🌍 Gamescom 2026, the world’s largest gaming expo, is setting aside a special space for Ukrainian developers. This year, indie teams from Ukraine will be able to showcase their projects at the dedicated “Games from Ukraine” booth, which provides direct access to an audience of 400,000 gamers from around the world.
For students in our department who are developing their own game startups, this is not just an exhibition, but a platform for attracting investment and entering the international market.
🛠️ Participation Terms and Opportunities
The organizers (the Games Gathering and Games from Ukraine teams) offer a full-support format. You don’t need to worry about booth logistics—just focus on presenting your game.
Location: Gamescom 2026 Indie Zone (Cologne, Germany).
Participation cost: approximately 3,000 euros for a turnkey package.
Outcome: massive reach, feedback from the global community, and potential contracts with publishers.
📬 How to apply?
If your team is ready to scale your project to a global level, contact Games Gathering CEO Oleksandr Khrutskyi directly for detailed information: alexander.khrutsky@ggconference.com
📚 This article was prepared based on information from DOU.ua: https://gamedev.dou.ua/forums/topic/59109/