devcom Developer Conference FAQ
devcom Developer Conference is the official game developer conference of gamescom and Europe’s biggest game developer event.
In 2025, the event will take place on August 17-19 in Cologne, Germany. Additional to two days of conference with keynotes, talks, roundtables and workshops held be internatial industry experts, #ddc2025 will also feature a business expo, online and onsite matchmaking, side events, parties and activities, the devcom Indie Expo and more.
Check out all about devcom Deveoper Conference 2025 here: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2025
devcom Developer Conference 2025 will take place from August 17-19 at the Koelnmesse fair ground in Cologne, Germany.
Opening hours for attendees:
- Monday, Aug 18: 9 am – 7 pm (CEST)
- Tuesday, Aug 19: 9 am – 7 pm (CEST)
For guests with restricted mobility, the Koelnmesse fair ground, where gamescom and devcom Developer Conference 2025 take place, offers various suitable ways to enter the fair complex and exhibition halls.
Please download their brochure to find out more about how to get to the venue, barrier-free entrances, accessible toilets, free wheelchair rental of and how to contact the staff.
(Download accessibility brochure here)
If you can’t travel to Cologne, Germany, you can still attend #ddc2024: we offer our Digital Pass for anyone wanting to take part remotely. Tickets are already on sale: go to ticket shop.
As the official game developer conference of gamescom, devcom Developer Conference 2025 takes place at the same trade fair ground, Koelnmesse, in Cologne, Germany.
At Koelnmesse, devcom Developer Conference is held at the Conference and Exhibition Center “Confex”.
Please visit our #ddc2025 program page to see this year’s conference’s session topics: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/program
Yes, absolutely!
The devcom team will stream live from our studio booth at devcom Developer Conference 2025!
Look forward to live interviews with guests from the games industry, Let’s Plays with the games taking part in the Indie exhibition, and fun interactions with the devcom community!
We offer numerous ways for you to become a sponsor or partner at devcom Developer Conference 2025.
Meet your target audience at #ddc2025, from physical give-aways to digital advertisement or even special sessions.
Find out more here: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/for-exhibitors-partners/
At the #ddc2025 expo, companies from around the globe like game studios, publishers and service providers, present their products, services and businesses to our attendees.
Book your booth at devcom Developer Conference 2025 now!
Find out more here: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/for-exhibitors-partners/
Would you like to stand on the big keynote stage or prefer a cozy workshop room? Would you like to give a talk on your own or be in discussion with other speakers in a roundtable session?
Whatever you prefer, we’d love to have you as a speaker at devcom Developer Conference 2025!
Applications close April 27, 2025.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/ddc2025_CfS
Yes! devcom Developer Conference 2025 will return as a hybrid event to Cologne, Germany from August 17-19, 2025. We offer our Digital Pass for anyone wanting to take part remotely. Learn all about #ddc2025 here: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/
Tickets are already on sale: go to ticket shop.
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Yes, devcom Developer Conference is a hybrid event. All talks are streamed live and recorded, so they are available to all attendees, even after the event has ended.
If you have attended devcom Developer Conference, you can log into our online platform to watch all talks as video-on-demand.
Please note that access is only available for ticket holders. Workshops and roundtables are not available as VODs.
Yes, absolutely! If you attend devcom Developer Conference and need a Letter of Invitation for your travel to Germany, please fill out this form.
Note that we will only be able to issue a letter for attendants with a valid ticket order. You can order your ticket here.
At devcom Developer donference you will meet with:
- game developers from small teams to AAA studios
- indie teams
- game publishers
- service providers related to game development
- press and media representatives
- trade organization, embassies and national representatives
- schools and students (200 student tickets only)
- other industry-related companies
If you’d like to get more insights into our attendee demographics, please visit our page For Exhibitors & Partners on which you can also request our booklet.
Thank you for your interest in helping us at devcom Developer Conference 2025. The volunteer program has been reworked and is now called “Support Team program”. Our Support Team is now remunerated for their time and help.
For this year, the application has not yet opened. If you are interested in joining our Support Team 2025, please subscribe to our newsletter. Thank you and we are looking forward seeing you at devcom Developer Conference 2025!
You will need to purchase your ticket in our online ticket shop. For media accreditiation, please visit our press page for details.
gamescom biz community FAQ
The gamescom biz community is the year-round active, digital, comprehensive online platform of devcom, gamescom and gamescom asia.
Trade visitors, exhibitors, journalists and creators can log into the online platform for all events with just one profile.
This allows all visitors to make even better use of potential synergy effects throughout the year. Also, the gamescom biz community is intended to give everyone the opportunity to attend more formats that offer added value, even inbetween the main events.