Gamescom Congress 2026 concluded with a new attendance record after welcoming more than 1,100 visitors from the games industry, business, education, politics, science, media, and wider society. Held on August 27 as part of Gamescom in Cologne, this year’s conference featured 85 program items spread across eight stages, with 165 international speakers discussing the potential influence of games on culture, education, technology, the economy, and society. Attendance surpassed the previous record of more than 1,000 visitors established in 2025. The event was officially opened by German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, marking the first time a sitting German head of state […]

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We're mere days away from the opening of Gamescom 2026, which is shaping up to be the biggest edition in the event's history in many ways. Today, organizers Koelnmesse and game – The German Games Industry Association are confirming record numbers across exhibitors, indie participation, and international representation ahead of the show's opening. As the week gets underway, the event already counts more than 1,600 exhibitors, with 70% coming from outside Germany. That's up from 1,568 exhibitors in 2025, though this year's figure spans 67 countries, down from 72 last year. Organizers have also confirmed 47 country pavilions representing 40 nations (up […]

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