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Events Services

Hürth, Nordrhein-Westfalen 4,024 followers

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About us

devcom is the official game developer event of gamescom and Europe’s biggest game developer community-driven industry conference. Offering additional content and events throughout the year, devcom constantly emphasizes its core values of diversity, inclusion and sustainability. devcom Developer Conference and all devcom branded formats are developed and organized by game events GmbH, a subsidiary of game, the association of the German games industry. In 2024, devcom Developer Conference reached new record numbers with over 5,000 attendees – a 45% increase over 2023. With expanding and improving the hybrid concept in 2023, devcom set a new record with more than 3,400 industry professionals attending the conference, an increase of 28%. 2022 marked the return to Cologne, Germany with an on-site event, while at the same time streaming all the sessions held during the 2-day conference, and a 5–day live program on the official Twitch channel, making #ddc2022 our first-ever fully hybrid event. devcom Developer Conference 2022 set a new record of attendees – on site alone, the number of participants increased by 10 percent compared to the previous record year of 2019. In 2020 and 2021, devcom Developer Conference happened digitally and managed to unite the games industry, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the conference program being complemented by daily Twitch shows, #ddc2021 was one of the most accessible and international devcoms to date, with over 2,000 attendees from 87 countries and more than 250 speakers at the core conference event, and with 1.5 m streaming minutes viewed, 195 000 live views and over 55 hours of live streaming on the devcom Twitch channel. In 2019, 3,000 attendees from 75 countries – 65% of them game developers – gathered in Cologne, Germany, to attend top-notch talks & panels, round tables, workshops, and in-depth master classes delivered by more than 140 industry professionals.

Website
http://www.devcom.global/
Industry
Events Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Hürth, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Type
Self-Owned
Founded
2017
Specialties
Game Developer, Programming, Game Design, Monetiziation, Indie Games, Mobile Games, VR/AR, Conferences, Event Organizer, and Games Industry

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    Luxemburger Straße

    79-83

    Hürth, Nordrhein-Westfalen 50354, DE

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    🚀 Get Involved in devcom Developer Conference 2025! 🎮 #ddc2025 is looking for speakers, indie developers, and partners to help shape the event. Plus, Early Bird tickets are now available. Don’t miss out! 📅 Note these key deadlines: 🎤 Call for Speakers (Deadline: April 27) Want to speak at #ddc2025? Share your expertise with the global games industry! Submit your talk, panel, or workshop now: https://lnkd.in/dAXz-_nF 🎓 Scholarship Programs Partner Applications (Deadline: May 5) Help bring diverse talent to devcom & gamescom! Apply now to become a partner: https://lnkd.in/dyQJFtCm 🎮 Call for Indies – devcom Indie Showcase 2025 (Deadline: May 31) Showcase your indie game for free at devcom! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d9AXEuEg 🎟️ Early Bird Tickets – Save up to 500€! (Available until May 31) Secure your pass at the reduced price and join Europe’s largest game developer event: https://lnkd.in/eXd7mruQ devcom Developer Conference is where the global games industry connects, learns, and grows. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! #ddc2025 #gamescom #gamedev #indiegames #conference #callforspeakers #scholarship #earlybird

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  • The lecture program for Games Gathering Lviv 2025 is almost ready! 🔥 Get ready for powerful talks from top industry experts. 💡 Gauthier Vasseur (UC Berkeley and Stanford Business Analytics and AI lecturer, author, and founder of Data Wise Academy.) – "Surfing Digital Darwinism with AI: Thriving in the Age of Innovation" 🖌 Jama Jurabaev (Lucasfilm, Art Director) – "Concept Art: Before and After" 🎨 Roman Guro (RedBeat, Art Director) – "Design Principles in Concept Art: Eco-Friendly Use of AI" 🎮 Oksana Velit (Stepico Games, Lead Game Designer) – "From Writer to Game Designer: How to Apply Creative Skills in Work" 🎤 Andrii Godar (GSC Game World, Project Manager) – "Organizational Structures: From Theory to Practice in Product Game Development" Also, over 70 industry experts will be sharing their insights and experience with our audience in Lviv! Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from professionals! 🎟 Get your tickets now and see you at Games Gathering Lviv 2025! Registration https://lnkd.in/dUKFmPCk Games Gathering Conference

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    Exciting opportunities for game developers, speakers, and indie teams! Our friends at devcom are gearing up for devcom Developer Conference 2025—and now’s your chance to get involved! Whether you want to speak, showcase your indie game, or become a partner, now is the time to apply. Plus, Early Bird tickets are available, so don’t miss out on big savings! 🎟️ 👇 Check out all the key deadlines and details below! 🚀 Get Involved in devcom Developer Conference 2025! 🎮 #ddc2025 is looking for speakers, indie developers, and partners to help shape the event. Plus, Early Bird tickets are now available. Don’t miss out! 📅 Mark these key deadlines: 🎤 Call for Speakers (Deadline: April 27) Want to speak at #ddc2025? Share your expertise with the global games industry! Submit your talk, panel, or workshop now: https://lnkd.in/dAXz-_nF 🎓 Scholarship Programs Partner Applications (Deadline: May 5) Help bring diverse talent to devcom & gamescom! Apply now to become a partner: https://lnkd.in/dyQJFtCm 🎮 Call for Indies – devcom Indie Showcase 2025 (Deadline: May 31) Showcase your indie game for free at devcom! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d9AXEuEg 🎟️ Early Bird Tickets – Save up to 500€! (Available until May 31) Secure your pass at the reduced price and join Europe’s largest game developer event: https://lnkd.in/eXd7mruQ devcom Developer Conference is where the global games industry connects, learns, and grows. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! #ddc2025 #gamescom #gamedev #indiegames #conference #callforspeakers #scholarship #earlybird

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  • devcom reposted this

    The future of gamescom continues in Cologne! 🎮♥️ Today, Koelnmesse GmbH and game have signed a new long-term agreement to continue and expand our successful partnership around gamescom. The world's largest event for video games stays in Cologne! Since its debut in 2009, gamescom has become a global phenomenon and developed into the world's largest event for computer and video games, breaking new records every year. In 2024 alone: 📍 335,000 on-site visitors 🌐 500 million video views worldwide 🌍 Satellite events in Asia and Latin America expanding the global reach With this new contract, we're not only securing the future of gamescom in Cologne - we're also laying the foundations for its continued international success. "As a global beacon of games culture, gamescom has been setting standards for many years. We want to continue this success story with Koelnmesse in Cologne. gamescom will remain as dynamic, innovative and fast-growing as the games market. To this end, we have agreed, among other things, to further strengthen the diverse gamescom formats worldwide and to invest in the brand and international reach. We are grateful to have such a good partner for the future in Koelnmesse." - Lars Janssen, Chairman of the Executive Board of game. A heartfelt thank you to our partners at Koelnmesse, the City of Cologne (Stadt Köln), and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (Staatskanzlei des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen). Your support ensures that every August, Cologne remains the home of the global games community. Photo: From left to right: Gerald Böse – President and CEO of Koelnmesse, Henriette Reker – Mayor of the City of Cologne, Nathanael Liminski – Minister for Federal, European and Media Affairs of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Felix Falk – Managing Director of game, Lars Janssen – Chairman of the Board of game, Ralf Wirsing – Board Member of game, Oliver Frese – Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse Photo credit: 📷: Koelnmesse / Jakob Studnar, Hanne Engwald, Alita Holzhauer, Thomas Klerx

    • gamescom 2025, contract extension. From left to right: Gerald Böse – President and CEO of Koelnmesse, Henriette Reker – Mayor of the City of Cologne, Nathanael Liminski – Minister for Federal, European and Media Affairs of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Felix Falk – Managing Director of game, Lars Janssen – Chairman of the Board of game, Ralf Wirsing – Board Member of game, Oliver Frese – Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse
  • 🎮 Immerse yourself in a world of insightful talks, dynamic panel discussions, and engaging summits. Discover the best indie games, celebrate the top Polish games of the past year at the prestigious Digital Dragons Awards Gala, and explore the vibrant city of Krakow. 🧠 Experience Digital Dragons Conference 2025, where industry expertise and leaders converge! 👉 Secure your pass today: https://lnkd.in/dsfSpvtp

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  • Whether you would like to be a speaker at #ddc, an indie exhibiting or a partner of our Scholarship programme, here is an awesome overview of all our upcoming deadlines! Thank you so much for sharing, game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V.!

    Be part of devcom Developer Conference 2025! 🎮🤝 Europe’s leading game developer event is calling on industry professionals, indie creators, and talent supporters to get involved. Here’s how you can join #ddc2025: 🔊 Call for Speakers – Apply by April 27 Are you passionate about sharing insights with the global games community? Submit your talk, panel, or workshop now: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dgV9KKX6 🎓 Scholarship Program – Become a partner by May 5 Support underrepresented talent and help shape the future of game development: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_cDgJQS 🎮 Call for Indies – Apply by May 31 Showcase your game for free, connect with industry pros, and gain valuable exposure: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dHKrEsD4 🎟️ Early Bird Tickets – Save up to €500 until May 31 Secure your spot at Europe’s biggest dev event: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-7Vyicm Stephan Reichart 🔜 devcom gamescom Robin Hartmann 🔜 gamescom latam Stephan Werle

    • 🔊 Call for Speakers – Apply by April 27
Are you passionate about sharing insights with the global games community? Submit your talk, panel, or workshop now:
👉 https://bit.ly/25devcom_speakers

🎓 Scholarship Program – Become a partner by May 5
Support underrepresented talent and help shape the future of game development:
👉 https://bit.ly/25devcom_sp_partner

🎮 Call for Indies – Apply by May 31
Showcase your game for free, connect with industry pros, and gain valuable exposure:
👉 https://bit.ly/indie_showcase_25

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets – Save up to €500 until May 31
Secure your spot at Europe’s biggest dev event:
👉 https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/
  • 🔥 Become a partner for the devcom Scholarship Program! 📢 Following the program’s highly successful launch in 2024, which provided over 200 participants with free access to devcom and gamescom, the initiative is set to expand its impact with new international partners. Universities, associations, and industry organizations are invited to join as official partners to help bring more diverse voices into the games industry. ✨Key Partner Benefits: - Support emerging talent by selecting scholarship recipients - Gain visibility within the devcom & gamescom network - Contribute to a more diverse and inclusive industry 📅 Partner applications close on May 5! 🚀 Become a partner: bit.ly/25devcom_sp_partner   🔗 For full details on the scholarship benefits, participant opportunities, and partner responsibilities, visit: https://lnkd.in/dEEka5rQ  

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  • The Big Games Industry Employment Survey – Insights from 2024 & What’s Next in 2025! We’re excited to share the full recording of Tanja Loktionova’s session at #ddc2024, where she presented the key findings from the Big Games Industry Employment Survey 2024 by our partners InGameJob.com and VALUES VALUE: Recruitment for Game Development Industry. 🎥 Watch the full talk: “Career Challenges in the Games Industry in Numbers and Research” https://lnkd.in/djbz_Amm 📊 And now, the journey continues! The 2025 edition of the Big Games Industry Employment Survey has already launched, aiming to capture the latest realities of working in games. 📢 We’re proud to announce that the results will be presented exclusively at devcom 2025! Join us in shaping the future of the industry — take the survey and make your voice heard! 📝 Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/dqvzxc2V

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