Games Industry Events
Tokyo Game Show 2023
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Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan
For the first time in four years, the Tokyo Game Show 2023 will utilize the entire Makuhari Messe halls with over 2,000 booths and 200,000 visitors expected.
D.I.C.E. Europe 2023
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Hotel Reykjavík Grand, Iceland
Past D.I.C.E. Europe attendees included major publishers and developers, some of the brightest and most influential interactive entertainment industry leaders, decision makers and visionaries.
Horizon(s) 2023
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National Opera of Bordeaux, France
Horizon(s) is a video games forum aimed at games executives, which takes place in the beautiful Bordeaux National Opera. After a successful first edition in 2022, Horizon(s) is back to review the current situation of the video games industry and explore the challenges and opportunities ahead.
GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2023
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195 Piccadilly, London, UK
Tackling The Biggest HR Issues Facing The Video Games Industry
Game Devs of Color Expo 2023
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Online
The 8th annual celebration of game developers of color features a variety of new voices, games, and experiences.
Melbourne International Games Week 2023
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Melbourne, Australia
Join Australian and international influencers, businesses and industry for the Asia Pacific’s largest digital games celebration.
Games Connect Asia Pacific 2023
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MCEC, Melbourne, Australia
Games Connect Asia Pacific 2023 (GCAP) is Australia’s professional development and networking event for the game development industry, focused on up-skilling and connecting the Australian sector via education, knowledge sharing and the provision of extended personal and business networks.
Dutch Game Day 2023
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Beeld & Geluid, Hilversum, The Netherlands
Dutch Game Day powered by Control is a yearly game developer conference with talks from national and international speakers. There is also a central expo, where companies can showcase their games and products or look for customers, partners, employees or trainees. The day will end with a networking reception followed by the presentation of the Dutch Game Awards 2023 orgainsed by the DGA.
Game Industry Conference (GIC) 2023
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Poznań International Fair, Poland
The Game Industry Conference takes place alongside the Poznan Game Arena, one of the largest game expos in Europe. Over 76,000 visitors enjoy the show by testing games and hardware from more than 220 expositors.
PAX Australia 2023
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MCEC, Melbourne, Australia
PAX or Penny Arcade Expo is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013 to sold out crowds.
Women in Games Annual Global Conference 2023
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Virtual
The Women in Games Global Conference will return this October, once again providing the opportunity to highlight the importance of gender equality, diversity and inclusion within the games and esports industries.
Serious Play 2023
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Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
Serious Play 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. Harness the strength of game-based learning for your school or organization and gain skills that will advance your career.
Brasil Game Show 2023
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Expo Center Norte, São Paulo, Brazil
The Brasil Game Show brings together the biggest names in the gaming industry, showcasing the latest developments in the PC market, console, mobile, virtual reality, card games, and board games.
EGX 2023
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ExCeL, London, United Kingdom
The UK’s largest video games event, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to a four-day celebration of all things gaming.
Unwrap Festival 2023
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Nelson Mandelaplein 2, Kortrijk, Belgium
Unwrap Festival is a combination of a career fair, conference, and showcases and afterparties. With over 1,000 attendees coming from game, media, and music industry, it is an event where pitching, connecting, and networking are key.
GameSoundCon
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Burbank, California, United States
GameSoundCon is the leading professional conference for anyone involved with game audio, from composers and sound designers to researchers and dialogue specialists. The 2-day features over 70 panels and sessions from the leaders in game sound and music. GameSoundCon is fully hybrid, with both in-person and remote attendance options.
SXSW Sydney Games Festival 2023
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Sydney, Australia
The SXSW Sydney 2023 Games Festival will be the place to experience the current trends and exciting future of the Games industry in Australia and beyond. From virtual and augmented reality projects to cinematic RPGs and tabletop games, the SXSW Sydney 2023 Games Festival will cover it all
Gamescom Asia 2023
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Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore
Gamescom Asia returns in October 2023 to the familiar festival atmosphere once again. The Asia satellite event of Gamescom, the world's largest computer and video games festival.
Gamescom Asia x GTR Pitching Competition 2023
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Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Pitch Competition is hosted by Global Top Round and powered by Gamescom Asia and is an event tailored for aspiring game developers. It offers a platform to showcase your game, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit to potential publishers and investors within the global games industry.
Games Aid Gala 2023
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One George Street, Westminster, London, United Kingdom
The GamesAid Gala is an annual black-tie fundraising event that spreads the word about what GamesAid does, promotes the charities they support - and helps raise even more money for those who need it most.
Sweden Game Conference 2023
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Sweden Game Arena, Skövde, Sweden
Like previous conferences there will be numerous talks and panels diving into both business and development disciplines in the games industry. There will also be Indicator expo, Sweden Game pitch and SAGA, award ceremony.
Scottish Games Week 2023
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Edinburgh, Dundee, and Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
SGW23 is the platform for the whole Scottish gaming community to come together and celebrate its successes, learn from its challenges and showcase its talent.
Paris Games Week 2023
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Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles, France
After the success of the "Restart" edition, which brought together the entire video game ecosystem and visitors, the French reference video game event is returning to Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles from 1 to 5 November 2023.
IGDC 2023
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Kondapur, India
Now in its 15th year, IGDC is the biggest and the most significant developer conference in India and South Asia. Its goal is to support and empower game developers with insights, upskilling and networking opportunities in the presence of industry leaders and investors.
MIGS 2023
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Montréal, Québec, Canada
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, speakers, and a B2B exhibit space.
DevGAMM Lisbon 2023
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The Oitavos, Lisbon, Portugal
DevGAMM Lisbon 2023 is two days of industry sessions and games activities. The conference is aimed at developers, publishers, game designers, programmers, artists, business development managers, recruiters, journalists, and everyone involved in the game industry.
CiGA Developer Conference
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Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, China
CiGA Developer Conference 2023 is a conference organized by CiGA for game developers and game industry practitioners that covers game design, visual art, programming, narrative, platform, marketing and more.
Milan Games Week 2023
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Fiera Milano Rho, Milan, Italy
Milan Games Week & Cartoomics is Italy's largest consumer show dedicated to gaming, esports and pop culture in all its nuances, from comics, fantasy fiction, role-playing and board games to cinema, entertainment, and cosplayers.
Africa Games Week 2023
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The Watershed, Cape Town, South Africa
Now in its 6th year, Africa Games Week has established itself as the premium business event in Africa for the video game industry. Developers, content creators and industry leaders come from across Africa and the globe to connect, engage and grow the African Game Industry.
Bilbao International Games Conference 2023
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Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC), Barakaldo, Spain
The BIG Conference continues the path opened by the Fun&Serious Game Festival, held in Bilbao for the first time in 2011. After the pandemic hiatus, which forced the event to hold an online edition and a hybrid one the following year, the BIG Conference rebrands to become an exclusive event aimed at industry professionals.
Copenhagen Gaming Week 2024
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Bella Arena & Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen Gaming Week is a new 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.
New York Game Awards 2024
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SVA Theatre, Manhattan, New York, United States
The 13th Annual New York Game Awards will celebrate the best games and talented legends from around the world that make it all happen. Hosted at the SVA Theatre in Manhattan, the evening will be filled with game showcases and live performances followed by an after party.
Taipei Game Show 2024
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Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan
The Taipei Game Show 2024 will feature a wide range of content, including online gaming, arcade games, and gaming peripherals. Visitors can experience the latest trends in developments in the gaming industry, as well as network with industry professionals.
D.I.C.E. Summit 2024
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Aria Resort & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
The D.I.C.E. Summit is thee premier video game networking conference which includes a variety of intimate and exciting events to make sure you get the best time to interact with attendees.
DevGAMM Poland 2024
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Amber Expo, Gdańsk, Poland
Born in Ukraine in 2008, DevGAMM has been uniting game industry professionals from Eastern Europe and beyond for over 15 years. Each conference features multiple networking opportunities, heavy-packed content by top speakers, new games from all over the world, and more.
Hamburg Games Conference 2024
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Altonaer Museum, Germany
The annual Hamburg Games Conference has been a permanent date in the calendar of the international games industry for over 14 years. With a strong focus on C-Level Business and Investment, HGC offers a 2 Day onsite conference, with more than 30+ editorial talks, an expo, evening events and matchmaking.
GDC 2024
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Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, United States
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) brings the game development community together to exchange ideas, solve problems, and shape the future of the industry across five days of education, inspiration, and networking.
Digital Dragons 2024
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ICE Krakow Congress Centre, Poland
Digital Dragons 2024 is one of the Europe’s largest business events, addressed to the representatives of the digital entertainment sector.
Reboot Develop Blue 2024
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Moscone Center, Krakow, Poland
The ninth edition of Reboot Develop Blue continues to be one of the biggest games industry events, including more than 150 speakers over a three-day lineup and a B2B expo area.
Central Asia Game Show 2024
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Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
The Central Asia Games Show (CAGS) conference and exhibition will be attended by game developers, publishers, investors, and speakers from the United States, Europe, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic.
BIG Festival 2024
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São Paulo Expo, São Paulo, Brazil
The BIG Festival is the biggest business hub for the games industry in Latin America. It's also the largest independent games festival in the region, and one of the largest in the world.
Develop:Brighton 2024
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DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, Brighton, UK
Develop:Brighton is the only event in the UK that brings the entire gaming industry together. It offers media an opportunity to meet game developers and publishers - from the brightest micro indies to development legends.
BitSummit 2024
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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. As well as support from leading industry companies like Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, and Valve, BitSummit has established itself as a leading venue in which indie developers can showcase their talent.
Devcom 2024
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Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
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 2024
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Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
The world's largest event for computer and video games and Europe's most comprehensive business platform for the games industry will once again be held in Cologne in 2024.
PAX West 2024
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Seattle Convention Center, Washington, United States
PAX West 2024 is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring panels, an expo hall with publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, and tournaments.
New Zealand Games Developers Conference 2024
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, New Zealand
The NZGDC 2024 is a three-day event that fosters a dynamic ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and growth, uniting game developers, VFX artists, and animators under one roof.