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Level up

your ideas and strategies

Meet the international game dev scene at gamescom dev 2026, 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 program will feature around 220+ sessions by 390 speakers.

Session types

Talks and keynotes

From best practices and insightful case studies to keynotes, reports and post mortems – our talks revolve around a large variety of focus topics, ranging from game, narrative, or visual design over business, leadership, audio, and many more.

20 min or 50 min sessions
incl. 5-10 min Q&A

Panel discussions

No proper conference without engaging panel discussions on current trends and challenges within the global games industry.

50 min session incl. 5-10 min Q&A

Fireside chats

Interview-style conversations with the industry’s veterans, thought leaders, pioneers, and straight-up legends. Our Fireside Chats explore the journey of innovation, leadership, and the future of game development.

20 min or 50 min sessions incl. 5-10 min Q&A

Roundtables

Our interactive discussion rounds allow attendees to not only listen but actively engage in conversations on current hot topics, as well as mentoring sessions. These are neither streamed nor recorded in order to create a more intimate and safer atmosphere – some things you just don’t want to discuss on-stage.

60-80 min session incl. Q&A

Workshops

From hands-on courses to extended Q&As – under the supervision of our handpicked lecturers our workshops will allow you to dive deeper into specific topics of interest, and allow you to hone your very own craft.

60-80 min session incl. Q&A

Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Arts, Animation & VFX

  • Audio & Sound Design
  • Business
  • Co-Development
  • Community Management

  • Culture

  • Diversity, Accessibility & Inclusion

  • Game Design

  • Leadership & HR

  • Mental Health

  • Mobile
  • Multiplayer
  • Narrative Design

  • PR & Marketing

  • Production

  • Research & Education

  • Tech & Coding

  • UX / UI
  • VR / XR
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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.

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
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!

Speakers 2025

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

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Any questions?

Get in touch!

Nico Balletta
(he/him)

Head of Program
nico@gamescomdev.global

Jay Zhao
(she/they)

Program & Content Manager
jay@gamescomdev.global