Pocket Gamer’s ultimate Gamescom 2025 party guide
- The Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2025 take place on August 19th.
- Many other events are taking place during Devcom and Gamescom 2025.
Germany’s video games fair Gamescom is almost here again, and while the spotlight’s on big business for many, there are also plenty of opportunities to meet, network and party with industry peers.
To help find the right events, parties and social gatherings for you, PocketGamer.biz has collated all the hottest happenings around Devcom and Gamescom 2025.
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Of course, we have some events of our own:
- August 19th: The Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2025 - returning to celebrate the businesses and individuals driving the mobile games industry.
- August 20th: Pocket Gamer Party Cologne 2025 - welcoming all games industry professionals at Tivoli nightclub for informal networking and drinks.
See you there!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17TH
Global XRAI Hack at Cologne, Gamescom
When: 9am August 17th to 7pm August 19th
Where: Startplatz im Mediapark, 5 50670 Köln
How: Apply on XRAI Hack
Cost: Free
More info: The first of three global locations of XRAI HACK, exploring the untapped potential of XR.
Devcom Speaker and VIP Beer Garden
When: 12pm to 6pm
Where: Wolkenburg, Köln
How: Requires VIP and Networking Pass or Speaker Pass for Devcom 2025
More info: Devcom speakers and holders of a VIP and Networking Pass are welcome to come together, collect their badges and meet with other attendees.
GameFabric Beer Reception
When: 3pm to 8pm
Where: Confex Outdoor Area, Köln
How: Requires pass for Devcom 2025
More info: Meet fellow game devs and drink a toast to a week of networking, learning and fun.
Indie Hub Meetup
When: 5pm onwards
Where: Hostel die wohngemeinschaft Köln, Richard-Wagner-Straße, 39 50674 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Up to €5
More info: Indie developers, industry veterans and newcomers are welcome to chat and share ideas around the games industry.
MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH
InnoGames Ice Cream Stand
When: 10am onwards
Where: Confex Reception Area, Köln
How: Requires pass for Devcom 2025
More info: InnoGames brings the ultimate cooldown, with an ice cream stand to chill at, chat and recharge.
EPAM Beer Reception
When: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: Confex Outdoor Area, Köln
How: Requires pass for Devcom 2025
More info: Dive into conversations about the latest in games innovation while enjoying a perfectly crafted brew.
Devcom Sunset Mixer
When: 7:30pm onwards
Where: Confex Outdoor Area, Köln
How: Requires pass for Devcom 2025
More info: A relaxed event with good music, drinks and happy people from the Devcom community.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH
Community Clubhouse
When: 11:15am to 4:15pm
Where: Stage 14 and 15, Kölnmesse Confex, 50679 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: From €63.96
More info: An official Devcom side event hosted by Level Up Collective, featuring panels, networking and meetups focused on community health, safety, accessibility and inclusion in games.
Safe In Our World Launch Event at Devcom
When: 12pm to 1pm
Where: Cologne Fair, Messeplatz 1 50679 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Get exclusive information about a brand new project aimed at further supporting mental health in the games industry.
Representing Games: Pitch Sessions Cologne during Gamescom 25
When: 12:45pm to 5pm
Where: Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt, Pipinstraße 1 50667 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: NZ CODE New Zealand & SwissGames will bring their delegations of studios to pitch PC and console games looking for publishing support - focused on budgets of up to €500,000, with some exceptions.
Devcom FLINTA Meetup
When: 3pm to 6pm
Where: Stage 8, Kölnmesse Confex, 50679 Köln
How: Requires pass for Devcom 2025
More info: A safe space for female, lesbian, intersexual, non-binary, transgender and agender people to network and discuss, with talks focused around "belonging".
European Game Night
When: 5pm to 7:30pm
Where: Confex Side Events Area, Köln
How: Invitation only
More info: An exclusive indie games showcase and pitching contest, followed by networking and vegan food.
Diversion Meetup DDC Happy Hour: Networking & Unlimited Craft Beer
When: 6pm to 9pm
Where: Craftbeer Corner, Martinstraße 32 50667 Köln
How: Join the waitlist on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Network with fellow gamers, developers, artists and industry professionals while enjoying drinks on the house.
The Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2025
When: 6:30pm to 11:30pm
Where: Gürzenich Köln, Martinstraße 29-37 50667 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: £315 to £3,300
More info: The Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards return to celebrate the businesses and individuals driving the mobile games industry, shining a light on every part of the ecosystem.
Courage Cologne at Devcom Developer Night 2025
When: 7pm to 11:50pm
Where: Herbrand's Ehrenfeld, Herbrandstraße 21 50825 Köln
How: Tickets at Courage.Events
Cost: Free
More info: Connect over a drink, a demo build or a shared love for play.
Devcom Developer Night
When: 8pm August 19th to 2am August 20th
Where: Herbrand's Ehrenfeld, Köln
How: Requires pass for Devcom 2025
More info: Mingle with developers and hit the dance floor as Devcom wraps up.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20TH
Women at Gamescom Breakfast & Networking
When: 8:30am to 10:30am
Where: Köln
How: Join waitlist on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: A breakfast meetup provided and sponsored by Miniclip, with its location to be sent to all RSVPs prior to the event.
Serbian gaming industry - meet and drinks at Gamescom 2025
When: 4pm to 5pm
Where: Cologne Fair, Messeplatz 1 50679 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Serbian indie teams, service providers and industry business developers are visiting Gamescom, including the Serbian Games Association with a local fruity brandy for all party visitors.
Happy Hour at Gamescom NL Pavilion sponsored by Engine Software
When: 5pm to 6pm
Where: Netherlands Pavilion, Hall 4.1 booth A021g/B030g, Kölnmesse Messeplatz 1 50679 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: A networking event hosted by the Dutch Games Association in cooperation with Engine Software, where attendees can enjoy a typical Dutch drink in one of four unique shot glasses.
Saga AI Agent Pop-Up Store at Gamescom
When: 5pm to 10pm
Where: Willy-Brandt-Platz 3, 50679 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Experience a pop-up store featuring character-based AI agents from Saga Origins games, film, TV and sports that you can chat and interact with in real-time.
The #MarketersInGaming Meet-up - Gamescom 2025
When: 6pm to 9pm
Where: The Copper Pot, Bolzengasse 7 50667 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Hosted by creative marketer 1minus1, this is an opportunity to catch up with international marketing professionals from across the industry.
Indie Reveal during Gamescom 2025
When: 7:30pm to 10pm
Where: Filmforum NRW, Bischofsgartenstraße 1 50667 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: €105.44
More info: A cross-continental trailer showcase spotlighting fresh indie games from Québec and NRW.
Gamescom 2025 Networking Mixer presented by Metric Minds
When: 6pm to 9pm
Where: Joe Champs American Sportsbar & Restaurant, Constantinstraße 96 50679 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: The Society for Game Cinematics and Bins & Bytes are hosting a casual kickoff to Gamescom with fellow creatives, technologists and studio leaders working at the intersection of filmmaking and games.
Pocket Gamer Party Cologne 2025
When: 7:30pm to 11:30pm
Where: Tivoli, Hohe Straße 14 50667 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: The now-traditional Pocket Gamer Party returns with all games industry professionals welcome at Tivoli nightclub for informal networking and drinks.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21ST
Media Meets Games VIP-Tour at Gamescom 25
When: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Where: Dorint Hotel An der Messe, Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 22-24 50679 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: A guided tour to Gamescom 2025 with insights into selected stands from Germany and Canada.
Let’s talk business (and coffee) - Join Colombia at Gamescom
When: 11am to 1pm
Where: The View, Kennedy-Ufer 11 50679 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Discover firsthand why Colombia is a rising hub for game development in Latin America.
Czech Game Day – Czech Reception at Gamescom 2025
When: 2pm to 3:30pm
Where: Czech Pavilion, Hall 4.1 Stand C021g, Koelnmesse Halle 4 50679 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: A showcase of the Czech Republic’s games industry, with opportunities to meet developers and discover new projects.
Gamescom 2025 Happy Hour by Overwolf
When: 4:30pm to 6pm
Where: Cologne Fair, Messeplatz 1 50679 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Snacks, potions and in-game creator insights at Overwolf’s medieval castle booth.
Game Developers Salon & Party
When: 7pm to 10pm
Where: 科隆展览中心, Messeplatz 1 50679 Köln
How: Register on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: Gain access to global payment trends, market intelligence insights and network with leading developers worldwide, including top Chinese companies.
Networking Afterparty with Gaming and AI Investors
When: 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Where: Im Mediapark 5, 50670 Köln
How: Register at Enchant
Cost: Up to €22.49
More info: An opportunity to connect and chat with investors and industry leaders.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND
Game Audio Get Together at Gamescom 2025
When: 7:30pm onwards
Where: Salzgasse 2, 50667 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: A place for seasoned and fledgling audio professionals to connect and discuss ongoing games industry projects, share knowledge and resources, and make new contacts.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD
Diversity Meetup x Home of Indies at Gamescom 2025
When: 2pm to 4pm
Where: Home of Indies, Hall 10.2, E010g-D011g, Messeplatz 1 50679 Köln
How: Tickets on Eventbrite
Cost: Free
More info: A cosy safe space for gamers from marginalised groups and their allies.
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