August 18–22, 2025
Cologne, Germany
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Join the Xsolla team in Cologne for devcom August 18-19 and gamescom August 20-22!
Meet us at the Xsolla Clubhouse powered by AccelByte, or the Riverside Hub, join us at the UKIE booth or connect with us at our gamescom booth in Hall 2.2, A-030.
We’ll be all over the city this week, from our speaking sessions to meetups to the Xsolla Mixer. Make the most of your experience and book a meeting with our team.
Meet us at the Xsolla Clubhouse powered by AccelByte, or the Riverside Hub, join us at the UKIE booth or connect with us at our gamescom booth in Hall 2.2, A-030.
We’ll be all over the city this week, from our speaking sessions to meetups to the Xsolla Mixer. Make the most of your experience and book a meeting with our team.
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Visit us at Booth A-030 in Hall 2.2 to meet with our expert team, try out product demos, earn swag, and catch exclusive partner game trailers on display!
Have any questions? Let’s chat! We’ll help you discover new opportunities and how Xsolla can level up your game’s commerce strategy.
Have any questions? Let’s chat! We’ll help you discover new opportunities and how Xsolla can level up your game’s commerce strategy.
August 18–20, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
August 21, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
August 21, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Restaurant Maximilian Lorenz
Johannisstraße 64, 50668 Köln
Johannisstraße 64, 50668 Köln
Take a break with our team at the Xsolla Clubhouse powered by AccelByte
Start your day with us at the Xsolla Clubhouse powered by AccelByte, which is located right next to the Marriott Hotel! This convenient space is open to all gaming industry professionals (no badge required). So stop by to speak with our experts, ask questions about the industry, and get valuable insights to help move your project forward.
August 19–21, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
August 22, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
August 22, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Cologne
Kennedy-Ufer 2A, 50679 Köln
Kennedy-Ufer 2A, 50679 Köln
Step into the Xsolla Riverside Hub
A short walk from the Koelnmesse, the Xsolla Riverside Hub at the Hyatt Hotel is a space for meaningful discussions, AMA sessions with our product experts, one-to-one meetings, and insightful discussions to find new opportunities and partnerships.
Stop by and see
us at devcom
Join us at devcom for engaging sessions led by the Xsolla team, where we’ll dive into key industry topics, share insights, and answer your biggest questions. From monetization strategies to developer growth, our talks are designed to inform and inspire. Speaking sessions
Navigating the new era of mobile games amongst continuous policy changes
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August 18, 202511:15 AM - 11:45 AM
devcomStage 2 - Mobile Track, Confex Level 1
Session Speakers
Sam GaglaniExecutive Vice President of Global Business Development, Xsolla
Rafael MorganVP Marketing & Partnerships, CrazyGames
Bob SlinnVP Business Development, FunPlus
Adam SmartDirector of Product for Gaming, AppsFlyer
If you don’t mind platform fees, why bother with D2C
August 18, 20253:15 PM - 3:45 PM
devcomStage 2 - Mobile Track, Confex Level 1
Session speaker
Tim KravchenkoProduct Manager, Xsolla
Seizing the Mobile Market Shift: Why Act Now
August 18, 20254:45 PM - 5:15 PM
devcomStage 2 - Mobile Track, Confex Level 1
Session speaker
Artem LiubutovDirector of Products (Monetization), Xsolla
What is trending in the global markets for indie and mid-tier games?
August 19, 20253:15 PM - 3:45 PM
devcomStage 4, Confex Level 1
Session speaker
Chris HewishPresident, Xsolla
AMA sessions
Surviving the publishing gauntlet: Contract redlining for indies
August 20, 20252:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Xsolla Riverside HubHyatt Regency Hotel
AMA Speakers
Manny HacheyAccelerator Program Director, Xsolla
René OttoLawyer / Founder, Deviant Legal
Building a borderless gaming ecosystem: Policy, platforms & play
August 21, 202511:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Xsolla Riverside HubHyatt Regency Hotel
AMA Speakers
Chris MeredithSenior VP of Business Development - EMEA, Xsolla
Faisal KazimDubai Films and Games Commission
Nick PooleChief Executive, Ukie
Domenik MaierCEO, iBLOXX
Belal JassomaDirector of Ecosystems, DMCC
User journeys at checkout: A payment behavior deep dive by Xsolla
August 21, 20251:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Xsolla Riverside HubHyatt Regency Hotel
AMA Speaker
Victor BacreDirector of European Fintech Strategy, Xsolla
Beyond the game: Turning devs into global entrepreneurs
August 21, 20254:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Xsolla Riverside HubHyatt Regency Hotel
AMA Speakers
Jana HodginsDirector of Strategic Partnerships, Xsolla
Carles Tomás MartíCEO, Pley
Artur SakalisVP of Game Platform, Xsolla
Breaking the wall: How platform rule shifts are reshaping D2C
August 21, 20252:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Xsolla Riverside HubHyatt Regency Hotel
AMA Speaker
Pavel SavkinDirector of Products (Monetization), Xsolla
More ways to connect
with Xsolla
August 18–21
Hyatt Regency Cologne
Kennedy-Ufer 2A, 50679 Köln
Kennedy-Ufer 2A, 50679 Köln
Xsolla Salons
Join us at the Hyatt Hotel during the devcom and gamescom week for curated, small-group conversations with industry leaders and innovators. Xsolla Salons are designed to spark meaningful dialogue around the trends, challenges, and ideas shaping the future of games.Each session is built for open dialogue and insight sharing. Space is limited, so sign up today to participate.
August 19, 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Die Kunstbar
Chargesheimerplatz 1, 50667 Köln
Chargesheimerplatz 1, 50667 Köln
Xsolla Mixer with Sensor Tower: Showcase your game
Join us for our mixer, it will be a laid-back evening of drinks, bites, and new connections. Developers can submit their latest game trailers for a chance to be showcased at the event. Space is limited, so register now!
August 20, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Hyatt Regency Cologne
Kennedy-Ufer 2A, 50679 Köln
Kennedy-Ufer 2A, 50679 Köln
Game Investment Summit
The Xsolla Connect Cologne: Game Investment Summit is designed to create direct, meaningful opportunities to developers to connect with investors, publishers, and strategic partners. Held during devcom, the summit focuses on the real opportunities for studios who are ready to take the next step in their funding journey.The 2-hour showcase will feature live developer pitches, demonstrations, and insights from investors and publishers highlight projects they’ve supported. The summit will also include talks on funding trends, market data, and what’s really shaping investment decisions in today’s video game industry.
Developers selected to participate will pitch their game on stage and display their project at a dedicated showcase area where they can engage directly with key decision-makers.
If you’re looking for funding, publishing or long-term partnerships, this is a practical and focused platform to share your game, receive direct feedback, and open conversations which could lead to funding opportunities.
Apply now to present your game and discover valuable industry connections.
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