Europe’s biggest

game developer event

August 23 – 25, 2026 │ Cologne, Germany

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gamescom dev is all about…

Top-notch speakers

Meet the international game dev scene, from young founders to legendary industry veterans.

Expand your knowledge with exclusive talks, panel discussions, fireside chats, and roundtables, or participate in insightful workshops.

The conference programm will feature around 220 sessions by 390 speakers.

Business boosters

Meet your future partners, customers and talents at gamescom dev.

At the main expo, companies from around the globe like game studios, publishers and service providers, present their products, services and businesses.

Engage with potential business partners, boost your visibility and elevate your brand.

Engaging networking

gamescom dev brings the international game development community together in the best possible ways.

With our numerous side events for game industry professionals and vibrant parties, you get multiple opportunities to connect, network and exchange experiences with other attendees.

Who is attending?

Game Developers & Studios
Indie Devs & Studios
Publishers
Associations & Delegations
Educational Institutions

Exhibitors & Partners
Service Providers
Vendors

Press & Media
Content Creators

Agenda overview

August 23 – 25, 2026 │ Cologne, Germany

Sun, AUG 23

gamescom dev speakers & VIP sunday with exlusive networking and more pre-event activities.

Mon, AUG 24 & TUE, AUG 25

Main conference days, expo, indie showcase, and numerous community and partner events.

WED, AUG 26 – FRI, AUG 28

gamescom dev booth at the gamescom B2B area.

Please note

The agenda and program are still work-in-progress! Stay tuned for exciting updates as we continue to shape an unforgettable experience. We encourage you to visit our website regularly for the latest information and subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates.

Speakers

These are the speakers of our 2025 conference. The program of gamescom dev 2026 is still in the works!

Get on the

gamescom dev stage!

Applications close April 5, 2026!

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We’re looking for passionate and skilled speakers for gamescom dev 2026!

Share your insights, innovative ideas, and expertise with a diverse and international community of industry professionals.

Become a speaker at gamescom dev conference, no matter if you are a first-time speaker or hardened stage veteran! Now is your chance – just follow the link in the button below to submit your talk, panel or workshop proposals.

APPLY AS SPEAKER

Benefits for Speakers

As a gamescom dev conference speaker, you’ll not only receive honor and glory, but also these benefits:

access to the exclusive Speakers & VIP Lounge
access to the Speakers & VIP eXperience Tours
an invitation to the prestigious Networking Reception on Sunday, Aug 23
a conference ticket, of course
a gamescom Trade Visitor ticket

Submission Guidelines

We will not accept AI generated submissions, and no advertisements of products, services, or technology. If you are interested in promoting a product, service or technology at gamescom dev 2026, please reach out to our sales team via sales@gamescomdev.global!

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES