Now that the GDC jetlag has settled, we thought it would be good to look ahead to the next must-be fair in the world of games: gamescom! Taking place in Cologne August 23-27, no better place to step up your game than the one and only BelgianGames booth at gamescom, the Indie Arena Booth or devcom. There are many ways of participating. We’ve listed some of them here (read until the end to check out the discounts):

BelgianGames booth in the Business Area

The BelgianGames 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 BelgianGames booth offers two ways of participating.

A showcase space on the booth (Product Sample Booth)

• A shared booth in the gamescom B2B business area (open August 23-25) that bundles the force of videogame studios from all over Belgium
• Your space is approximately 4sqm and has personalised prints, a locker, table, chairs (flatscreen(s) can be ordered at extra cost)
• A larger space is available upon request and at extra cost
• 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 precious contacts on Wednesday at the booth
• MeetToMatch accounts to get that meeting schedule going
• Advice, coffee, jokes and good vibes of the BelgianGames community thrown in for free

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 our booth is April 28 but keep in mind that space is limited and spots will be attributed quickly.

A meeting package (Basic Package)

• 1 Exhibitor badge to roam around (and yes, this can also be used in the Entertainment Area)
• Access to the meeting rooms on the BelgianGames booth
• 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 precious contacts
• MeetToMatch account to get that meeting schedule going
• Advice, coffee, jokes and good vibes of the BelgianGames community thrown in for free
• Secure your meeting package before April 28.

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. Deadline to submit is April 25 and participation depends on the jury as they carefully select the games that can be part of the booth.

devcom: join as a speaker, exhibitor or visitor

devcom might not be on your radar yet; however it is a substantial part of gamescom. Being the official game developers event of gamescom, devcom takes place August 20-22 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. We see three ways of participating (and we’ve got discounts 😉

1.Share your experience, submit a talk and join as a speaker. Deadline for submitting is May 15.

2. 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.

3. Join as a visitor. Buy a ticket and guess what… FLEGA members get a discount of 10% on any type of pass. Is this what you are craving for? Contact Natascha to get the magic code.

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 making this BelgianGames booth one to remember. Big up also for the valuable support of VAF, AWEX, WALGA, Wallimage, Hub.Brussels and games.brussels.