#ddc2024 is Europe’s biggest
Game Developer Event
Attend the official game developer conference of gamescom
on August 18 – 20, 2024 in Cologne, Germany!
2 Days of Conference
Monday, Aug 19 & Tuesday, Aug 20
The heart of #ddc2024 is the main conference, where distinguished experts from the global games industry give exclusive talks, participate in panel discussions and roundtables, and lead insightful workshops.
The programm will feature around 160 sessions by 250 speakers.
Expo & Matchmaking
Monday, Aug 19 & Tuesday, Aug 20
At the #ddc2024 expo, companies from around the globe like game studios, publishers and service providers, present their products, services and businesses to our attendees.
Meet potential partners and studios onsite – or even weeks before and after the event via our online matchmaking system.
Indie Expo & Awards
Sunday, Aug 18 – Tuesday, Aug 20
Discover the gems of tomorrow at the NRW Indie Showcase and the devcom Indie Market, or present your upcoming games at your very own booth. All exhibitors also compete for the devcom Indie Award 2024, which will be celebrated at the prestigious devcom Networking Dinner.
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- If you have a Digital Pass, Business Pass or VIP & Networking Pass for #ddc2024, you can already use the online meeting system, and additionally for on-site meetings in Cologne.
Additional Services & Activities
Free Water Refill Stations
Stay hydrated! By popular demand, we will again offer free water to our attendees. Refill stations can be found on all floors of the venue. Make sure to bring a re-useable bottle and be an Aqua Hero!
Silence Room
Need a break from your busy conference day? Visit our Silence room on the 1st floor to calm down and re-charge your batteries. This is also where you can talk to someone from our Awareness Team.
Mini Beer Reception by Nitrado
If you plan to pick up your #ddc2024 badge on Sunday, make sure to stop at the Outdoor Area to grab a beer sponsored by our partner Nitrado!
Barista Coffee Stand by CISPA
Grab a quick espresso or enjoy other delicious coffee specialties at the Barista Coffee Stand presented by CISPA! Every cup is brewed with passion and precision to brighten up your day.
Beer Reception powered by i3D.net
In German we call it “Feierabend-Bier”: conclude the first conference day of #ddc2024 with an ice-cold drink provided by our partner i3D.net!
Beer Reception by InnoGames
After two conference days, you’ll really deserve a refreshment! Meet with other attendees at the Reception Area and enjoy a cold beer served by our partner InnoGames!
Awareness Team
Our goal is to ensure a welcoming, harassment-free environment for all our attendees at #ddc2024. If you experienced or witnessed discrimination or harassment, please reach out to our Awareness Team for help and assistance.
Prayer Gatherings
For our Muslim attendees, we offer to meet at Foyer North about 30 min. before the prayer times and then walk to the prayer room in Congress Centre East together. The meeting point will be marked on the venue floor plans.
Press & Media Center
The Press & Media Center will be in the Confex Hall and will be accessible to all accredited press representatives.
If you’d like to book an interview space, please contact us at press@devcom.global.
Business Lounge
If you have a Business pass, you can always stop and relax at our Business Lounge. On both conference days we serve a light catering with sweet and savory small bits, as well as hot beverages and water.
Speakers & VIP Lounge
Our speakers and holders of VIP & Networking passes are invited to visit our exclusive lounge to take a break between sessions and enjoy delicious catering: a choice of small dishes, as well as hot & cold beverages are available throughout the day.
devcom Lounge at gamescom
#ddc2024 is over, but you still want to meet us? No problem! Come to our devcom lounge in the B2B area of gamescom, Hall 4.1.
Look forward to free coffee and drinks from Wednesday to Friday. Also, we’re offering our partners to book one of our free tables – if you’re interested, please contact us at sales@devcom.global.
Welcome to the new Venue: The Confex!
The Conference and Exhibition Center “Confex” at Koelnmesse will officially be opened in July 2024 and will serve as the location for devcom Developer Conference 2024.
#ddc2024 will take place on all 3 levels of the building, so look forward to 2 fantastic conference days in this brand-new and state-of-the art event venue.
#ddc2024 is a hybrid Event!
Can’t join us onsite in Cologne? Don’t panic – we’ve got you covered. As devcom Developer Conference is a hybrid event, we offer our Digital Pass for anyone wanting to take part remotely.
Interested in joining or partnering with us?
Get in touch!
Roufina Guenkova
(they/them)
Head of Business Development & Sales
roufina@devcom.global
Astrid Gooding
(she/her)
Business Development Manager
astrid@devcom.global
Iryna Ivanova
(she/her)
Business Development Manager
iryna@devcom.global
“devcom is a great way to spread your wings in the international world of game development.”
Anna Urbańska, People Can Fly“If you are just getting started or are an experienced game dev veteran, devcom Developer Conference is the best place for networking and meeting experts!”
Brian Cox, Netease“devcom is a must attend event if you want to meet established and upcoming game developers from around the world!”
Michael Geidel, Actrio Studio“Great event with really interesting talks, amazing people and a lot of networking opportunities. Anyone who has the chance should definitely attend!”
Andrea López Tur, Baby Robot Games“Well worth the trip from Australia. The business pass was top notch and an invaluable experience.”
Stacey Fazackerley, Mantra Games“devcom is a great way to spread your wings in the international world of game development.”
Anna Urbańska, People Can Fly“If you are just getting started or are an experienced game dev veteran, devcom Developer Conference is the best place for networking and meeting experts!”
Brian Cox, Netease“devcom is a must attend event if you want to meet established and upcoming game developers from around the world!”
Michael Geidel, Actrio Studio“Great event with really interesting talks, amazing people and a lot of networking opportunities.
Anyone who has the chance should definitely attend!”
Andrea López Tur, Baby Robot Games“Well worth the trip from Australia.
The business pass was top notch and an invaluable experience.”
Stacey Fazackerley, Mantra Games
