gamescom dev 2026

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gamescom dev 2026 is Europe's largest event for games industry professionals, held at Koelnmesse in Cologne as the official developer conference of gamescom. The programme comprises roughly 220 sessions delivered by around 390 international industry experts, spanning keynotes, talks, roundtables, and workshops across game design, engineering, art, production, and publishing. Beyond the conference track, the event incorporates a business expo, structured matchmaking, an indie expo, and a substantial programme of side events and networking activities. Its position alongside gamescom, one of the world's largest gaming trade fairs, means developers, publishers, and service providers converge in Cologne in unusual concentration during the same week. Attendees gain access to practical development knowledge, direct business contact with publishers and platform holders, and visibility for independent studios through the indie expo. For game developers working anywhere in Europe, gamescom dev is the principal annual opportunity to combine technical learning with industry dealmaking in a single trip.