For all #ddc2023 speakers and holders of the VIP & Networking pass, we’ll offer a special program on Sunday before the Networking Dinner.

If you arrive early in Cologne, choose one of the activities we are going to plan in and around the city. Look forward to sightseeing beyond the usual and fun experiences! Details will be shared shortly before the event.

International C-level decision makers, speakers and VIPs are invited for a fine-dining and networking experience on Sunday, the night before #ddc2023 kicks off.

Dine and connect with people from the industry even before the event. As host, devcom will do personal introductions throughout the entire evening.

During the devcom Networking Dinner be spotlighting indie devs: this year, the devcom Indie Award will feature 3 award categories, each with a prize worth 3,000 €.

The contestants are all developers and studios taking part in #ddc2023’s indie game exhibitions: the NRW Indie Showcase and the devcom Indie Market.

On Monday evening, devcom will host the Executive Dinner at a restaurant in Cologne (tbd).

Experienced experts and C-level managers of the games industry are invited to join us for at this very special networking opportunity.

All devcom attendees are invited to gather on Monday evening on the devcom piazza for an ice cold beer or a refreshing soft drink.

Connect with the devcom community at the most relaxed event of the week.

Thanks go out to TransPerfect for sponsoring the drinks at the Sunset Mixer Party!

On Monday and Tuesday we invite you to the devcom Run Club: join us for a jogging tour around Cologne for a fresh and dynamic start into a long conference day.

We’ll meet in front of the Bahnhof Köln Messe/Deutz (train station Cologne trade fair/Deutz) and make our way down to the river Rhine from there. (Lap length: 1.6km / 1mile)

At devcom we value inclusivity and diversity and strive to be allies and supporters. Therefore we’ll host the 2nd edition of the FLINTA* (Female, Lesbian, Intersexual, Non-binary, Transgender, Agender, *) Meetup as a safer space to meet and talk to other “non-cis-male” people from the game developing world.

If you’d like to contribute to the workshop program or participate, please contact Astrid via email or LinkedIn.

Included in the business pass and above, exclusively for developers, publishers and investors we are offering this special networking event which will bring these groups together in a relaxed atmosphere with a “to be anounced” program highlight. The best way to get to know your next business partner.
This comes in addition to the upgraded matchmaking functionalities and features accessible via our online event platform!

Taking place on Tuesday, devcom Developer Night brings the #ddc2023 conference part to an end and paves the way for gamescom.

This is the perfect chance not only to participate in one of the week’s best parties, but also to enjoy it with our developer community and to connect with professionals from the industry.

The exclusive gamescom industry party on Thursday evening is the ideal setting for consolidating existing contacts and making new ones in a relaxed atmosphere at the top event of the games industry.