The European Game Developers Federation (EGDF) continues its expansion, as GBM, the Games Bavaria Munich, joined EGDF.
The membership of the GBM strengthens our to defend European game developers. We are more than happy to have an even stronger relationship with Bavarian game developers in our network to share best practices, solve the industry’s challenges, and unite ourselves in building a European game industry on European terms.
“The growth and competitiveness of the European game industry is built on strong regional industry ecosystems. It is essential for us to ensure that their voice is heard loud and clear in our decision making.” – Jari-Pekka Kaleva, Managing Director of EGDF
The Games Bavaria Munich is the 27th member of the Federation. The Federation has been steadily expanding its activities, especially in East and Southeast Europe, now covering 24 European countries. EGDF is focused on helping European game developers access talent, funding, and a route to the top of the game industry value chain —all challenges Bavarian game developers are also struggling with.
“We at Games Bavaria Munich are delighted to formally join the European Games Developer Federation. Over the years we have already enjoyed a deeply collaborative relationship, and with this step we align the strength of Bavaria’s creative games ecosystem with the reach and impact of a pan-European network. Together, we will work to enhance developer conditions, ramp up innovation and secure our region’s place among Europe’s leading games hubs.” – Ben Zuckerer, chairman of the board of GBM.
ABOUT GBM
We connect studios, freelancers, and companies with government, the public, and related industries — thus creating space for innovation, visibility, and growth. With events, funding programs, expertise, and a strong network, we support the industry in fully realizing its potential and positioning Bavaria as a strong games hub.
ABOUT EGDF – Uniting the European game dev industry
The European Games Developer Federation e.f. (EGDF) unites national trade associations representing game developer studios based in 24 European countries: Austria (PGDA), Belgium (FLEGA, WALGA), Croatia (CGDA), Czech Republic (GDACZ), Estonia (GameDev), Finland (Suomen pelinkehittäjät), France (SNJV), Germany (GAME, GBM), Ireland (IMIRT), Italy (IIDEA), Lithuania (LZKA), Netherlands (DGA), Noth Macedonia (MGI), Norway (Virke), Poland (PGA, IGP), Portugal (APVP), Romania (RGDA), Serbia (SGA), Slovakia (SGDA), Spain (DEV), Sweden (Spelplan‑ASGD), Switzerland (SGDA), Turkey (TOGED) and the United Kingdom (TIGA). For more information, visit https://www.egdf.eu/.
Contact for EGDF:
Jari-Pekka Kaleva,
Managing Director, European Games Developer Federation (EGDF)
Senior Policy Analyst, Neogames Finland ry.
Phone: +358 40 716 3640
Email: jari-pekka.kaleva@egdf.eu