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Germany’s giant video games fair Gamescom is only one month away, and while big business will be front and centre for many, the event also offers plenty of chances to meet up, network, and party with your peers.
To help find the right events for you, PocketGamer.biz has collated all the hottest happenings around Devcom and Gamescom 2024.
Of course, we have some events of our own:
And there are many other events taking place throughout the week…
Sunday, August 18th
Global XR Hack at Gamescom (partnering with Meta)
When: 12am August 18th – 12am August 20th
Where: Startplatz im Mediapark 5 50670 Köln Germany
How: Apply through xrhack.com
Cost: Free
More info: The premier global XR Hack Jam organised by XR Bootcamp, which partners with Meta and provides up to $100,000 in available funding.
Indie Developer Stammtisch / Indie Hub Meetup
When: 5pm – 11pm
Where: Die Wohngemeinschaft, Köln Richard-Wagner-Straße 39 50674 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Up to €5
More info: Kick off the week in Cologne with industry veterans, indie developers, and new faces!
Monday, August 19th
MeetToMatch – The Cologne Edition 2024, powered by Xsolla
When: 10am August 19th – 3pm August 23rd
Where: Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1 50679 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: From €120.75
More info: Plan meetings on-site within the Koelnmesse at booths, meeting points or pick a hotel nearby.
Tuesday, August 20th
Pocket Gamer Mobile Game Awards in association with Gamelight
Where: Gürzenich Köln
How: Register for a ticket
Cost: £270 for a mid-term standard ticket (sale ends July 26th)
More info: This is an unmissable opportunity to mingle with big players in the industry and celebrate many mobile awards.
Representing Games Pitch Session
When: 12:45pm – 3pm
Where: Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Messeplatz 1 50679 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Representing Games will bring its own studio clients and invitees pitching projects from all over the world.
NZ Code New Zealand x Representing Games Pitch Session
When: 3:45pm – 6pm
Where: Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Messeplatz 1 50679 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Seven New Zealand studios will pitch their best and latest games looking for publishing and funding support.
Award Ceremony – XR Hack Cologne
When: 5pm – 6pm
Where: Startplatz im Mediapark 5 50670 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Witness the awards ceremony and distribution of a prize pool worth over $10,000 to local winners.
XR Pro Gamescom Warm-up Party
When: 7pm – 11pm
Where: Startplatz im Mediapark 5 50670 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Take a look at the winning projects of the XR Hackathon!
Courage Cologne at devcom Developer Night
When: 7pm – 11:50pm
Where: Herbrand’s Ehrenfeld, Herbrandstraße 21 50825 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: There’s room for 70+ showcases this year.
Wednesday, August 21st
Breakfast with WINGS
When: 8:30am – 10am
Where: Jim & June – café, bar & kitchen, Meister-Gerhard-Straße 35 50674 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: A breakfast networking mingle for women and gender-marginalised professionals.
Gamescom Indie Developer Meetup at the Park!
When: 5pm – 7pm
Where: Rheingarten Park, Frankenwerft 35 50667 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Networking for developers, publishers, and game enthusiasts.
Beam Goes Gamescom
When: 6pm – 11:30pm
Where: Pe 303 Rhein Location im Zollhafen 15-17 50678 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: An opportunity to network with key stakeholders, game developers, venture capitalists, and industry enthusiasts.
Nordic Party
When: 7pm
Where: Alteburg, Alteburger Str. 139, Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: €150
More info: Open bar and buffet.
Pocket Gamer Party Cologne 2024
When: 7:30pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Tivoli Hohe Straße 14 50667 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Grab a drink and chill out in the company of game developers, publishers, and other industry professionals.
Thursday, August 22nd
Breakfast with WINGS
When: 8:30am – 10am
Where: Jim & June – café, bar & kitchen, Meister-Gerhard-Straße 35 50674 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: The second day of breakfast network mingling for women and gender-marginalised professionals.
SwissDrinks at Gamescom
When: 2pm – 4pm
Where: Messeplatz, SwissGames Pavilion, Business Area, Hall 4.1., B030g – C040g 51063 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: A taste of Switzerland’s beer, wine, and chocolate.
Friday, August 23rd
Game Audio Get Together
When: 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Where: Salzgasse 2 50667 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite and reservation at Delirium Cafe Köln
Cost: Free
More info: Connect with fellow audio professionals in the games industry.
Gayscom® Köln 2024 – LGBTQ 16+ Party
When: 10pm
Where: Tivoli Club Hohe Str. 14 50667 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: €11.68
More info: A night of dancing, hot beats, wine, beer, soft drinks and more!
Saturday, August 24th
PUBG: Hot Drop Cologne
When: 5pm – 11pm
Where: Balloni halls and Event GmbH, Ehrenfeldgürtel 96 50823 Köln Germany
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: €9 for early-bird ticket, €12 for regular ticket
More info: Connect with fellow gamers and meet the KRAFTON PUBG: Battlegrounds team.
