Next year's event, set to take place at the expansive Anhembi from April 30 to May 4, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
All submissions for the event are free, providing a unique platform for game studios, developers, and publishers to showcase their talent and innovations.
Three main categories are open for registration:
- gamescom latam BIG Festival,
- Artists' area
- Speaking Sessions Submissions
gamescom latam BIG Festival: Celebrating Independent Gaming Excellence
The gamescom latam BIG Festival is one of the largest independent video game festivals in the world. Game submissions are welcome from studios from around the globe, more information about game criteria and regulations can be found here.
In 2024, the festival saw an impressive 922 games submitted from 74 countries, including 474 from Brazilian studios. Next year promises even greater participatio. You can check out 2024’s finalists and winners here.
gamescom latam artists' area: Showcasing Creative Talents
gamescom latam artists' area is a dedicated space for artists to exhibit their work, engage with attendees, and connect with potential partners and clients. In 2024, fifteen artists were featured within the program. This platform offers artists a chance to share their unique visions with a diverse audience.
Speaking Sessions: Sharing Knowledge and Inspiring Innovation
The lecture series at gamescom latam features insightful presentations from industry leaders.
In 2024, 434 speakers delivered 226 hours of content across six stages, with sessions garnering 4.7 million views on online broadcasts.
All past sessions are available on the official gamescom latam YouTube channel.
How to Register
Submissions for all categories are open until December 15, 2024. Interested participants can register through the official website.
"The BIG Festival works as an essential platform for driving the independent gaming industry forward, promoting innovative ideas, and fostering creativity in the sector”, said Gustavo Steinberg, gamescom latam CEO.
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