As the May 26–29 window approaches, excitement is building for Nordic Game 2026 (NG26) in Malmö, Sweden. One of Europe’s premiere B2B conferences, NGC is celebrating its 22nd year and is positioning itself as the critical hub for developers navigating the industry’s most significant challenges and innovations. The full agenda, set to unfold across four days at the iconic Slagthuset venue, promises to deliver a lot of information and opportunity across many fronts.
One of the biggest headlines dominating the pre-show buzz is the new AI Track, designed to tackle the complex, controversial global gaming industry’s “AI-driven future”. Announced back in October 2025, the dedicated track reflects the rapid transformation from procedural world-building to adaptive NPC behaviors.
Accompanying this forward-looking content is the return of the Executive Summit on the opening day, Tuesday, May 26. This high-level gathering will tackle the crucial topic of “Rethinking the Game Studio for 2026,” addressing the evolving business landscape for C-level executives. Additionally, the Games Policy Summit returns, advancing discussions on European game industry support strategy, regulatory frameworks, and funding mechanisms, building on a successful prior year.
The Main Stage is stacked with confirmed speakers from some of the biggest names in Nordic and international development. Fans of high-octane shooters will be keen to hear from EA DICE’s Development Director, Anna Norrevik, who is headlining with a session dedicated to their massive title, Battlefield 6. In a further testament to the region’s pedigree, the celebrated creators of the highly anticipated upcoming PlayStation 5 title SAROS from Housemarque are also confirmed to offer a deep dive into their development insights. Meanwhile, a must-attend session will feature Design Director Virgil Watkins and his team from Embark Studios for an NG Conversation focused on the development of their title, ARC Raiders. The speaker roster is rounded out by talent like Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, Lead Writer on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the Samson Creator, Christofer Sundberg, all hosted by the presenter, Zahrah Isaacs.
NG26 remains committed to fostering independent talent. Indie developers are promised “unbeatable value”, with unique opportunities such as the high-visibility Nordic Pitch sessions on May 26–27, offering a three-minute spotlight for showcasing their game. The event also offers a substantial boost with the Nordic Showcase on Steam, aiming to surpass last year’s 1.2 million impressions. Business-focused indies and venture-ready companies can also look forward to the Games Capital Summit on the first day, facilitating direct connections with actively investing VCs. The final day is reserved for Masterclass Friday, a dedicated educational program for students and indie developers.
With the final price increase on passes hitting on April 30, time is counting down for developers, publishers, and investors to secure their spot for the four-day event. The anticipation for NG26 is sure to be on the rise for many attendees (and potential attendees) as Malmö prepares to host attendees in this fast-moving and evolving moment for the global game development community.
