The Game Industry Conference (GIC) Team has sounded an alert for its upcoming GIC Sprint event in Katowice: the current window for ticket pricing is closing fast. Attendees have until the end of May to purchase their passes before prices increase for both the GIC Sprint and the main GIC event in Poznań. The price change takes effect in June, marking the final weeks of current rates. Planning ahead is now crucial, especially for budget-conscious potential attendees. But, whenever buying in to attend GIC events, a key incentive remains: industry professionals who purchase tickets for both Polish conferences simultaneously will receive a substantial 50% discount on the second pass.
For those who may not be familiar with the event, The GIC is one of Europe’s more established events for game developers, operating two major gatherings in Poland this year. While the flagship event runs in Poznań, the inaugural GIC Sprint is launching as a new, accessible summer edition held in Katowice, offering focused summits, business matchmaking, and over 120 expert talks. The GIC Sprint will takes place in Katowice, Poland, from June 25–27, 2026, while the main GIC (Game Industry Conference) takes place in Poznań, Poland, from October 21–24, 2026.
In addition to ticket pressure, the GIC Team has secured solutions for a major conference expense: lodging. They have arranged special hotel discounts at selected locations near the GIC Sprint venue in Katowice. All necessary codes and hotel options are available for attendees online.
Newly confirmed speakers include:
- Manfredo Stagno d’Alcontres (Senior Technical Game Designer at Wargaming)
- Greg Hennessey (Game Design Director at CCP Games)
- Eric Vezzoli (Director of Technology at Razer)
- Cat Chew (Managing Director at Ichiba)
Game industry pros looking to connect and gain high-level insights should lock in their travel plans and ticket purchases are finalized before the looming deadline.
