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The gamescom dev leadership summit 2027 brings together some of the video game industry’s most experienced leaders for three days of candid conversation, shared learning and meaningful connections.
Taking place in Lisbon from March 23–25, 2027, the summit combines collaborative workshops, thought-provoking keynotes and expert-led roundtables designed to tackle the most important challenges and opportunities shaping our industry. The program also leaves ample time for networking, informal conversations and building new relationships, all in a relaxed atmosphere and a stunning setting.
Open dialogue and honest exchange of perspectives help leaders navigate change, challenge established thinking, and ultimately make better decisions. Carefully curated roundtables will provide the setting for focused, constructive discussions on key themes facing the business today.
Held under NDA, the gamescom dev leadership summit creates a trusted environment in which senior leaders can speak freely, explore difficult questions, and share experiences away from public scrutiny.
With the gamescom dev leadership events, we offer a year-round program tailored for games industry leaders and decision-makers through a series of recurring and interlinked summits and dinners.
We invite you to connect and collaborate with top-level professionals, and to engage in conversations that truly matter. Our leadership events equip the foremost minds in the games industry with lasting experiences and valuable relationships.
Let’s shape the future of gaming together!
gamescom dev leadership summits
The gamescom dev leadership summits offer a distinctive platform for leaders to connect and exchange innovative ideas.
The two-day program creates a confidential and collaborative environment where top professionals can engage, share insights and tackle critical industry challenges without the pressures of public scrutiny.
The agenda features keynotes, workshops, roundtables, panels and guided networking, as well as lunch breaks and seated dinners.
gamescom dev leadership dinners
The gamescom dev leadership dinners aim to deepen the exchanges and connections fostered during our summits, promoting richer interactions among attendees.
Currently, we host our leadership dinners at GDC, gamescom, gamescom latam, and gamescom asia.
Each of them features intensive networking, and a thoughtfully curated dining experience while sharing insights and ideas with key figures in the industry.
leadership events 2026 / 2027
leadership summit @ Cologne
Aug 24, 2026
Cologne, Germany
leadership dinner @ gamescom
Aug 24, 2026
Cologne, Germany
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Iryna Ivanova
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Business Development Manager Europe, MENA, South America
Sonia Wojciechowska
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Business Development Manager North America, APAC
“The leadership summit hit exactly the right tone — covering the real issues and trends developers need to stay ahead in today’s fast-evolving industry.It was a powerful experience with meaningful conversations and insights that directly connect to the challenges we’re tackling right now.
The event was full of those genuine, stand-out moments that make you think, ‘This is why we’re here.’ I can’t wait to come back next year and dive even deeper.”
Alexander L. Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer at Streamline Media Group“The leadership summit was a fantastic space for candid discussion with leaders in European game teams, a space to explore the human and professional challenges in the market which at the time was considerable.There were some great speakers but it was in the roundtable and networking sessions that really added the best value with discussions ranging from practical insight on fundraising, business operations and game marketing strategies.”
Oscar Clark, Chief Executive Officer at Fundamentally Games Ltd“The leadership summit fostered open discussions on critical industry challenges, offering participants valuable insights and connections to empower game studios, investors, publishers, and other stakeholders.gamescom dev’s team curated the two-day event packed with diverse networking opportunities, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for meaningful conversations.”
Diogo Rato, Executive Director at Associação de Produtores de Videojogos Portugueses“The summit gave me invaluable insights into the challenges confronting different types of game companies. A wonderful opportunity to network with top executives from a wide array of gaming firms.Thanks to the connections made at the summit, we were able to venture into new business territories.”
Christian Fonnesbech, Head of IP at Leverage“Attending the leadership summit was an insightful experience, where I could connect or catch up with peers, from different parts of the industry and with different experiences (VCs, other publishers, but also successful III studios).Sharing experiences and best practices, facing common challenges and how to deal with them, each with their own solution and expertise, was not only helpful, but also reminding how, as an industry, we can grow by sharing.”
Yves Le Yaouanq, Chief Content Officer at Focus Entertainment
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