Event Schedule
Subject to changeOn top of over 400 games to play during the event!

gamescom latam stage
Opening Ceremony at gamescom latam 2025
30/apr
13:45/14:15
gamescom latam kicks off with an epic opening! Industry leaders, officials, and executives come together to celebrate the growth of gaming in Latin America and strengthen global ties. A historic moment to mark the beginning of another unforgettable edition! 🚀🎮

E-sports Arena
Xbox Discovery Day
30/apr
14:00/18:00
A day of learning for game developers looking to explore development and growth opportunities with Xbox on PC, console and cloud. Xbox Discovery Day will feature three sessions with Xbox experts, showing how developers can reach more gamers and succeed with Xbox. Topics include industry updates and business strategies, indie programs, and marketing best practices, followed by a panel Q&A with all presenters.

gamescom stage 1
UI/UX Design in Games: Impact of Experience, Interface & Research
30/apr
14:25/15:00
This panel will discuss the importance of UI/UX Design in game development, exploring the impact of user experience (UX), user interface (UI), and research on game creation. It will also cover key concepts that influence development and overall player experience. Industry experts will share practical insights and discuss current challenges in the field.

Claudio Gusmão (UX4INDIE)
ux4indie.games
Daniel Leite Costa
Jogos Digitais _ UniFacisa
Fabian Czajkowski
'Hermit Crab Game Studio'
Maurício Magalhães
Metric Design
gamescom stage 2
From jams to ips: mentorship and the cultivation of talent
30/apr
14:25/14:45
This talk will explore how game jams serve as an ideal starting point for discovering and nurturing talent. We’ll explain how developers can grow through mentorship, focusing on practical and communicative skills that prepare them to create valuable, commercially viable IPs. We'll also review key programs that can support this growth trajectory, helping emerging developers realize their potential.

Daniel Sanchez
International Game Developers Association (IGDA)
gamescom stage 4
Play Hard: A Guide for Professionals at gamescom latam 2025
30/apr
14:25/14:50
Abragames, the Brazilian Association of Game Companies, welcomes entrepreneurs and companies participating in the first day of gamescom latam! Join this session for tips and recommendations from Abragames so you can make the most of the largest business hub in Latin America, where the gaming industry connects!

Patrícia Sato
ABRAGAMES
Rodrigo Carneiro
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Rodrigo Mandarino Terra
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Yayá Torre
ABRAGAMES
gamescom stage 3
Plano Games SP: Playing Seriously with XR, Tech and Innovation
30/apr
14:25/14:45
How about getting to know Plano Games SP? The proposal is to build public policies that truly boost the gaming and XR industry in the state. With more support, connection and innovation, the state of SP has everything it needs to become a reference in the gaming scene, in Brazil and abroad.

Marilia Marton
Secretaria da Cultura e Economia Criativa de São Paulo
gamescom stage 2
Unlocking Game Data
30/apr
14:50/15:10
Join KoffeeCup as we share our journey from a small studio with no data infrastructure to a fully data-driven creative business. Learn how to foster a data-first mindset, define game-changing KPIs, harness player insights, and build a scalable analytics stack from the ground up. Whether you're in gaming or business, this session will equip you with the tools - and the confidence - to make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Stanley Wang
Koffeecup
gamescom stage 3
Indie Talents Go Global: Powered by the Xsolla Accelerator
30/apr
14:50/15:25
This panel brings together Indie Hero and their JOIN program, powered by Xsolla Accelerator, to share how the program helps indie studios grow, scale, and go global. From first-time devs to rising studios, discover how local talent is building international success - with stories, tools, and networks that truly bring opportunities together.

Alessandro Biollo
Xsolla Inc.
Paraag Amin
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juliana silva brito
Indie Hero
gamescom stage 4
20 minutes with Plug In Digital
30/apr
14:55/15:15
Join Plug in Digital for a 20-minute session to discover who we are, what we do, and how we shape the gaming industry. Learn about our projects, our vision, and how you can partner or work with us.

Stanislas Jun Peyrat
Plug in Digital
gamescom stage 2
External Development – Saviour of the Game Industry?
30/apr
15:15/15:55
"While we start to recover and mature as an industry, our focus shifts to sustainability. Large studios are shrinking, with smaller teams relying on external suppliers. What does this mean for game developers? What will it take to succeed, and what is co-development? To explore these questions, we've a panel of AAA industry leaders from CD Projekt Red, Focus Entertainment, That’s No Moon, XDS Spark.

Karolina Kopek
CD PROJEKT S.A.Sam Carlisle
XDS Spark
Toby Ow
That's No Moon Entertainment
Xavier Marot
Focus Entertainment