At the end of the week Gamescom, the biggest games expo in Europe, will kick off.
On top of a week of meetings, there will be numerous events being held throughout the week, offering plenty of opportunity to network and relax.
Party on
To help you find them, PocketGamer.biz has compiled a list of the parties, meetups and networking events taking place during the packed out week in Cologne.
You might also want to check out our events for the week:
When: 7pm to 1am Where: Congress-Centrum Ost Koelnmesse Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 51 50679 Köln How:Show up with your Devcom pass! Cost: Free More info: The official kick off for Devcom 2019. There will be food and drink!
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Sunday, August 18th
Devcom Sunset Party
When: 8:30pm onwards Where: Congress-Centrum Ost Koelnmesse Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 51 50679 Köln How:Show up with your Devcom pass Cost: Free to Devcom pass holders More info: Make new connections while enjoying some drinks.
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Monday, August 18th
Courage Cologne 2019
When: 8pm onwards Where: Meltdown Cologne Kyffhäuserstr. 39 Cologne Germany How:Free tickets sold out, other tickets available Cost: Free More info: Enjoy an evening of playing games and drinking beer.
Devcom Developer Night
When: 7pm onwards Where: Congress-Centrum Ost Koelnmesse Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 51 50679 Köln How:Show up with your Devcom pass Cost: Free to Devcom pass holders More info: Close out Devcom 2019 in style while celebrating the start of Gamescom
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Tuesday, August 20th
Polish party at Gamescom 2019
When: 8pm to 11:45pm Where: An der Alteburger Mühle 6 50968 Köln Germany How:Invite only Cost: Free More info: The party will provide great networking with a fine selection of representatives of Polish industry.
BelgianBeerCafe Gamescom 2019
When: 5:30pm to 7pm Where: Koelnmesse Messeplatz 1 Booth Hall 4.1 Aisle A - 051g 50679 Köln Germany How:Eventbrite Cost: Free More info: More than 20 talented Belgian game companies from our 3 Belgian regions (Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels) showcase their latest games & products on a joint Belgian Pavilion at gamescom.
Korea Pavilion Networking Event at Gamescom 2019
When: 6pm to 7pm Where: Koelnmesse Halle 3 2F C40/ F49 Korea Pavilion 50679 KölnGermany How: Sold out Cost: Free More info: This event is the perfect chance to get to know the Korean game developers and publishers.
Lithuanian Beerception
When: 5pm to 8pm Where: Koelnmesse Messeplatz 1 Hall 3.2 F-040G 50679 Köln Germany How: Eventbrite Cost: Free More info: Enjoy a mingle with beer while checking out games and development services from Lithuania.
Meet China’s top publishing companies, in association with Mintegral
When: 6pm to 9pm Where: Hyatt Regency Cologne Hotel Kennedy-Ufer 2A Cologne Germany How:Bring your business card Cost: Free More info: An opportunity to network whilst enjoying a drink.
European Mobile Drinks
When: 5:30pm to 7:30pm Where: KölnSky, 27th floor, Ottoplatz 1, Cologne How:Invite only Cost: Free More info: An exclusive networking opportunity for games industry representatives. Also includes food and drink.
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Wednesday, August 21st
Gaming Women Breakfast
When: 8:30am to 10.30am Where: Café Heimisch Deutzer Freiheit 72-74 50679 Köln Germany How:Sold out Cost: Free More info: Meet fellow women within the games industry
The Big Indie Pitch at Gamescom 2019
When: 4:30pm to 9pm Where: Hyatt Regency Cologne Hotel Kennedy-Ufer 2A Cologne Germany How:Register here Cost: Free More info: The Big Indie Pitch is returning to Gamescom. Join us for networking, pitching and drinking as we put the focus on some of the best indie developers in the world.
G-STAR Games Mixer presented by Pocket Gamer
When: 6:30pm to 11pm Where: Hyatt Regency Cologne Hotel Kennedy-Ufer 2A Cologne Germany How:Register here Cost: Free More info: Once again, our Games Mixer is returning to Gamescom! In case you haven’t been to one before, our Games Mixer is the perfect networking event to end a busy day of conferencing.
The PC Indie Pitch at Gamescom 2019
When: 4:30pm to 9pm Where: Hyatt Regency Cologne Hotel Kennedy-Ufer 2A Cologne Germany How: Register here Cost: Free More info: Our PC Indie Pitch comes to Gamescom. Join us for networking, pitching and drinking as we put the focus on some of the best indie developers in the world.
Triple Dragon at Gamescom 2019
When: 9pm to 11pm Where: Servus Colonia Alpina Steinweg 12-14 50667 Köln Germany How:Open invite Cost: Free More info: An informal chat over some drinks.
Black Desert PlayStation 4 Launch Party!
When: 7:30pm to 11pm Where: Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Gürzenichstraße 8 50667 Köln Germany How:Eventbrite Cost: Free More info: Enjoy food and drink with the Pearl Abyss team.
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Thursday, August 22nd
Triple Dragon at Gamescom 2019
When: 9pm to 11pm Where: Servus Colonia Alpina Steinweg 12-14 50667 Köln Germany How:Open invite Cost: Free More info: An informal chat over some drinks.
gaYmescom LGBT meetup
When: 8pm onwards Where: Barcelon Colonia Pipinstraße 3 50667 Köln Germany How:Eventbrite Cost: Free More info: This year Gamescom welcomes LGBT gamers and professionals for a fun evening of networking.
Gamigo Gamers Party
When: 7pm onwards Where: Wartesaal am Dom Johannisstraße 11 50668 Köln Germany How: Sold out Cost: Free More info: Enjoy chilled drinks with like minded people in a relaxed way.
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Friday, August 23rd
KARDS Gamescom 2019
When: 6pm-9pm Where: Dom im Stapelhaus Frankenwerft 35 50667 Köln Germany How:Eventbrite Cost: €13.93 to €19.39 More info: First ever official player gathering for KARDS
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