Game Submissions for the Digital Vikings Awards Are Open

The Digital Vikings Awards are back at DevGAMM Gdańsk – and submissions are officially open! 📮

This is your chance to showcase a game and stand alongside the strongest dev teams from the Baltic region. If your game is ready to be seen by experts, apply before May 7 and get the opportunity to win one of the prestigious awards, announced at DevGAMM Gdansk, June 18-19, 2026.

The following countries are eligible to participate: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Poland, and Ukraine.

Here’s what’s waiting for you in Gdansk:
Digital Vikings Awards: Compete with the best developers from the Baltic region.
Game Showcase: Highlight your game, connect with publishers, and get feedback.
Public Pitch with publishers on a jury and a live audience.
Steam Event: Get featured in the special selection from the show.
Apply by March 13 to get featured and get an extra spotlight on Steam for your title.

Submit your game now: https://devgamm.fillout.com/gdansk2026

DevGAMM Lisbon 2025 — Building Bridges Between Legends and Innovators!

DevGAMM Portugal will host an extensive program with over 50 speakers from leading studios around the world. Some are established legends of the game industry, while others are rising stars behind groundbreaking new titles. With Peter Molyneux, creator of the god game genre, as keynote speaker — alongside developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Alters, and other exciting projects — DevGAMM continues to build a bridge between proven methods and fresh ideas.

🌍 When: November 6–7, 2025
🏨 Where: Lisbon, Myriad by SANA Hotel

Featured Speakers

At DevGAMM Lisbon, attendees will have the opportunity to meet, learn from, and mingle with:
• Peter Molyneux, 22cans (Fable, Populous, Syndicate)
• Raphaël Joffres, Sandfall Interactive (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
• Paola Velasquez, Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Abby LeMaster, Riot Games
• Petr Pekař, Warhorse Studios (Kingdom Come: Deliverance II)
• Gabriela Siemienkowicz, 11 bit studios (The Alters)
• Nikola Stoyanov, Ubisoft Sofia (Assassin’s Creed Shadows)
• Yegor Ostapenko, GSC Game World (S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl)
In addition, speakers from Unity Technologies, Miniclip, Giants Software, Scopely, Sybo Games, and GSC Game World will share behind-the-scenes insights from acclaimed titles such as Battlefield 2042, Far Cry 2, Subway Surfers, Stalker 2, and more. Across 20+ content tracks, DevGAMM will host carefully curated lectures, workshops, and fireside chats.
For more details visit the conference website. :

Conference Highlights
DevGAMM Lisbon 2025 offers a wide range of activities designed to inspire, connect, and empower developers:
🎯 Game Showcase — 80+ titles presented, giving developers a chance to show their games and engage directly with the audience
🗣 Public Pitch — test your presentation skills and get expert feedback
🏆 DevGAMM Awards — competition for indie and AA studios with a $135,000 prize pool💻 Steam Event — featuring the best games from the conference
🤝 Engage! — connect publishers and developers in a flexible on-site networking format
💼 Networking & Business Opportunities powered by MeetToMatch
🎉 And much more!
While Business and VIP ticket holders enjoy expanded networking options, all attendees can take part in icebreaking activities and explore career opportunities.

DevGAMM Portugal 2025: Two Destinations, One Game Week

DevGAMM returns to Portugal for the third time with an expanded two-part format:
Madeira Games Summit (Nov 3–4) — a private C-level business summit focused on high-level industry connections, already drawing top companies such as FunPlus, Electronic Arts, Behaviour Interactive, and more.
DevGAMM Lisbon Conference (Nov 6–7) — a vibrant B2B event in the heart of Lisbon at the Myriad by SANA Hotel.

Last year’s Lisbon conference hosted nearly 800 attendees from 49 countries, representing 394 companies, with 60% decision-makers — making DevGAMM one of Europe’s premier events for expanding professional networks and exploring new opportunities.

Join DevGAMM Lisbon 2025 to learn from industry legends, discover new voices, and help shape the future of game development.

🎟 Register now: https://devgamm.com/portugal2025/lisbon/

IGDA Finland members get 20% when using code IGDAFIN20devs when checking out.

DevGAMM Awards returns with a $130K prize pool

The DevGAMM Awards are back with its annual edition in Lisbon to support indie devs and small studios. The prize pool is currently $130k and growing. Plus, enjoy additional sponsor nominations and invaluable feedback from industry pros on the jury. 

Participation is free, and all you need to have is a playable build. The main criteria: your game must be unreleased or launched after November 2024. 

Nominees will be invited to the final ceremony at DevGAMM Lisbon on November 7, where winners in 11 categories will be revealed. Let’s support the future game legends! 🌟

⏰ Apply by September 30 and explore other game activities at the conference in Lisbon: https://devgamm.fillout.com/games2025

Learn more: https://devgamm.com/awards2025/

DevGAMM Awards: Empowering Future Game Talents with a $100K Prize Pool

The DevGAMM Awards is a top-tier competition celebrating excellence in game development, with a $100,000 prize pool and sponsor bonuses—perfect for indie developers and small studios.

Industry pros will judge projects across 10 categories.

The grand ceremony will take place at DevGAMM Lisbon 2024 on November 15.

Submission deadline: September 30, 2024. Submit your game or join other activities at DevGAMM Lisbon here: https://form.fillout.com/t/cBUBtM1Pv2us

Find more details on the DevGAMM website. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your game!

Get 15% Off Your Ticket to DevGAMM Gdansk

On February 28-29 the heart of gaming will beat in Gdańsk as industry professionals gather for the next edition of DevGAMM.

DevGAMM is returning to Amber Expo in the magical city of Gdansk, Poland, for its second edition, after a great launch in March of last year with more than 550 professionals from 38 nations attending.

The full program, tickets and additional information is available on the conference website.

IGDA Members can use promo code DG_IGDA_15 for 15% off Business and Sessions tickets.