gamescom 2025

Join the Atlantic Canada Trade Mission and Team Canada to gamescom 2025, August 20 to 24, led by Digital Nova Scotia (DNS).

gamescom is the world’s largest event for computer and video games, and Europe’s most influential business platform for the gaming industry.

Held annually in Cologne, Germany, the trade show draws tens of thousands of industry professionals, publishers, investors, and media from around the globe.

Who Should Attend?

Small to medium-sized video game development companies from Atlantic Canada looking to:

• showcase their latest games to a global audience
• attract potential publishers and investors
• network with industry leaders
• generate new B2B business with other studios
• gain valuable media exposure to boost brand visibility and sales

Mission Benefits

• 2 gamescom 2025 passes ($600+ value)
• MeetToMatch pass for each company ($250+ value)
• Marketing budget to help you create assets and materials for the trade mission (up to $750)
• Access to XP Gaming team for on-site business development (yes! they’ll be there in person to help you get connected), networking support, B2B training, and one-on-one coaching
• Access to invite guests and leads to a private networking reception
• Access to the Canadian Pavilion and advertising space at the booth
• Additional promotional support before, during, and after gamescom 2025
   

Mission Supports

• Coordination of logistics for all participants
• Hosting of various training and business readiness workshops; these workshops and training sessions will help participants with:
  • Pitch preparation for B2B opportunities
  • Event marketing for consumer engagement
  • Business matchmaking strategies
  • Trade show and networking best practices
  • Development of additional marketing materials
• 1-1 prep meetings between the video game studios/companies and industry subject matter experts

Participation Costs:

There is no attendance fee, however travel and accommodations are the responsibility of participants. Financial support may be available through the Export Development Program—contact your respective Regional Business Development Advisor for details.

How to Register:

Please note this a two step registration process.

Step 1: Register below to inform Invest Nova Scotia that you would like to be part of the Atlantic Canada delegation.

Click to register

Step 2: Confirm your registration at Digital Nova Scotia gamescom 2025.

Registration deadline is August 1.

Supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade, Investment, and Growth Agreement.