As the games industry gears up for another year of rapid change, Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) is opening the floor, both literally and figuratively, to professionals ready to share what they’ve learned along the way. Speaker submissions are currently open for three stops on the 2026 calendar: San Francisco, Dubai, and Malmö. If you’re a thought leader in the game industry and ever thought, “Someone should really talk about this,” there’s a chance that someone might be you.
With the 2026 event lineup already taking shape, PGC is inviting developers, founders, investors, publishers, and other industry specialists to help define the conversations that will shape the year ahead. The conferences are known for sessions that lean heavily on practical, experience-driven insights rather than blue-sky brainstorming.
The call for speakers spans three major gatherings:
- PG Connects Summit San Francisco – March 9
- Dubai GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects – May 20–21
- PG Connects Summit Malmö – May 27
Each event expects to bring together decision-makers from across the global games ecosystem, offering a rare chance to present ideas to people who can actually act on them. Whether your expertise lies in growth strategy, production, monetization, community building, emerging tech, or the ever-popular “lessons learned the hard way,” the organizers are looking for voices with something substantive to contribute.
For talk proposals, there’s solo talks and panel options. Individual talks are slotted for 20 minutes, with Q/A time if needed, and panels are 40 minutes, including Q/A time.
For those who are selected to take the stage, the benefits go beyond bragging rights. Speakers receive a complimentary VIP pass (normally priced around $1,200), which includes access to all conference areas, a VIP lounge, lunch, refreshments, and an invitation-only networking reception. There’s also full access to the MeetToMatch platform, making it easier to schedule conversations with anyone from fellow developers to senior investors. Increased visibility among industry leaders doesn’t hurt either, especially for those hoping to expand their professional footprint.
If you’re ready to throw your proverbial hat into the ring, submissions are now open. To keep tabs on Pocket Gamer Connects events and hundreds of others, keep tabs with the Events for Gamers calendar!
