19/05/2025 We need to ensure that closed games continue to be available for players – The EU must increase its investment in overcoming the challenges related to long-term preservation of games and making them available for the public EGDF underlines the importance of the long-term preservation of games and is pleased to see that this […]
Pocket Gamer Connects HelsinkiWhen: October 7-8Where: Helsinki, FinlandMore information: pgconnects.com/helsinki The leading games industry conference is back in Helsinki for two action-packed days of networking, learning, and deal-making. Pocket Gamer Connects will unite over 1,500 professionals—including a high concentration of developers and decision-makers—for expert talks, matchmaking, and unique networking events. Connect in advance with key […]
Playing for the Planet: Green Games Summit and AwardsWhen: November 6Where: London, UKMore information: playing4theplanet.org Join us at the Playing for the Planet: Green Games Summit where we will celebrate the efforts of game developers in reducing their studio’s carbon emissions and building environmentally themed events for their players. This event will feature insightful panels, interactive […]
Student Games FestivalWhen: October 18Where: Warsaw, PolandMore information: studentgamesfestival.com Poland is preparing a new international initiative – a games event dedicated to game development students and their creative projects. The Student Game Festival aims to highlight student creativity, encourage collaboration between education and the gaming industry, and promote games as works of culture and art. […]
EGDF PUBLISHES 2023 EUROPEAN GAMES INDUSTRY INSIGHTS DATA Brussels, 12.08.2025 – The European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 European Video Game Industry Insights Report. The report finds that the studios and talent numbers are growing, despite a difficult market situation, and Turkey is emerging as one of […]
DevGAMM PortugalWhen: November 3-7Where: Madeira-Lisbon, PortugalMore information: devgamm.com/portugal2025 DevGAMM is coming to Portugal for a two-part event, featuring an entire week of top-tier game development experiences and the DevGAMM Awards!Madeira Games Summit (Nov 3-4): an executive event focused on private networking and high-level business connections. Powered by Egames Lab, it will bring together industry leaders […]
2025 D.I.C.E. EdinburghWhen: September 15-17Where: Edinburgh, ScotlandMore information: diceeurope.org The 2025 D.I.C.E. Europe event will take place on Sept. 15-17, 2025 at the Intercontinental Edinburgh The George. This 3-day event offers a spectacular executive retreat in which attendees will be treated to:* Unforgettable networking events including Opening Night Reception at Edinburgh Castle* Thought-provoking speaker programming […]
Black Sea Game Summit 2025When: June 27-28Where: Burgas, BulgariaMore information: lu.ma/3jlhgby4 CreaTech Bulgaria and the Municipality of Burgas are inviting to the first edition of Black Sea Game Summit (BSGS) – a two-day event dedicated to the game dev industry. It brings together studios, professionals, and everyone curious about the future of game development.What to […]
Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona – the global games industry conferenceWhen: June 3-4Where: Barcelona, SpainMore information: pgconnects.com/barcelona The Pocket Gamer Connects series is taking its b2b conferencing to Barcelona for the very first time! Bringing 1,000+ games industry movers and shakers to discuss, exchange, and connect on all things mobile, PC, console, AI, web3, and html5 […]
25/04/2025 APPLE AND ALPHABET MUST STOP HINDERING ACCESS TO THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION STORES AND THE USE OF THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT SYSTEMS EGDF welcomes the Commission’s preliminary findings concluding that both Apple’s and Alphabet’s current DMA compliance practices do not allow game developers to inform customers, free of charge, of alternative offers outside their mobile application stores, steer […]