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DATE | TITLE | MONTH | YEAR | STATUS | STATUS | NATURE | NATURE | TYPE | REGION | COUNTRY | CITY | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE | ATTENDANCE | PRICE PASS | MEETING SYSTEM | DISCOUNT | ||
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15 – 16 Mar | IndieWay (March) | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Istanbul, Turkey | Offline conferences for community members. Business opportunities and meetings with matchmaking platform. | https://www.indieway.biz/events/indieway-march-3 | N/A | 115€ | N/A | None | ||
15 & 18 & 19 Mar | MIX and Kinda Funny – Spring Games Showcase | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | United States | San Francisco | San Francisco, United States | The MIX and Kinda Funny are preparing a rich schedule of showcases for around GDC time in 2024. We’re working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through a variety of online and in person formats. Virtual kick-off showcase, followed by on-site showcase on 18th of March and on 19th of March digital showcase in SF Moma. | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-2024-showcases | N/A | Free | N/A | None | ||
15 – 17 Mar | gamescom LAN | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | 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 | 129€ | N/A | None | ||
17 Mar | Courage XL | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | United States | San Francisco | San Francisco, United States | The concept is simple: Play a game, get a drink. One hour beforehand (19:00) VIP’s (press, publishers) get exclusive access to your game. After that, we open the doors for game professionals from around the world. They will be there to play your game in return for a drink ticket. | https://courage.events/event/couragexl2024/ | N/A | Free | N/A | None | ||
17 – 22 Mar | Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | United States | San Francisco | San Francisco, United States | Day of the Devs will be featuring a selection of games at the Game Developers Conference at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. Admission is free with your GDC badge. On March 17th (3pm–8pm) the event returns to The Midway, attendance is free. | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/events/ | N/A | GDC Pass | None | None | ||
18 Mar | GIG + GI.biz IRL Party | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Networking | North America | United States | San Francisco | San Francisco, United States | Games Industry Gathering (GIG) and GamesIndustry.biz present an IRL party held in San Francisco during the week of GDC. Featuring an exclusive outdoor undercover space with tables and board games, an allocation of vouchers for food and drink from various food trucks and carts. Plus a GI.biz quiz! | https://games.industrygathering.com/irl/2024/sf/ | N/A | Members Only | None | None | ||
18 – 19 Mar | PG Connects San Francisco | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | San Francisco, United States | Our leading mobile games industry event series, Pocket Gamer Connects, returns to San Francisco. The event will cover mobile, PC and console, AI, blockchain, VR/AR and more topics across 20 unmissable tracks. | https://www.pgconnects.com/sanfrancisco/ | 2000 | $369 (Standard) / $1100 (VIP) | MeetToMatch | None | ||
18 – 19 Mar | Game Connection America | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | San Francisco, United States | With 1500+ senior video game industry decision-makers in attendance, including prequalified buyers, Game Connection America brings together senior experts from around the world, with a particular emphasis on the American gaming market. | https://www.game-connection.com/about-game-connection-america/ | 1500+ | 490€ (Business) | Let’s Meet | None | ||
18 – 21 Mar | Nvidia GTC | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | San Jose | San Jose, United States | Come connect with a dream team of industry luminaries, developers, researchers, and business strategists helping shape what’s next in AI and accelerated computing. | https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/ | N/A | $895(Daily) / $1,795 (All Days) / Virtual – Free | N/A | None | ||
18 – 22 Mar | MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | San Francisco, United States | Join the best matchmaking service in the games industry, during the largest trade show of North America! Plan on-site meetings in San Francisco at booths, restaurants, meeting points and more. This year you can plan your meetings for 5 whole days at a location of your choosing! | https://www.meettomatch.com/sanfrancisco/ | N/A | 89€ | MeetToMatch | None | ||
18 – 22 Mar | GDC 2024 | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | San Francisco, United States | Everyone’s “favourite” games industry event returns in 2024. | https://gdconf.com/ | N/A | $249 (Expo), $1290 (Core), $1879 (All Access) | Proprietary | None | ||
18 – 22 Mar | #notGDC | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtua | A game development non-conference, for everyone! #notGDC is a way for people who make games to share ideas, skills and things they love with the international games community. | https://notgdc.io/ | N/A | Free | None | None | ||
19 Mar | Community Clubhouse: GDC NEW | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | San Francisco | San Francisco, United States | This year’s Clubhouse will explore topics across AI, player experience, player support, community management, and trust & safety. Speakers and panelists include domain experts from Microsoft, Netflix Games, Niantic, Keyword Studios. | https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/community-clubhouse-at-gdc-2024-tickets-826874302297?aff=ebdssbdestsearch | N/A | GDC Pass | None | None | ||
21 Mar | European Game Showcase | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Showcase | North America | United States | San Francisco | San Francisco, United States | 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 at helping developers and their showcased projects take the next steps toward success. | http://europeangameshowcase.com/ | N/A | Invite Only | N/A | None | ||
21 Mar | Future Game Show – Spring Showcase | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | North America | United States | Virtual | Virtual | GamesRadar is delighted to confirm our first flagship games showcase of 2024, the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, which will be broadcast on Thursday, March 21. The Future Games Show is a multiformat games broadcast with a mission to help viewers discover something new. | https://www.gamesradar.com/future-games-show-spring-showcase-2024/ | N/A | Free | None | None | ||
21 – 22 Mar | Reality Check Festival | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Netherlands | Enschede | Enschede, Netherlands | Organized by Saxion XR Lab and the Creative Media & Game Technology study program, brings together professionals, students, and enthusiasts who are shaping new realities. Excitingly, for the 2024 edition, we are introducing an exhibition floor and welcoming back the XR Art Exhibition. | https://realitycheckfestival.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
21 – 24 Mar | PAX East | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Boston | Boston, United States | 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 more. Celebrate 20 years of your favorite gaming show with us. | https://east.paxsite.com/en-us.html | N/A | $67 (Daily) / $250 (All Days) | N/A | None | ||
28 Mar – 1 Apr | Insomnia Gaming Festival | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Birmingham | Birmingham, United Kingdom | Step into a world of non-stop gaming where you’ll discover a huge selection of playable games, live esports tournaments, cosplay competitions, VR, AR & live-action experiences, the latest gaming and tech innovations, meet & greets with renowned creators and voice actors from around the world. The festival is happening on 29 – 31 March. LAN part is happening on 28 March – 1 April. | https://www.insomniagamingfestival.com/ | N/A | £30.90 (Daily) / £86.92 (Weekend) | N/A | None | ||
30 Mar | Game Pavilion | 03 – MAR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Osaka | Osaka, Japan | Game Pavilion jp was held for the first time in March 2023. This is a doujin/indie game exhibition event. Games created by small game company development teams or individuals, student works. This event showcases a variety of games and is enjoyed by many people. | https://www.gamepavilion.jp/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
4 – 5 Apr | IndieCade Playable Theater Symposium | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Virtual | The IndieCade Playable Theater Symposium is back with exciting speakers, conversations, workshops on “playshops” for creators working at the intersection of theatre, games and live action roleplaying. | https://www.indiecade.com/PlayableTheatre/ | N/A | $45 | N/A | None | ||
4 – 6 Apr | ThinkyCon | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | Virtual | Yes, we are going to be running a game dev conference all about thinky games! There’s a treasure trove of thinky knowledge locked up in some wonderful brains and in the depths of Discord, and we’d love to help share that knowledge more widely. | https://thinkygames.com/news/call-for-speakers-for-thinkycon/ | N/A | Free | Discord | None | ||
5 – 6 Apr | DStars NEW DATE | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Padova | Padova, Italy | DStars is a new initiative born in 2019 to recognize and celebrate the work of the people behind the scenes of the Italian games industry. We want to talk about the creators, having their personal contributions celebrated. We have an award. We have a conference. We love Italian devs. | https://www.dstars.it/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
6 – 14 Apr | Now Play This | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | 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 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
9 – 25 Apr | London Games Festival | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | London Games Festival returns for a bigger-than-ever showing next year as organiser Games London details the 2024 dates and the first wave of locked-in events. | https://games.london/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
11 Apr | GamesForum Cyprus | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | Dive into the lucrative world of ad monetization at our cutting-edge event. Connect with top industry minds, discover groundbreaking strategies, and supercharge your mobile game revenue. Join us at Gamesforum Cyprus for a front-row seat to the future of ad monetization in mobile gaming. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/cyprus-home/ | 100+ | 100€ | N/A | None | ||
11 Apr | London Dev Conference | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | The first London Developer Conference at WASD established itself as the number one conference for video games development in the capital. Attended by some of the biggest names in video games development, LDC gave a broad range of insight from the meaning of creative to investment. | https://www.londondevconference.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
15 – 19 Apr | EPC – Everything Procedural Conference | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Netherlands | Breda | Breda, Netherlands | We are crafting a 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. | https://www.everythingprocedural.com/ | N/A | 200€ | N/A | None | ||
17 – 19 Apr | Games Industy Law Summit On Tour | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | 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 | 800€ | N/A | None | ||
18 – 19 Apr | HIT Games Conference – Istanbul | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Istanbul, Turkey | HIT Games Conference (HGC) largest offline B2B event, gathers 1000+ professionals from 50+ countries over two days. The conference features two stages, an expo area, and networking activities. With 80+ speakers, it explores gaming market insights across mobile, PC, console, VR, AR, and Web3 sectors. | https://hgconf.com/april-2024 | 1000 | 129€ (Standard) / 199€ (Premium) | Pine | None | ||
22 – 23 Apr | #GAConf Europe | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | Two days of talks and networking exploring recent and future advancements in the field of game accessibility. Attendees can expect a wide range of topics from all sectors of the industry – indie to AAA, academia to accessibility specialists. | https://www.gaconf.com/ | N/A | Free (Virtual) / $200 (On-Site) | N/A | None | ||
22 – 24 Apr | Reboot Develop Blue | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Croatia | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik, Croatia | 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+ | 495€ (Standard) / 1385€ (VIP – SOLD OUT) | None | None | ||
23 – 24 Apr | The Game Assembly – Meet and Greet | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm / Malmö | Stockholm / Malmö, Sweden | 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 participate at The Game Assembly’s Meet and Greet every year. | https://thegameassembly.com/se/meet-and-greet/ | N/A | 2 300 SEK | N/A | None | ||
24 Apr | OKRE Summit | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | At OKRE, we know that entertainment content can change the world. And we’re not the only ones who think so. The OKRE Summit brings together speakers from across film, social media, games, audio, television, academic research and charities to enhance the social impact of entertainment. | https://okre.org/events/okre-summit-2024/ | 300 | £100 | None | None | ||
25 – 27 Apr | WASD | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | 🎮 The greatest indie-focused video game event in London 🎉 | https://www.wasdlive.com/ | N/A | £22 (Daily), £53 (All Days), £65 (Industry Pass) | N/A | None | ||
25 – 26 Apr | ADDON | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Rennes | Rennes, France | ADDON, the event dedicated to video game creators, is back for an 8th edition on April 25 and 26 in Rennes! On the program: conferences, masterclass & networking over 2 days. | https://addon.events | N/A | 199€ | N/A | None | ||
29 – 30 Apr | Copenhagen Matchup | 04 – APR | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark | 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 in April. Investor/publisher participation in the on-site event is by invitation only. | https://copenhagenmatchup.dk | N/A | Invite Only | MeetToMatch | None | ||
1 – 2 May | GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects NEW | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | The Dubai GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects is a new annual B2B event for the international games industry that takes place in the vibrant city of Dubai. The conference is a 2 day event featuring range of activities, including speeches, panel discussions, fringe events, and networking sessions. | https://www.pgconnects.com/dubaigameexposummit/ | N/A | $77.93 (Dev) / $801.96 (VIP) | MeetToMatch | None | ||
3 – 4 May | Guadalindie | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Malaga | Malaga, Spain | A unique event in Andalusia. With stands , international speakers and a business area , Guadalindie is a unique opportunity for developers to exhibit their video games, have direct feedback from attendees, network and try cool games. | https://guadalindie.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
8 – 11 May | A Maze | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Berlin, Germany | The games and playfull media festival returns in 2024. | https://a-maze.net/ | N/A | 85€ | MeetToMatch | None | ||
9 – 13 May | LudoNarraCon | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Australia | Australia | Virtual | Virtual | 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 | Free | N/A | None | ||
19 – 21 May | Digital Dragons | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Krakow | Krakow, Poland | Digital Dragons is Central and Eastern Europe’s prime games industry conference addressed to representatives of the digital entertainment sector. | https://digitaldragons.pl/ | 2500+ | 230€ (Standard) / 290€ (Business) | Pine | None | ||
20 – 21 May | GamesBeat Summit | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, United States | GamesBeat Summit brings together leaders across the spectrum of the video game industry ecosystem including entrepreneurs, talent, anchor corporations, support organizations, investment capital, and innovation enablers. | https://gbs24.venturebeat.com/ | N/A | $697 | N/A | None | ||
21 – 24 May | Nordic Game | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | Malmö, Sweden | 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 | 599€ (Standard Pass) / 199€ (Virtual) | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
24 – 27 May | MomoCon | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Atlanta | Atlanta, United States | 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 | $50 Daily / $60 All Days | N/A | None | ||
25 May | INDIE Live Expo | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Showcase | Asia | Japan | Virtual | Virtual | INDIE Live Expo, Japan’s premiere online digital showcase series connecting indie game fans all over the world, returns. Serving as a gateway between indie scenes across the globe, INDIE Live Expo offers English, Japanese, and Chinese broadcasts. | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ | N/A | Free | None | None | ||
29 – 30 May | Unreal Fest Gold Coast | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Gold Coast | Gold Coast, Australia | Calling all developers from Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Unreal Fest will return to the Gold Coast May 29-30, 2024. Interested in speaking at the conference? Call for proposals is now open for this event. Submissions will be accepted through March 18. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-2024-global-lineup | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
29 – 30 May | For The Win! | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | Belgrade, Serbia | 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://ftwconference.com/ | 500+ | Invite Only (Free) | N/A | None | ||
31 May | GDCy FEST | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | The BIGGEST OPEN-AIR GameDev event is back! More than 50+ speakers inside 4 different tracks about video games industry, super productive networking with more than 1000 professionals from all around the globe, LIVE ROCK Concert and seaside activities – this is GDCy FEST! | www.gdcy.eu/fest | 1500+ | 79€ (Standard) / 299€ (VIP) | meet.gdcy.eu | None | ||
31 May – 1 Jun | Game Access | 05 – MAY | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czechia | Brno | Brno, Czechia | 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+ | 177€ (Standard) / 275€ (VIP) | Pine | None | ||
31 May – 2 Jun | DreamHack Dallas | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | Dallas | Dallas, United States | DreamHack Dallas brings everything gaming under one roof for a three-day festival from May 31-June 2. Connect, explore and win alongside tens of thousands of attendees for a celebration of gaming culture, cosplay, entertainment, tabletop, esports, and more. | dreamhack.com/dallas | 45,000 | $35 (Daily) / $89 (All Days) | N/A | None | ||
1 – 2 Jun | GameSummit Summer 2024 NEW | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Azerbaijan | Baku | Baku, Azerbaijan | GameSummit Summer 2024 in Baku is a gaming festival featuring an expo, conferences, esports, and cosplay. Dive into the latest in gaming, connect with industry leaders, and celebrate gaming culture. Join us for the ultimate gamer gathering! | gamesummit.ai | 50,000 | 9$ | Gamesummit App | None | ||
3 – 5 Jun | Gotland Game Conference | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Sweden | Visby | Visby, Sweden | Gotland Game Conference 2024 is happening 3rd to 5th of June in beautiful Visby on the island Gotland. Join us to play 45+ innovative games, listen to great talks, and recruit our students. | https://gotlandgameconference.com/2024/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
3 – 4 Jun | Dev Play | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Romania | Bucharest | Bucharest, Romania | Get ready for two incredible days filled with engaging talks, interesting discussions, and insightful workshops led by industry experts. Connect with other professionals, meet talented developers, and find potential partners during the networking sessions. | https://dev-play.ro/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
5 – 6 Jun | Global Games Pitch – Summer Edition | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Virtual | Virtual | The biggest international online pitching event with 100+ publishers and investors! | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
5 – 16 Jun | Tribeca Games | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2C | North America | United States | New York City | New York City, United States | 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 | N/A | N/A | None | ||
6 Jun | Israel Mobile Summit NEW | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Israel | Tel Aviv | Tel Aviv, Israel | The Israel Mobile Summit is the biggest apps/games/adtech in Israel and one of the most influential events in EMEA. Each year it attracts 1,200-1,500 attendees. It’s a catch-all event that is attended by dozens of delegates from each game publisher in Israel, and some from rest of the world. | https://www.israelmobilesummit.com | 1200 | 199€ (Business) / 419€ (VIP) | Pine | None | ||
6 – 8 Jun | Central Asia Game Show | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | CAGS’24 will be attended by game developers, publishers, investors, and speakers from the United States, Europe, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic. | https://cagameshow.com | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
7 Jun | PitchYaGame – June | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | 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 | Free | None | |||
7 – 9 Jun | Pixel Heaven | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | Warsaw, Poland | Pixel Heaven Games & Pop Culture Festival is one of Europe’s key events dedicated to the fans of electronic entertainment. It’s also one of the biggest European events for indie game developers, who be able to enjoy the Expo zone, conference, and the Intel Pixel Awards Europe contest. | https://pixelheavenfest.com/en/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
10 – 17 Jun | Steam Next Fest: June Edition | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | Virtual | Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, watch livestreams and interact with developers, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2024jun | N/A | Free | Steam | None | ||
13 – 14 Jun | XP Game Summit | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Toronto | Toronto, Canada | Over two days, connect with global industry professionals to explore crucial industry trends, develop new and innovative business-building opportunities, unlock the potential of game Intellectual Property (IP), and help shape the future of gaming! | https://xpgamesummit.com/ | N/A | 249CAD (Standard) / 449CAD (VIP) | MeetToMatch | None | ||
13 – 19 Jun | Toronto Games Week | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Canada | Toronto | Toronto, Canada | Toronto Games Week is a celebration of playable arts and culture! The next Toronto Games Week will be on June 13-19, 2024 and is a collective coordination of events organized independently by dozens of organizations, creators, curators, and companies. | https://torontogamesweek.com/ | N/A | Various | N/A | None | ||
14 – 16 Jun | Gaming Istanbul | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Istanbul, Turkey | 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 | 393₺ | Pitch & Match | None | ||
18 – 20 Jun | Unreal Fest Prague | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czech Republic | Prague | Prague, Czech Republic | We’re excited to be back in Prague for our European Unreal Fest event! Join us June 18-20, 2024. Interested in speaking at the event? Call for proposals is now open. Submissions will be accepted through February 29. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-2024-global-lineup | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
19 Jun | INDIGO | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Utrecht | Utrecht, Netherlands | 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+ | 122€ (Conference Pass) / 155€ (Business) | Meet 2 Match | None | ||
20 – 21 Jun | HIT Games Conference – Barcelona | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | A series of B2B gaming events, unites 500 professionals from 45+ countries over two days. The conference, with two stages and an expo area, includes networking activities. Featuring 70+ speakers, it explores gaming market insights in mobile, PC, console, VR, AR, and Web3 sectors. | https://hgconf.com/ | 500 | TBA | Pine | None | ||
21 – 23 Jun | NarraScope | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | North America | United States | Rochester | Rochester, United States | NarraScope is an event that supports interactive narrative, adventure games, and interactive fiction by bringing together writers, developers, and players. This year we’re at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY! | https://narrascope.org/ | N/A | Free (Student) / $25 (Virtual) / $95 (Standard) | N/A | None | ||
24 – 25 Jun | Game Camp France | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Lille | Lille, France | During these 2 days, game developers will benefit from the feedback of notorious speakers from the industry in our 5 categories, share structuring subjects, meet their peers, schedule meetings, and access a pool of experts in different fields of activity. | https://gamecamp.fr/en/home/ | 1000+ | 285€ (Standard) | MeetToMatch | None | ||
25 – 27 Jun | Game Quality Forum | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | The Netherlands | Amsterdam | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Game Quality Forum is an event for the unsung heroes of the gaming world, focusing on QA, Localization and Player Community. Innovative Integration & Experimentation, Value Advocacy to Management, Holistic Well-being in Gaming, Resilient Community Engagement & Budget-Friendly Player Excellence” | https://www.iqpc.com/events-gamequalityforum | 400 | 1,299€ | CrowdComms | GAMECONFGUIDE20 | ||
26 – 30 Jun | gamescom LATAM (BIG Festival) | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | São Paulo, Brazil | The Gamescom team is working with the BIG organisers and merging that Festival into Gamescom Latam. | https://latam.gamescom.global/en/festival-big/en/ | 50,000+ | R$ 95 (Daily), R$ 345 (All Days) | N/A | None | ||
27 – 28 Jun | Games for Change | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | New York | New York, United States | The Festival will showcase the games and XR industry’s capacity for innovation, creativity, and social impact leadership in critical areas related to the SDGs, such as sustainability, accessibility, health, education, and more. | https://festival.gamesforchange.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
29 – 30 Jun | Twitchcon Europe | 06 – JUN | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Rotterdam, Netherlands | TwitchCon is about finding your community, catching unmissable cosplay, watching your favorite streamers battle it on the big stage, plus so much more. It’s going to be a wild ride, and we can’t wait for you to join us in Rotterdam! | https://www.twitchcon.com/rotterdam-2024/ | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | ||
3 – 5 Jul | First Playable NEW | 07 – JUL | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Florence | Florence, Italy | 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 | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
9 – 11 Jul | Develop Brighton | 07 – JUL | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Brighton | Brighton, United Kingdom | 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+ | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
19 – 21 Jul | BitSummit Drift | 07 – JUL | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Kyoto | Kyoto, Japan | Established in 2012, BitSummit was founded with the goal of giving Japanese independent game makers a chance to show their games to the world. | https://bitsummit.org/en/ | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
26 – 28 Jul | High Performance Graphics | 07 – JUL | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Denver | Denver, United States | High-Performance Graphics (HPG) is the leading international forum for performance-oriented graphics and imaging systems research, including innovative algorithms, efficient implementations, languages, compilers, parallelism, and hardware architectures for high-performance graphics. | https://www.highperformancegraphics.org/2024/index.html | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
26 – 28 Jul | Philippine Gamedev Expo | 07 – JUL | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Philippines | Manila | Manila, Philippines | PGDX, a B2B / B2C event, will showcase the biggest gathering of games and invite well known game personalities in the industry for speaking engagements / workshops throughout the three day event. The event will link diff. types of business companies in the industry through meetings and gatherings. | https://www.pgdx.ph/ | 20,000+ | $9 | Website | None | ||
26 – 29 Jul | ChinaJoy | 07 – JUL | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | Shanghai, China | ChinaJoy takes games as its core, covering digital entertainment fields such as comic & animation, internet video and music, e-literature, e-sports, designer toys, intelligent entertainment software and hardware and a wide range of digital entertainment fields. | https://www.chinajoy.net/cjdhen/# | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
28 Jul – 1 Aug | SIGGRAPH | 07 – JUL | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Denver | Denver, United States | 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 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
1 – 4 Aug | Gen Con | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | United States | Indianapolis | Indianapolis, United States | 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+ | $74 (Daily) / $143 (All Days) | N/A | None | ||
3 – 4 Aug | Stun Game Festival | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | South America | Brazil | Florianópolis | Florianópolis, Brazil | Stun Game Festival is the biggest games industry event in southern Brazil. A festival for the community that has been bringing thousands of gamers together every year since 2018. It’s a catalyst for new ideas and new products, as well as a connector of people! | https://stun.games/ | 5000+ | Free | N/A | None | ||
12 – 14 Aug | Serious Play Conference | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | North America | Canada | Toronto | Toronto, Canada | 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 | CA$375 / CA$650 (Developer), CA$250 (Student) | N/A | None | ||
16 – 17 Aug | GCX | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Orlando | Orlando, United States | A meet-up for creators that began in a local bar has transformed into the Southeast’s Premier Community Event — GCX. Its roots started in gaming but have expanded into the realm of content creation, fostering community, and providing a vacation for our attendees, creators, and exhibitors alike. | https://gcxevent.com/ | N/A | $75 (Daily) / $275 (VIP) | N/A | None | ||
18 – 20 Aug | devcom Developer Conference | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | Europe’s biggest and gamescom’s official game developer conference with 3400+ attendees will offer a wide range of events and sessions for international games industry professionals. #ddc2024 #gamescom | https://www.devcom.global/ | N/A | 349€ (Developer) / 799€ (Business) | Swapcard | None | ||
19 – 21 Aug | Replaying Japan | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | North America | United States | Buffalo | Buffalo, United States | In August 2024, New York State (Western New York) will become a hub for Game Studies scholars as Replaying Japan makes its way to Buffalo, alongside the Video Game Preservation Conference, which will take place at The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester. | https://replaying.jp | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
20 Aug | gamescom: Opening Night Live | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | The spectacular ONL live show produced by Geoff Keighley returns for 2024. | https://www.gamescom.global/en | N/A | TBA | None | None | ||
21 – 23 Aug | CEDEC | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | Asia | Japan | Yokohama | Yokohama, Japan | This is Japan’s largest conference for computer entertainment developers to share game technology and knowledge. Approximately 200 sessions are held in seven fields: engineering, production, visual arts, business & production, sound, game design, and academic/fundamental technology. | https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2024/ | N/A | N/A | None | None | ||
21 – 25 Aug | gamescom | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | Gamescom is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne. #gamescom | https://gamescom.de/ | N/A | TBA | Swapcard | None | ||
21 – 25 Aug | Game Connection Online – gamescom Edition | 08 – AUG | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Join our online event alongside Gamescom in Cologne. Connect with industry leaders, schedule meetings via Let’s Meet biz-matching platform, and explore business opportunities. | https://www.game-connection.com/registration-game-connection-online-2024/ | N/A | TBA | Let’s Meet | None | ||
30 Aug – 2 Sep | PAX West | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | Seattle | Seattle, United States | 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 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
3 – 5 Sep | Games Industry Law Summit | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Lithuania | Vilnius | Vilnius, Lithuania | 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 | 1,400€ | N/A | None | ||
3 – 6 Sep | XDS | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Vancouver | Vancouver, Canada | External Development Summit will welcome back professionals from around the world for an unforgettable experience packed full of valuable networking, knowledge sharing, and surprise social events! On Sept 3, come and jumpstart your networking and business before the full event opens! | https://xdsummit.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
8 – 10 Sep | Promised Land Art Festival | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Łódź | Łódź, Poland | 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 | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
18 – 19 Sep | Indie Game Business Sessions – September Edition NEW | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Virtual | Learn more about video game business, marketing, and licensing from industry leaders. | https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/ | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
18 – 21 Sep | Game Devs of Color Expo | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Virtual | Our 9th annual celebration of Game Devs of Color will feature new voices and games that connect an uplifting community of creators from around the world. Online conference with talks, panels, and interviews with industry experts, Steam Expo + more. | https://www.gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
20 – 22 Sep | LatinX Games Festival | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | Albuquerque | Albuquerque, United States | Latinx Games Festival is the definitive video game industry event for Latinx game development. We connect our community to the video game industry and plant the seeds for a richer, more mature video game industry that positively impacts the future of Latinx game development. | https://www.latinxgamesfestival.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
20 – 22 Sep | TwitchCon | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | United States | San Diego | San Diego, United States | Connecting with your community, catching iconic Rivals showdowns, meeting your favorite streamers IRL, plus so much more. It’s going to be a one for the books – we can’t wait for you to join us in San Diego! | https://www.twitchcon.com/san-diego-2024/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
23 – 25 Sep | ESI Lisbon | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Lisbon | Lisbon, Portugal | Two full days featuring insightful content, alongside productive, and memorable networking opportunities in the Lisboa sunshine. Also introducing Esports Leaders, an invite-only event for c-suite leaders to partake in action-oriented meetings and sessions with top-tier hospitality. | https://esportsinsider.com/events/esi-lisbon | 1000+ | 95€ (Expo Only) / 318€ (Standard) | N/A | None | ||
25 – 26 Sep | Horizon(s) | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Bordeaux | Bordeaux, France | Horizon(s) is a 2 day event for games industry decision makers. Following the success of the first two editions, Horizon(s) returns to take stock of the current state of the video game industry and explore future challenges and opportunities. | https://www.horizonsvideogames.com/en/ | 350+ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
26 – 29 Sep | Tokyo Game Show | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | Held annually in the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, the Tokyo Game Show focuses on Japanese games, but also welcomes international game developers. The show is open to the public during the last two days, allowing them to experience the latest gaming technologies. | https://expo.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/ | 250,000 | TBA | Proprietary | None | ||
26 – 29 Sep | Game Connection Online – Tokyo Game Show Edition | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Join our online event alongside Tokyo Game Show in Tokyo. Connect with industry leaders, schedule meetings via Let’s Meet biz-matching platform, and explore business opportunities. | https://www.game-connection.com/registration-game-connection-online-2024/ | N/A | TBA | Let’s Meet | None | ||
27 – 28 Sep | Warhammer Conference NEW | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Academia | Europe | Germany | Heidelberg | Heidelberg, Germany | Together we aim to put Warhammer 40k on the academic map, and explore the many interesting implications of the 40k universe. We invite entries from all fields, including but not limited to: Philosophy, Games Studies, Literature, Politics, Science & Technology Studies or Theology. | https://warhammer-conference.com/call-for-papers/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
27 – 29 Sep | Indie Dev Day NEW | 09 – SEP | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | The largest independent video game fair in Spain. Meetups, workshops, conferences and a lot of love for videogames. | https://www.indiedevday.es | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
30 Sep – 2 Oct | DICE Europe NEW | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Italy | Lake Como | Lake Como, Italy | D.I.C.E. Europe 2024 will be taking place from September 30th to October 2nd in Lake Como, Italy. Experience a scenic landscape rich in culture and history while networking with top creative and business leaders within the games industry. Registration details will be announced soon. | https://www.diceeurope.org | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
30 Sep – 3 Oct | Unreal Fest Seattle | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Seattle | Seattle, United States | Our flagship event moves to Seattle, Washington this year. Mark your calendars for September 30 to October 3, 2024, and sign up for updates to get a heads up when more details are released. | https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/unreal-fest-2024-global-lineup | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
1 – 2 Oct | PG Connects Helsinki | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Helsinki, Finland | Pocket Gamer Connects focuses on connecting you with the right people from all sections of the games industry. We unite delegates across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered. All while having fun and fostering a real “games industry family” feel. | https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/ | N/A | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
3 – 6 Oct | Spiel | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Essen | Essen, Germany | 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/de/ | 150.000+ | TBA | N/A | None | ||
4 – 6 Oct | DreamHack Atlanta | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | Atlanta | Atlanta, United States | DreamHack Atlanta brings everything gaming under one roof. Connect, explore, win, and be yourself alongside tens of thousands of fellow fans at the Georgia World Congress Center for a celebration of gaming culture, cosplay, entertainment, tabletop, esports, and more. | dreamhack.com/atlanta | 40,000 | $35 (Daily) | N/A | None | ||
7 – 9 Oct | Game Connect Asia Pacific | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Melbourne, Australia | GCAP is Australia’s premier professional development and networking event, providing valuable insights and connections for the game development industry. It serves as a platform to up-skill and connect the sector through education, knowledge sharing, and the establishment of networks. | https://gcap.com.au/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
11 – 13 Oct | PAX AUS | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Melbourne, Australia | PAX Aus is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and independent studios, game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. | https://aus.paxsite.com/ | N/A | $70 (Daily) / $175 (All Access) | N/A | None | ||
14 – 16 Oct | Mobidictum Conference | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | 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.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
17 – 19 Oct | New Zealand Game Developers Conference | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington, New Zealand | 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 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
17 – 20 Oct | gamescom Asia | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Singapore | Singapore | 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+ | TBA | TBA | None | ||
17 – 20 Oct | Game Connection Online – gamescom Asia Edition | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Asia | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Join our online event alongside gamescom Asia in Singapore. Connect with industry leaders, schedule meetings via Let’s Meet biz-matching platform, and explore business opportunities. | https://www.game-connection.com/registration-game-connection-online-2024/ | N/A | TBA | Let’s Meet | None | ||
24 Oct | Unreal Day | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Serbia | Belgrade | Belgrade, Serbia | 3Lateral, Epic Games & the SGA are bringing back an expanded, all-day Unreal Engine experience featuring international keynotes, masterclasses, showcases and more – celebrating the amazing applications of Unreal Engine across the industries! | https://sga.rs/en/ | 500 | Free | None | None | ||
24 – 25 Oct | HIT Games Conference – Berlin | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Berlin, Germany | A series of B2B gaming events, unites 500 professionals from 45+ countries over two days. The conference, with two stages and an expo area, includes networking activities. Featuring 70+ speakers, it explores gaming market insights in mobile, PC, console, VR, AR, and Web3 sectors. | https://hgconf.com/ | 500 | TBA | Pine | None | ||
24 – 27 Oct | GiC | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Poznan | Poznan, Poland | Game Industry Conference held in Poznan, Poland, October 24-27, together with collocated Poznan Game Arena expo forms the biggest game show for half of Europe. | https://gic.gd/ | 4000+ | 180€ (Standard) / 680€ (VIP) | N/A | None | ||
25 – 27 Oct | Poznan Game Arena | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Poland | Poznan | Poznan, Poland | Poznań Game Arena is the largest computer, console, and multimedia entertaiment fair in Central and Eastern Europe, organized both for the industry and individual visitors. PGA has almost 20 years of history, which we have built together with over 600,000 Polish and foreign game fans. | https://gamearena.pl/pl | N/A | 40 PLN (Daily) / 99 PLN (All Days) | N/A | None | ||
30 Oct | This Game | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Aarhus | Aarhus, Denmark | 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 | TBA | N/A | None | ||
30 – 31 Oct | MIGS | 10 – OCT | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Montreal | Montreal, Canada | The Montreal International Game Summit is back and scheduled to take place in Montreal, Quebec on Oct 30-31, 2024. | https://migs.biz/en/ | 1000+ | TBA | MeetToMatch | None | ||
1 Nov | PitchYaGame – November | 11 – NOV | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Pitching | Europe | United Kingdom | Virtual | 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 | Free | None | |||
16 – 17 Nov | WePlay Expo | 11 – NOV | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2C | Asia | China | Shanghai | Shanghai, China | WePlay Expo is the largest gaming culture festival in China organized by CiGA since 2017.This is a fantastic game festival with high-quality indie games, 3A games cultural content and experiences from around the world. | https://www.weplaymore.com/english | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
2 – 6 Dec | Immersive Tech Week | 12 – DEC | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Join us in Rotterdam to explore VR, AR, AI, haptics, Web4, and more. Connect with industry visionaries. Unlock boundless opportunities, new knowledge, and shape your tomorrow! Formerly known as VR Days | https://www.immersivetechweek.co/ | 5500+ | 169€ (Daily) / 499€ (All Access) / 119€ (Virtual) | N/A | None | ||
3 – 6 Dec | SIGGRAPH Asia | 12 – DEC | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | The annual event attracts the most respected technical and creative people from all over the world who are excited by research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education and emerging technologies. | https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/home/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
5 Dec | HIT Games Conference – Abu Dhabi | 12 – DEC | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Middle East | United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Is a one-day B2B gaming event focused on game development, marketing, and the advancement of games across various platforms (Mobile, PC, Console, VR, AR & Web3 games). About 50 speakers from around the world and about 150 gaming brands will be featured at the event to scale the industry. | https://hgconf.com/ | 500+ | 129€ | Pine | None | ||
5 – 8 Dec | Games Gathering Kyiv NEW | 12 – DEC | 2024 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Kyiv | Kyiv, Ukraine | Games Gathering is the largest B2B conference in Ukraine dedicated to game development and creation of high-quality game content. Games Gathering conference will provide the most up-to-date information about the trends in the gaming industry. | https://www.ggconference.com/en/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
PREVIOUS 2024 EVENTS | 10/03/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
11 – 12 Jan | Ethical Games | 01 – JAN | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | North America | United States | Virtual | 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 | Free | None | None | ||
12 – 14 Jan | Copenhagen Gaming Week | 01 – JAN | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark | 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 | 25-70 EUR | N/A | None | ||
13 Jan | Mobidictum Ankara | 01 – JAN | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Ankara | Ankara, Turkey | 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. | https://events.mobidictum.com/mobidictum-meetup-ankara-2024/ | 200 | Free | N/A | None | ||
17 – 19 Jan | Digital Gaming India Expo | 01 – JAN | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | India | New Delhi | New Delhi, India | 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. | https://www.digitalgamingindiaexpo.com | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||
18 – 21 Jan | Super MAGFest | 01 – JAN | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | United States | Washington DC | Washington DC, United States | 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 | $155 (SOLD OUT) | N/A | None | ||
01 – JAN | 2024 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED: Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo… has been cancelled due to the inability to ensure the safety of our customers. Nintendo Live will be held in Tokyo in January 2024. This is an event where you can enjoy various projects related to game characters such as “Super Mario” and “The Legend of Zelda,” including the “World Tournament”. The event day will be live-streamed. | https://www.nintendo.com/jp/live/index.html | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | ||||
22 – 23 Jan | PG Connects London | 01 – JAN | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | 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/ | 2500 | £689 (Standard) / £1,400 (VIP) | MeetToMatch | N/A | ||
22 – 28 Jan | Global Game Jam | 01 – JAN | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Game Jam | North America | United States | Virtual | 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 | Free | None | None | ||
25 – 26 Jan | Asia Pacific Game Summit | 01 – JAN | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei City | Taipei City, Taiwan | Asia Pacific Game Summit (APGS) dedicates to promoting Taiwan’s gaming industry, with the aim of expanding opportunities for international exchange among experts. Organized by Taipei Computer Association. | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/apgs/index.php?lang=e | N/A | Free | N/A | None | ||
25 – 28 Jan | Taipei Game Show | 01 – JAN | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei | Taipei, Taiwan | 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 | NT$ 250 | N/A | None | ||
5 – 12 Feb | Steam Next Fest – February | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | United States | Virtual | 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 | Free | Steam | None | ||
7 – 8 Feb | GamesForum Barcelona | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | 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 | £300 | MeetToMatch | None | ||
TBA | Arabic Games POSTPONED | 02 – FEB | 2024 | DELAYED | DELAYED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Middle East | Egypt | Cairo | Cairo, Egypt | The Arabic Games Conference is a celebration of games and interactive experiences designed by Arab creators in the Arab world. Get access to resources in Arabic, as well as professional advice, and learn how to advance your game. | https://arabic.games/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
13 – 15 Feb | DICE Summit | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | United States | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, United States | 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 | $3,250 / $899 (Awards Only) | None | None | ||
13 – 15 Feb | MeetToMatch – The Las Vegas Edition | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during our inaugural Las Vegas Edition, taking place during DICE, one of the premier networking events in the games industry. | https://www.meettomatch.com/lasvegas/ | 300 | 80€ | MeetToMatch | None | ||
13 – 15 Feb | Game Connection Online – Las Vegas Edition | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Join our online event on February 13-15, 2024, alongside D.I.C.E Summit in Las Vegas. Connect with industry leaders, schedule meetings via Let’s Meet biz-matching platform, and explore business opportunities. Limited 500 free spots available—register now for your free online pass! | https://www.game-connection.com/registration-game-connection-online-2024/ | N/A | Free (First 500) | Let’s Meet | None | ||
15 – 16 Feb | HIT Games Conference | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | HGC, Online Conferences – the most famous international online conference devoted to the developing, marketing, and growth of the Mobile, PC, Console, VR & AR,Web3 games industries. Each event gathers about 1,000 attendees from 90+ countries all over the world. | https://hgconf.com/february-2024 | 1000 | Free / 49€ (Business) | Pine | None | ||
15 – 16 Feb | GameDev Summit | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Philippines | Boracay Island | Boracay Island, Philippines | 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 | $685 | MeetToMatch | None | ||
15 – 16 Feb | WN Conference Abu Dhabi | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Middle East | United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Series of conferences WN is going to enter Abu Dhabi. | https://wnconf.com/ | N/A | 639€ (Standard) / 369€ (Indie) | WN Hub | None | ||
16 Feb | Guildford Festival | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Guildford | Guildford, United Kingdom | The festival – which will be completely free to attend – offers students and budding developers alike the chance to meet over 60 individual established studios and 3000+ developers without impacting their finances at a time where funds may be scarce. | https://guildford.games | 3000 | Free | N/A | None | ||
16 Feb | Horizons by IndieCade | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Academia | North America | United States | Virtual | Virtual | Horizons connects diverse and highly qualified students with one another, industry representatives, and to a worldwide community. Through our first-of-its-kind conference and showcase, Horizons amplifies new student work and emerging talent from games programs to industry, and the broader public. | https://www.indiecade.com/horizons-2024-conference/ | N/A | $17.50 (Student) / $40 (Industry) | N/A | None | ||
20 – 21 Feb | Indie Game Business Sessions: February Edition | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | United States | Virtual | Virtual | Learn more about video game business, marketing, and licensing from industry leaders. | https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/ | N/A | $50 (Business) | MeetToMatch | None | ||
21 – 23 Feb | devcom Leadership Summit | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Lisbon | Lisbon, Portugal | Join devcom for a top-level event designed for executives and leads from the global games industry offering a rare opportunity for you to come together in a safe space, free from press or recordings, to openly discuss the challenges, fears, and uncertainties that come with your role. | https://www.devcom.global/leadership-summit-2024/ | N/A | 1799 € | N/A | None | ||
24 Feb | Games of War | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Poland | Gdańsk | Gdańsk, Poland | The conference is dedicated exploring the complex narratives and historical reflections embedded in video games centred around the Russian invasion of Ukraine providing a platform for insightful discussions and academic exploration. | https://historia.ug.edu.pl/dzialalnosc-naukowa/konferencje-i-seminaria/w-przygotowaniu | N/A | Free | None | None | ||
28 – 29 Feb | DevGAMM Gdańsk | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Gdańsk | Gdańsk, Poland | 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+ | $100 (Indie) / $400 (Business) | Pine | None | ||
29 Feb | VIVA! | 02 – FEB | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | A new conference for indies and small studios to gain marketing insights from the experts. We will cover topics such as IP, effective indie campaigns, content creation, organic audiences and choosing the right platforms for your project. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/753778861867?aff=oddtdtcreator | 100 | £10 (Virtual) / £30 (On-Site) | None | None | ||
29 Feb – 3 Mar | Games Gathering Lviv | 03 – MAR | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Lviv | Lviv, Ukraine | The format of the conference is traditionally hybrid: you can attend the event online, or go on an exciting journey to Lviv and join us offline. Join us wherever you are, Games Gathering 2024 Lviv is an event for those who are passionate about the world of gaming!!! | https://www.ggconference.com/conference/games-gathering-2024-lviv/ | 1000+ | $49 (Standard) / $159 (Premium) | N/A | None | ||
2 – 3 Mar | Tokyo Indie Summit | 03 – MAR | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | 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 | 1000 JPY (Public) / 3000 JPY (Business) | N/A | None | ||
5 – 6 Mar | Hamburg Games Conference | 03 – MAR | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | Hamburg, Germany | 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 | 199€ (Indie) / 349€ (Business) | MeetToMatch | None | ||
6 – 7 Mar | ESI Next Gen | 03 – MAR | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | 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 | £150 | N/A | None | ||
6 – 7 Mar | Global Games Pitch – Spring Edition | 03 – MAR | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | Europe | Ukraine | Virtual | Virtual | The biggest international online pitching event with 100+ publishers and investors! | https://gdbay.com/global-games-pitch/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | ||
03 – MAR | 2024 | CANCELLED | CANCELED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | Join us at the NextGen Game Development Summit to connect with industry leaders, discover groundbreaking technologies, and gain valuable insights into the future of game development. | https://bcf-events.com/single-conference/nextgen-game-development-summit#about | N/A | 699€ (Standard) / 399€ (Virtual) | N/A | None | ||||
7 – 10 Mar | Yorkshire Games Festival | 03 – MAR | 2024 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Bradford | Bradford, United Kingdom | Join us for an extravaganza of games culture, design, and production as we celebrate all things gaming. With the National Science and Media Museum temporarily closed for our transformative Sound and Vision project works, we will be bringing gameplay, workshops, networking events and more to venues. | https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival | N/A | 25€ | N/A | None | ||
UPCOMING 2025 EVENTS | 10/03/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
14 – 17 May | A Maze 2025 NEW | 05 – MAY | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Berlin, Germany | A MAZE. established since 2008 is an international arthouse label in the field of games and playful media that includes independent and alternative game projects, virtual realities and other digital playful dimensions. | https://a-maze.net/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None |
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