devcom 2025: Overview of Side Events and Activities

Once again, there will be numerous side events and activities taking place alongside the devcom developer conference 2025, ranging from VIP and business mixers to beer gardens and FLINTA* meetups.

Devcom 2025 will kick off in less than two months (17–19 August), and as in previous years, numerous side events will take place alongside the developer conference. These events provide valuable opportunities to connect with the global games community.

Sunday, 17 August 2025

devcom speakers & VIP beer garden
12 pm - 6 pm
Wolkenburg, Cologne
VIP & Networking Pass, Speaker Pass

Beer reception by GameFabric
3 pm - 8 pm
Confex Outdoor Area
all #ddc2025 passes

devcom speakers & VIP reception
6 pm - 11 pm
Wolkenburg, Cologne
VIP & Networking Pass, Speaker Pass, by invitation (limited capacity)

Monday, 18 August 2025

devcom VIP & business mixer
5 pm - 7 pm
Business Area / Confex Groundfloor
VIP & Networking Pass, Business Pass (limited capacity)

devcom leadership dinner
6 pm - 10 pm
The ASH Köln MesseCity
by invitation

devcom award
No details available yet

devcom sunset mixer
7:30 pm - 12 am
Confex Center, Outdoor Area
all #ddc2025 passes

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

devcom VIP & business mixer
5 pm – 7 pm
Business Area / Confex Groundfloor
VIP & Networking Pass, Business Pass (limited capacity)

devcom pitch it! mixer
2:30 pm - 5 pm
Confex Foyer Süd
by invitation

devcom FLINTA Meetup
3 pm - 6 pm
Confex, Stage 8
all #ddc2025 passes; FLINTA* & allies

Courage Cologne @ #ddc2025
8 pm - 12 am
HERBRAND's ehrenfeld
RSVP, showcase application

devcom developer night
8 pm - 2 am
HERBRAND's ehrenfeld
all #ddc2025 passes

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