Why game publishers come to Shanghai

Connecting professionals from every area of the sector, global games industry event series Pocket Gamer Connects is known to be a powerful platform bringing together local and global games companies. For publishers, this provides significant opportunities.
As Pocket Gamer Connects arrives in Shanghai on July 30 for its all-new summit in conjunction with Asia’s leading games event ChinaJoy, publishers will benefit from a pool of new talent attending our one-day event. Discover their latest work and align on actionable strategies to bring their games to market.
Every ticket to Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai also includes a one-day entry to ChinaJoy.
Why Shanghai?
Home to many of the world’s major game companies, Shanghai hosts a huge, tech-savvy population, unlocking new prospects within the largest games market in the world. In 2024, the city's games industry saw a 7.8-percent year-on-year increase, with sales revenue reaching $21.5 billion.
Set to hit new records this year, Asia’s leading game event ChinaJoy takes place on 1st-4th August, turning the city into a buzzing centre filled with international professionals looking for that next big opportunity.
Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai will be there, serving as a soft landing as well as crucial offramp, helping companies navigate the often overwhelming entry into the Chinese game sector.
Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Shanghai rundown
Maximise your ChinaJoy trip and benefit from Pocket Gamer Connects' curated event content such as:
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MeetToMatch, purpose-built for business matchmaking - Connect in person using our free integrated meeting system
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Dedicated indie showcase area - Explore the next big hits from indie developers
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Curated meetups with developers - Specialised fringe events connecting investors, publishers, and developers
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Essential insights on the latest industry trends - 5 curated conference tracks featuring international top speakers
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Learn from the experts - Meet with attending companies like Supercell, EA, Xsolla, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Scopely and more…
Register for the event today, and receive a one-day entry to ChinaJoy.