Games Industry Events in 2023

The 2023 event will run on a hybrid model, encompassing both in-person and online-only events, and the theme this year will be "Come in Gameverse"

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D.I.C.E. Summit 2023 is an exclusive high-level conference, gathering the brightest and most creative minds dedicated to exploring approaches to the creative process and artistic expression as they uniquely apply to the development of interactive entertainment.

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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.

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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. Attendees include programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, and business leaders

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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.

The London Games Festival is a multi-day celebration of the art, culture and business of video games. Back for its seventh year, the London.

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GDLX 23 is the latest edition of this event, and it promises to be an exciting and informative experience for attendees. It will feature a variety of indie games, which will be available to play, giving attendees the opportunity to discover new and exciting games, and learn more about the developers behind them.

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W.A.S.D is the central playable and interactive feature of London Games Festival. Expect developer presentations, loads of indie games, tabletop, meet and greets, careers advice and loads more

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The renowned Croatian developer conference returns to its usual April slot, once again inviting game makers and industry professionals to Dubrovnik. The ourganisers will also introduce variety of additional satelite events during the Reboot Develop week and right after.

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The first and largest games and toys expo in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, aiming to gather developers, publishers, investors, toys companies and more under one roof to exchange knowledge, experiences, services, new products and innovations

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GamesBeat returns with its largest conference for leaders in gaming. 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.

This year Barclays are planning an even bigger and better games Industry event with their annual Games Frenzy at their headquarters in Canary Wharf. Barclays Games and Creative Team invite you to join them for leading games industry expert panels and exhibitors from Creative UK, local games uni students, mobile games studios, Code Coven and much more. The event will be followed by drinks and food and an opportunity to network and make new connections

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DevGAMM comes back to Vilnius again! Two days of industry sessions, games activities, such as showcase, job offers from the leading companies, quest, parties, and much more.

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Best International Games (BIG) Festival is the largest international games, creation, business and networking event in Latin America

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In partnership with GameDev London, join publishers, including AAA publisher Dovetail Studios, and several universities for 2 dates of showcases, talks, panel discussions and portfolio reviews as part of the vast Medway Gaming Festival. For students and Indie publishers showcase placements are entirely free (subject to availability) to show to peers and the wider audience at this fast growing festival in a truly stunning venue

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Italy's leading international event about the games business, encompassing talks, pitching opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and the Italian Video Game Awards

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An important event at CAGS'23 will be the 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.

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Develop:Brighton is the only event in the UK that brings the entire game-making industry together - from global superstars to micro indies, to learn from each other, share ideas and experiences, network and do business in a friendly and inclusive environment. And they've been doing it since 2006.

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Fish & Chips! Two Free Drinks! Retro Games! Co-hosted by Amiqus, Lighthouse Games and Renaissance

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Now in its 9th year, BitSummit specializes in B2B, focusing on attending developers, publishers, media, and sponsors, in addition to welcoming general attendees

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Launched in 2003, the Taipei Summer Game Show features speaker sessions and keynotes in B2B and B2C zones, in addition to showcasing games and sharing trends and insight among gamers and game industry professionals.

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The must-attend gathering for changemakers, developers, executives, and fans who believe in the impact potential of gaming and immersive media. Games for Change's mission is to elevate and drive real-world change through video games

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Now in its 20th year, ChinaJoy showcases online games, console games, web games, and hardware products related to digital entertainment. Bringing together brand corporations, products, technologies and capital, the B2B Area provides comprehensive industrial business services, communication and partnership between domestic and foreign game companies.

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Celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year, SIGGRAPH 2023 is the premier conference for computer graphics and interactive techniques worldwide.

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Developers head to Cologne to learn from a wide range of conference talks, show off their projects and services at the expo, and connect with other businesses via matchmaking.

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The world's largest event for computer and video games and Europe's leading business platform for the games industry is entering the next round. From August 23 to 27, 2023, gamescom will once again exude its unique festival feeling in the Cologne exhibition halls and throughout the city. A tried and tested hygiene and security concept will ensure your safety and a high quality of stay. The on-site experience will be combined with an extensive digital program.

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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 within the New Zealand industry and with visitors from abroad.

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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.

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Latinx Games Festival covers a wide range of topics in their panels that are important to Latinx game development. They provide career advancement opportunities, showcase games curated throughout Latin America, and celebrate Latinx game developers with the Latinx Game Awards.

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Established in 2013, External Development Summit (XDS) is the only annual, international games industry event with a primary focus on external development for art, animation, audio, software engineering, QA and localization.

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The WASD x IGN event will showcase a giant collection of new, current, and retro games in a larger space in the Truman Brewery.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tackling The Biggest HR Issues Facing The Video Games Industry

The 8th annual celebration of game developers of color features a variety of new voices, games, and experiences.

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Join Australian and international influencers, businesses and industry for the Asia Pacific’s largest digital games celebration.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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United By Games is a one-day convention for community professionals to learn from each other, participate in panels and fireside chats, and be celebrated.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The GI Investment Summit features talks, panels and roundtables from leading investors, publishers and platform holders. This is followed by meetings that take place throughout the afternoon (meeting system is also open on Friday). The event includes lunch, plus a four-day pass to the EGX consumer show.

The UK’s largest video games event, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to a four-day celebration of all things gaming.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Gamesforum North America brings together UA, Ad Monetization, Product and ASO professionals under the same roof, for a one day highly focused conference with opportunities to network and learn from the best.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Game Day 2.0 is an immersive experience offering a blend of innovation, talent, and networking opportunities within the game industry. You can try and test games that have been developed via the Springboard programme, and connection with industry leaders during a pitching session.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Careers chats with other games industry professionals, networking, meet studio founders, hear from guest speakers and play games with fellow devs.

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Key topics to be discussed during WN Conference 2023 include team building, game analytics, success strategies, fundraising insights, the impact of AI on game tech, and more.

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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.

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Friends, families, and tabletop gamers from Philadelphia and around the world will have the opportunity to go hands-on with the hottest and most anticipated tabletop titles, meet the creators of their favorite games, and watch live events including panels and tournaments featuring iconic gaming personalities.

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The 2nd edition of GGaide is a day of conferences and virtual activities organised by Techaide and the Quebec video game industry to raise funds for Centraide of Greater Montreal. The event is an opportunity for people in the games industry to come together, help the community, learn, and have a positive impact.

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Playtopia sees South African and global creators and players celebrate the African gaming industry. It is a place for people to come together to share ideas, connect across continents and disciplines, and to exhibit work.

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Gamedev.world is a global game developer conference featuring 30+ speakers from around the globe, where you can learn from top developers in talks and meetings.

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HIT Games Conference is an online conference focused on developing, marketing, and growth in the games industry.

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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.

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