Get ready for an exciting year of gaming events in 2025! From industry-leading conferences and expos to indie showcases and esports tournaments, this year is packed with opportunities for networking, learning, and experiencing the latest innovations in gaming. Whether you’re a game developer, industry professional, or passionate gamer, these global events offer insights into game development, emerging technologies, and market trends.
Explore key gatherings like GDC, Gamescom, Tokyo Game Show, and many more. We will be starting with Feb & the list goes on & on & on…Stay ahead in the gaming industry by attending these must-visit events. And keep following Scope Gaming Community for the latest updates on gaming trends and upcoming conferences!
February 2025
DevGamm Poland 2025 || Feb. 27 – Feb. 28, 2025
Amber Expo, Gdańsk, Poland
Founded in Ukraine in 2008, DevGAMM connects game industry professionals from Eastern Europe and beyond, offering networking opportunities, expert talks, and new game showcases.
Games Growth Summit 2025 || Feb. 28, 2025
Barclays – 1 Churchill Place, London, UK
A key industry event focused on fostering growth in the gaming sector.
March 2025
HIT Games Conference Istanbul 2025 || March 6, 2025
SA Espor Arena, Istanbul, Türkiye
Bringing together over 1,000 professionals from 50+ countries, the event features networking opportunities, a developers’ expo, publisher pitches, and awards.
SXSW 2025 || March 7 – March 15, 2025
Austin Convention Center, Texas, USA
A global gathering for digital creatives, offering cutting-edge ideas, innovations, and networking.
Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2025 || March 8 – March 9, 2025
Kichijōji, Tokyo, Japan
A platform for indie game creators to showcase their work, featuring a business day and a public exhibition.
Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco 2025 || March 17 – March 18, 2025
San Francisco, California, USA
A major conference uniting professionals from mobile, PC, and console gaming.
GDC 2025 (Game Developers Conference) || March 17 – March 21, 2025
Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA
The world’s largest and longest-running professional game industry event, featuring talks, networking, and showcases.
European Game Showcase 2025 || March 17, 2025
Pier 17, San Francisco, USA
An exclusive, invite-only event where 30+ European game developers present their latest projects.
Digital Gaming India Expo 2025 || March 19 – March 21, 2025
Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
A major expo uniting gaming companies, industry experts, and institutions working on emerging technologies.
AppGala Conference 2025 || March 28, 2025
Warsaw, Poland
A B2B conference focusing on mobile marketing, game development, and app industry networking.
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April 2025
DVRS Games Festival 2025 || April 10 – April 11, 2025
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
A two-day event featuring talks and networking across games development, animation, and film.
HIT Games Conference Berlin 2025 || April 11 – April 12, 2025
Berlin, Germany
A major networking event for gaming professionals, featuring expos, awards, and business matchmaking.
Reboot Develop Blue 2025 || April 14 – April 16, 2025
Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel, Croatia
One of the biggest gaming industry conferences, featuring 160+ speakers and B2B networking.
Gamescom Latam 2025 || April 30 – May 4, 2025
Anhembi, São Paulo, Brazil
A premier gaming event in Latin America, bringing together industry professionals for networking and exhibitions.
May 2025
GameExpo Summit 2025 || May 7 – May 8, 2025
Zabeel Hall 4, Dubai World Trade Center, UAE
Organized by Pocket Gamer Connects, this summit runs alongside the Dubai Esports and Games Festival.
Digital Dragons 2025 || May 18 – May 20, 2025
ICE Krakow Congress Centre, Poland
One of Europe’s top business events for digital entertainment professionals.
Nordic Game Spring 2025 || May 20 – May 23, 2025
Slagthuset, Malmö, Sweden
Europe’s premier gathering for game developers from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Norwich Games Festival 2025 || May 26 – May 31, 2025
The Forum, Norwich, UK
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A vibrant festival showcasing gaming innovation.
TwitchCon Rotterdam 2025 || May 31 – June 1, 2025
Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands
A festival for streamers, gaming enthusiasts, and content creators.
June 2025
Summer Game Fest 2025 || June 6, 2025
YouTube Theatre, Los Angeles, USA
Hosted by Geoff Keighley, featuring world premieres and gaming industry events.
Game Quality Forum 2025 || June 24 – June 26, 2025
Lisbon, Portugal
A key event for professionals in QA, localization, and community support.
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July – December 2025
- Develop:Brighton 2025 (July 8 – July 10, UK)
- BitSummit 2025 (July 19 – July 21, Japan)
- SIGGRAPH 2025 (Aug. 10 – Aug. 14, Canada)
- Gamescom 2025 (Aug. 20 – Aug. 24, Germany)
- PAX West 2025 (Aug. 29 – Sept. 1, USA)
- Tokyo Game Show 2025 (Sept. 25 – Sept. 28, Japan)
- Brazil Games Show 2025 (Oct. 9 – Oct. 12, Brazil)
- TwitchCon San Diego 2025 (Oct. 17 – Oct. 19, USA)
- MIGS 2025 (Nov. 11 – Nov. 12, Canada)
- SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 (Dec. 15 – Dec. 18, Japan)
These events provide excellent opportunities for networking, learning, and exploring the latest in gaming innovation.
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