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gamescom latam, the Latin American edition of the world’s largest games event, is officially gearing up for its next edition, taking place on April 22-25, 2027 at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo, Brazil. Video game developers, publishers, and industry luminaries from around the world are invited to apply to speak as part of the gamescom latam B2B Program.
Those accepted will help shape the conversation at the event and are encouraged to propose a wide range of topics concerning the video games industry. Additionally, gamescom latam invites independent developers across the globe to submit their games for the 15th anniversary of BIG Festival, giving selected titles a chance to compete for awards and be played by visitors at the event in Brazil as part of the organization’s no-cost exhibition program. Both calls are free to enter. Game submissions close on January 15, 2027 at 9:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) [January 16, 2027 at 9:59 am PHT]. Speaker proposals close January 18, 2027 at 7:00 am EST (January 19, 2027 at 7:00 pm PHT).
BIG Festival Celebrates 15 Years Of Independent Games
Founded in 2012, BIG Festival (Best International Games Festival) brings together independent games from across the globe. Its 2026 edition received a record 966 submissions from 75 countries. The festival has been part of gamescom latam since 2024, connecting its international competition with the event’s audience in São Paulo. Each year, the festival’s selection committee reviews all submissions and selects the most outstanding and innovative games as finalists, giving event attendees the opportunity to experience them firsthand. Winners in each category are then chosen by an international jury of games industry professionals. Since 2024, gamescom latam BIG Festival has been part of gamescom latam, becoming one of the leading platforms for showcasing new games from Latin America to the world. Developers and studios from Brazil and abroad can submit their games free of charge to enter the festival’s selection process. Selected titles compete across categories including Best Art, Best Casual Game, Best Gameplay, Best Game For Kids, Best Multiplayer, Best Narrative, Best Sound, Best Student Game, and Best Innovation among others. The awards also include Best Game: Brazil and Best Game: Latin America, recognizing games from these regions. In addition to the awards selected by an international jury of games industry professionals, the festival features the Best Game: Popular Choice award, the only category the public chooses directly. Visitors can cast their votes at stations throughout the show floor and play the festival's selected games in person during gamescom latam. The WINGS Award also makes its return to the gamescom latam BIG Festival 2027. The award celebrates independent games created by teams in which women and developers from marginalized gender groups play leading roles, helping spotlight diverse talent and support games with strong potential. Those interested can submit a game at https://latam.gamescom.global/en/big-festival-en/ and view festival information and rules at https://latam.gamescom.global/en/big-festival-rules/.
Share Your Expertise At gamescom latam 2027
Opened last October 16, 2026, the Call for Content and Speakers invites games industry professionals, studios and organizations to propose sessions for gamescom latam’s business-to-business (B2B) program. Proposals can explore careers and education; game creation, design and development; culture and creative identities; industry and business; marketing and community; or technology and innovation. Applicants should provide their professional details and outline their proposed topic, format and intended audience. The call is for editorial sessions that share knowledge, experience and industry insights. The event handles commercial presentations and promotional sessions separately through its partnership and sponsorship programs. All proposals will be reviewed, and submission does not guarantee a place in the program. Selected speakers will receive an all-access event credential, an additional B2B credential for a team member or partner, three ticket discount codes offering 30% off, and a listing in the official event program. For more information about the Call for Content and Speakers, visit the official gamescom latam website at https://latam.gamescom.global/en/call-for-speakers/.
