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GAMESCOM

26 - 28 August 2026

Taking place in Cologne, Germany, gamescom is the world’s largest event for computer and video games and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry. gamescom brings together passionate gamers, trade visitors, and exhibitors from across the world – in person and online. This unique approach offers you the opportunity to reach millions of gamers worldwide, experience the vibe and energy of the gamescom community, and catch up on the latest trends and developments in gaming around the world.

So why not join us?

Discover our stand services

  • Free accreditation based on availaiblity
  • Dedicated meeting areas
  • Demo booths for meetings
  • Online catalogue for MEDIA stand participants
  • Welcome desk
  • Storage facilities
  • Coffee bar with snacks and happy hours
 

Registration is over!

Wednesday 26 August

10.00 – 11.30

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS


Join this networking event bringing together European developers and publishers of narrative games for a focused exchange.

During moderated round tables, selected participants will discuss key challenges and explore opportunities for collaboration. Topics include:

  • Get Your Game off the Ground: Publishing & Marketing
  • Beyond Borders: International Collaboration & Foreign Markets
  • Think Outside the Box: IP Development & Exploitation
  • All About the Money: Financing Your Next Game

By invitation only. Please note that places are limited and participants will be selected.For further information please contact Creative Europe Desk NRW (info@ced-nrw.eu).

16.30 – 17.30

SHOWCASE OF MEDIA-FUNDED PROJECTS

Explore MEDIA-funded projects of great relevance to the gaming industry and gaming professionals. Organised by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

TRACKS is an innovative marketing intelligence platform designed to transform how PC and console game developers and publishers optimise their marketing strategies. Developed by Second Stage GmbH, TRACKS addresses critical industry gaps for PC and console games in data-driven attribution, campaign measurement and analytics for the European gaming market.

More at TRACKS — Marketing Intelligence Platform for Games — Second Stage

CORPUS.MUSIC, developed by Sofilab GmbH, builds AI music technology – adaptive, context-responsive and trained on a shared library scored for quality, originality and diversity. Contributors keep their rights and hold a lasting stake in the system.

More at CORPUS — Your Music Powers What We Build. You Own a Share of What It Becomes.

Event followed-up by a networking Happy Hour.

Venue: Creative Europe MEDIA stand - (Hall 03.2 / D050g–F051g)

Access: Badge needed – No Registration needed


Thursday 27 August

16.00 - 17.00

SHOWCASE OF MEDIA-FUNDED PROJECTS

Explore MEDIA-funded projects of great relevance to the gaming industry and gaming professionals. Organised by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

BLUEBOTTLE, developed by the company BlueBottle GmbH, is an Esports broadcasting and monetisation project that enhances live streams through real-time game data visualisation, interactive overlays, and integrated digital advertising comparable to perimeter advertising in traditional sports.

More at BlueBottle – The Future of League of Legends Live Streaming

GAMESKILLS, led by Gamaste, offers a comprehensive programme of training workshops, one-on-one meetings, an online community for video game professionals.

More at Gameskills - Gamaste

Event followed-up by a networking Happy Hour.

Venue: Creative Europe MEDIA stand - (Hall 03.2 / D050g–F051g)

Access: Badge needed – No Registration needed

Stand Information

Stand name: Creative Europe MEDIA

Location: Hall 03.2

Stand number: D050g – F051g

Stand Opening Hours

- Wednesday 26 August from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm.

- Thursday 27 August from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm.

- Friday 28 August from 9.00 am to 6.30 pm. Please clear all your materials from the stand by that time.

Facilities

The European Pavilion offers the following services and facilities to European independents who have registered via media-umbrella-stands.eu.

Welcome desk

- where after “checking-in”, you receive your MEDIA lanyard identifying you as a participant with access to all services and facilities (please always wear it).

- where we post special announcements.

- where you can consult a ‘who’s who’ console with information on the stand participants as well as the online catalogue.

Meeting area

- Tables for small meetings are at your disposal. Tables must be vacated after a reasonable period and cannot be booked.

- Demo booths for meetings.

- A4 displays along the walls for your leaflets and brochures.

- Power plugs.

Private Free Coffee Bar

- With cold and hot drinks.

- Daily happy hour from 5.30 to the closing of the stand with wine, beer, and snacks.

- Bring your own (MEDIA) bottle for water fountains, since paper cups will not be available anymore.

*It is not allowed to bring food into the stand other than the one from our private bar. *

Storage room

For your materials. Please do not leave valuables in this area at stand closing time.

Gamescom Information

Address

Koelnmesse GmbH
Messeplatz 1
50679 Cologne
Germany

Access

If you have not redeemed your ticket yet, click here to have all the information on the registration process.

Getting there

Practical information on arrival, departure, and a plan of Koelnmesse.

News and practical information

For news and practical information on the event (programme, conferences, etc.), visit the official website of the gamescom where you will find a detailed description of the fair and associated events (gamescom city festival, gamescom congress, devcom, etc.) as well as the different areas at Gamescom. You can also find info about shipping here.

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