devcom Becomes gamescom dev

At the end of devcom 2025, the organisers announced that the event will be given a new name in future: gamescom dev. This will integrate the event into the gamescom brand family and strengthen its presence within the international industry.

From October 2025 onwards, the devcom developer conference - Europe's leading event for game developers - will be renamed 'gamescom dev'. This change will firmly integrate the event into the gamescom brand family, strengthening its presence in the international gaming industry.

Stephan Reichart, Managing Director of game events GmbH and organizer of the devcom developer conference, had this to say: "I am delighted about devcom's upgrade in positioning and its inclusion among the key gamescom sub-brands. We've had an incredible, exciting and at times very challenging journey with devcom over the years. Right from the start, people kept asking, 'So you're the game developer side of gamescom?' That is why we decided to add the subtitle, The official game developer conference of gamescom. Now, everyone gets it - everything related to developer content happens at gamescom dev - which I think is awesome!"

Felix Falk, Managing Director of game - The German Games Industry Association and co-organizer of gamescom, says: "The devcom developer conference has rapidly grown into one of the world’s most important events for game developers. It has become a key pillar of the gamescom family. By renaming it gamescom dev, we aim to create greater synergies with the other gamescom formats and tap into new opportunities through closer integration with the gamescom brand world. This will take our success story to the next level."

"Renaming the conference to gamescom dev allows us to fully integrate it into our unified, globally recognizable brand architecture. The new name is short, clear and understood worldwide, ensuring high recognition. This allows us to communicate more directly with our target group and emphasizes the strong connection to gamescom," says Oliver Frese, COO and Managing Director of Koelnmesse.

The formula for success remains the same. Since its premiere in 2017, the conference has provided a platform for the sharing of knowledge, peer-to-peer networking, and the development of robust business connections. Trade visitors from around the world gain in-depth insights into the latest trends, technologies and best practices in game development, through a variety of activities including inspiring keynotes and panels, hands-on workshops and targeted matchmaking sessions. A variety of additional networking opportunities are provided by side events such as developer nights, award ceremonies and receptions.

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