Conferences

Last week, the WN Conference Cyprus’26 took place — the fifth consecutive Cypriot conference for game developers and publishers by WN Media Group. Here’s a recap of how it went and what participants thought about it.

Last week, the WN Conference Cyprus '26 took place — the fifth consecutive Cypriot conference for game developers and publishers organized by WN Media Group. Here's how it went and what participants think about it

The New Zealand Game Developers Conference (NZGDC), the country’s premier games industry event, will return to Auckland for the first time in nearly ten years. Organised by the not-for-profit New Zealand Game Developers Association (NZGDA) and supported by Auckland Council, the conference runs from 30 September to 3 October 2026 at the newly opened New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), under the theme “Shaping Our World”.

Both applications can be submitted until September 11, inclusive.

Both can be submitted until September 11, inclusive.

ReedPop, in collaboration with Penny Arcade, has revealed plans for the first PAX Unplugged Houston, set to take place in June 2027

Hakan Abrak, CEO of IO Interactive, is set to lead a 007 First Light session at Game Republic New Horizons

The Financial Times has announced the executive lineup for its upcoming Business of Entertainment Summit in Los Angeles this September. Notable attendees include speakers from the gaming sector such as representatives from EA and Tencent Games, alongside executives from traditional media companies like Netflix, Sony Pictures, NBCUniversal, and UFC/WWE's parent company, TKO Group. GamesIndustry.biz, along with its parent firm IGNE Entertainment, is serving as a promotional partner for the summit

On September 23, in Moscow, the GP CONF 2026 conference dedicated to the web games market will take place for the third time. Developers, publishers, platforms, and other industry representatives will gather in one place to discuss the creation, launch, promotion, and monetization of games

The gaming industry in Cyprus has established its own award to highlight the achievements of companies and projects that are significant to the country. It’s called the Cyprus Game Industry Awards and is held during the September WN Conference Cyprus’26.

The gaming industry in Cyprus has gained its own award, designed to highlight the achievements of companies and projects important to the country. It is called the Cyprus Game Industry Awards and is held as part of the September WN Conference Cyprus'26.

IGN Entertainment is organizing a Women in Gaming networking breakfast during Gamescom. Scheduled for the morning of Wednesday, August 26th, the event is backed by GamesIndustry.biz and will be held at the Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln, running from 8.30 to 10.30

According to Jason Schreier of Bloomberg, Guerrilla Games is reworking Horizon Hunters Gathering to eliminate its live-service components following unfavorable feedback from players

There is just over a month left until the WN Conference session in Cyprus takes place. It will be held on September 17-18 in Limassol. We discuss what to expect from the event program in our article.

Just over a month remains until the Cyprus session of the WN Conference. It will take place on September 17-18 in Limassol. We discuss what to expect from the event's program in our article

Submissions are now being accepted for the 2027 BAFTA Games Awards. This announcement comes with changes to the entry requirements, fee structure, and the organization's policy on artificial intelligence.

Information has surfaced about the next event for game developers and publishers hosted by WN Media Group. In mid-October, in Armenia’s capital, WN Yerevan’26 will take place, supported by App2Top — we share the first details.

On September 17-18, WN Conference Cyprus’26 will be held in Limassol— a business conference for developers, publishers, and other representatives of the gaming industry. A key part of the conference will be the showcase of games by independent developers and the indie pitch.

On September 17-18, the WN Conference Cyprus'26 will take place in Limassol — a business conference for developers, publishers, and other representatives of the gaming industry. A significant part of the event will feature a game exhibition by independent developers and an indie pitch

At the beginning of autumn, one of the largest cities in Cyprus will host a new session of the conference for developers and publishers organized by WN Media Group. Among its guests are expected representatives from Loot, Xsolla, Avow, OHM, ByteDance, GEM Capital, and many other companies.

In early autumn, one of the largest cities in Cyprus will host a new session of the conference for developers and publishers by WN Media Group. Among its guests are expected to be representatives from Loot, Xsolla, Avow, OHM, ByteDance, GEM Capital, and many other companies

Games London has revealed that the London Games Festival will relocate to a central location in 2027

On July 9, a business conference for developers and publishers titled "Gaming Industry" took place in Moscow. Below are the main outcomes of the event

Employees of Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) are planning a demonstration outside the company's Edinburgh headquarters this weekend. The protest is in reaction to a fan event that was advertised as "all-expenses-paid."

Very soon—on July 9—a conference called "The Gaming Industry" will take place in Moscow. We provide detailed information about the event's program.

Last week on May 28, one of Cyprus’s largest cities hosted the WN Growth Summit Limassol’26. It focused on the growth challenges of the gaming business. Below are the key outcomes of the event.

Last week, on May 28, one of the largest cities in Cyprus hosted the event WN Growth Summit Limassol'26. It was dedicated to issues related to the growth of the gaming business. Below are the main outcomes of the event

In its recent State of Play presentation, Sony unveiled a lineup of new games and release dates, in addition to providing in-depth looks at Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey. These titles are being developed by Sony's in-house studios, Insomniac and Sony Santa Monica, respectively

On July 9, a business conference for developers and publishers, "Game Industry," will be held in Moscow. As is traditional, there will be an exhibition of games from independent teams, as well as an indie pitch— a presentation with project analysis by experts.

Recently, the business conference for game developers and publishers, "Game Industry," successfully wrapped up in Minsk. Now it's gearing up for an event in Moscow, with just a month and a half to go until it starts. Here are the first details

The summit is happening very soon — in two weeks, on May 28th. From 9 AM to 5 PM, industry experts will share their experiences, cases, and advice with each other in a roundtable format.

The summit will take place very soon — in two weeks, on May 28. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., industry experts will share their experiences, case studies, and advice with each other in roundtable discussions

The WN Growth Summit is an annual series of events where game development owners and top executives discuss industry challenges, share experiences, and seek new growth opportunities.

WN Growth Summit is an annual series of events where gaming industry owners and top managers discuss industry challenges, share experiences, and seek new growth opportunities

Finnish game developer Housemarque is set to deliver a presentation at this year's Nordic Game conference, highlighting the development process of its newest title, Saros.

A significant majority of developers from Magic: The Gathering Arena have declared their intention to unionize under the Communications Workers of America (CWA)

The impetus for the formation of the union was the deterioration of conditions at Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro.

The organizers of this year's Game Republic New Horizons conference have revealed their second speaker: Rebecca Lautner, the chief business officer at Landfall.

Last week, the "Game Industry" conference for game developers and publishers took place in the capital of Belarus. We're here to share what happened there and, of course, to provide its metrics

GamesIndustry.biz is set to hold The Games Investment Panel at Game Republic's Indie Games Summit, which will take place during MCM London Comic Con next month.

Iicon, the recently introduced conference by the US trade organization the Entertainment Software Association, has revealed that EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson will be a keynote speaker. He will join a lineup of other industry leaders such as Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick, Ubisoft's Yves Guillemot, Riot Games' Dylan Jadeja, and Brian Ward of Savvy Games Group.

IGN Entertainment and Dentsu Gaming are set to hold a Women in Gaming UK event on Friday, April 17, in collaboration with Meta

IGN Entertainment, the parent company of GamesIndustry.biz, has begun selling tickets for IGN Live. This consumer event is set to return to Los Angeles on June 6-7.

There is less than a month left until the "Gaming Industry" conference in the capital of Belarus, which will take place on April 22. Here's an overview of the event's speakers

Nordic Game, scheduled from May 26 to May 29 at Slagthuset in Malmö, has announced its newest speakers to GamesIndustry.biz, alongside the launch of the conference's first AI Track. GamesIndustry.biz is set to be the official media partner for the event

Attendance at this year's GDC Festival of Gaming dropped by 30%, bringing the number of visitors to 20,000.

In a month and a half, on April 22, the capital of Belarus will host the "Game Industry" conference for developers and publishers. As part of the event, there will be a traditional large-scale exhibition of games from independent teams. There will also be an indie pitch.

In 2027, the Game Developers Conference (GDC) is set to make a comeback in San Francisco, even as concerns about the cost of attending remain and international attendees express anxiety about traveling to the United States

This year, Nite to Unite has selected IGN Entertainment as its exclusive media partner. The fundraiser aims to support the ESA Foundation's initiatives to promote diversity and uplift underrepresented voices within the gaming industry.

The "Gaming Industry" conference for game developers and publishers is returning to Belarus. It will take place in the country's capital in two months. Here's what to expect and who has already confirmed their participation