gamescom dev is the official game developer conference of gamescom.

First launched in 2017 under the name devcom, the conference quickly became Europe’s biggest game developer event.

In Autumn 2025, devcom was renamed gamescom dev — a name that reflects its close connection to gamescom and its evolution into a central meeting point for the international games industry.

In 2026, the event will take place on August 23-25 in Cologne, Germany. Additional to two days of conference with keynotes, talks, roundtables and workshops held by international industry experts, gamescom dev will also feature a business expo, online and onsite matchmaking, side events, parties and activities, the indie expo and more.