Bilbao International Games Conference (BIG) returns for its fifth edition on December 11–12, 2026, at the Palacio Euskalduna in Bilbao, Spain. Having grown out of the long-running Fun & Serious Game Festival, BIG has repositioned itself as a dedicated B2B gathering for video game professionals, bringing together developers, publishers, investors, and emerging talent from across Europe and beyond. Organised by El Correo, the conference has become one of southern Europe's key meeting points for the industry, combining two intensive days of talks, panels, and structured networking in the heart of the city.
What sets BIG apart is its focus on turning conversations into deals: an exclusive matchmaking platform connects developers directly with publishers and investors based on project fit, while dedicated co-working spaces and speed-dating style networking sessions create space for spontaneous collaboration. The event also hosts the Titanium Awards gala and an exhibition area showcasing standout indie titles. The 2024 edition drew roughly 1,200 industry professionals, generated over 800 one-on-one meetings, welcomed 45+ international publishers and investors, and featured more than 50 speakers — a benchmark the 2026 edition looks set to build on.
Organiser: El Correo (part of the Vocento media group)