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gamescom dev is the official developer conference of gamescom.

Welcome to Europe’s largest event for games industry professionals!

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More than a conference

gamescom dev is a hub for the global game industry. We connect people for sharing knowledge and conducting business. Everything we do is based on our core values of diversity, inclusion and sustainability.

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A year-round experience

Additionally to the main conference, gamescom dev provides content, events and services tailored to the games industry throughout the year – like the leadership summit and exclusive dinners at games industry events.

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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.

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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

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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!

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What our attendees say

“Fantastic event! Super insightful and very well put together, highly recommend!”

Brandon Sawyer, Owner & Content Director at The Gamer Guide

“gamescom dev is a space that I always love to come back to. My mind is filled with new game ideas, and my heart is full of excitement for our medium and industry.”

Mascha Camino, Quest Designer at Guerrilla Games

“Attending this event for the first time as a studio co-founder was a transformative experience. We will likely secure funding for our game and we met tone of great partners and suppliers.”

Eamonn Glass, Co-Founder at Maggie’s Farm Incorporated

“gamescom dev has proven to be one of the best conferences that caters to developers and opportunities for game industry professionals!”

Nickole Li, Mojang Studios

“This dev is the best industry professional video game conference that exists. The quality of the talks, and the possibilities for networking and engaging with other actors of the industry are amazing. It’s a must for any game developers who want to share and learn about their craft.”

Pol Serra Farré, Level Designer at Socialpoint, T2 Zynga

FAQ

What is gamescom dev conference?gamescomdev2025-12-04T09:44:45+01:00

What is gamescom dev conference?

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.

What are the opening hours of gamescom dev conference?gamescomdev2025-10-23T17:10:56+02:00

What are the opening hours of gamescom dev conference?

gamescom dev conference 2026 will take place from August 23-25 at the Koelnmesse fair ground in Cologne, Germany.

Opening hours for attendees:

Monday, Aug 18: 9 am – 7 pm (CEST)
Tuesday, Aug 19: 9 am – 7 pm (CEST)

Is gamescom dev conference barrier-free accessible?gamescomdev2025-10-23T17:14:16+02:00

Is gamescom dev conference barrier-free accessible?

For guests with restricted mobility, the Koelnmesse fair ground, where gamescom and gamescom dev conference take place, offers various suitable ways to enter the fair complex and exhibition halls.

Please download their brochure to find out more about how to get to the venue, barrier-free entrances, accessible toilets, free wheelchair rental of and how to contact the staff.
(Download accessibility brochure here)

If you can’t travel to Cologne, Germany, you can still attend #ddc2024: we offer our Digital Pass for anyone wanting to take part remotely.

What is the venue and location of gamescom dev conference?gamescomdev2025-10-23T17:15:49+02:00

What is the venue and location of gamescom dev conference?

As the official game developer conference of gamescom, gamescom dev conference takes place at the same trade fair ground, Koelnmesse, in Cologne, Germany.

At Koelnmesse, the event is held at the Conference and Exhibition Center “Confex”.

What topics will the talks and sessions at gamescom dev conference cover?gamescomdev2025-10-23T17:22:18+02:00

What topics will the talks and sessions at gamescom dev conference cover?

The conference program will feature around 210 sessions by 350 speakers. Topics will cover all game development and business related fields – from game design, community management, AI, to research & education, mental health and much more.

To see this year’s conference’s session topics, please visit our conference program page when it is published.

Will there be a live Twitch show during gamescom dev conference?gamescomdev2025-10-23T17:24:19+02:00

Will there be a live Twitch show during gamescom dev conference?

Yes, absolutely!

The gamescom dev team will stream live from our studio booth at the conference venue.

Look forward to live interviews with guests from the games industry, Let’s Plays with the games taking part in the indie expo, and fun interactions with the devcom community!

Can I watch gamescom dev talks online?gamescomdev2025-10-23T17:40:36+02:00

Can I watch gamescom dev talks online?

Yes, gamescom dev conference is a hybrid event. All talks are streamed live and recorded, so they are available to all attendees, even after the event has ended.

If you have attended gamescom dev conference, you can log into our online platform to watch talks as video-on-demand.

Please note that access is only available for ticket holders. Workshops and roundtables are not available as VODs.

What do I need to access gamescom dev conference?gamescomdev2025-10-23T17:50:26+02:00