Game Industry Conference 2026

Game Industry Conference 2026 will bring together developers, publishers, investors, professionals and other members of the game industry from October 21 to 24 at the Poznań Congress Center, within the Poznań International Fair grounds. The 2026 edition combines lectures, roundtables, workshops, summits, pitching, B2B networking and professional opportunities. The official program features more than 300 talks, a major B2B area and recruitment activities such as Geek Careers, reinforcing GIC's position as one of the leading professional game development gatherings in Central and Eastern Europe.

Conference program

The 2026 edition features a broad program spread across multiple parallel tracks, covering game development, design, production, technology, business and other areas of the industry. The official timetable includes conference talks from October 22 to 24, while October 21 is dedicated to pitching events, kickoffs and summits. The organizers state that the Poznań edition features more than 300 talks.

B2B, networking and pitching

Professional connections are one of GIC's central themes, bringing together studios, publishers, investors and other industry stakeholders. The B2B exhibition and business meetings zones operate during the main conference days, while the program also provides pitching opportunities. On October 21, Yet Another Pitching Event gives selected teams an opportunity to present their projects to publishers, platform holders and investors.

Geek Careers and professional development

GIC also places a strong emphasis on employment and professional development within game development. The Geek Careers recruitment zone connects companies with professionals looking for opportunities in the industry. The conference also includes mentoring and networking activities designed to help attendees expand their professional contacts, meet studios and explore career opportunities across the international games sector.

A week focused on game development

GIC 2026 takes place alongside Poznań Game Arena, creating a major concentration of gaming-related activities at the Poznań fairgrounds. The GIC program also includes specialized summits, workshops, networking events and the CEEGA Awards ceremony. The organizers position the Poznań edition as a major professional meeting point for the international game development community.