October 2026 Game Industry Conference and Convention Events Calendar

The New Zealand Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) is a professional game development and interactive media conference for New Zealand and Australian audiences. It focuses equally on actionable and inspirational content, […]

Tackling The Biggest HR Issues Facing The Video Games Industry. The GI HR Summit returns for a second year to unite HR professionals from across the games industry to discuss […]

Blend offers a broader two-day program across multiple venues, featuring additional spaces for workshops, masterclasses, and case studies with a focus on real-world industry experience. Leading domestic speakers and international […]

MonteGames is an ode of love for the game development industry set in the most attractive superyacht marina in the Adriatic - Porto Montenegro. From MonteGames: We are a place […]

Melbourne International Games Week is back for 2026, running 2 to 11 October across venues in the Melbourne CBD. Running since 2015 and now managed by ACMI, Games Week connects […]

BostonFIG is a celebration of independent game development worldwide. The Fest showcases digital and tabletop games, with our showcase games selected from hundreds of submissions from independent game developers. Fest […]

Super Indie Games connects developer talent, the gamer community, and the industry through three moments: a digital experience, a Devs Challenge, and a two-day in-person festival. A platform created to […]

As seen on Kotaku.com, GCAP returns to Melbourne International Games Week Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) is Australia’s premier professional development and networking event for the game development industry, focused […]

With the previous editions of On Tour, we’ve explored Poland, Cyprus & Italy. This time, we engage with Portugal – the nascent western hub of the European games industry. Summit […]

Held at the Swiss Game Hub, Gamespace seeks to provide a cozy and open space for sharing ideas, networking with industry professionals, and of course shining the spotlight on exceptional […]

The first international, independent celebration of student-made video games - with top voices from both the industry and game education The Student Games Festival is a unique international event designed […]

LudoNarraCon is the eighth edition of the acclaimed digital festival celebrating narrative video games, hosted entirely on Steam from October 8–12, 2026. Organized by Fellow Traveller, the event spotlights story‑rich […]

Established in 2023, Play Now Melbourne is Australia's dedicated B2B games market. Held annually during Melbourne International Games Week, Play Now Melbourne connects creators directly with global decision makers who […]

Game Conference MX (GCMX) is the specialized event for video game industry professionals in Mexico and Spanish-speaking LATAM. Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, GCMX brings together top talent, industry leaders and […]

BCN Game Fest becomes the meeting point for the video game industry. Barcelona hosts the largest video game festival in Spain, where industry, innovation, and community come together. - Sessions […]

The "Brasil Game Show" (BGS) is the largest gaming event in Latin America and the second largest in the world by attendance. Held annually in São Paulo at the Distrito […]

Started in 2012, WasabiCon is Jacksonville, Florida's largest and longest-running pop culture convention. Join us October 9–11, 2026, for a family-friendly event celebrating Anime (including Manga & Asian Culture), Cosplay, […]

The GAME UX SUMMIT is the first professional UX event dedicated to the video game industry. Its purpose is to allow game user experience professionals and advocates to discuss the […]

Every year, in connection with Sweden Game Conference, DONNA organizes DONNA DAY – an inclusive meet-and-learn event for women, trans and non-binary game development students in Sweden. Through networking, talks […]

Flagship conference and expo focused on future opportunities, markets and skills with global speakers from studios, publishers and platforms. The games industry flagship event in The North focusing on the […]

Game Dev Revolution (GDR) is the first national conference in Macedonia dedicated entirely to game development. This groundbreaking event brings together developers, artists, designers, audio engineers, educators, and enthusiasts to […]

GDEX Conference GDEX brings together gamers and game developers from across the country to Connect about their love of games, Learn more about game development, and Share the latest indie […]

VIVA Games Marketing is back this November with an expert-led agenda designed to solve the biggest challenges in video game marketing today. With some great panels and fireside chats lined […]

Connect is an event designed for all current and especially future game developers who want to break into one of the most exciting industries in the world. Come listen to […]

GameAcon is where the creative heart of game development meets the thrill of pop culture. This exciting event celebrates indie and professional game developers, digital artists, and the fans who […]

Finnish Game Week is a week-long series of game industry events in Helsinki, featuring Leadership Day by IGDA Finland, Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki, and W Love Games conferences. It brings […]

GameSoundCon is a unique conference for audiophiles. If you're new or pretty new to games, you'll probably get the most out of attending the Game Audio Essentials Track. Game Audio […]

Paris Game Biz stands as a premier destination for strategic partnerships, refined networking and business development built upon meaningful connections. As a studio or a buyer ready to shape the […]

Argentina’s Video Game Expo (EVA) was the first in the LATAM region to be dedicated to video game development. Why EVA? – B2B Networking Sessions – Talks, Panels and Workshops […]

Indonesia Game Developer Exchange (IGDX) is an annual event, organized by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics in collaboration with the Indonesian Game Association (AGI), as part of the ongoing […]

About SPIEL Tage Essen: We are the world's largest public fair for board games and bring together passionate game fans with national and international exhibitors in Germany in the heart […]

Paris Games Week, or simply PGW, is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. It is organised by SELL […]

Gamesforum Vancouver is the only dedicated B2B mobile gaming conference for marketing, monetisation and product professionals. Designed to cut through the fluff, Gamesfroum Vancouver promises to deliver concentrated and relevant […]

From W Love Games Conference: W ❤ Games is a conference in Finland, designed by developers for developers, that focuses on diversity and inclusion in games industry. “W” stands for […]

From AppGala Conference: AppGala Conference Barcelona is a mobile marketing and product event, designed to drive growth in the app and gaming industries. The event unites marketers, product managers, founders, […]

Delve into Vancouver’s ultimate gamer experience for aspiring developers, students, and gaming enthusiasts. Brought to you by UBC Game Development, a local community where all things gaming and game development […]

Stunfest is a video game festival held annually in Rennes, France, known for its focus on video game cultures and competitive gaming tournaments. It's a multi-day event featuring various tournaments, […]

The Game Discovery Exhibition Conference is the largest independent celebration of game dev and games culture in Canada; it showcases talent from Alberta and beyond. GDX is a conference (July […]