Europe’s biggest

game developer event

August 23 – 25, 2026 │ Cologne, Germany

Attendees

Companies

Speakers

Sessions

Stages

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.