Taking place in Cologne August 20-24, gamescom is the one-stop-shop for any studio or gamemaker looking to broaden their network, get eyes on the project and look for deals. As gamescom is huge and caters to many audiences, we’ve managed to craft a programme that fits many purposes and budgets. With our partners Flanders Investment & Trade and VAF Game in the lead, we are happy to show you an array of options with, for the first time ever, a presence in the B2C area (be quick: deadline there is April 9)
1. Shared booth in the Business Area
The booth is focused on B2B only. Being in the gamescom business area is great to set up meetings with publishers, press and investors and to connect with fellow devs. The booth offers three ways of participating.
A small showcase space on the booth (Product Sample Booth)
- A shared booth in the gamescom B2B business area (open August 20-22)
- Your dedicated space is approximately 3sqm and has a locker, a high table, 2 chairs a visual and a 32″ screen
- 2 exhibitor badges to roam around (and yes, these can also be used in the Entertainment Area)
- No need to worry about logistics, administration and other boring stuff, we’ve got your back
- A joint PR effort via our own extensive PR networks and contacts
- A BelgianGames Cafe on Wednesday for you and your most precious contacts at the booth
- MeetToMatch accounts to get that meeting schedule going
- Price: 1300,- VAT excl. (obligatory gamescom Biz package included)
- The gamescom Biz package lists you in the gamescom exhibitor directory and makes you visible for visitors and other exhibitors.
Your individual space on the booth (“Groepsstand of rijstand”)
- A shared booth in the gamescom B2B business area (open August 20-22) that bundles the force of videogame studios from all over Belgium
- Your dedicated space is max 6 square metres and can be customised
- 3 exhibitor badges to roam around (and yes, these can also be used in the Entertainment Area)
- No need to worry about logistics, administration and other boring stuff, we’ve got your back
- A joint PR effort via our own extensive PR networks and contacts
- A BelgianGames Cafe on Wednesday for you and your most precious contacts at the booth
- MeetToMatch accounts to get that meeting schedule going
- Price: 450,- VAT excl. per square metre
- The gamescom Biz package lists you in the gamescom exhibitor directory and makes you visible for visitors and other exhibitors.
A meeting package (Meeting Point)
- Access to the meeting tables on the BelgianGames booth (not a dedicated table; timeslot reservation on site)
- MeetToMatch accounts to get that meeting schedule going
- A joint PR effort via our own extensive PR networks and contacts
- A BelgianGames Cafe on Wednesday for you and your most precious contacts
- Two price options: 350,- VAT excl. for a Basic Meeting Point (1 ticket, 1 meet to match account) and 700,- VAT excl. for a Premium Meeting Point (3 tickets, 2 meet to match accounts)
- The gamescom Biz package is not included so you won’t be listed in the gamescom exhibitor directory.
Registrations for the BelgianGames booth are now open. Secure your place at one of the must-be fairs in the world of games. Deadline to join the booth is May 9 but keep in mind that space is limited and spots will be attributed on a first come, first served basis.
2. Indie Arena booth in the Entertainment Area
If you want to show your game to the larger consumer crowds, you’ll be better off in the gamescom entertainment zone. If you can’t afford to set up your own B2C booth there, your best shot is to sign up for the Indie Arena Booth and choose the VAF group stand. Deadline to submit is April 9 and participation depends on the criteria VAF Game and the Indie Arena booth have stipulated.
- A booth in the gamescom B2C Entertainment area (open August 20-24)
- Booth space is free but application is subject to these criteria:
- Your game will be released within 6 to 9 months after gamescom;
- Your game has received VAF funding or has been part of the VAF Talent Development program
- You have never been part of the Indie Arena Booth before
- Your game is innovative or visually appealing
- You have a diverse team
- The B2B Basic Meeting Point mentioned above is obligatory and is to be purchased separately. 50% of that cost is covered by VAF.
devcom: join as a speaker, exhibitor or visitor
devcom is a substantial part of gamescom. Being the official game developers event of gamescom, devcom takes place August 17-19 and offers a potpourri of talks, panels, fireside chats and workshops as well as a live Twitch stream. It also hosts an Indie Expo and some high-end networking events so this might be your gateway to additional contacts. Besides visiting, we see two ways of participating:
Share your experience, submit a talk and join as a speaker (Deadline for submitting is April 27). Or, be part of the Indie Expo. Submit your game for the Indie Expo before May 31. Participation depends on the jury as they carefully select the games that can be part of the expo.
New to gamescom and don’t know where to start? Check the webinar that our friends at Flanders Game hub have put together with the essentials to prepare (and survive) your first gamescom.
We couldn’t be happier with the lovely people at gamescom and devcom and especially with our partner Flanders Investment and Trade who will take the lead in the B2B booth and VAF Game taking care of the Indie Arena booth.