What to expect when Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona returns on June 15th and 16th

• After its biggest debut event ever, Pocket Gamer Connects returns to Barcelona, Europe's quickly growing games hub, on June 15th to 16th 2026.
• 17-track programme, fringe events connecting developers, publishers and investors, and Aurora Awards Europe edition are among the content you can expect.

Welcome back to vibrant Barcelona, quickly establishing itself as one of Europe’s most active games industry hotspots.

In a short time, this city has become the core of an ecosystem of studios, platforms and creative talent. Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona is the outpost that brings them all together under one roof for two high-focus business days on June 15th to 16th.

As last year’s attendee, Appcharge CMO Gil Tov-Ly, described it: 

“I was blown away by how vibrant and kind the Barcelona gaming scene really is. So many incredible people are rooted in this city - including local teams from giants like Rovio Entertainment, Zynga, King, Tilting Point and more.”

The depth and quality of conversations were equally outstanding. Wehype’s senior partnerships manager in mobile games, Markus Rytkönen, commented: “Great conference, great city, greater talks and amazing panels.”

It’s no surprise that Barcelona has grown into a business centre for European games. A growing number of global players, indie teams and local talent operate side by side, creating a robust foundation for innovation and long-term growth.

As Pocket Gamer Connects returns to the city on June 15th and 16th after a standout debut in 2025, we’ll once again bring together founders, developers, publishers, investors, platform leaders and decision-makers for conversations and connections that move the sector - and its makers - forward.

PGC Barcelona registration is now live, with Super Early Bird rates saving you up to £260. Tickets will never be this affordable again.

PG Connects Barcelona at-a-glance

Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect - from old favourites to newcoming events:

Multitrack program - 17 expert-led tracks offering the latest insights covering global trends, growth strategies, monetisation, AI, retention, developer stories, cross-platform, investment advice, IP extension and beyond. 

Investor Connector - Curated one-on-one meetings tailored to developers seeking funding from active investors and VCs.

Publisher SpeedMatch - Targeted sessions matching developers, speed-dating style, with leading publishers.

The Very Big Indie Pitch- Indie pitching competitions hosted in both a mobile and a PC+console edition, celebrating the best of up-and-coming indie games. An opportunity to get instant expert feedback and an additional chance for media coverage.

Big Indie Zone (including Audience Choice Award) - Dedicated showcase area where you can play the games on display, and pick your favourite for the Audience Choice Award.

Pocket Gamer Party Barcelona - As the Spanish sun sets after a busy day of conferencing, the business-making moves to the after-hours networking party. Open to all members of the games industry.

Aurora Awards Europe (new!) - After a successful introduction of Aurora in Helsinki, celebrating women in the Nordic games industry, followed by a UK edition, Pocket Gamer Connects is now bringing the awards to Barcelona. This edition is a celebration of the outstanding achievements and the individuals behind them in the European games industry. All women and non-binary persons working in the European sector are eligible for the award, with nominations coming from the industry itself.

PG Connects Barcelona 2026 takes place June 15th to 16th. Tickets are available to Super Early Bird rates from the official website.