Games Gathering: Call for Speakers and Indies

Games Gathering is proud to announce the 10th Anniversary Edition of Games Gathering 2025 Kyiv, an event that has united the game development community for a decade!

This yearโ€™s conference will be BOTH ONLINE AND OFFLINE, so this is a great opportunity for speakers who often have difficulty traveling and indies who want to get some exposure without travel expenses.

This event will once again bring together talented developers, investors, and enthusiasts from around the world to share ideas, experiences, and inspiration. Attendees can look forward to engaging talks from leading industry experts, the Indie Blast showcase, dedicated networking areas such as Beer Point and the Business Lounge, and the classic Pre-Party and Main Party celebrations.

๐ŸŽ™ Speaker Registration Now Open!

Games Gathering invites game development professionals to share their expertise and enrich the lecture program with fresh insights and inspiration. Speakers can present their talks live in the heart of Kyiv or join remotely from anywhere in the world. ๐ŸŒ

The Games Gathering community is ready to hear new perspectives. Apply by October 30th using this form!

๐ŸŽฎ GG Kyiv 2025: Indie Teams Wanted!

The Games Gathering Indie Master is looking for passionate and talented indie developers ready to showcase their projects and compete for valuable prizes.

๐Ÿ† Main Prize: $1000 from Games Gathering for the Best Game of the Conference!

To participate:

โ–ถ๏ธ Purchase any conference ticket
โ–ถ๏ธ Prepare a demo version of your game
โ–ถ๏ธ Complete the showcase form on the website
โš ๏ธ Submission Deadline: November 13, 2025
๐Ÿ“ฉ Questions? Contact the Indie Master at indie@ggconference.com
Submit your game by November 13th using this form!

This is an opportunity to connect with fellow industry experts, exchange knowledge, and explore the latest trends and the future of gaming at GG 2025 Kyiv. Register here.

IGDA Finland members get 10% off when using discount code: IGDA10PROMOGG25

GG Summer Conference in Odesa

Games Gathering has announced that their annual summer conference will take place on June 28, 2025 in Odesa.

This one-day conference aims to offer a cozy networking. This event will be entirely offline. So all the presentations will be given locally.

๐ŸŽฎ lectures from top gamedev experts 
๐Ÿค networking 
๐ŸŽฏ activities, job offers, and competitions 
๐Ÿ’› charity initiatives 
๐ŸŽ‰ a closing party to wrap it all up

Speaker applications are open until June 15.

Visit the conference website for more information and register to attend.

Games Gathering Lviv Discount & Call for Speakers

Games Gathering is a hybrid conference running from April 3-6, 2025. The event kicks off online on April 3 and continues at the Hotel Dnister in Lviv April 4-6.

This is one of Ukraineโ€™s premier gaming events offering networking and professional development and the online day offers a great opportunity for people looking to gain more speaking experience who have difficulty traveling. Submit your talk by March 14 using this form.

April 3: Online conference
April 4: Preparty for speakers and business ticket holders
April 5-6: Physical conference and main party

IGDA Finland members get 10% off tickets using promocode GGLVIVPARTNERS25 when registering on the conference website.

Last Call for Speakers

Games Gathering is a hybrid conference that will take place in Kyiv and online from December 5-8, 2024.

Want to share your experience, then donโ€™t miss the November 8th deadline for speakers. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone looking to get more speaking experience but has a challenging time with travel. To apply fill in the application form.

The conference will bring together talented developers, investors, and enthusiasts from all over the world to share the latest ideas and experiences. Expect interesting lectures from top experts, the Indie Blast exhibition, as well as special networking areas such as Beer Point and Business Lounge, as well as networking parties.

Join the event from anywhere in the world! Games Gathering 2024 Kyiv invites everyone who is passionate about gaming.

IGDA Finland members can get a 10% discount by using promo code GGKYIVPARTNERS24 when buying their ticket.

Visit the conference website for more information.

Last Call for Online Speakers for Games Gathering Lviv

Games Gathering is hosting a hybrid event in Lviv from Feb 29 - Mar 3. The conference kicks off with an online only day on February 29th and physical event will take place Mar 2-3, with the talks available online.

The applications for speakers closes on February 12th. This is a great online speaking opportunity for people who have difficulties traveling. Apply to speak using this form.

Tickets are available on the conference website and IGDA Finland members get 10% off using discount code IGDAGG24 during checkout.

The Games Gathering team is Ukrainian and 10% of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Gamedev Under Bombs project to help Ukrainians affected by the war.