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Find a community, make memories, do business!

Before, during and even after devcom developer conference 2025, we have some great side events and activities on offer. Get together with the international game developer community to connect, network and share experiences!

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devcom speakers & VIP beer garden

People gathering at the inner courtyard of the location Wolkenburg

We invite all devcom speakers and holders of a VIP & Networking Pass to come together on Sunday afternoon.

At the Wolkenburg in the heart of Cologne, you can collect your #ddc2025 badge and meet with other attendees before the official devcom speakers & VIP reception begins at 6 pm.

Date:
Sun, Aug 17, 2025
12 pm – 6 pm

Location:
Wolkenburg, Cologne

Access:
VIP & Networking Pass, Speaker Pass

devcom speakers & VIP eXPerience tours

For all speakers and VIP attendees who arrive early, we offer various fun activities in Cologne on Sunday, August 17.

Take part in historical tours, discover street art in Cologne’s vibrant district Ehrenfeld, or learn Jiu Jitsu basics.

 

Date:
Sun, Aug 17, 2025
1 pm

Location:
Cologne, Germany

Access:
VIP & Networking Pass, Speaker Pass, by invitation
(limited capacity)

Beer reception sponsored by GameFabric

Attendees at a bar table with Kölsch beers, plus text "sponsored by GameFabric by Nitrado"

Kick off #ddc2025 with a cold beer from GameFabric by Nitrado!

Join us on Sunday from 3 PM in front of the Confex Center during badge pickup. Stop by to grab a Kölsch, meet fellow game devs, and toast to a week of networking, learning, and fun.

Great drinks, great people, and great convos – what better way to start the event?

Date:
Sun, Aug 17, 2025
3 pm – 8 pm

Location:
Confex Outdoor Area

Access:
all #ddc2025 passes

devcom speakers & VIP reception

Attendees in the event's glamorous venue Wolkenburg Cologne

Be part of this exclusive gathering that unites international C-level executives, renowned speakers, and VIPs in a casual and welcoming setting.

Held on the evening prior to #ddc2025, the devcom speakers & VIP reception provides a unique chance to connect with fellow industry leaders before the main conference kicks off.

Date:
Sun, Aug 17, 2025
6 pm – 11 pm

Location:
Wolkenburg, Cologne

Access:
VIP & Networking Pass, Speaker Pass, by invitation
(limited capacity)

InnoGames Ice Cream Stand

On Monday, InnoGames is bringing you the ultimate cooldown. Stop by their ice cream stand to chill, chat, and recharge from the buzz of the event — and Cologne’s August heat.

You’ll find the stand next to the indie expo starting at 10 am. Grab the coolest treat of the day before it’s gone!

Date:
Mon, Aug 18, 2025
all day, starting at 10 am

Location:
Confex

Access:
all #ddc2025 passes

devcom VIP & business mixer

Participants talking to each other at the VIP & business mixer

As a holder of a devcom VIP & Networking Pass or Business Pass, you’re invited to special networking events on Monday and Tuesday afternoon — exclusively for 600 key industry decision-makers.

Enjoy complimentary drinks while building meaningful connections and exchanging fresh ideas at #ddc2025. Grab this opportunity to network and collaborate with top professionals from the industry!

Date:
Mon, Aug 18 & Tue, Aug 19, 2025
5 pm – 7 pm

Location:
Business Area / Confex Groundfloor

Access:
VIP & Networking Pass, Business Pass
(limited capacity)

devcom leadership dinner

Banner image for the devcom leadership dinner at #ddc2025 including the Cologne skyline

The devcom leadership dinner is sponsored by

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The leadership dinner is devcom’s most exclusive side event, taking place at the restaurant & bar The ASH, in the immediate vicinity of the Koelnmesse fairground.

Decision-makers and top executives of the games industry are invited to join us for a very special networking opportunity.

Date:
Mon, Aug 18, 2025
6 pm – 10 pm

Location:
The ASH Köln MesseCity

Access:
by invitation

devcom sunset mixer

Attendees gathering at the Confex outdoor area during the devcom sunset mixer

All devcom attendees are invited to come together at the Confex outdoor area on Monday evening.

Don’t miss the most relaxed event of the week with good music, drinks and happy people from the devcom community.

Date:
Mon, Aug 18, 2025
7:30 pm – 12 am

Location:
Confex Center, Outdoor Area

Access:
all #ddc2025 passes

devcom pitch it! mixer

Participants of the devcom pitch it! mixer talking to each other

This special networking event will bring together publishers, investors, licensing companies and distributors, along with game developers and participants of the devcom indie expo.

Devs can pitch their projects, providing a unique opportunity to connect with publishers for longer than the typical 30-minute meeting. Get to know your future business partners in a relaxed atmosphere!

Date:
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
2:30 pm – 5 pm

Location:
Confex Foyer Süd

Access:
by invitation

devcom FLINTA* Meetup

Panel speakers and audience at the FLINTA* meetup

At #ddc2025, we'll host the FLINTA* (Female, Lesbian, Intersexual, Non-binary, Transgender, Agender, *) Meetup as a safer space to meet, network and discuss relevant topics for "non-cis-male" people in the games industry.

This year's talks will focus around "Belonging". Find more details in our conference program.

Date:
Tue Aug 19, 2025
3 pm - 6 pm

Location:
Confex, Stage 8

Access:
all #ddc2025 passes; FLINTA* & allies

Courage Cologne @ #ddc2025

Attendees connecting at Courage Cologne at ddc while playing games

Join us for a night where game professionals connect: over a drink, over a demo. Courage Cologne keeps it casual: think bar energy, not expo chaos!🍹

Be one of the 2000–3000 game professionals showing up to mingle, play a great selection of demos, and having good conversations with devs from around the world.

Date:
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
8 pm - 12 am

Location:
HERBRAND's ehrenfeld

Access:
RSVP here
showcase application

devcom developer night

On Tuesday, the devcom developer night wraps up #ddc2025 and leads into gamescom the following day.

Mingle with our dev community and hit the dance floor at HERBRAND's, our superb party location that also features Cologne's most beautiful beer garden.

Date:
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
8 pm - 2 am

Location:
HERBRAND's ehrenfeld

Access:
all #ddc2025 passes

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Be a devcom side event sponsor!

As a side event sponsor at devcom developer conference 2025, your support is not only visible, it also adds value to your industry presence.

Our sales team will gladly help you to find the best sponsorship package – get in touch with us for more details!

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Roufina Guenkova
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Head of Business Development
APAC & MENA

roufina@devcom.global

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Iryna Ivanova
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Business Development Manager
Europe & South America

iryna@devcom.global

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Sonia Wojciechowska
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Business Development Manager
North America

sonia@devcom.global

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