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  • Region: Africa
  • Event Type: Festival
  • Audience Type: Developers, Indies, C-level, Marketing, Consumers, Students, Creatives, Investors, Publishers, Tool Providers, Technical Teams, Ad Companies, Media, Youtubers / Streamers, Aso Practitioners, App Marketers, App Advertisters
  • Find out more information on Gamathon 2026

Gamathon 2026 returns to Lagos, Nigeria, from 26–31 October for six days celebrating Africa’s video game, animation, comics and interactive media industries. Now in its seventh year, this dynamic creative festival connects game developers, animators, digital artists, studios, investors and enthusiasts through an exciting programme of industry discussions, technical workshops, masterclasses, showcases and gaming activities. Under the theme “Back to our Roots”, Gamathon aims to strengthen Africa’s creative ecosystem, showcase regional talent and encourage collaboration across the continent’s rapidly growing digital entertainment sector.

Whether you are an indie game developer, an established studio, an aspiring creator or a business looking to connect with Africa’s gaming industry, Gamathon 2026 offers opportunities to learn, network and discover emerging talent. Highlights include game development workshops, industry panels, project showcases, competitions and an expo bringing the creative community together. Organised by Africacomicade, Gamathon provides a platform for collaboration, skills development and industry growth across games, animation, comics and extended reality. It is a key event for anyone interested in African game development, digital creativity and the future of interactive entertainment.

Organiser: Africacomicade

Average pass price:   Approximately ₦35,000

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How to get to Gamathon 2026