gamescom congress 2025 - August 21, 2025

Name: gamescom congress
Start: 2025-08-21
Location: Koelnmesse GmbH

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gamescom congress

The gamescom congress is Europe’s leading conference on the potential of computer games. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, the congress shows that game technologies help to inspire innovations and master digitalization in nearly all economic and social spheres.

The gamescom congress addresses guests far beyond the games industry. They include experts from the fields of culture, education, pedagogy, politics, science, media and business representatives from all sectors.

The gamescom congress will take place for the 18th time in 2025 as part of gamescom, the world's largest event for computer and video games and Europe's leading business platform for the games industry. The gamescom congress will be organised by Koelnmesse GmbH and game - Association of the German Games Industry. The conference will be sponsored by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

A representative of the ESA gives a presentation at the gamescom congress

Programme 2025

The program for gamescom congress 2025 shows how games can be a catalyst for education, health, sustainability, and digital culture. With panels, talks, and international contributions, the congress offers an in-depth look at the social power of games. An overview of all program items is available on the website.

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Illustration with 14 selected speakers of the gamescom congress

Speakers 2025

Games beyond entertainment: gamescom congress 2025 is once again bringing international speakers to Cologne – with insights into immersion, well-being, ethics, and digital participation. Speakers include Y-Lan Boureau, Celia Hodent, and Jukka Laakso. An overview of all speakers can be found on this page.

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General information

For all important information on travel, parking, opening hours, and other organizational details, please visit the general Information page. This allows you to plan your visit to the congress optimally—compact, clear, and at a glance.

More Infos

Take a look back at the highlights of gamescom congress 2024:

gamescom congress Streams

Panel Games-Standort Nr. 1 – Wie gelingt Deutschlands Aufholjagd?
Panel - How can games become a catalyst for innovation and strengthen EU competitiveness
Panel - Next Level Democracy
Hilary Mason: The Joys of AI
Jørgen Tharaldsen - Gamification of Society
Louisa Keight - Turning Play Into Enviromental Action
Micaela Mantegna: Braindancing in the Metaverse: abundance and scarcity in a world of tomorrow
Studio Talk & Interactive Stream Show "Part 1"
Studio Talk & Interactive Stream Show "Part 2"
Studio Talk and Q&A with Micaela Mantegna

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