This event has already taken place. It ran on 26 Aug 2026 – 30 Aug 2026 in Cologne, Germany.
Gamescom 2026
The world's largest gaming event by attendance, with a major business area (gamescom biz) hosting B2B meetings, publisher showcases, indie booths, and investor matchmaking alongside the consumer expo. Cologne draws 300,000+ visitors and is the primary annual meeting point for European game studios, publishers, and platform teams. Relevant to startups in gaming, entertainment tech, AR/VR, streaming, and creator economy. Tickets from EUR 20 consumer, EUR 100+ business.
Details
- Date
- 26 Aug 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Format
- In-person
- Price
- €€ · Mid-range
- Target audience
- Founders
Speakers
2- Frank-Walter Steinmeier Federal President of Germany
- Geoff Keighley Host, gamescom Opening Night Live
Who's taking part
Organizers
2- game - The German Games Industry Association External site
- Koelnmesse External site
Partners
4- Capcom
- Microsoft Xbox
- Nintendo
- Sony
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