Nikkei Gaming and Nikkei Entertainment will launch GLGa 2027 NORTH

Nikkei Gaming and Nikkei Entertainment” will launch GLGa 2027 NORTH, a new two-day event dedicated to the gaming business, to be held in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Mar. 9 (Tue.) and Mar. 10 (Wed.), 2027.

Indie Game Initiative Announced

• GLGa Indie Stars:　A FREE exhibition program exclusively for selected titles
• GLGa Indie Pitch Stage:　A pitch contest to key industry figures.
• GLGa Indie Growth:　Organizer-hosted seminars focused on indie games

Sponsorship Plans for the Indie Game Area

• [Platinum]:　Indie Area Sponsorship
• [Gold] and [Silver]:　Seminar Slot +Booth Exhibition

To ensure maximum exposure, GLGa will drive global promotion, leveraging Nikkei BP’s influential media network alongside active marketing campaigns at major gaming events worldwide.

As GLGa is a business-focused gaming event, we welcome participants from the game industry and media industry, providing a venue for networking with a wide range of players.

■　GLGa2027 NORTH Overview

Event Name: GLGa2027 NORTH
Venue: Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park (Sapporo, Japan)
Official Website:  https://events.nikkeibp.co.jp/glga/2027/en/exhibitor/
Organizers: Nikkei Gaming / Nikkei Entertainment!
Dates: March 9 (Tue) ？ 10 (Wed), 2027

■　Features of GLGa:

• Intensive business meetings and networking opportunities
• New connections with domestic and international industry players at Sapporo
• A business matching system available free of charge to all exhibitors,
• A platform for indie game developers to take their careers to the next level
• Plans to hold numerous business seminars for exhibitors and attendees

■ Call for Exhibitors:
The event offers a variety of plans tailored to your specific needs, including booth exhibitions and seminar sponsorships. Exhibition Application Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM (JST)

Please check the official website for more details.
https://events.nikkeibp.co.jp/glga/2027/en/exhibitor/