DevGAMM Lisbon 2026
B2B conference connecting game developers and industry professionals
DevGAMM Lisbon 2026 takes place on November 17 and 18 at Carlos Lopes Pavilion in Lisbon. The conference brings together developers, publishers, investors and other games industry professionals through sessions, workshops, roundtables, a Game Showcase, Public Pitch and networking activities. The 2026 edition will feature more than 70 speakers and over 100 showcased games.
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About the Event
DevGAMM Lisbon 2026 is the fourth Portuguese edition of DevGAMM and takes place on November 17 and 18 at Carlos Lopes Pavilion in Lisbon. The conference is primarily aimed at games industry professionals and combines educational content with business and networking opportunities. The program includes sessions, workshops, roundtables, a Game Showcase, Public Pitch, MeetToMatch meetings and activities for developers looking to connect with publishers and investors. The 2026 edition will feature more than 70 speakers and over 100 showcased games. The second day concludes with the DevGAMM Awards ceremony, which will be streamed live by IGN.
Conference and content
The DevGAMM Lisbon program combines sessions and workshops covering different aspects of game development and business. It also includes roundtables and interactive formats designed to share experiences and address practical questions around production, publishing, marketing and studio growth. The 2026 agenda features experts from companies including Sony Interactive Entertainment, Xbox, Valve, Blizzard Entertainment, Unity and Starbreeze Entertainment.
Showcase and Public Pitch
The Game Showcase gives developers an opportunity to present their games to attendees and industry professionals, with a selection that changes across the two days. The Public Pitch brings five selected teams to the main stage to present their projects to a jury of publishers and industry professionals. It is one of the activities specifically designed to provide visibility for new projects and create professional connections.
Networking and MeetToMatch
Networking is a central part of DevGAMM Lisbon. The conference uses MeetToMatch to facilitate meetings between developers, publishers and investors, while activities such as Engage! and Mentors Corner provide additional formats for professional connections and advice. BUSINESS and VIP attendees receive full MeetToMatch access, while the program also includes VIP experiences and social activities.
DevGAMM Awards
The 2026 edition concludes with the DevGAMM Awards on November 18. The Awards Reception is scheduled for 5:00 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 6:00 p.m., with the ceremony scheduled to finish at 7:30 p.m. The competition brings together AA and indie games from developers around the world and offers a substantial prize pool. The ceremony will be streamed live by IGN.
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Highlights
DevGAMM Lisbon 2026 takes place on November 17 and 18 in Lisbon.
The event is held at Carlos Lopes Pavilion.
The 2026 edition features more than 70 speakers and over 100 showcased games.
The program includes a Game Showcase, Public Pitch, workshops, roundtables and networking.
The DevGAMM Awards take place on November 18 and will be streamed by IGN.