presented by GLITCH returns for Season 4 on Saturday, June 10 at 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CET! Future Of Play Direct is a new spin on indie direct showcases, watch V-tuber AI broadcast announcements featuring brand new trailers and fresh updates from across the galaxy. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | https://heyglitch.com/future-of-play-direct | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | 05/06/2023 12:18:43 | 17/06/2023 13:44:47 | |
| 10 Jun |  | Wholesome Direct | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | See the future of cozy and uplifting gaming with an hour of exclusive footage and announcements from 70+ amazing indie games! Wholesome Direct will premiere Sat, June 10 @ 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm CET #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | https://wholesomegames.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | 16/05/2023 07:51:37 | 13/06/2023 07:32:59 | |
| 10 – 11 Jun |  | Video Music Game Con | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | South America | San Juan | Puerto Rico | VGMC-PR is a summit dedicated to game audio. During two days of seminars, panels and presentations, you’ll learn all you need to know in order to jump-start your career as a video game composer or sound designer. | https://gamemusicconpr.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $25 (Daily) – $35 (All Days) | N/A | Discord | None | 20/03/2023 13:17:33 | 12/06/2023 06:45:38 | |
| 11 Jun |  | Xbox Summer Games Showcase | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase will include everything you need to know about the diverse lineup of games coming soon to the Xbox ecosystem, including upcoming releases to Game Pass on Xbox and PC. Stream starts on Sunday, June 11 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET. Immediately after the Showcase, we’ll be airing Starfield Direct, a deep-dive into Bethesda Game Studios’ highly anticipated sci-fi RPG. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch Xbox Showcase Extended | Watch Xbox Showcase & Starfield Direct | https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/06/05/xbox-games-showcase-starfield-direct-how-to-watch/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | 09/03/2023 07:54:58 | 18/06/2023 08:21:04 | |
| 11 Jun |  | PC Gaming Show | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | A 2023 edition of the PC Gaming Show will broadcast on Twitch and other video platforms on Sunday, June 11. The PC Gaming Show will follow the Xbox Games Showcase and Xbox’s planned Starfield Direct presentation. This year’s show will be going out pretty much everywhere that can hold a livestream at 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10 PM CET on Sunday, June 11. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch PC Gaming Show | https://www.pcgamingshow.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | 13/04/2023 17:08:43 | 12/06/2023 06:45:37 | |
| 12 Jun |  | Ubisoft Forward Live | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Los Angeles | Ubisoft Forward is back for 2023! Tune in at Ubisoft.com this June 12 for the latest game updates, news, and reveals from Ubisoft, live and in-person from Los Angeles. Show starts on June 12 at 10 AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/category/ubisoft-forward | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | None | None | None | 28/03/2023 11:50:30 | 14/06/2023 14:19:52 | |
| 12 Jun |  | Capcom Showcase | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Tune in on June 12, 3PM PT / 6PM ET / Midnight CET for a Capcom Showcase digital event featuring roughly 36 minutes of news and updates on our latest games. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | https://www.capcom-games.com/showcase/en-us/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | 06/06/2023 09:14:26 | 13/06/2023 09:25:38 | |
 | 06 – JUN | 2023 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The E3 physical event will take place from Tuesday, June 13 – Friday, June 16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It is a business and consumer show. The first two days are only for the business. The third day is a business/consumer day, while the fourth day is purely for consumers. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | https://e3expo.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | TBA | US$30/sq ft | MeetToMatch | None | 27/09/2022 07:55:46 | 04/04/2023 21:34:48 | |||
| 14 – 15 Jun |  | GamesForum Hamburg | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | Gamesforum Hamburg is the must-attend gathering for the User Acquisition and Ad Monetization Sectors, bringing together key people from the mobile gaming industry for 2 days of networking and insightful content. | https://www.eventcreate.com/e/gamesforumhamburg2023 | 250+ | GMT+2 | €340 (dev) / €1599 (provider) | TBA | N/A | None | 10/03/2023 13:31:18 | 16/06/2023 08:01:17 | |
| 16 – 18 Jun |  | Gaming Istanbul | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | You could be playing FPS or football games or nostalgic 8-bit games or desktop FRPs. If you wish, you may animate game characters with your Cosplay skills. Come to join us because your seat is already booked up for you. Gaming Istanbul is an exhibit by players for players. | https://www.gamingistanbul.com/en/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 393₺ | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 06/12/2022 15:06:44 | 20/06/2023 07:41:07 | |
| 16 – 18 Jun | | Game Connection Online – Summer Edition | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Game Connection is excited to announce a new series of online events, designed to make business matching easy and accessible throughout the year. Five online events are planned for this year during PG Connects Seattle, Gamescom Europe, Tokyo Game Show, and more. | https://www.game-connection.com/game-connection-online-ticket-details/ | N/A | GMT-8 | 30€ | None | Let’s Meet | None | 02/05/2023 17:00:58 | 19/06/2023 15:10:47 | |
| 19 – 20 Jun |  | Game Camp | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Lille | The great annual gathering of the French video game industry returns in June for its 6th edition! 2 days intended for professionals and future professionals of ALL Video Game professions. | https://gamecamp.fr/ | 1200 | GMT+2 | 250 – 500€ | N/A | N/A | None | 10/01/2023 10:10:52 | 21/06/2023 07:08:57 | |
| 19 – 22 Jun |  | Game On For Nature | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Game Jam | Europe | United Kingdom | Wallingford | Game On for Nature continues to be a pioneering event for all who want to explore the use of games and gamification in improving stewardship of the natural environment across the UK and beyond. Join this unique event where experts in games and gamification will meet experts in the value of nature. | https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/event/conference-game-on-for-nature-2023/ | 400 | GMT+1 | N/A | Per Request | Eventsential App | None | 09/05/2023 19:28:32 | 06/07/2023 02:03:30 | |
| 19 – 23 Jun |  | DiGRA | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Game Jam | Europe | Spain | Seville | The next edition of the Digital Games Research Association’s annual conference will take place in sunny Seville, Spain, June 19-23, 2023. As a result of these concerns, and with the aim of building an international framework for a dialogue about them, we propose the Limits and Margins of Games as the central theme of DiGRA 2023. | https://digra2023.org/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 19/01/2023 09:41:39 | 24/06/2023 07:37:56 | |
| 19 – 25 Jun |  | Games Careers Week | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Returning for its third year, Games Careers Week celebrates diverse pathways into a career in games for young people of all backgrounds, through events, media, diverse developers, and online activities. | https://gamescareersweek.org/ | N/A | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 28/04/2023 16:06:15 | 26/06/2023 07:32:26 | |
| 19 – 26 Jun |  | Steam Next Fest: June | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. Deadline for submissions 16th of March. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | https://store.steampowered.com/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Via Submission | Steam | None | 10/02/2023 08:27:22 | 06/07/2023 02:03:15 | |
| 20 – 21 Jun |  | DevGAMM Vilnius | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Lithuania | Vilnius | DevGAMM conference is aimed at developers, publishers, game designers, programmers, artists, business development managers, recruiters, journalists and everyone involved in the game industry in any way. | https://devgamm.com/ | 1000 | GMT+3 | $250 (Standard) – $400 (Business) | Per request | Pine | None | 26/11/2022 07:16:56 | 27/06/2023 07:20:58 | |
| 20 – 21 Jun |  | ESI Singapore | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | Discover the future of esports, uncovered, as we deliver unmatched networking on the Singapore River, enriching industry discussions, delicious F&B and a fun evening reception atmosphere! | https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-singapore-2023 | 400 | GMT+8 | S$648 (Daily) / S$1,080 (Standard) | N/A | N/A | None | 15/03/2023 11:48:53 | 22/06/2023 07:37:46 | |
| 21 Jun |  | INDIGO | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Utrecht | Join the fourteenth edition of INDIGO in Utrecht on Wednesday, June 21st! Every year, 800+ industry professionals gather at this event to get inspired, discover new games and build their businesses. INDIGO is truly the place to be if you want to know what is happening in the games industry! | https://indigoshowcase.nl/ | 800 | GMT+2 | 150€ (Standard) / 195€ (Business) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 02/02/2023 18:37:08 | 22/06/2023 07:37:45 | |
| 21 – 22 Jun |  | GameExpo Summit | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Middle East | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | The GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects will take place over two days alongside the larger GameExpo event at the incredible hub of sustainability and innovation, Expo City Dubai. The summit itself will feature more than 100 renowned games industry speakers from all over the globe. | https://www.pgconnects.com/DubaiGameExpoSummit/ | N/A | GMT+4 | $42 (Standard), $561 (VIP) | $364 (Expo Table) | MeetToMatch | None | 27/03/2023 17:24:06 | 23/06/2023 07:36:08 | |
| 23 – 25 Jun |  | Game Con Canada | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Canada | Calgary | Our goal is to bring fans of all gaming genres together to play games, make friends and discover new experiences. Our dream is to bring these people together and strengthen both the gaming community and industry in Canada. | https://gameconcanada.com/ | N/A | GMT-6 | $45 (Daily) / $108 (All Days) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 10/05/2022 18:16:07 | 26/06/2023 07:32:33 | |
| 27 – 29 Jun |  | GDC Showcase | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | GDC Showcase is an all-digital event, it will feature GDC session highlights with live speaker Q&As, interactive panels, forward-looking keynotes and interviews, and insights from some of the top companies in the industry. | https://gdconf.com/showcase | N/A | GMT-8 | $149 | N/A | Swapcard | GDCSC23-AA-15 (15% discount) | 23/03/2023 15:44:30 | 30/06/2023 00:40:06 | |
| 27 – 29 Jun |  | Game Quality Forum Global | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Amsterdam | The only event to bring together Quality Assurance, Localisation and Player Community professionals in one unique forum. Join us for a joint three-day programme is supported by three function-specific streams, designed to give QA, Localisation and Player Community professionals everything they need. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-gamequalityforum | N/A | GMT+2 | 1299€ (Developer) / 2999€ (Service Provider) | N/A | N/A | None | 12/06/2023 20:58:55 | 30/06/2023 00:40:08 | |
| 28 – 30 Jun |  | Gamelab | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Gamelab Barcelona – Games as a shared dream. Join us for exciting three days event connecting global talent, investment and businesses with the fastest growing and most thrilling games ecosystem in Europe. | https://www.gamelab.es/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | TBA | N/A | None | 30/05/2023 10:42:50 | 01/07/2023 01:39:40 | |
| 28 Jun – 2 Jul |  | BIG Festival | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | BIG Festival is the main event for the release and promotion of games in Latin America. More than 200 games will be available to play, including Festival finalists, games selected for the Brazil and the World Panorama + the release of amazing games by major publishers. | https://www.bigfestival.com.br/homeen.html | N/A | GMT-3 | R$60 (Daily) / R$180 (All Days) / R$1400 (Business) | TBA | N/A | None | 16/12/2022 15:56:43 | 03/07/2023 02:00:47 | |
| 29 Jun |  | Annapurna Interactive Showcase | 06 – JUN | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Another one. Reveals, announcements, and much more. Show starts at 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET. #E32023 #SummerGameFest | Watch the Showcase | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | 08/06/2023 21:50:17 | 29/06/2023 22:05:44 | |
| 6 – 7 Jul |  | First Playable | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Pisa | Are you an Italian games developer ready for two days of coaching, talking, and pitching? Or a publisher/investor wanting to get to know the Italian games industry? Then First Playable is the event for you. Get feedback, learn the business or pitch. | https://www.firstplayable.it/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 14/02/2023 09:53:33 | 08/07/2023 01:50:20 | |
| 6 – 7 Jul |  | Central Asia Games Show | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek | An important event at CAGS’23 will be an International Conference for professionals in the GameDev industry, digital content, and IT education. The conference will feature presentations of new games and applications from developers in Central Asia. | https://cagameshow.com/ | N/A | GMT+6 | $59 (Virtual) / $139 (Business) | N/A | Pine | None | 30/05/2023 08:27:39 | 08/07/2023 01:50:22 | |
| 7 Jul |  | Games Summit – Warsaw | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | Games Summit is a b2b event, targeted on C-levels & decision makers from the gaming industry. The international summit will be held for about 250 professionals with few networking activities. | https://hgconf.com/2023 | 250+ | GMT+2 | 99€ (Standard) / 149€ (Premium) | TBA | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 10:13:23 | 08/07/2023 01:50:27 | |
| 8 – 9 Jul |  | TwitchCon Paris | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | France | Paris | It’s where everything you love about Twitch gets leveled up IRL. An epic celebration of the streamers, games, chatters, mods, cosplayers, communities, and more that bring us all together. | https://twitchcon.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 75€ (Daily) / 125€ (All Days) | Per Request | N/A | None | 17/02/2023 08:58:03 | 10/07/2023 01:29:09 | |
| 11 – 13 Jul |  | Develop: Brighton | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Brighton | Develop:Brighton has been bringing together the European Game Dev community from global superstars to micro indies – since 2006. Come and learn from your peers and share your experiences, hear from the industry’s leading lights, get up-to-date with tools, and network. | https://www.developconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £560 (One Day) – £1075 (All Days) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 15/07/2022 09:02:10 | 14/07/2023 06:05:28 | |
| 14 – 16 Jul |  | BitSummit | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Kyoto | BitSummit: Japan’s Industry-Leading Independent Game Development Festival in Kyoto Established in late-2012. | https://bitsummit.org/en/ | N/A | GMT-8 | 2,000JPY (General Admision) / 20,000JPY (Business) | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 24/11/2022 07:54:34 | 17/07/2023 05:55:51 | |
| 14 – 16 Jul |  | MAGWest | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | San Jose | MAGWest is a three day event that runs 24 hours a day with nonstop console gaming, arcades, tabletop, LAN, live video game cover bands, chiptunes, guests, and more, now with 100% more west coast style. | https://www.magwest.org/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $90 | TBA | N/A | None | 20/03/2023 13:15:40 | 17/07/2023 05:55:53 | |
| 14 – 16 Jul |  | Taipei Summer Game Show | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei | A massive showcase attracting around 80.000+ gamers and fans of independent games, board games, comics, novels, character IP creation, film and television. Plus community themed activities, e-sports/events, community fun parties, player meetings, etc. | https://sgs.tca.org.tw/ | 80.000+ | GMT+8 | TBA | NT$4,500 | N/A | None | 05/05/2023 10:08:48 | 17/07/2023 05:55:54 | |
| 18 – 20 Jul |  | Games For Change Festival | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | New York | Listen to expert perspectives on the current state of the industry, retrospectives on what we learned from past failures and wins, and predictions for the global future of games and XR in education, health and wellness, civic engagement, environmental sustainability, and more. | https://festival.gamesforchange.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $100 (Indie) / $500 (Standard) | TBA | N/A | None | 19/01/2023 09:42:26 | 21/07/2023 07:35:48 | |
| 19 – 20 Jul |  | Pocket Gamer Connects Toronto | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | Some 750 attendees from the games industry will gather in Toronto on July 19-20 to network, discover, pitch and learn from 120+ of the world’s leading authorities. You will join a true cross-section of the games industry, from fresh-faced indie designers to experienced CEOs and investors. | https://www.pgconnects.com/toronto/ | 750 | GMT-5 | CA$590 (Developer) / CA$1,430 (VIP) | CA$280 (Indie Table) | MeetToMatch | None | 16/02/2023 08:48:39 | 21/07/2023 07:35:50 | |
| 19 – 23 Jul |  | Game Discovery Exhibition | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Canada | Edmonton | From July 19-23, the Game Discovery Exhibition–Canada’s largest independent games festival–returns to Edmonton, Alberta, to celebrate game development and games culture. GDX begins with a conference on July 19-20, and concludes with the exhibition taking place from July 21-23. | https://www.interactiveartsalberta.org/gdx2023 | 40,000+ | GMT-6 | $150 Standard / $250 All Access | Via submission | N/A | None | 05/05/2023 07:30:41 | 24/07/2023 06:48:56 | |
| 28 – 30 Jul | | Game Connection Online – Chinajoy Edition | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Virtual | Virtual | Game Connection is excited to announce a new series of online events, designed to make business matching easy and accessible throughout the year. Five online events are planned for this year during PG Connects Seattle, Gamescom Europe, Tokyo Game Show, and more. | https://www.game-connection.com/game-connection-online-ticket-details/ | N/A | GMT+8 | 30€ | None | Let’s Meet | None | 02/05/2023 17:02:38 | 31/07/2023 07:06:39 | |
| 28 – 31 Jul |  | ChinaJoy | 07 – JUL | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference (ChinaJoy for short) is the most influential event in the global digital entertainment industry. ChinaJoy is held annually in late July in Shanghai, China, a coastal cosmopolitan city with open economy. | https://www.chinajoy.net/ | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | 02/01/2023 11:32:50 | 01/08/2023 07:47:18 | |
| 1 Aug |  | Indie Live Expo Summer Spotlight | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Japan | Virtual | INDIE Live Expo, the online digital showcase series connecting indie game fans all over the world which has accumulated more than 84 million total views since its debut in 2020, adds a Q3 event to its previously biannual repertoire with the all-new “Summer Spotlight”. | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | Watch the showcase | N/A | GMT+9 | Free | Via Submission | None | None | 26/06/2023 07:59:00 | 02/08/2023 07:56:16 | |
| 3 – 6 Aug |  | Gen Con | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Indianapolis | Gen Con is the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, held annually in Indianapolis, IN. | https://www.gencon.com/ | 50,000+ | GMT-4 | $70 – $235 | TBA | N/A | None | 09/08/2022 14:45:12 | 07/08/2023 07:44:16 | |
| 3 – 6 Aug |  | Games Gathering Kyiv | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | CIS | Ukraine | Kyiv | Free booths for independent developers + lectures where industry professionals will share their own experience and reveal the most interesting professional secrets + cool parties. | https://ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2023-kyiv/ | 1500 | GMT+2 | 69€ (Standard) / 199€ (Business) | Via submission | Pine | None | 15/03/2023 | 03/08/2023 | |
| 4 – 5 Aug |  | GCX Event | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Orlando | Join us as we take over Orlando for the weekend. Kick back with friends, family, and the rest of the gaming community while you meet your favorite creators, play new games, enjoy amazing food, and celebrate nerd culture — all without ever having to leave your hotel. | https://gcxevent.com/ | N/A | GMT-4 | $70 (Daily) – $150 (All Days) | Per request | N/A | None | 26/10/2022 | 06/08/2023 | |
| 4 – 6 Aug |  | gameDev Evening | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Serock | Our event focuses on integrating the game makers community by providing the chance to freely discuss the hottest topics of our industry, conveniently exchange our knowledge or have a drink in a homely, familiar atmosphere. | https://app.evenea.pl/event/gde2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Invite Only | None | None | None | 29/07/2023 10:35:36 | 14/08/2023 09:21:07 | |
| 5 – 6 Aug |  | Play NYC | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | New York | Play NYC — New York’s premier gaming convention — returns in its 8th year to a fresh venue with an in-person August expo uniting creators and fans from the New York area and beyond in an intimate one-day celebration of games featuring: playable games, creators and opportunities. | https://play-nyc.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $39 (Daily) / $65 (All Days) | N/A | N/A | None | 21/03/2023 08:49:19 | 07/08/2023 07:44:21 | |
| 6 – 10 Aug |  | SIGGRAPH | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Los Angeles | The premier conference & exhibition on computer graphics & interactive techniques. Celebrate 50 years of SIGGRAPH and join us in Los Angeles or online. | https://s2023.siggraph.org/ | N/A | GMT-7 | $1,525 (Full Conference Pass) / $1,335 (Virtual) / $410 (Student) | TBA | N/A | None | 27/10/2022 16:26:21 | 20/08/2023 07:53:02 | |
| 10 – 13 Aug |  | QuakeCon | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Grapevine | The iconic fan gathering welcomes back its dedicated community with a reimagined and upgraded BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN party for four days of round-the-clock gaming, a host of fun activities, and meetups for old and new friends | https://quakecon.bethesda.net/en/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $75 (Standard) | None | N/A | None | 11/04/2023 20:42:31 | 14/08/2023 08:56:56 | |
| 11 Aug |  | THQ Nordic Digital Showcase | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Virtual | Be sure to save the date for our #THQNordic Digital Showcase live on August 11th, 2023, at 12:00 pm (PDT), 3:00 pm (EDT), 21:00 (CEST). This year’s showcase will not only include world premiere announcements but also updates and reveals for previously-announced games! | Watch the Showcase | https://showcase.thqnordic.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | 20/04/2023 15:51:24 | 12/08/2023 10:29:04 | |
| 18 – 20 Aug |  | Philippine Gamedev Expo | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Philippines | Manila | Philippine Game Development Expo will cover B2B opportunities, Workshops, Panels, Masterclasses, Game Showcase, Community Gatherings and everything in between. | https://www.pgdx.ph/ | N/A | GMT+8 | ₱850 | TBA | N/A | None | 12/06/2023 20:52:44 | 22/08/2023 07:23:24 | |
| 18 – 20 Aug |  | Replaying Japan | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Asia | Japan | Nagoya | This conference, the 11th collaboratively organized event, focuses broadly on Japanese game culture, education, and industry. It aims to bring together a wide range of researchers and creators from many different countries to present and exchange their work. | https://replaying.jp/ | N/A | GMT+8 | N/A | None | N/A | None | 20/03/2023 13:14:51 | 21/08/2023 07:30:24 | |
| 20 – 22 Aug |  | devcom | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Europe’s biggest game developer conference will again offer a wide range of events and sessions for international game developers, game publishers and service providers. #gamescom | https://www.devcom.global/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 89 – 1559€ | Per request | N/A | None | 16/01/2023 13:02:18 | 24/08/2023 07:21:37 | |
| 21 – 25 Aug |  | MeetToMatch – The Cologne Edition | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering of Europe in Cologne or from home. #gamescom | https://www.meettomatch.com/event/the-cologne-edition-2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 99€ | None | MeetToMatch | None | 14/02/2023 09:54:43 | 26/08/2023 06:05:26 | |
| 22 Aug |  | Courage Cologne | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Cologne | YES! Courage Cologne is back! And it is BIGGER than ever. We partnered with Devcom and throw the biggest side-event of Gamescom & Devcom this year! This means we have room for 40+ showcasers this year! The concept is simple: Play a game, get a drink. #gamescom | https://courage.events/event/courage-cologne-2023/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Via submission | N/A | None | 05/06/2023 08:43:12 | 23/08/2023 00:14:28 | |
| 22 Aug |  | gamescom: Opening Night Live 2023 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The spectacular ONL live show produced by Geoff Keighley returns for 2023. Tune in on Tuesday, August 22 at 8PM CEST / 2P ET / 11AM PT. This year’s ONL is less about announcing brand new projects, and more about giving fans updates on some of the biggest games due out over the next year. #gamescom | https://www.gamescom.global/ | Watch the Broadcast | N/A | GMT+2 | 29€ (On-Site) / Free (Stream) | None | None | None | 24/08/2022 01:02:04 | 22/08/2023 23:31:10 | |
| 22 Aug |  | Community Clubhouse: Cologne | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | At this Clubhouse, we’re focusing on the various ways to plan for, and build successful game communities. What are ways to bring a sense of belonging to your games’ fans? How do you maintain healthy environments where your players will prosper, and eventually become brand champions? #gamescom | https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/community-clubhouse-cologne-germany-gamescom-edition-tickets-658364153907?aff=Keywords | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | 02/08/2023 16:17:51 | 23/08/2023 00:14:31 | |
| 23 Aug |  | Future Game Show @ gamescom | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Virtual | The Future Games Show is GamesRadar’s flagship gaming showcase and is rapidly building a reputation as one of the best ways to discover new games on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC, with over 400 games featured across nine shows. Live on Wednesday at 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8pm CEST. | Watch the Broadcast | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Via Submission | None | None | 05/06/2023 12:17:52 | 23/08/2023 22:53:23 | |
| 23 Aug |  | gamescom Awesome Indies | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The show will be hosted by the phenomenal Shay Thompson and is offically part of gamescom now. | https://indiearenabooth.de/gamescom2023/games | Watch the Broadcast | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | 08/08/2023 19:50:52 | 23/08/2023 23:07:06 | |
| 23 – 27 Aug |  | gamescom | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Gamescom is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. #gamescom | https://www.gamescom.global/en | N/A | GMT+2 | 27€ (Daily Visitor), 59,5€ (Daily Industry) | N/A | Swapcard | None | 24/08/2022 01:01:03 | 28/08/2023 07:01:07 | |
| 23 – 27 Aug | | Game Connection Online – Gamescom Edition | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Game Connection is excited to announce a new series of online events, designed to make business matching easy and accessible throughout the year. Five online events are planned for this year during PG Connects Seattle, Gamescom Europe, Tokyo Game Show, and more. | https://www.game-connection.com/game-connection-online-ticket-details/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 30€ | None | Let’s Meet | None | 02/05/2023 17:04:12 | 28/08/2023 07:01:07 | |
| 23 – 25 Aug |  | CEDEC | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | Asia | Japan | Yokohama | CEDEC is a conference for computer entertainment – including video games – industry, and for developers and others engaged in related work in this. And through CEDEC we aim to help them improve their respective development capabilities by exchanging information and ideas. | https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2023/en | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 20/03/2023 13:16:21 | 26/08/2023 06:05:31 | |
| 24 Aug |  | gamescom Congress | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The gamescom congress is EU’s leading conference on the potential of computer and video games in society and the economy. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, the congress shows that game technologies help to inspire innovations and master digitalization in nearly all economic and social spheres. | https://www.gamescom.de/de/explore/additional-program/gamescom-congress | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | None | Swapcard | None | 25/06/2023 13:12:16 | 25/08/2023 07:44:32 | |
| 25 – 27 Aug |  | Busan Indie Connect | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Busan | The Busan Indie Connect Festival, which marks its ninth anniversary this year, will be held at BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1 in Busan for three days from August 25. For online, it will be held from August 17th. | https://bicfest.org/index | N/A | GMT+9 | $99 (Business) / 15$ (Day Pass) | Via Submission | N/A | None | 12/04/2023 21:15:42 | 28/08/2023 07:01:09 | |
| 26 Aug |  | TennoCon | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Canada | London | Come together with fellow Tenno from all over the world and help us celebrate 10 phenomenal years of Warframe during TennoCon 2023! This year marks our long-awaited return to in-person celebrations in London, Ontario for an all-day event showcasing the very best of the Origin System. | https://www.warframe.com/tennocon | N/A | GMT-4 | TBA | None | N/A | None | 14/03/2023 09:12:30 | 27/08/2023 08:21:07 | |
| 30 Aug |  | ICGJ23 | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | International Conference on Game Jams, Hackathons and Game Creation Events. With thousands of game jams and hackathons held every year, with hundreds of thousands total participants, plenty of valuable data is generated and can be used to study all aspects of the activity. | https://icgj23.gameconf.org/home | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | None | N/A | None | 03/05/2023 07:42:48 | 05/09/2023 07:33:10 | |
| 31 Aug |  | GI.biz Investment Summit | 08 – AUG | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | Get Your Game Funded at the world’s biggest dedicated games investment event, featuring talks from industry leaders and 1-2-1 meetings with leading investors, publishers and game creators. Now in its 13th year, the GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit is a real opportunity to get games funded. | https://www.showclix.com/event/gi-investment-investment-summit-at-pax-/listing | N/A | GMT-4 | $50 (Developer) / $200 (Publisher) | None | Meet 2 Match | None | 13/07/2023 09:58:37 | 01/09/2023 06:54:32 | |
| 31 Aug – 1 Sep |  | MIX Next | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | Seattle | The MIX will help kick off this year’s Fall season with a big online showcase, along with our return to the glorious Pacific Northwest for an onsite showcase in Seattle during PAX West time! Online showcase starts at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/the-mix-fall-showcases-2023 | Watch the Broadcast | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | Via submission | None | None | 18/07/2023 07:36:55 | 02/09/2023 12:56:41 | |
| 31 Aug – 2 Sep |  | New Zealand Game Developers Conference | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | The New Zealand Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) is a professional game development and interactive media conference for New Zealand and Australian audiences. It focuses equally on actionable and inspirational content, while providing networking opportunities. | https://nzgdc.com/ | 800+ | GMT+13 | NZ$330 (Full Pass) / NZ$174 (Student) | TBA | N/A | None | 27/02/2023 09:53:30 | 03/09/2023 09:27:25 | |
| 1 Sep |  | Games Helsinki | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Games Helsinki is a free one-day conference for console and PC game development. This year we’re meeting in Helsinki’s beautiful City Hall on September 1. | https://gameshelsinki.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | None | 01/08/2023 20:35:06 | 02/09/2023 12:55:26 | |
| 1 – 4 Sep |  | Nintendo Live | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Seattle | Nintendo Live 2023 will feature hands-on gameplay, stage performances, and gaming tournaments. Nintendo Live 2023 will take place at the Seattle Convention Center alongside the PAX West gaming and pop-culture convention. The two events are ticketed separately. A Nintendo Live 2023 event ticket will be required for entry. | https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-live/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free-to-enter, randomly selected drawing | None | None | None | 08/05/2023 17:20:39 | 05/09/2023 07:29:45 | |
| 1 – 4 Sep |  | PAX West | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Seattle | PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. | https://west.paxsite.com/en-us.html | N/A | GMT-7 | $67.75 (Daily) / $247.75 (All Days) | TBA | N/A | None | 08/05/2023 17:21:24 | 05/09/2023 07:29:45 | |
| 3 – 6 Sep |  | Promised Land | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Poland | Lodz | Bringing together professionals working in film, gaming, and other creative industries, Promised Land is a place for the exchange of knowledge and experience, for networking, and crossing the divide between the digital and the traditional arts. | https://www.promisedland-artfestival.com/en | 850+ | GMT+2 | 2,800 PLN | Per request | N/A | None | 18/05/2023 18:25:12 | 07/09/2023 07:38:52 | |
| 5 – 6 Sep |  | Mobidictum Business Conference | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Istanbul | Turkey | The largest game industry conference in Turkey and MENA region. We aim to grow the game industry in the region by bringing world-class publishers, service providers, and game companies to Turkey. | https://events.mobidictum.biz/mobidictum-business-conference-2023/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 219€ (Standard) / 500€ (Business) | N/A | Pine | None | 23/11/2022 08:12:46 | 07/09/2023 07:38:53 | |
| 6 – 8 Sep | | Games Industry Law Summit | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Lithuania | Vilnius | The Summit is the annual invitation-only community event for the legal and business professionals who work in the international games industry. | https://gameslawsummit.org/ | 300 | GMT+3 | 1,200€ | None | N/A | None | 10/09/2022 08:15:20 | 09/09/2023 05:55:46 | |
| 6 – 8 Sep |  | XDS | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Vancouver | The only annual, international games industry event advancing external development. | https://xdsummit.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $995 (Sold out) | Sold out | XDS Connect | None | 15/12/2022 11:23:23 | 09/09/2023 05:55:47 | |
| 8 – 10 Sep |  | Indie Dev Day | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Meetups, workshops, conferences and a lot of love for videogames. | https://www.indiedevday.es/en/ | 4000+ | GMT+2 | 50€ (Industry) / 20€ (Student) | TBA | N/A | None | 02/03/2023 08:38:01 | 11/09/2023 06:47:37 | |
| 11 Sep |  | Leadership Day by IGDA | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Leadership Day by IGDA Finland is an international event about how we build companies, teams and working cultures to build better games. | https://www.igda.fi/leadership-day | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | N/A | None | 19/06/2023 15:56:07 | 13/09/2023 07:30:18 | |
| 11 – 14 Sep |  | Save & Sound | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | Europe | Denmark | Virtual | Save & Sound is an online music festival with sales on Steam. Celebrate headbanging soundtracks as well as unique implementations of music and audio in games. | https://www.saveandsound.io/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | Via Submission | Steam | None | 14/06/2023 15:30:12 | 15/09/2023 07:33:33 | |
| 12 – 13 Sep |  | Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Pocket Gamer Connects is the leading international conference series for the global games industry. We focus on connecting you with the right people bringing together delegates from across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered. | https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/ | N/A | GMT+2 | £697 (Standard) / £1,344 (VIP) | £365 (Indie Table) | MeetToMatch | None | 20/03/2023 13:12:38 | 14/09/2023 07:40:51 | |
| 12 – 13 Sep |  | WN Limassol | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | The WN Conference is a developer-focused deal making event for the video game industry. Meet all the Cyprus based game companies! And those who will join them in Limassol. | https://wnconf.com/cyprus-23 | 500+ | GMT+3 | 449€ (Standard), 199€ (Online) | Per request | WN Hub | None | 29/04/2023 08:38:54 | 14/09/2023 07:40:52 | |
| 13 – 16 Sep |  | EVA – Argentina Games Expo | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | South America | Argentina | Buenos Aires | An expo where you will have the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with creative and passionate teams, meet industry leaders and drive growth in the LATAM region. | https://expoeva.com/en/ | N/A | GMT-3 | ARS$ 100.000 (Standard) | N/A | N/A | None | 20/03/2023 13:13:21 | 17/09/2023 07:42:50 | |
| 14 Sep |  | Games Summit – India | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | India | Bangalore | Games Summit is a b2b event, targeted on C-levels & decision makers from the gaming industry. The international summit will be held for about 250 professionals with few networking activities. | https://hgconf.com/summit-india2023 | 250 | GMT+5:30 | €69 (Standard) / €129 (Premium) | None | N/A | None | 27/06/2023 16:45:40 | 15/09/2023 07:33:36 | |
| 14 – 16 Sep |  | WASD x IGN | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Bringing together the two best elements of both brands – the indie spirit of WASD and the blockbuster powerhouse of IGN – the event will showcase a giant collection of new, current and retro games in a larger space in the Truman Brewery. | https://www.wasdlive.com/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £75 (Industry) / £24 (Daily Pass) | TBA | N/A | None | 09/05/2023 16:48:53 | 17/09/2023 07:42:52 | |
| 15 – 24 Sep |  | Latinx Games Festival | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Latinx Games Festival covers a wide range of topics in our panels that are important to Latinx game development. We provide career advancement opportunities, showcase games curated throughout Latin America, and celebrate Latinx game developers with the Latinx Game Awards. | https://www.latinxgamesfestival.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | $64.99 (DAILY) / $29.99 (STUDENT) | TBA | N/A | None | 06/02/2023 09:35:34 | 25/09/2023 07:14:29 | |
| 19 Sep |  | Hive Creative Buzz | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Bulgaria | Sofia | The actors in Bulgaria’s gaming, animation and creator communities work mostly in parallel and seldom in cooperation. With Hive Creative Buzz we work towards creating a platform where we meet, exchange, get inspired, create opportunities! Part of Tuk-Tam Hive event. | https://tuk-tam.bg/hive/creative | 2500 | GMT+3 | 120 лв | None | N/A | None | 06/09/2023 08:59:06 | 20/09/2023 07:47:12 | |
| 20 Sep |  | WN CEO Summit #2 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Join industry veterans and gaming visionairies for an open dialog. Feel free to take part in the organised discussions or just network with CEOs and entrepreneurs, form partnerships and make deals. | https://wn.events/ | N/A | GMT+3 | $1000 | None | WN Hub | None | 09/02/2023 09:24:23 | 21/09/2023 07:39:01 | |
| 21 – 24 Sep |  | Tokyo Game Show 2023 | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 is scheduled to be held from September 21 (Thu) to 24 (Sun) next year, with the real venue again at Makuhari Messe. | https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2022/en/ | 200.000+ | GMT+9 | 11,000 JPY (Business) / 2,300JPY (Daily) | TBA | Proprietary | N/A | 20/09/2022 07:27:32 | 25/09/2023 07:14:15 | |
| 21 – 24 Sep | | Game Connection Online – TGS Edition | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Game Connection is excited to announce a new series of online events, designed to make business matching easy and accessible throughout the year. Five online events are planned for this year during PG Connects Seattle, Gamescom Europe, Tokyo Game Show, and more. | https://www.game-connection.com/game-connection-online-ticket-details/ | N/A | GMT+9 | 30€ | None | Let’s Meet | None | 02/05/2023 17:04:57 | 25/09/2023 07:14:16 | |
| 21 – 24 Sep |  | MeetToMatch – The Tokyo Edition | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gathering in Japan or from home. | https://www.meettomatch.com/tokyo2023/ | N/A | GMT+9 | 59€ | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | 14/02/2023 09:54:09 | 25/09/2023 07:14:18 | |
| 22 – 24 Sep | | Indieway | Gaming Istanbul | 09 – SEP | 2023 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | The Gaming industry meets at Gaming Istanbul | Indieway again, where we examine the latest developments in the gaming industry. What are the tricks in the production process? Who will be the most successful indie team? | https://www.indieway.biz/events/gist-indieway-september-1 | N/A | GMT+3 | 185€ / 240€ (Business) | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | 20/07/2023 18:57:40 | 25/09/2023 07:14:20 | |
| 11 – 12 Jan |  | Ethical Games 2024 | 01 – JAN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | North America | United States | Virtual | Ethical Games is a two-day, single-track online conference and special issue with ACM Games aiming to bring together game academics to advance the debate on ethical design, development, and live operation of digital games with the long-term goal of providing concrete recommendations. | http://ethicalgamesconference.org/ | N/A | GMT-7 | Free | None | None | None | 07/06/2023 12:27:59 | 16/08/2023 16:17:57 | |
| 12 – 14 Jan |  | Copenhagen Gaming Week 2024 | 01 – JAN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Copenhagen Gaming Week is the new and epic international festival uniting all aspects of gaming and esports in the Danish capital: Your chance to level up on futuristic tech, current trends, and retro classics while connecting with like-minded individuals who share your passion. | https://www.copenhagengamingweek.dk/en | 15000 | GMT+1 | 25-70 EUR | None | N/A | None | 07/09/2023 07:41:52 | 20/09/2023 07:47:44 | |
| 18 – 21 Jan |  | Super MAGFest 2024 | 01 – JAN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | Washington DC | Short for “Music And Gaming Festival,” MAGFest is a four day-long event dedicated to the appreciation of video game music, gaming of all types, and the gaming community. The event runs 24 hours a day. | https://super.magfest.org/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $135 | TBA | N/A | None | 01/06/2023 09:00:32 | 16/09/2023 08:52:01 | |
| 22 – 23 Jan |  | PG Connects London 2024 | 01 – JAN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | Pocket Gamer Connects is the leading international conference series for the global games industry. We focus on connecting you with the right people bringing together delegates from across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered from mobile, PC console to XR, blockchain and web3. | https://www.pgconnects.com/london/ | N/A | GMT+1 | £569 (Standard) / £1,400 (VIP) | £375 (Indie Table) | Meet 2 Match | N/A | 18/08/2023 20:17:36 | 26/09/2023 17:49:13 | |
| 22 – 28 Jan | | Global Game Jam 2024 | 01 – JAN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Game Jam | North America | United States | Virtual | Global Game Jam will return in 2024. GGJ Prep week will happen the week prior to GGJ and feature an entire week’s worth of content hosted on our Twitch and YouTube channels. | https://globalgamejam.org/ | N/A | N/A | Free | None | None | None | 10/02/2023 08:24:02 | 18/04/2023 13:43:12 | |
| 25 – 28 Jan |  | Taipei Game Show 2024 | 01 – JAN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei | Taiwan’s largest gaming exhibition. The goal of the Taipei Game Show is to provide a platform for both domestic and foreign game developers and publishers to showcase their work and offer the best gaming experience to attendees. | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/index_2c_c.php | N/A | GMT+8 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 27/07/2023 20:17:05 | 09/08/2023 07:38:30 | |
| 5 – 12 Feb |  | Steam Next Fest – February 2024 NEW | 02 – FEB | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | A multi-day celebration of upcoming games. Explore and play hundreds of game demos, watch developer livestreams, and chat with teams about their games in progress, coming soon to Steam. | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2024feb | N/A | GMT-8 | Free | Via Submission | Steam | None | 21/09/2023 08:14:34 | 21/09/2023 08:14:57 | |
| 7 – 8 Feb |  | GamesForum Barcelona 2024 NEW | 02 – FEB | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Gamesforum Barcelona 2024 promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring insightful keynotes, interactive panels, and networking opportunities with top players in the industry. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/barcelona-home/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 29/07/2023 10:36:30 | 16/08/2023 16:17:52 | |
| 13 – 15 Feb |  | DICE Summit 2024 | 02 – FEB | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Las Vegas | The D.I.C.E. Summit is the premier video game networking conference which includes a variety of intimate and exciting events to make sure you get the best time to interface with our attendees. | https://www.dicesummit.org/ | N/A | GMT-7 | TBA | None | None | None | 31/08/2023 17:45:14 | 13/09/2023 07:30:30 | |
| 15 – 16 Feb |  | GameDev Summit 2024 NEW | 02 – FEB | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Philippines | Boracay Island | GDS is an International Video Game Industry Summit featuring two tracks, for External Development and Indie Games, where studios, developers, and advocates connect, build meaningful relationships, and advance together in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. | https://gamedevsummit.co/ | 500 | GMT+8 | $685 | Per Request | Meet 2 Match | None | 25/09/2023 19:16:22 | 25/09/2023 19:19:24 | |
| 28 – 29 Feb |  | DevGAMM Gdańsk 2024 | 02 – FEB | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Gdańsk | DevGAMM Gdańsk 2024 is a B2B event for game developers, publishers, and all game industry fans. Powered by Digital Vikings, DevGAMM will gather 500+ professionals for networking, top-notch sessions, new games lineup, and career opportunities. | https://devgamm.com/gdansk2024/ | 500+ | GMT+2 | TBA | Via showcase | Pine | None | 05/09/2023 20:00:41 | 19/09/2023 20:47:17 | |
| 2 – 3 Mar |  | Tokyo Indie Summit 2024 | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | A new indie game event. A place where various talents of indie game creators gather together and become a catalyst to reach the top. | https://indiegamessummit.tokyo/en/ | N/A | GMT+9 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 14/09/2023 15:11:36 | 27/09/2023 07:48:00 | |
| 5 – 6 Mar |  | Hamburg Games Conference 2024 | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | The Hamburg Games Conference will bring together the international games industry with a business focus on “Invest in Games”. Which potential does the games market offer? How do studios face the challenges of financing games? The last edition welcomed more than 500 guests from 26 countries. | http://www.gamesconference.com/ | N/A | GMT+2 | Starting from 299€ | N/A | Meet 2 Match | None | 16/08/2023 16:17:04 | 25/09/2023 19:21:23 | |
| 6 – 7 Mar |  | ESI Next Gen 2024 NEW | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | The second edition of ESI Next Gen will take place over 6–7th March 2024. Next Gen is for those working in, studying or simply interested in, the integration of video games and esports in education, both curricular and extra-curricular. | https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-next-gen | N/A | GMT+1 | £250 | N/A | N/A | None | 25/09/2023 19:21:18 | 25/09/2023 19:21:45 | |
| 15 – 17 Mar |  | gamescom LAN | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Coming in March 2024 to the exhibition hall in Cologne: gamescom LAN! We are bringing together thousands of German gamers with some of the biggest German Creators for one epic LAN experience. | https://www.gamescomlan.gg/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 18/08/2023 07:33:56 | 31/08/2023 17:44:21 | |
| 18 – 22 Mar |  | GDC 2024 | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | Everyone’s “favourite” games industry event returns in 2024. | https://gdconf.com/ | N/A | GMT-8 | TBA | TBA | Proprietary | None | 20/03/2023 20:40:34 | 02/04/2023 07:36:53 | |
| 17 – 19 Apr |  | Games Industy Law Summit On Tour 2024 | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | During the 2 days in Limassol, across 14 hours of cross-country panels and deep dives, we will get up to date on the legal issues that affect both development and operation of games in all the major international markets. The conference is limited to 200 seats. | https://gameslawsummit.org/summit-on-tour/ | 250 | GMT+3 | 800€ | None | N/A | None | 08/05/2023 07:42:56 | 18/09/2023 17:58:59 | |
| 22 – 24 Apr | | Reboot Develop Blue 2024 | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Croatia | Dubrovnik | Reboot Develop Blue 2024 will feature 9 tracks, 155+ speakers, indie and art awards, pitching sessions as well as large indie expo and b2b expo floor, available during all 3 conference days that will be running in full from 10AM to 7PM every day. | https://rebootdevelopblue.com/ | 2000+ | GMT+2 | 495€ (Standard) / 1385€ (VIP – SOLD OUT) | Per request | None | None | 25/04/2023 08:36:40 | 28/08/2023 14:36:47 | |
| 8 – 11 May |  | A Maze 2024 | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | The games and playfull media festival returns in 2024. | https://a-maze.net/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 85€ | TBA | N/A | None | 15/05/2023 07:49:30 | 25/09/2023 17:40:11 | |
| 19 – 21 May | | Digital Dragons 2024 | 05 – MAY | 2024 | 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/ | 2500+ | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | Pine | None | 23/06/2023 08:21:35 | 06/07/2023 02:03:21 | |
| 21 – 24 May | | Nordic Game 2024 | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | Nordic Game welcomes you to celebrate our twentieth anniversary show, NG24 Spring on 21-24 May at historic Slagthuset Malmö, Sweden and online via Discord, Twitch and YouTube. | https://conf.nordicgame.com | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | 25/08/2023 07:30:10 | 07/09/2023 07:38:43 | |
| 23 – 24 May |  | For The Win! 2024 | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | For the Win! is a new and unique event in the European game dev space. It gathers both gaming professionals from the wider regions of CEE, Adriatic and the Balkans, as well as some of the leading European and global experts, decision makers and game dev ecosystem stakeholders. | https://sga.rs/en/for-the-win/ | 500+ | GMT+1 | Invite Only (Free) | N/A | N/A | None | 02/09/2023 08:17:01 | 16/09/2023 06:21:44 | |
| 24 – 27 May | | MomoCon 2024 | 05 – MAY | 2024 | 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 by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers. | https://www.momocon.com/ | N/A | GMT-5 | $50 Daily / $60 All Days | N/A | N/A | None | 13/06/2023 07:44:40 | 26/06/2023 07:32:50 | |
| 31 May – 1 Jun |  | Game Access 2024 | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czechia | Brno | We are Game Access. Every year, we unite thousands of creatives from all over the world. Together, under one roof, we are igniting gamedev passion and creating opportunities, together with the stars and heroes of our industry. | https://game-access.com/conference/ | 2000+ | GMT+2 | 177€ (Standard) / 275€ (VIP) | N/A | Pine | None | 22/06/2023 20:32:20 | 06/07/2023 02:03:23 | |
| 5 – 16 Jun |  | Tribeca Games 2024 NEW | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2C | North America | United States | New York City | Tribeca Games offers players a one-of-a-kind experience to explore the overlap of entertainment, culture, storytelling, art, and innovation. Our game selections and events celebrate the convergence of games, entertainment, and culture, highlighting storytelling, art, and game innovation. | https://tribecafilm.com/festival | 130,000 | GMT-5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | 20/09/2023 17:38:38 | 20/09/2023 17:44:59 | |
| 7 Jun | | PitchYaGame – June 2024 NEW | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | https://pitchyagame.com | N/A | GMT+2 | Free | None | None | 18/09/2023 08:28:13 | 18/09/2023 08:32:36 | ||
| 14 – 16 Jun | | Gaming Istanbul 2024 | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | You could be playing FPS or football games or nostalgic 8-bit games or desktop FRPs. If you wish, you may animate game characters with your Cosplay skills. Come to join us because your seat is already booked up for you. Gaming Istanbul is an exhibit by players for players. | https://www.gamingistanbul.com/ | N/A | GMT+3 | 393₺ | TBA | Pitch & Match | None | 18/04/2023 07:35:05 | 01/05/2023 07:06:14 | |
| 19 Jun |  | INDIGO 2024 | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Utrecht | The leading Dutch game business event to meet with 800+ industry professionals, learn from top speakers and discover amazing new games in the iconic INDIGO showcase. | https://indigoshowcase.nl/ | 800+ | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | Meet 2 Match | None | 20/08/2023 12:57:09 | 02/09/2023 08:16:57 | |
| 26 – 30 Jun | | BIG Festival 2024 | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | BIG Festival is the main event for the release and promotion of games in Latin America. | https://bigfestival.com.br/en/ | N/A | GMT+3 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 14/07/2023 06:50:02 | 27/07/2023 20:16:57 | |
| 9 – 11 Jul | | Develop Brighton 2024 | 07 – JUL | 2024 | 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/ | 4500+ | GMT+1 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 02/08/2023 16:17:20 | 15/08/2023 14:04:46 | |
| 28 Jul – 1 Aug |  | SIGGRAPH 2024 | 07 – JUL | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Denver | And the SIGGRAPH 2024 conference & exhibition will be held in … Denver, Colorado from 28 July–1 August 2024! Lace up your hiking boots and kick off the next 50 years of technological transformations with us in 2024. #SIGGRAPH2024 | https://www.siggraph.org/ | N/A | GMT-6 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 17/08/2023 18:30:15 | 31/08/2023 17:44:26 | |
| 1 – 4 Aug | | Gen Con 2024 | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Indianapolis | Gen Con is the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, held annually in Indianapolis, IN. | https://www.gencon.com/ | 70,000+ | GMT-4 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 08/08/2023 19:49:55 | 21/08/2023 07:30:35 | |
| 18 – 20 Aug | | devcom 2024 | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Join us at #ddc2024 and experience 2 great days of exclusive talks, panels and workshops, as well as additional events, exhibitions and shows! | https://www.devcom.global/ | N/A | GMT+2 | 349€ (Developer) / 699€ (Business) | TBA | Swapcard | None | 21/08/2023 11:06:23 | 03/09/2023 09:35:20 | |
| 20 Aug | | gamescom: Opening Night Live 2024 | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Cologne | The spectacular ONL live show produced by Geoff Keighley returns for 2024. | https://www.gamescom.global/en | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | None | None | None | 23/08/2023 18:26:32 | 05/09/2023 07:32:47 | |
| 21 – 25 Aug | | gamescom 2024 | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Gamescom is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne. #gamescom | https://gamescom.de/ | N/A | GMT+2 | TBA | TBA | Swapcard | None | 21/08/2023 11:06:58 | 03/09/2023 09:35:23 | |
| 30 Aug – 2 Sep | | PAX West 2024 | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Seattle | PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. | https://west.paxsite.com/en-us.html | N/A | GMT-7 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 05/09/2023 10:11:14 | 18/09/2023 07:28:12 | |
| 3 – 5 Sep |  | Games Industry Law Summit 2024 NEW | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Lithuania | Vilnius | In 2024, the Summit runs for the 9th time. We offer 300 seats, and we expect counsels and executives from over 200 studios, platforms, associations & law firms. The three-day program at a private venue in Vilnius Old Town is focused on learning and debating, expanding the network and catching up. | https://gameslawsummit.org/games-industry-law-summit-in-vilnius/ | 300 | GMT+3 | 1,400€ | None | N/A | None | 18/09/2023 18:00:36 | 18/09/2023 18:01:06 | |
| 17 – 19 Oct |  | New Zealand Game Developers Conference 2024 | 10 – OCT | 2024 | 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+2 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 02/09/2023 12:29:15 | 16/09/2023 06:21:47 | |
| 1 Nov | | PitchYaGame – November 2024 NEW | 11 – NOV | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | https://pitchyagame.com | N/A | GMT+1 | Free | None | None | 18/09/2023 08:29:29 | 18/09/2023 08:29:53 |