gamescom 2024 breaks new records, reaching more people than ever before. The world’s largest gaming community came together in Cologne last week to celebrate their passion for gaming both in person and online and we couldn't be more proud of this year's achievements. ❤️ 335,000 visitors from around 120 countries 🤝 Over 32,000 trade visitors, strongest growth from USA and Japan 📈 More than 310 million views for the entire show program (as of Saturday evening) ▶️ Over 40 million views for gamescom Opening Night Live alone (as of Saturday evening) 🃏 2.5 Millionen Page Views on gamescom epix, including the new digital gamescom trading cards (as of Saturday evening) 🌍 1,462 exhibitors from 64 countries, international share 71 percent 👉 48 country pavilions from 37 nations 📏 Around 230,000 square meters of gross exhibition space 🎵 Around 80,000 visitors at the gamescom festival gamescom 2025 will take place from August 20 to 24. The event will kick off on August 19, 2025 with gamescom Opening Night Live. Koelnmesse GmbH game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. #gamescom #gamesindustry #gamingindustry
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Europe's largest business platform for the games industry // 21.-25.08.2024 in Cologne, Germany // #gamescom2024
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Das weltweit größte Event für Computer- und Videospiele und Europas umfangreichste Business-Plattform für die Games-Branche.
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http://www.gamescom.global
Externer Link zu gamescom
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- Computerspiele
- Größe
- 501–1.000 Beschäftigte
- Hauptsitz
- Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Gegründet
- 2009
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Bigger, more diverse and more international than ever before, the gamescom congress took place in Cologne on 22 August 2024. With 150 experts from around the world, the event showcased how games can drive social, economic and technological progress in 70 sessions across eight stages. A record-breaking 900+ attendees participated, taking the opportunity for in-depth discussions and networking. This success was made possible by the event's move to the new Confex Conference Center at Koelnmesse. Once again, the gamescom congress 2024 cemented its position as the world's leading conference on the potential of video games. 👉 Read a summary and watch selected presentations at https://lnkd.in/eM8YDY-j Koelnmesse GmbH game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. #gamescom #gamescom2024 #gamesindustry #gamescomcongress
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Today marks the official opening of #gamescom2024. Once again, we're deeply honoured that Germany's Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck, attended the political opening of gamescom. Robert Habeck already attended last year's opening and the following day he took a tour of gamescom to see the latest developments and trends in the games industry. Koelnmesse GmbH game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. #gamescom #gameindustry #gamesindustry #gamescomcongress
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Watch Opening Night Live with Geoff Keighley and Eefje Depoortere, starting 7:30 PM (CEST)! We're in for an exciting evening full of games. 🎮 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-i7mjWn
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More than 100 experts from Germany and abroad are expected at the gamescom congress 2024 - these five professionals will also present their valuable insights and we’re very proud to welcome them with their exciting talks & panels! 1️⃣ Sandra Särav will be speaking at “Game Industry Reality Check” (Stage 1 - Main Stage, from 1:30PM to 2:00PM) 2️⃣ Alan Ashalley-Anthony will be speaking at “Dismantling toxicity in gaming and the positive potential and power of games and AI” (Stage 3 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM) 3️⃣ Anika Wolter aka ‘Ryxcales' will be speaking at “Esports goes Gold - Olympischer Respekt und die nächsten Schritte” (’Esports goes gold - Olympic respect and the next steps', Stage 4, from 4:00PM to 5:00PM) 4️⃣ Björn Flintberg 🔜 Gamescom will be speaking at “Code, Creativity and Climate - the games industry's role in the green transition” ('AI-supported serious games for training & simulation and professional education', Stage 7, from 11:00AM to 11:30AM) 5️⃣ Polona Caserman will be speaking at “KI gestützte Serious Games für Training & Simulation und die Berufliche Bildung” ('AI-supported serious games for training & simulation and professional education', Stage 3, from 4:30PM to 5:00PM) Head over to our website to find a list with all the amazing speakers and get yourself a ticket for gamescom congress 2024! 👉 http://spkl.io/6040f6PLg
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We couldn’t be more proud of all these great partners for #gamescom2024! You can find a complete overview of all exhibitors on our website: https://lnkd.in/g7yi5uCD Koelnmesse GmbH game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. #gamesindustry #gamingindustry #gamescom
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Only one week from now, we will sit in Confex Cologne and find new inspiration from all the fantastic panel talks and presentations by renowned professionals from all over the world. In order to share our excitement, we wanted to introduce some more speakers and when and where you can meet them on stage! 1️⃣ Viet Hoang will be speaking at “Modded Democracy? User-generierte Inhalte zwischen Diversität und unverpixeltem Hass” (‘Modded Democracy? User-generated content between diversity and non-pixelated hate’; Stage 2 from 5:30PM to 6:00PM) 2️⃣ Madeleine Egger will be speaking at “Gemeinsame Verantwortung: Für sicheres und respektvolles Arbeiten in Kunst, Kultur und Medien” ('Shared responsibility: For safe and respectful practices in the arts, culture and media'; Stage 2, from 2:30PM to 3:30PM) 3️⃣ Alessandro Soriani will be speaking at “Video games: A key enabler for democratic participation” (Stage 5, from 1:30PM to 2:00PM) 4️⃣ Ophélie Apie Oddy will be speaking at “The video games industry in Africa: understanding ist ecosystems” (Stage 5, from 4:00PM to 5:00PM) Curious? Then head over to our website and get yourself a ticket for day full of knowledge and insights! 👉 http://spkl.io/6047f6D9S Koelnmesse GmbH game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. #gameindustry #gamesindustry #gamescom2024 #gamescomcongress
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Porsche and gaming: an unbeatable combination! We're thrilled to welcome Porsche AG to #gamescom2024! In an epic collaboration with game developer Blizzard Entertainment®, they've designed a time-limited legendary skin bundle for Overwatch® 2 again available during Gamescom. This bundle features two exclusive, Porsche-inspired skins which will transform the look of your favorite heroes: D.Va and Pharah. D.Va's skin is inspired by design elements straight from the new, all-electric Macan, bringing electrifying style to every match. Her life-sized mech can be admired at Gamescom. Head over to the Porsche booth where cosplayers will be showcasing their versions of both skins and show-off your skills in Overwatch 2 stage matches. Koelnmesse GmbH game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. #gamingindustry #gamesindustry #FC25
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🚨 Attention, participating speakers of the gamescom congress - create your own graphic now and let others know that you will be there! 👉 http://spkl.io/60474h79b We are very much looking forward to the varied program of the gamescom congress and more than 100 experts that will give exciting talks and panels on August 22. Who will be there? We want to see our speakers! Koelnmesse GmbH game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. #gamescom #gamingindustry #gamesindustry
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🚨 Another day, another #gamescom newsflash! 1️⃣ We’re proud to partner up with bilibili Group for the broadcasting of Opening Night Live on Tuesday 20 August at 8 PM CEST! The latest gaming news will be shown at the event, which will once again be hosted by Geoff Keighley & new this year, Eefje Depoortere ‘sjokz’. --- 🇨🇳 --- 我们很自豪地宣布我们与 bilibili Group 合作,将于8月21日星期三北京时间凌晨2点(CEST时区时间8月20日晚上8点)直播Opening Night Live活动! 该活动将展示最新的游戏新闻,并再次由 Geoff Keighley 主持,今年将新增 Eefje Depoortere ‘sjokz’ 作为主持人。 2️⃣ gamescom award, a unique award in the international gaming industry, is also back again this year. It is awarded annually and honors the best games and products presented at gamescom. The winners of the award are determined by both an expert jury of gaming professionals and the community. The community vote starts on August 21, so stay tuned! 🏆 https://lnkd.in/egyAY2_Q 3️⃣ Join the gamescom invest circle to network with investors and other participants on site! Gain valuable input from the event and secure your place now, as the number of participants is limited. Participation is free of charge, a day ticket for #gamescom2024 and the day ticket for the gamescom invest circle are included. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e49jkGcw The gamescom invest circle is presented by gamescom and PIRATEx and supported by KölnBusiness Wirtschaftsförderung. Koelnmesse GmbH game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. #gamingindustry #gamesindustry