gamescom asia, the premier platform for Asian game developers to explore partnerships globally and the hub for international publishers looking for the next big thing in games, will be held from 19 to 22 October 2023 in Singapore at the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre and online.
Tickets start from S$19 for a single day entry, and can be purchased online via this link. Click here for an overview of the happenings within the Entertainment Zone.
gamescom asia 2023 will span over 10,000 sqm of gross exhibition space and is expected to attract over 30,000 visitors and over 150 exhibitors. Over 80 industry experts will present in person at the Trade Conference. The event includes a trade and public exhibition, trade conference and several programmes for the public. For global fans, online shows PRIMETIME and STUDIO will be held on 19 and 22 October.
B2B Trade Zone
The trade exhibition will be held from 19 to 20 October 2023 featuring Expo stage talks, networking and recharge zones, esports zone, country pavilions and booths from gaming companies and service providers showcasing the latest games and services to publishers, investors and IP owners. The trade conference on the same days as the trade exhibition will see over 80 industry experts presenting in person across three extended tracks, covering the latest gaming trends and tried-and-true games design, business and marketing principles.
A new Content Creators Summit on 20 October allows attendees to discover the latest trends, tools, and resources for taking content creation to new heights. Hear from fellow creators and industry professionals in publishing and esports, and explore new opportunities for collaboration, growth and success.
On 19 October game developers can meet prospective publishers and investors through an hour of uninterrupted meetings at the Developer-Publisher-Invesotr Speed Networking and VIP Mixer. On the same day, there will also be a Pitch Competition for aspiring game developers to showcase their games, talent and entrepreneurial spirit to potential publishers and investors.
B2C Entertainment Zone
The Exhibition will be held in Singapore from 20 to 22 October showcasing trending games, interactive entertainment, and featured areas like indies, esports, cosplay, board games, and group play zones. Try games by established publishers an indie studios, watch live stage entertainment. Fuel up at the designated food alley or purchase merchandise from the latest games and classics. On 21 and 22 October, catch a lineup of live on-stage activities and programmes during the gamescom asia weekend at the main stage with exhibitions from guest appearances, cosplay fashion show, performances and more.
Other Highlights
Studios and developers looking for publishers and investors as well as valuable gamer feedback and testing on their new releases and demos available in both the Entertainment and Trade Zones with new indie wavemakers. There will be a SEA Game Awards to recognise and celebrate creativity, artistry, and technical genius of the finest game developers from the Southeast Asian and International video game industry. gamescom asia has partnered Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation to recognise the SEA Game Awards winners at the event for the first time.
With the business area, the entertainment area and the industry gaming conference, gamescom asia covers the entire diversity of the games culture. gamescom asia is organised by Koelnmesse Singapore and supported by game – the German Games Industry Association.
