Gamescom is kicking off in less than a month, and if you’re planning to attend, we have the low-down for you on some awesome events you won’t want to miss.
Europe’s leading trade fair for digital games culture, Gamescom, is taking place this August 24 to 28 in Cologne, and it’s an incredible opportunity to network and connect with other game makers and game industry professionals – including the team behind Pocket Gamer. If you’re going to be in town, don’t miss the chance to start planting the seeds for future collaboration! We would love to connect with you there.
Get all the details you need on the top parties and networking events happening in Cologne during Gamescom below. Whether you’re looking for more formal events, daytime outings or after-hours parties, there’s something for everyone.
What’s happening at Gamescom 2022?
Metaverse Mixer: presented by BeyondGames.biz & PocketGamer.biz
When: Wed, 24 August 2022, 6:00PM – 10:00PM CEST
Where: Hyatt Regency Cologne, Kennedy-Ufer 2A, 50679 Cologne, Germany
How: Register here
Cost: Free
More info: The next wave of games – blockchain, NFTs, the metaverse and more. Brought to you by the leading b2b games websites
The Big Indie Pitch Gamescom 2022
When: Wed, 24 August 2022, 5:00PM – 8:00PM CEST
Where: Hyatt Regency Cologne, Kennedy-Ufer 2A, 50679 Cologne, Germany
How: Register here
Cost: Free
More info: A prime opportunity for developers, this in-person pitching competition is coming to Gamescom for the first time since 2019 for our combined mobile & PC+Console Big Indie Pitch. Taking place live in Koln, our unique speed dating format gives each developer 5 minutes (including Q&A) with each room of expert judges, meaning entrants will get feedback in real-time and post-event via email too. Think speed-dating for developers and experts, and you get the idea.
BCG.biz Top 50 Blockchain Games Companies 2022 Reception
When: Mon, 22 August 2022, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CEST
Where: Hyatt Regency Cologne, Kennedy-Ufer 2A, 50679 Cologne, Germany
How: Invite-only event
Cost: Free
More info: Join us for drinks, food and networking to celebrate this year’s prestigious Top 50 list – invite-only event by BlockchainGamer.biz.
PG.biz Top 50 Mobile Game Makers 2022 Reception
When: Tue, 23 August 2022, 6:00PM – 9:00PM CEST
Where: Hyatt Regency Cologne, Kennedy-Ufer 2A, 50679 Cologne, Germany
How: Invite-only event
Cost: Free
More info: Join us for drinks, food and networking to celebrate this year’s prestigious Top 50 list – invite-only event by PocketGamer.biz, sponsored by AudioMob.
MeetToMatch – The Cologne Edition, powered by Xsolla
When: Wed, 24 Aug 2022, 10:00 AM – Fri, 26 Aug 2022, 3:00 PM CEST
Where: Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln, Germany
How: Register here
Cost: €138.36
More info: Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during the biggest games industry gatherings in Cologne
BS & Biers: Finnish Your Gamescom Day 1
When: Wed, August 24, 2022, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CEST
Where: Revealed later – Cologne, Germany
How: Register here
Cost: Free
More info: Welcome to enjoy your Gamescom’s day 1 afterwork with splendid company, tasty beverages, and in true world-class Finnish style.
devcom Developer Conference #ddc2022
When: Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 8:00 AM – Tue, Aug 23, 2022, 11:30 PM CEST
Where: Congress-Centrum Ost Koelnmesse, Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 51, 50679 Köln, Germany
How: Register here
Cost: Free
More info: #ddc2022: the official Game Developer Conference of gamescom
Kakao Games’ Summer Night Party
When: Thu, August 25, 2022, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM CEST
Where: Quater 1, Quatermarkt 1, 50667 Köln, Germany
How: Register here
Cost: Free
More info: Are you ready to party again with Kakao Games? We sure are!
#FemDevsMeetup Picnic Cologne
When: Wed, August 24, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CEST
Where: Quater 1, Quatermarkt 1, 50667 Köln, Germany
How: Register here
Cost: Free
More info: Join us for a cosy informal outside picnic meetup during gamescom!
Connect with us and metaverse experts at Gamescom
Make sure you don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the Steel Media team at Gamescom. We have created a form ahead of time so that you can pre-arrange 1:1 meets with any one from our team, so you waste any extra conferencing time tracking down the team. Just fill out this form to secure a meeting with Steel Media/Pocket Gamer/Beyond Games at the show and we’ll make the necessary arrangements. We look forward to seeing you at Gamescom!
Get ready for the Metaverse Mixer
Here are a little more details on the Metaverse Mixer! After a busy day in Cologne on Wednesday, August 24th, come to the grand Hyatt Regency Cologne near the river and join us for a few hours of networking and discovery.
Your provisional schedule
18:00 – Join us at the Hyatt Regency Cologne hotel
18:30 – Take your seats for the presentation and panel! Speakers TBC.
20:15 – Networking and drinks
22:00 – Doors close
You can secure your seat at the Metaverse Mixer here.
Your hosts for the evening…
This mixer is hosted by the Steel Media team, who have many years of experience covering and connecting the games industry with leading media like PocketGamer.com and PG.biz, events such as the PG Connects conference series, Big Indie Pitches, and numerous parties.
Our latest sites are BeyondGames.biz and BlockchainGamer.biz, covering all aspects of the metaverse, web3, transmedia, NFT gaming, and the future business of entertainment.
Stay tuned to learn more and secure your ticket to this incredible opportunity to wind down at Gamescom and listen to top experts at the cutting edge of everything metaverse, blockchain, NFTs and much more.
See you in Cologne!