Game Development Events in Europe

Games Ground 2026 returns as Berlin’s premier gaming festival, uniting developers, publishers, creators, and fans for three days of innovation, creativity, and connection. The event showcases the latest in indie and AAA development, esports, immersive experiences, and interactive storytelling, offering attendees hands‑on demos, panels, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. With a focus on inclusivity and collaboration, Games Ground celebrates the vibrant diversity of gaming culture and the people shaping its future.

The 2026 edition expands its reach with new exhibition zones, career networking sessions, and community‑driven showcases designed to empower creators and players alike. Whether you’re a developer seeking partnerships, a streamer building your brand, or a gamer exploring new worlds, Games Ground delivers an unforgettable experience at the heart of Europe’s creative scene.

Organiser: Games Ground GmbH.

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Game dev conference in Berlin, Germany

AdventureX 2026, the UK’s only convention dedicated entirely to narrative‑driven games, returns to London on 7–8 November 2026. Hosted at the LSBU Hub, the event brings together developers, writers, artists, and fans who share a passion for interactive storytelling. From retro point‑and‑click adventures to rich, branching narrative experiences, AdventureX celebrates the full spectrum of story‑focused game design. Attendees can explore exhibits from acclaimed indie creators including Powerhoof, Grundislav Games, Robust Games, Julia Minamata, Common Colors, and Happy Broccoli Games. 

Across two days, the conference features talks, panels, and workshops led by influential voices in the narrative games industry, supported by professional BSL interpreters to ensure full accessibility. Whether you're a seasoned developer or simply love story‑rich games, AdventureX offers a welcoming, inclusive space to learn, network, and discover new creative perspectives. With its volunteer‑run, non‑profit ethos, the event continues to grow as a cornerstone gathering for the global narrative‑gaming community.

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Ready to create your own retro game? Join us and bring your ideas to life, from pixel art to a playable Game Boy game.

Two Workshops:

Pixel Art Game Assets - Morning Workshop - 10:00am / 1:00pm

Make a Retro Game for the Game Boy using GB Studio****- Afternoon Workshop - 2:30pm / 5:30pm****

About the Workshop

Lets make a retro game, two workshops that will cover the basics making an 8 bit computer game.

The morning workshop will be with a focus on pixel art, making the game assets. The assets include the cells of an animated character and a map environment.

The afternoon workshop will focus on making the game within GB Studio, a game engine for the Game Boy.

The workshops are for anyone who is able to independently use their computer, download applications and is interested in game making. Suitable for beginners and for more experienced game makers who would like to focus on the specific platform of the Game Boy.

The course will use free open-source software: Libresprite, Tiled (first session) and GB Studio.

Target audience: Adults and young people aged 14 and over.

Time****:**** 3 hours for each workshop.

💻 IMPORTANT – What to Bring

Please bring your own laptop with the required software installed before the workshop.

Required Software:

• Morning Session: LibreSprite
• Afternoon Session: GB Studio

All software is free to download and use.

Both workshops complement each other but can be attended independently.

A separate ticket is required for each session. You can register for one or both.

Instructor: Phil Hunt

Artist | Teacher | Game Developer

An artist, teacher and game developer with a passion for creativity in all its forms. Teaching English and painting, while also creating retro games for the Game Boy, he enjoys bringing ideas to life through both paint and pixels.

For more information:

211 941 467 / fablab.workshops@cm-lisboa.pt

We're an inclusive group of game developers in Edinburgh, meeting up for co-working, playtesting and chat.

We meet every Saturday from 1pm in the Levels Cafe, 9C Holyrood Road, everyone welcome, just bring yourself and something to work on, experience optional.

Die Game Fiesta Hannover ist das neue Indie Game Festival der Game Dev Hannover-Gruppe!

Kommt vorbei und spielt für einen Nachmittag verschiedenste Indie Games von Entwicklerstudios aus der Region. Dazu gibt es ein kleines Bühnenprogramm inklusive Cosplaywalk und Gaming-Quiz.

Das Event findet hauptsächlich im Oberen Saal des Stadtteilzentrums statt und hat einen zusätzlichen Raum für Adult Games.

Aus rechtlichen Gründen ist der Eintritt ausschließlich für Besuchende ab 18 Jahren, im Gegenzug dafür ist er aber komplett kostenlos!

Aufgrund der kleinen Räumlichkeiten ist die Besucherzahl stark limitiert.
Reserviert euch hier (kostenlos!) ein Ticket mit Zeitslot, damit ihr garantiert reinkommt: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/game-fiesta-hannover-tickets-1992280795490

Mehr Infos gibt es unter https://game-dev-hannover.de/events/game_fiesta_2026/

Join members of Norfolk Game Developers for a friendly morning of coffee and catching up.

There is a lovely sofa area in the Lions Den (City), which is above Knoops (opposite Greggs). Go up the stairs and the cafe is through the door on the left.

For more information on the event, you can see our event guide here!

Hey GameDevs,

Every second Monday we get together for our GameDevMünchen Stammtisch – an informal meetup for everyone interested in making games, whether as a hobby or professionally.

Location: Wirtshaus am Bavariapark
Theresienhöhe 15, 80339 München (near Theresienwiese)

Food & Drinks: Available at the venue – just keep in mind that everyone pays for their own.

What to Expect & How to Find Us:
This is a casual get-together without a set topic or agenda. Just drop in, grab a seat, and enjoy the company. We usually sit together at a group of tables – look out for people wearing name tags. Feel free to bring your finished games, prototypes, or a friend along!

RSVP: Please RSVP here on Meetup (and include your +1 if you’re bringing someone). If you can’t make it after all, please cancel your RSVP – we need to let the staff know how many people are coming. The RSVP closes two days before the event.

Join the community: You can also hop into our Discord server: https://discord.gg/eRr8hhFVTr
Stay connected, ask for feedback on your projects, or just chat about all things game dev.

We’re usually around 50–80 developers each month – so there’s always plenty of opportunity to meet new people, share ideas, and have a great evening.

The AI and Games Conference 2026 takes place in London from 10–11 November 2026, bringing together researchers, developers, designers, and industry leaders exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and interactive entertainment. Across two days, attendees can expect expert talks, technical sessions, case studies, and hands‑on insights into how AI is transforming game design, production, player experience, and studio workflows. The conference continues to build on the long‑running success of the AI and Games community, offering a focused environment for learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

Organised by the AI and Games team, the event attracts academics, indie studios, AAA developers, and AI practitioners from across Europe and beyond. With a strong emphasis on practical applications—ranging from procedural content generation to machine‑learning‑driven gameplay systems—the conference provides a valuable platform for networking and knowledge‑sharing. Whether you’re a researcher, developer, or studio lead, AI and Games Conference 2026 offers a clear look at the future of intelligent game development.

Organiser: AI and Games (Dr. Tommy Thompson and the AI and Games team).

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Wir laden herzlich zu unserem monatlichen Meetup ein, das jeden zweiten Dienstag im Monat im SAE Bochum stattfindet!

Was Sie erwartet: Dieses Meetup bietet Entwicklerinnen und Entwicklern die Möglichkeit, ihre Projektfortschritte des letzten Monats vorzustellen, Motivation und Verbindlichkeit zu fördern und Feedback aus der Community zu erhalten. Egal ob Student, Hobbyist oder Profi – alle sind willkommen! Wir freuen uns über Projekte in jedem Entwicklungsstadium.
Gerne können Sie Essen und Getränke mitbringen und vor Ort genießen.

Ablauf:

• 19:00 Uhr – Einlass
• 19:15 Uhr – Begrüßung und Anmeldung für Präsentationen
• 19:30–21:30 Uhr – Projektvorstellungen und Fragen
• 21:30–22:00 Uhr – Offene Runde (Branchennews, Hilfegesuche, Networking)
• 22:00 Uhr – Ende der Veranstaltung

Wir freuen uns auf Sie und Ihre Projekte!

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Join us for our regular monthly meetup, held on the second Tuesday of each month at SAE Bochum!

What to Expect: This meetup is designed to give developers a space to share their monthly project progress, boost motivation and accountability, and receive feedback from the community. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or professional developer, you're welcome here! We celebrate projects at all stages of completion.
Feel free to bring food and drinks to enjoy during the event.

Agenda:

• 19:00 – Doors open
• 19:15 – Welcome and presentation sign-up
• 19:30–21:30 – Project presentations and Q&A
• 21:30–22:00 – Open discussion (industry news, assistance requests, networking)
• 22:00 – Venue closes

We're looking forward to seeing you and your projects!

Discord server for this and other local gamedev events: https://discord.gg/HnPSCDJ

A casual social gathering for local game developers to meet and chat! All ages, stages and disciplines are welcome -- whether you're a student generalist or a triple-A veteran, a community manager or a musician, artist or hobbyist, anyone who works in/on/around games and wants to talk to like-minded people is welcome!

You don't need to bring anything, but if you are working on something and have videos or even a demo to play you will find an eager audience. And although it's set in a pub, don't feel obliged to drink either; you'll find many of us having dinner and soft drinks.

World Builder Summit 2026 brings the global creator economy together for a landmark one‑day gathering in London on 11 November 2026. Designed for builders shaping immersive worlds across Roblox, Fortnite/UEFN, Minecraft, Zepeto, Horizon Worlds, GTA, and more, the summit offers a high‑impact mix of visionary keynotes, hands‑on workshops, and curated networking. Attendees gain direct access to platform leaders, studios, brands, and investors who are driving the next era of digital storytelling and UGC innovation. 

This year marks the summit’s first international expansion, branded WorldBuilder EMEA, hosted at London’s Olympia exhibition centre. The event is creator‑first, cross‑platform, and business‑focused—built for emerging and established worldbuilders looking to scale their work, secure partnerships, and explore new monetisation pathways. With discounted creator passes available and early‑bird tickets already live, the 2026 edition is set to be the most accessible and globally diverse gathering yet.

Organiser: WorldBuilder Summit 

Average Pass Price:

Creator Pass: $99 / £99 (discounted) 

Standard Pass: $299–$349

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19h30 Start
Flash pitches of new members and projects + Swiss Games News

Level 1 (15-20min): The amazing duo of Ultrascopia (https://www.ultrascopia.ch/), based in Geneva will present their portfolio (https://ultrascopia.itch.io/). How it all started, their artistic goals and challenges.

Level 2: still loading...

Presentations will be held in French.

XmasJKL 2026 returns to Jyväskylä, Finland on 13 November 2026, with a free “Day Zero” program on 12 November, continuing its long‑running role as the Finnish game‑industry business seminar. Since 2015, the event has brought together developers, entrepreneurs, publishers, investors, students, and industry professionals for a focused day of learning, networking, and inspiration. Hosted by Peliosuuskunta Expa, XmasJKL has become a key annual meeting point for the Finnish games ecosystem.

The 2026 edition once again highlights the latest trends shaping Finland’s world‑leading game industry. Attendees can expect expert talks from renowned speakers across development, business, marketing, community, and creative leadership. Previous editions have featured leaders from Rovio, Housemarque, Geeklab, Zaibatsu Interactive, and Microsoft’s Minecraft Ambassador program, reflecting the event’s strong industry connections and practical, experience‑driven content. Sessions are designed to inspire, educate, and provide actionable insights that teams can apply immediately.

XmasJKL also offers a uniquely warm and community‑driven atmosphere. The event includes lunch, evening snacks, and drink tickets across all pass types, ensuring a relaxed environment for meaningful conversations. The After Party—open to all pass holders—creates additional opportunities for networking and collaboration. For studios looking to showcase their work, the event offers Demostand deals, including discounted tickets when booking a stand, making it an accessible platform for emerging teams.

With its combination of high‑quality talks, approachable networking, and a supportive community, XmasJKL 2026 is ideal for developers, founders, students, and anyone interested in the Finnish game industry. Whether you’re seeking business insights, creative inspiration, or new professional connections, the event delivers a compact, high‑value experience in the heart of Central Finland.

Organiser: Peliosuuskunta Expa (Finnish Game Industry Cooperative)

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Games Forum Roma 2026 brings two days of focused insight, networking, and industry collaboration to one of Italy’s most historic regions. Hosted at the elegant Villa Mondragone in Monte Porzio Catone, the event gathers game industry professionals, developers, publishers, and technology innovators for a tightly curated program of talks, panels, and strategic discussions. Attendees can expect a reader‑friendly, SEO‑optimized experience that highlights emerging trends, regional opportunities, and global market shifts shaping the future of games. 

Across November 12–13, 2026, Games Forum Roma offers a professional environment designed for meaningful connections and actionable insights. Organised by Women in Games, the conference anticipates up to 100 delegates, creating an intimate setting ideal for high‑value conversations and targeted business development. With its blend of expert speakers, industry networking, and a prestigious venue overlooking Rome, the event positions itself as a standout European gathering for gaming professionals seeking growth, collaboration, and market intelligence.

Price Pass: Free

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Are you an avid RPG fan? Or perhaps you were always curious about it, but never got a chance to dive in? 🤔
In this workshop, regardless of your previous experience, you get to learn the fundamentals of what makes TTRPGs tick by playing one.

Join us on this adventure hosted and sponsored by Small Giant Games! 🧙

• Play through a TTRPG session that simulates a mega-campaign
• Learn the fundamentals about what makes RPGs tick
• Challenges with bringing the true role playing experience to a digital medium
• The advantages of making your own micro RPG with step by step guide

The workshop is presented by spellbinding Nicholas Leppanen ✨.

About the speaker: Nicholas Leppanen is a former Rovion that is now teaching game design at Xamk University. Obsessed with tabletop games in general, he has now turned his attention to creating tabletop RPGs both big and small.

DATE: November 12th (Thursday)
TIME: 18:00
LOCATION: Small Giant Games office, Aleksanterinkatu 13, 00100 Helsinki.

• There're limited spaces for the event (50), so we ask you to be mindful of others and change your RSVP on time, so the people on the waiting list could join. Thank you!
• Light snacks and refreshments would be provided by the host

Donnerstag ist OpenHubDay im SpawnPoint! 🚀
Du suchst den perfekten Ort zum Coden, Pixeln und Netzwerken? Jeden Donnerstag öffnen wir die Türen im GamesHub für alle Game- & Creative-Devs! Komm vorbei, schnapp dir einen Platz und lass uns gemeinsam an coolen Projekten arbeiten.

Für die nötige Erfrischung ist gesorgt: Kaltgetränke stehen für nen schmalen Taler im Kühlschrank bereit. 🧃
Im Winter ist es warm und im Sommer klimatisiert.
Wir freuen uns auf euch!

Let's talk about the future of Swiss games. We've gone from a few scattered studios making mobile games 15 years ago to regularly producing successful games and somehow having one of the largest game coworking spaces in Europe. But this industry is still young. What will it develop into? What do we want it to be? How can we get there? Plus, as always, meeting and chatting with other game developers.

Monthly meetup for game developers, streamers, journalists, marketeers, and anyone else interested in or working in the games industry.

Come along if you want to talk videogames and game development, if you need to test out a game you're working on or want to give and receive advice on all things related to the making and appreciation of videogames. This is a friendly and inclusive space with the aim of creating a productive community of videogame people in Glasgow.

Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/VideogamesGL
Join us on Discord - https://discord.gg/9TGpQyqg7f

Please see our Code of Conduct here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LkKEBg8QFrLNJYsUZSoOGbyvennaAwlmZElaEZSVA1g/edit?usp=sharing

#XmasJKL 2026 - The Finnish Game Industry Seminar Fri 13th of Nov, Ilokivi, Jyväskylä The most relaxed game business seminar & networking

Join us for an exciting in-person event, #XmasJKL 2026 - The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar, on Fri Nov 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM. This seminar will take place at Keskussairaalantie 2, 40100 Jyväskylä, offering a fantastic opportunity to network and learn from industry experts.

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Finnish game industry, as well as valuable business strategies. Gain valuable knowledge from renowned speakers, engage in interactive discussions, and forge new connections with like-minded professionals.

Whether you're a game developer, entrepreneur, investor, or simply interested in the gaming world, #XmasJKL 2026 is the place to be. Don't miss out on this incredible event that promises to inspire, educate, and entertain.

Mark your calendar, and get ready to level up your game industry expertise at #XmasJKL 2026 - The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar!

#XmasJKL 2026 - The Finnish Game Industry Business Seminar Fri 13th of Nov, Ilokivi, Jyväskylä , Ilokivi, Jyväskylä The most relaxed game business seminar and networking event. Put your Christmas hat on and join us!

Opening words 11.00

Expert speakers - 12.00-19.30*

After Party Networking + Next Level Awards - 20.00-23.00

*schedule may be subject to change

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Academic Pass - 75 € (inc. VAT. 14%)

* Access to Seminar and After Party* Includes Lunch and Evening snack* 2 Drink tickets

Business Pass - 99 € (inc. VAT. 14%)

* Access to Seminar and After Party* Includes Lunch and Evening snack* 3 Drink tickets

VIP Pass - 155 € (inc. VAT. 14%)

* Access to Seminar and After Party* Includes Lunch and Evening snack* 5 Drink tickets,

* VIP Dinner on 13th Nov 2025 (location TBA)

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Going to attend as a min group of over 3 people?

We'll give -15% OFF from the total price for bigger groups!

contact info@expa.fi for more details

GET A STAND DEAL!

Buy min 2 TICKETS and STAND get -15% OFF, contact info@expa.fi for more details

Email us tuomas.roininen@expa.fi or alistair.dunn@expa.fi and get your offer.

Check out our hotel offers from our website www.xmasjkl.com

Game Changers : Une soirée de célébration et une journée de rencontres avec celles et ceux qui créent des jeux vidéo pour un monde meilleur.

Game Changers est le rendez-vous qui rassemble professionnel·les, associations, créateur·ices et passionné·es de jeu vidéo pour réfléchir ensemble à une industrie plus inclusive, plus juste et plus représentative de la diversité de celles et ceux qui jouent et qui créent.

Pour cette nouvelle édition, Game Changers voit plus grand et s'installe au Cube Garges pour deux jours, avec de nouveaux formats mêlant jeu vidéo, échanges, création et performances artistiques.

Pour la première fois, Game Changers s'ouvre avec une soirée entièrement dédiée à la création et aux initiatives qui font bouger le jeu vidéo.

Cette édition s'ouvrira notamment le député Ugo Bernalicis pour un échange sur les réponses politiques aux crises du secteur.

Au programme : des pitchs de jeux vidéo sur scène, une playformance mêlant jeu vidéo et performance artistique, ainsi que la première cérémonie des Game Changers Awards.

Imaginés avec plusieurs associations engagées dans le jeu vidéo, ces Awards mettront à l'honneur des jeux et projets qui se distinguent par leur approche des enjeux de représentation, d'inclusion, d'accessibilité, d'écologie et de diversité culturelle.

Place aux discussions, aux rencontres et au jeu !

Tout au long de la journée, retrouvez un programme de conférences, tables rondes et ateliers autour des grands enjeux sociaux, culturels et politiques qui traversent aujourd'hui le jeu vidéo : représentations, diversité, accessibilité, conditions de création, communautés, nouvelles pratiques et transformations de l'industrie. Le programme entier sera bientôt disponible, suivez nos réseaux sociaux pour ne rien manquer !

En parallèle, un espace de stands de jeux vidéo permettra de découvrir et tester des projets, d'échanger directement avec leurs équipes et de mettre en lumière des créations et des univers que l'on voit encore trop peu.

Game Changers est pensé comme un espace où professionnel·les de l'industrie, associations, étudiant·es, créateur·ices et public peuvent se rencontrer, débattre, apprendre et jouer ensemble.

Cette année, Game Changers est accueilli par Le Cube Garges, lieu culturel dédié à la création numérique et aux nouvelles formes artistiques à Garges-lès-Gonesse.

Ce partenariat permet à Game Changers d'explorer encore davantage les liens entre jeu vidéo, culture et création artistique. En marge de la programmation portée par Afrogameuses, Le Cube proposera également des performances artistiques autour du jeu vidéo, venant prolonger l'expérience tout au long de l'événement.

Deux jours pour jouer, découvrir, apprendre, débattre et célébrer celles et ceux qui font évoluer le jeu vidéo.

Nous sommes une association et communauté de joueur.euses, streamer-euses et professionnel.le.s du jeu vidéo majoritairement afrodescendant.e.s. Notre mission : promouvoir l'inclusivité dans le monde du jeu vidéo pour toutes les minorités ethniques et ainsi créer des role models, susciter des vocations et créer des opportunités ! Rejoignez-nous !

Le Cube Garges est un pôle d’innovation culturelle interdisciplinaire et numérique de 10 000 m².

Axé sur le renouveau créatif, ce lieu unique en France incarne une réflexion sur les enjeux sociétaux au travers de nouvelles formes artistiques, pratiques créatives, formations au numérique et réflexions interdisciplinaires ayant bénéficié à plus de 100 000 visiteurs depuis janvier 2023.

Le Cube Garges rassemble six grands équipements culturels, dont l’hybridation favorise l’inter-créativité, l’interdisciplinarité et la participation des publics.

Découvrez le lieu !

Dutch Game Week 2026 takes place 14–22 November 2026 in Breda, Netherlands, transforming the city into a vibrant hub for game development, creativity, and industry collaboration. Across nine days, visitors can explore talks, panels, showcases, esports, applied gaming, and community events designed for both industry professionals and general audiences. With a strong focus on innovation and emerging talent, Dutch Game Week highlights new voices, cutting‑edge projects, and the studios shaping the future of European game development. 

The event also features the Dutch Game Week Business Track, a two‑day B2B program connecting studios, publishers, investors, and service providers through networking sessions and MeetToMatch‑powered meetings. Major partners include Creative Europe Media, Iceberg Interactive, Microids, Nintendo of Europe, PQube, Kwalee, tinyBuild, and more. Dutch Game Week culminates in the Dutch Game Awards 2026 on 19 November at the Chassé Theater, celebrating excellence across the Dutch games industry.

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Das Weekly Worky ist eine Veranstaltung des gemeinnützigen Verein "Gaming in Niedersachsen e.V." (bekannt durch das Hi-Score) und wird durch diesen finanziert.

Wir treffen uns jede Woche um gemeinsam an unseren Spieleprojekten zu arbeiten und gegenseitig auszutauschen. Du kannst die Zeit nutzen um einfach nur an deinem Projekt zu arbeiten, dich mit Anderen auszutauschen oder eine Gruppe zu finden mit der du zusammenarbeiten willst.
Was muss ich tun um mitzumachen?
Kommt einfach dazu! Wenn möglich entweder hier auf Meetup.com vorher anmelden oder auf unserem Discord Server: https://bit.ly/GameDevHannover Bescheid sagen, damit wir auch genug Platz einplanen. Aber es ist auch ok, einfach mal für einen Termin mal kurz vorbeizuschauen, um sich das mal anzusehen.
Was brauche ich?
Du musst auf jeden Fall alles mitbringen, was du brauchst, um zu arbeiten, wie z. B. Laptop oder Zeichentablet etc. Du weißt am besten, was du brauchst. Wir stellen Strom, WLAN, Sitzplatz und Tisch aber bringt bitte eine Mehrfachsteckdose für euch mit.
Wie komme ich dahin?
Wir haben den Gruppenraum 18 oder 19 im Stadtteilzentrum Ricklingen gemietet. In welchem Raum wir sind, sieht man am Eingang an einem Bildschirm. Falls man uns nicht findet, ruft 015908154820 an.

The Graphics Programming Conference 2026 returns to Breda, the Netherlands in November 2026, bringing together real‑time and interactive graphics programmers from across Europe and beyond. Designed for students, professionals, researchers, and industry veterans, the conference focuses on cutting‑edge techniques, rendering innovations, GPU programming, engine development, and practical production workflows. As a dedicated technical event, it offers a rare opportunity for graphics specialists to learn directly from experts shaping the future of real‑time graphics. 

The 2026 edition takes place at The Dock, a modern venue located at Slingerweg 76, 4814 AZ Breda, offering space for up to 550 attendees and two parallel content tracks. The venue is easily accessible by train, bus, or car, with excellent public transport links from Amsterdam Schiphol and Eindhoven Airport. Lunch and break catering are provided on‑site, ensuring a smooth and focused conference experience. 

Across two full days, attendees can expect deep‑dive technical talks, shader breakdowns, engine‑level insights, performance optimisation sessions, and case studies from leading studios and toolmakers. With sponsors including NVIDIA, JangaFX, Keen Games, EA SEED, and Superluminal, the conference attracts high‑calibre speakers and showcases the latest advancements in graphics technology. 

The event encourages community participation through its open call for talks, making it a platform where both seasoned experts and emerging developers can share knowledge. Networking opportunities, informal meetups, and hands‑on discussions create an environment where attendees can exchange ideas, explore new techniques, and build long‑term professional connections.

Organiser: Graphics Programming Conference

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DevGAMM Lisbon 2026 returns on 17–18 November at the iconic Carlos Lopes Pavilion, bringing together top publishers, developers, studios, and industry leaders for two days of high‑impact B2B networking. With 60+ expert speakers, a massive game showcase, and MeetToMatch‑powered business meetings, the conference delivers a concentrated environment for deal‑making, collaboration, and professional growth. Attendees can explore parallel tracks of talks, workshops, table discussions, and curated matchmaking sessions designed to accelerate projects and partnerships. 

Across both days, DevGAMM offers a rich mix of game‑dev activities including the Public Pitch, Engage! sessions with publishers and investors, and the DevGAMM Awards Ceremony. The event’s vibrant social schedule—VIP receptions, main party, and networking lounges—creates meaningful opportunities to connect with decision‑makers from global studios. Whether you’re showcasing a game, seeking investment, hiring talent, or expanding your network, DevGAMM Lisbon 2026 provides one of Europe’s most productive environments for professional advancement in the games industry.

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PLAY – Creative Gaming Festival 2026 returns to Hamburg from 18–21 November 2026, transforming the URBANEO Young Architecture Center into a vibrant hub for digital creativity. The festival celebrates the intersection of media art, education, and gaming culture, offering four days of inspiring workshops, interactive exhibitions, talks, and hands‑on activities. With its 2026 theme “Hey, listen! – Music & Emotion,” PLAY explores how sound, storytelling, and emotional expression shape the way we experience games. 

As the world’s first festival to unite media art, discourse, and education with digital games, PLAY invites visitors to invent, build, tinker, program, dance, and discuss. The Creative Gaming Awards highlight innovative works that encourage playful experimentation and creative interaction. Returning to the URBANEO after a successful previous edition, the festival offers an inspiring venue for exhibitions, performances, and community‑driven experiences that celebrate the full spectrum of creative gaming culture. 

Please see event site for ticket prices.

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Bring your laptops, iPads, pens and paper to Norfolk Game Developers Co-working day! Hosted throughout the afternoon; drop-in for as long as you like between 1:30 and 6:30pm at the Digital Hub.

Bring anything you are working on for a chilled-out day of working around your peers.

For more information on this event, see our event guide here!

Please visit our Discord server for more information and to organise timings!

(The invite link for Discord is in Norfolk Game Developer Meetup description.)

Group Notice - All meet-ups are for 18yrs+:
Our events are for 18yrs+ as this group is formed of members of the general public and we cannot guarantee a child-friendly atmosphere or safeguarding at events.

Ciro Continisio will be giving a talk introducing content directories, a new way of loading content in Unity.

Ciro Continisio - Senior Technical Content Marketing Manager, Unity
Content directories are the new asset loading system that debuted in Unity 6.6 and are set to replace Asset Bundles in the long term. Ciro will walk through how they work and what they mean for your projects. The talk is useful for programmers working on all kinds of games and applications who deal with loading and unloading game assets.

Program:
17:30 - Sandwiches, sodas and mingling
18:00 - Welcome
18:10 - Talk
19:30 (approx.) - Mingling continues
21:30 - Venue closing

Game Narrative Meetup Cologne is a get-together where we talk about story-focussed games and dive deep into our own exciting game projects. We first met on August 26 during Gamescom - and here we are again! :-)

On November 18th, Pragya Mukherjee (CEO and Creative Director, Papercoda Games) will lead a discussion about "Choice vs Control - How to rein in the combinatorial explosion problem of choice-based narrative systems".
She summarises her research on modular narrative systems - the theory, the frameworks, the games - and details her own challenges in crafting the narrative for her game "Media Circus" before opening the discussion on known and potential ways to fulfil the promise of interactive digital narratives - offering true responsiveness and flexibility without losing impact or meaning.

Pragya has 5+ years of experience crafting modular narrative systems for games and has written a thesis on the subject. She likes experimenting with new forms of storytelling afforded by the digital medium at her studio Papercoda Games where she's currently developing the narrative-sandbox game Media Circus.

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Agenda:
18:00 Doors open (welcome, food, drinks and networking)
~18:45 Program starts
21:00 Doors close

Location:
REWE digital, Schanzenstraße 6-20, 51063 Köln, Building 2.20, 1st floor

How to get here:
For example, take KVB Line 4 to Keupstraße (10 mins from Köln Messe Deutz) From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk to REWE digital. From the Köln-Mülheim train station, the walk takes about 15 minutes. If you do come by car, you can use the designated parking spaces on the REWE digital grounds free of charge.

Our Arena Neon is reachable by wheelchair users. The Carlswerk area itself is not-so-wheelchair-friendly though, because it's a former cable factory.

Notes:

• Please cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend, because space is limited.
• There will be no alcohol on the premises.
• We speak (at least) German, English and Code.
• Come as you are, 🌈All Genders and Ages welcome!
• Tell your friends! :-)

This event will be only in-person. If you feel some signs of sickness, please consider skipping this event and attending another time. We will have plenty of meetups in the future.

REWE digital. Part of REWE Group.

The monthly indie pub night is relaxing social with other indie game devs in London. Chat about all things game/tech related, make new friends and test out some demos from community members. Look out for the group with laptops and tablets out.

This event is for everyone who making games from students and hobbyists to industry professionals. And if you’ve got something to show bring it along!

We now have TWO evening meetups each month in different areas of London.

Venue: https://www.thethieves.pub/