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09.01.2025

Games Industry Events 2025 (LIST)

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Games industry events in 2025 are shaping up to be an exciting mix of networking, innovation, and inspiration. Whether you’re looking to showcase your game, meet industry professionals, or discuss the gamedev job market. From major global conferences to niche gatherings, this year’s calendar is packed with opportunities to connect and grow. Here’s the list of the must-attend events for gamedev professionals in 2025 (we’ve listed events with already announced dates, and we’ll continue to update the article as new dates are confirmed):

Click on each month to see more details about the events.

January 2025: Global Game Jam, PG Connects, New York Game Awards

Global Game Jam (online)

20-26 January 2025

The GGJ returns as the world’s largest game creation event, bringing together tens of thousands of jammers across hundreds of physical and virtual locations in over 100 countries worldwide.

PG Connects (London, UK)

20-21 January 2025

Pocket Gamer Connects is the leading international conference connecting the global games industry, covering everything from mobile, PC, and console to XR, AI, and web3 technology.

The New York Game Awards (New York, US)

21 January 2025

The video games award show powered by the nonprofit New York Videogame Critics Circle recognizes outstanding achievements in video games.

February 2025: Gamesforum, Gamedev Summit, D.I.C.E., DevGAMM

Gamesforum Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain)

5-6 February 2025

Dedicated for mobile gaming studios, this games industry event brings together gamedev professionals to explore latest strategies in user acquisition, ad monetization, product monetization, and alternative growth.

Gamedev Summit (Boracay, Philippines)

5-7 February 2025

B2B, professionals-only games industry event in the heart of the Asia Pacific provides a broader perspective on the possibilities available to game studios and professionals.

D.I.C.E. Summit (Las Vegas, US)

11-13 February 2025

This year’s D.I.C.E. theme, “Built to Last,” explores sustainability, responsibility, and innovation to shape a resilient future for interactive entertainment.

DevGAMM Poland (Gdańsk, Poland)

27-28 February 2025

DevGAMM offers top-tier speakers, global game showcases, and endless networking opportunities, making it a must-attend event for the games industry.

March 2025: SXSW, HIT Games, GDC, PG Connects

SXSW Conference (Austin, US)

7-15 March 2025

SXSW is a nine-day gathering, where innovators, and pioneers from tech, film, music, and games industries converge to explore ideas through conferences, festivals, and exhibitions.

HIT Games Conference (Istanbul, Türkiye)

14 March 2025

HIT Games Conference is one the largest B2B gamedev events in Istanbul, hosting 1,000+ professionals, an expo, and networking activities from across 50+ countries.

PG Connects (San Francisco, US)

17-18 March 2025

Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco kicks off GDC week with unmatched networking, connecting delegates across mobile, PC, console, XR, blockchain, AI, and web3.

Game Developer Conference (San Francisco, US)

17-21 March 2025

GDC is the world’s premier event for game developers, bringing together thousands of creators over five days to share knowledge, network, and explore the latest innovations in gamedev.

April 2025: Nordic Game Jam, Reboot, Gamescom Latam

Nordic Game Jam (Copenhagen, Denmark)

3-6 April 2025

Nordic Game Jam is an annual 48-hour game jam that brings together artists, designers, writers, programmers, and gamers to create amazing games.

Reboot Develop Blue (Dubrovnik, Croatia)

14-16 April 2025

Europe’s boutique game developers’ conference celebrates its 10th anniversary, featuring 160+ speakers, 8 tracks, and a global audience of 2700+ industry members.

HIT Games Conference (Berlin, Germany)

24-25 April 2025

HIT Games Conference (HGC) is a global B2B event focused on the development, publishing, and growth of the gaming industry, spanning Mobile, PC, Console, Web3 games, and more.

Gamescom Latam (São Paulo, Brazil)

30 April – 5 May 2025

The 2nd edition of Gamescom Latam brings the iconic gamedev event to Latin America, uniting gamers, developers, and industry leaders to celebrate games and innovation.

May 2025: Digital Dragons, Nordic Game

Digital Dragons (Kraków, Poland)

18-20 May 2025

Digital Dragons is Europe’s leading game industry conference, bringing together game developers, publishers, and industry professionals to network, learn, and celebrate gaming innovation.

Nordic Game Spring (Malmö, Sweden)

20-23 May 2025

Nordic Game is a vibrant gathering for the games industry, featuring insightful talks, networking opportunities, and a showcase of innovation, all set in the heart of Malmö.

June 2025: XP Game Summit, HIT Games

XP Game Summit (Toronto, Canada)

12-13 June 2025

The XP Game Summit is a Canadian event dedicated to sharing knowledge and fostering growth within the video game industry.

HIT Games Conference (Barcelona, Spain)

19-20 June 2025

HIT Games Conference (HGC) is a global B2B event focused on the development, publishing, and growth of the gaming industry, spanning Mobile, PC, Console, Web3 games, and more.

July 2025: Develop:Brighton, BitSummit

Develop:Brighton (Brighton, UK)

8-10 July 2025

Develop:Brighton unites the entire game development industry—from global studios to micro indies—to share knowledge, network, and do business in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.

BitSummit (Kyoto, Japan)

18-20 July 2025

BitSummit was founded with the goal of giving Japanese independent game makers a chance to show their games to the world.

August 2025: Devcom, Gamescom, PAX West

Devcom (Cologne, Germany)

17-19 August 2025

devcom is Europe’s premier community-driven conference for game developers, focused on development, publishing, and networking.

Gamescom (Cologne, Germany)

20-25 August 2025

At Gamescom, the creativity and passion of the gaming world are united for five unforgettable days filled with releases, tournaments, live shows, cosplay, festivals, and business.

PAX West (Seattle, US)

29 August – 1 September 2025

PAX West is a well-known gaming and gamedev event featuring a massive expo hall filled with publishers and studios, game demos, and more.

September 2025: HIT Games, Tokyo Game Show

HIT Games Conference (Paris, France)

5 September 2025

HIT Games Conference (HGC) is a global B2B event focused on the development, publishing, and growth of the gaming industry, spanning Mobile, PC, Console, Web3 games, and more.

Tokyo Game Show (Tokyo, Japan)

25-28 September 2025

Tokyo Game Show highlights Japanese games while also welcoming international game developers.

October 2025: HIT Games, Gamescom Asia

HIT Games Conference (Hanoi, Vietnam)

10 October 2025

HIT Games Conference (HGC) is a global B2B event focused on the development, publishing, and growth of the gaming industry, spanning Mobile, PC, Console, Web3 games, and more.

Gamescom Asia (Singapore)

30 October – 2 November 2025

Gamescom Asia showcases Southeast Asian highlights, AAA games, indie titles, esports, cosplay, livestreams, and more.

November 2025: HIT Games

HIT Games Conference (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

27-28 November 2025

HIT Games Conference (HGC) is a global B2B event focused on the development, publishing, and growth of the gaming industry, spanning Mobile, PC, Console, Web3 games, and more.

More Games Industry Events 2025 to Come!

That’s our roundup of the must-attend games industry events for 2025. Whether you’re looking to network, showcase your game, or stay ahead of job market trends, there’s something here for everyone. Did we miss an event? Let us know—drop us a message with your suggestions! We’ll be updating this article as new dates and announcements come in, so be sure to check back.