© Mikhail Nilov, Pexels Business gamescom 2025: Emergency Contacts & Medical Help Find all emergency contacts on and around gamescom here: From paramedics to pharmacies, security to police or the mental health crisis line, we gathered all information you need for a safe gamescom trip. Emergency Contacts On Site There are paramedics stationed in Halls 7 (coming in from the boulevard, turn By Pascal Wagner • 2 min read
© Koelnmesse Campus gamescom congress 2025 Shows High-Profile Speakers as Program Drops With the release of its full program, the gamescom congress on 21 August has revealed a high-profile speaker lineup from politicians to game devs and researchers. The three focus topics “The Next Level of Immersion”, “Gaming and Responsibility” and “Gaming and Well-Being” are packed with talks. On August 21, the By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read
The top concerns regarding the biggest industry challenges were economic and political uncertainty (56 votes), market saturation (53 votes) and rising development costs (44 votes). © devcom developer conference 2025 Business Devcom 2025 Speaker Survey Results: Insights into Trends and Business Models In the run-up to the devcom developer conference, the organisers asked 100 speakers about current industry topics, offering insights into trends, development strategies and business models. One hundred devcom speakers responded to the 2025 edition of the survey, offering a snapshot of current industry sentiment and trends. For example, they By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read
© Koelnmesse Business Gamescom 2025 On Track for New Records with New Site Plan Koelnmesse and game believe that gamescom 2025 is well on its way to setting new records. As of the reporting date, the number of registrations is up 11 per cent on last year. Various changes to the site will enable further growth. Whether and by how much gamescom 2025 will By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© game Events Business Devcom 2025 Unveils Programme With More Than 210 Speakers Already Confirmed Even before ONL and gamescom, this year's devcom developer conference will kick off on 17 August with an extensive programme. Over 210 renowned speakers have already been confirmed, and the side event programme is also filling up fast. As every year, gamescom week in Cologne will kick off By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
ddc2024 networking dinner © eosAndy / Andreas Krupa Business 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 By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
gamescom congress 2024 © Koelnmesse Business gamescom congress 2025 Has Three Big Thematic Topics The three key topics at gamescom congress 2025 are immersion, responsibility, and well-being. Viola Tensil has been announced as the first moderator. How far can games extend beyond pure entertainment to become a driving force for innovation, social progress, and well-being? This is one of the key topics to be By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read
© gamescom latam Business Gamescom Latam Reacts, Corrects and Remains Open to Dialogue The organizers of gamescom latam have responded to the publication of an open letter in which indie devs from Brazil criticized the presence of Brazilian studios at the trade fair in particular. They see the danger of misinterpretations, have corrected some of the allegations, and emphasize their openness to feedback By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© devcom Business Devcom 2025 Early Bird and Indie Showcase Applications Ending Soon The Super Early Bird phase has already ended, and the Early Bird phase for this year’s devcom will only last a few more days. Depending on the ticket type, you can save up to €500. At the same time, the application period for this year’s Indie Showcase is By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
Gustavo Steinberg, Henriette Reker and Oliver Frese at gamescom latam 2025 © Koelnmesse Business Gamescom Latam 2025 Concludes With Broken Records and Above Expectations Following the visitor numbers, the organisers of gamescom latam have now presented the final report with further data. Koelnmesse and the City of Cologne are also satisfied with the partnership, as was reported on site by the Mayor of Cologne Henriette Reker and Oliver Frese, COO of Koelnmesse, who had By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© © Maicon Douglas Business gamescom latam 2025 Attracts Over 131,000 Visitors The second edition of gamescom latam was also a resounding success. Visitor numbers rose significantly, and planning for 2026 has already begun—a date has already been set. Visitors to this year's gamescom latam were able to admire the exhibition stands of renowned exhibitors such as Nintendo, Niantic, By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read
© Koelnmesse Business Gamescom Congress Calls for Submissions for 2025 The deadline for submitting topics for this year's gamescom congress is 18 May. The congress sees itself as a central platform for highlighting the opportunities that games offer for business, society, culture and science. It is one of the established traditions at gamescom: on the Thursday of the By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read
