devcom Developer Conference FAQ
devcom Developer Conference is the official game developer conference of gamescom and Europe’s biggest game developer event.
In 2024, the event will take place on August 18 to 20, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. Additional to two days of conference with keynotes, talks, roundtables and workshops held be internatial industry experts, #ddc2024 will also feature a business expo, online and onsite matchmaking, side events, parties and activities, the devcom Indie Award, and the expo “NRW Indie Showcase”.
Check out all about devcom Deveoper Conference 2024 here: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2024
devcom Developer Conference 2024 will take place from August 18 to 20, 2024 at the Koelnmesse fair ground in Cologne, Germany.
Opening hours for attendees:
- Monday, Aug 19: 9 am – 7 pm (CEST)
- Tuesday, Aug 20: 9 am – 7 pm (CEST)
Move-in / move-out for exhibitors:
Move-in:
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Sunday, Aug 18: 2 pm – 8 pm (CEST)
- Monday, Aug 19: 7 am – 9 am
 (CEST)
- Tuesday, Aug 20: 7 am – 9 am (CEST)
Move-out:
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Tuesday, Aug 20: 7 pm – 9 pm (CEST)
All booth spaces need to be cleared until 9 pm!
For guests with restricted mobility, the Koelnmesse fair ground, where gamescom and devcom Developer Conference 2024 take place, offers various suitable ways to enter the fair complex and exhibition halls.
Please download their brochure to find out more about how to get to the venue, barrier-free entrances, accessible toilets, free wheelchair rental of and how to contact the staff.
(Download accessibility brochure here)
If you can’t travel to Cologne, Germany, you can still attend #ddc2024: we offer our Digital Pass for anyone wanting to take part remotely. Tickets are already on sale: go to ticket shop.
As the official game developer conference of gamescom, devcom Developer Conference 2024 takes place at the same trade fair ground, Koelnmesse, in Cologne, Germany.
This July, the new Conference and Exhibition Center “Confex” will be opened and #ddc2024 will be one of the first events to be held at this location.
Find out more about the Confex, or get tips and assistance for your travels, and more useful information for your visit here:
https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2024/for-attendees/#venue
Please visit our #ddc2024 program page to see this year’s conference’s session topics: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2024/program/#topics
Yes, absolutely!
The devcom team will stream live from our studio booth at devcom Developer Conference 2024!
Look forward to live interviews with guests from the games industry, Let’s Plays with the games taking part in the Indie exhibition, and fun interactions with the devcom community!
Monday, August 19 & Tuesday, August 20, 2024 • from 10 am (CEST)
You’re an Indie? Great! As devcom we are committed to supporting newcomers in the games industry and #ddc2024 has a lot to offer:
- Listen to great talks by renowned games industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences.
- Take part in our matchmaking (online & onsite) to meet potential publishers, investors and partners. (Our matchmaking system is available for Business Pass or VIP & Networking Pass holders, as well as for participants of the NRW Indie Showcase.)
- Present your games or projects at the “NRW Indie Showcase 2024 – Hybrid Edition”. This is the official Indie Games expo of #ddc2024, and you can apply for an online-only virtual booth or choose the hybrid way with a booth onsite and online. Applications will open soon – please subscribe to our newsletter to get notified.
- All participants of the “NRW Indie Showcase 2024 – Hybrid Edition” get nominated for the devcom Indie Award 2024, which will be celebrated at the prestigious devcom Networking Dinner, which will be attended by 400+ Speakers, VIPs, invited partners, and sponsors on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
- Meet the international games industry at our numerous #ddc2024 Side Events – for example the devcom Sunset Mixer on Monday, August 19, and the devcom Developer Night on Tuesday, August 20. More details on our events and activities will be disclosed soon.
We offer numerous ways for you to become a sponsor or partner of devcom Developer Conference 2024.
Meet your target audience at #ddc2024, from physical give-aways to digital advertisement or even special sessions.
Find out more here: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2024/for-exhibitors-partner
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.
Book your booth at devcom Developer Conference 2024 now!
Find out more here: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2024/for-exhibitors-partner
Would you like to stand on the big keynote stage or prefer a cozy workshop room? Would you like to give a talk on your own or be in discussion with other speakers in a roundtable session?
Whatever you prefer, we’d love to have you as a speaker at devcom Developer Conference 2024!
Find out more here: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2024/program#callforspeakers
Yes! devcom Developer Conference 2024 will return as a hybrid event to Cologne, Germany from August 18 – 20, 2024. We offer our Digital Pass for anyone wanting to take part remotely. Learn all about #ddc2024 here: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2024/
Tickets are already on sale: go to ticket shop.
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Yes, devcom Developer Conference is a hybrid event. All talks are streamed live and recorded, so they are available to all attendees, even after the event has ended.
If you have attended devcom Developer Conference, you can log into our online platform to watch all talks as video-on-demand.
Please note that access is only available for ticket holders. Workshops and roundtables are not available as VODs.
Yes, absolutely! If you attend devcom Developer Conference and need a Letter of Invitation for your travel to Germany, please fill out this form.
Note that we will only be able to issue a letter for attendants with a valid ticket order. You can order your ticket here.
At devcom Developer donference you will meet with:
- game developers from small teams to AAA studios
- indie teams
- game publishers
- service providers related to game development
- press and media representatives
- trade organization, embassies and national representatives
- schools and students (200 student tickets only)
- other industry-related companies
If you’d like to get more insights into our attendee demographics, please visit our page For Exhibitors & Partners on which you can also request our booklet.
That’s amazing! Thank you so much for being willing to help us bring to ‘life’ this great experience we’re creating! As you know, devcom Developer Conference just can’t happen without its beloved volunteers!
For #ddc2024, the Call for Volunteers has not yet started – please subscribe to our newsletter to get notified.
devcom Developer Conference is the official game developer event of gamescom and Europe’s biggest game developer community-driven industry conference. It is an event over several days, packed with matchmaking, talks, meetups and exhibitions, focussing on game developers and their eco-system.
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Yes! devcom Developer Conference 2024 will return as a hybrid event to Cologne, Germany from August 18 – 20, 2024. Learn all about #ddc2024 here: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2024/
Tickets are already on sale: go to ticket shop.
Sign up for our newsletter to get notified about our program and speaker updates!
You will need to purchase your ticket in our online ticket shop. For media accreditiation, please visit our press page for details.
gamescom biz community FAQ
The gamescom biz community is the year-round active, digital, comprehensive online platform of devcom, gamescom and gamescom asia.
Trade visitors, exhibitors, journalists and creators can log into the online platform for all events with just one profile.
This allows all visitors to make even better use of potential synergy effects throughout the year. Also, the gamescom biz community is intended to give everyone the opportunity to attend more formats that offer added value, even inbetween the main events.