Creative Europe MEDIA events at Gamescom 2026
Creative Europe MEDIA will be at Gamescom 2026 from 26 - 28 August and will host events and showcases.
Gamescom will take place 26 - 28 August in Cologne, Germany. Gamescom is the world’s largest event for computer and video games and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry. gamescom brings together passionate gamers, trade visitors, and exhibitors in person and online.
If you are at Gamescom visit the MEDIA stand and check out the MEDIA events.
- Creative Europe MEDIA stand, Hall 03.2. Stand number: D050g – F051g
- Stand Opening Hours:
- Wednesday 26 August from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm.
- Thursday 27 August from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm.
- Friday 28 August from 9.00 am to 6.30 pm
Event Programme
Wednesday 26 August, 10.00 – 11.30 | Meet Your Neighbours
Join this networking event bringing together European developers and publishers of narrative games for a focused exchange. During moderated round tables, selected participants will discuss key challenges and explore opportunities for collaboration. Topics include:
- Get Your Game off the Ground: Publishing & Marketing
- Beyond Borders: International Collaboration & Foreign Markets#
- Think Outside the Box: IP Development & Exploitation
- All About the Money: Financing Your Next Game
- By invitation only. Please note that places are limited and participants will be selected.For further information please contact Creative Europe Desk NRW (info@ced-nrw.eu).
Wednesday 26 August, 16.30 – 17.30 | Showcase of MEDIA Projects
Explore MEDIA funded projects of great relevance to the gaming industry and gaming professionals. Organised by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Followed-up by a networking Happy Hour.
Venue: Creative Europe MEDIA stand - (Hall 03.2 / D050g–F051g). Access: Badge needed – No Registration needed.
- TRACKS is an innovative marketing intelligence platform designed to transform how PC and console game developers and publishers optimize their marketing strategies. Developed by Second Stage GmbH, TRACKS addresses critical industry gaps for PC and console games in data-driven attribution, campaign measurement and analytics for the European gaming market. More at TRACKS — Marketing Intelligence Platform for Games — Second Stage.
- CORPUS.MUSIC, developed by Sofilab GmbH, builds AI music technology – adaptive, context-responsive and trained on a shared library scored for quality, originality and diversity. Contributors keep their rights and hold a lasting stake in the system. More at CORPUS — Your Music Powers What We Build. You Own a Share of What It Becomes.
Thursday 27 August, 16.00 - 17.00 | Showcase of MEDIA Projects
Explore MEDIA-funded projects of great relevance to the gaming industry and gaming professionals. Organised by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
Venue: Creative Europe MEDIA stand - (Hall 03.2 / D050g–F051g). Access: Badge needed – No Registration needed.
- BLUEBOTTLE, developed by the company BlueBottle GmbH, is an Esports broadcasting and monetization project that enhances live streams through real-time game data visualization, interactive overlays, and integrated digital advertising comparable to perimeter advertising in traditional sports. More at BlueBottle – The Future of League of Legends Live Streaming.
- GAMESKILLS, led by Gamaste, offers a comprehensive programme of training workshops, one-on-one meetings, an online community for video game professionals. More at Gameskills - Gamaste.