The European games scene converges in Lisbon on November 17 and 18 for DevGAMM Lisbon 2026. The conference brings together developers, publishers and business professionals across matchmaking, exhibition and awards activity.
Dates and venue for DevGAMM Lisbon 2026
DevGAMM Lisbon 2026 takes place November 17 to 18 at the Centro de Congressos de Lisboa. The official schedule covers two days of sessions and the DevGAMM Awards ceremony.
Who attends DevGAMM Lisbon 2026
Organizers list target audiences that include developers, publishers, media, bizdevs and recruiters. That mix produces a program where indie teams showcase builds, publishers scout new projects and business leads arrange meetings through the conference tools.
Program highlights and services
The event features the DevGAMM Awards competition, which in 2026 reached a record number of submissions. DevGAMM offers a matchmaking service based on the PINE scheduling app, an educational arm via Edvice and on-demand recordings of sessions available on its channels.
Practical tips for B2B prospecting at DevGAMM Lisbon 2026
- Set daily targets. Use the first day for publisher outreach and the second for hands-on demos and follow-ups.
- Book meetings through PINE before arriving. Pre-scheduled slots reduce time wasted hunting for contacts.
- Prepare a short playable demo and a longer build for committed meetings. Quick access to builds shortens evaluation time.
- Flag recruitment intentions on badges and use the career features if hiring. DevGAMM provides dedicated ways to highlight candidates and openings.
- Have digital collateral ready to send immediately after meetings. A download link to a demo and a concise partner sheet speed up post-event conversion.
Context and figures that matter
DevGAMM was founded in Ukraine in 2008 and marks over fifteen years of activity across multiple European locations and formats. The DevGAMM Awards in 2026 registered 1,001 games from 80 countries, underscoring the competition’s international reach.
Closing note and link
For teams focused on publisher meetings or talent scouting the pragmatic step is to secure meeting slots and align demo readiness well before arrival. Full logistical details and ticketing operate through the official website https://devgamm.com/ where schedules and resources are published.
