About gamescom congress

gamescom congress is the world's leading conference on the potential of computer games in a digitalized world and offers interfaces far beyond the digital and media industry. International speakers present their topics in lectures, seminars and panel discussions. The gamescom congress takes place annually as part of gamescom in Cologne and is organized by Koelnmesse GmbH and game, the association of the German games industry. The gamescom congress is sponsored by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

About gamescom:

gamescom is the world's biggest event for computer and video games. It takes place from 26 to 30 August 2026. For trade visitors, gamescom began on 24 August with the developer conference gamescom dev; for everyone else, it started on 25 August with the opening show gamescom Opening Night Live. Throughout the year, it is complemented by gamescom latam in São Paulo and gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show in Bangkok. gamescom is jointly organised by Koelnmesse and game – The German Games Industry Association.

game – The German Games Industry Association

We are the association of the German games industry. Our members represent the entire video game ecosystem, from development studios and publishers to esports event organisers, educational institutions and other related entities. We are co-organisers of gamescom, the world's biggest event for video games. We are a shareholder in the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK), the Foundation for Digital Games Culture, the esports player foundation, game events and the collecting society VHG, as well as co-host of the German Computer Game Awards. Serving as a central point of contact for media, as well as political and social institutions, we provide comprehensive expertise in areas including market development, game culture and media literacy, and address any inquiries or concerns. Together we are making Germany the heart of gaming worldwide. With games, we enrich the lives of all people.

Koelnmesse – Industry trade fairs for the gaming industry:

Koelnmesse is an international leader in staging trade fairs in the gaming and entertainment sector. At its Cologne venue, gamescom presents the world's biggest event for computer and video games and Europe's largest business platform for the games industry. gamescom effectively brings together passionate fans, trade visitors and exhibitors from all over the world – on site in person or digitally from anywhere. This makes gamescom the B2C, B2B and B2G event for games. Koelnmesse is also expanding its portfolio internationally in a targeted way: in South-East Asia, gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show offers a further effective industry platform for the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific games market, bringing supply and demand together comprehensively. For Brazil and Latin America, gamescom latam is an important event that aims to boost the strong growth in this market.