Concluding its Tokyo Game Show exhibition, Riseup Labs is now heading to Singapore for Gamescom Asia 2024, happening tomorrow. Gamescom needs no introduction. In one word, it is the largest games event in the world taking place every year in Cologne, Germany. Given its worldwide appeal and massive turnout, Gamescom now has affiliate events happening in key regions around the globe. Since 2021, Singapore has been hosting Gamescom Asia, bringing the gaming world to this Asia Pacific hotspot. 

Gamescom Asia is all set to draw a massive turnout with its impressive showcases, events, and special attractions. Casting a spotlight on Asian game developers and industry forerunners, Gamescom Asia also serves as a major platform for international releases in Asia. Moreover, the event covers the entire breadth of the gaming experience, from conferences to character cosplays, gaming zones, business corners, competitions, and exhibitions.  

For this year, Gamescom Asia is expecting over 40,000 visitors with 150+ exhibitors from Asia Pacific and beyond.

Let’s take a look at the Business Expo and Conference sessions. This is where gaming industry players and heavyweights gather to showcase their creations and share knowledge. Accessible only to industry personnel, it is a major event to ink business deals. Exhibitions, presentations, one-on-one meetings, a spotlight for indie games, investment circles, and pitch competitions are listed for this year’s Business Expo segment. 

The conferences, on the other hand, will dissect trends, technology, and gaming innovations. It will also offer profound insights into proven business, game design, and marketing strategies, focusing on Asia and beyond. Along with sharing insights, the speakers and attendees eagerly seek to invest in Asia. Additionally, the Gamescom 2024 speaker lineup will include leaders from PlayStation, Sega, Xbox, LightSpeed Studios, and major industry players.

The “Entertainment Expo” will offer a weekend of gaming extravaganza open to fans and the general public. From gameplays to main stages, cosplays, and meet-and-greets, there’s a wide assortment of gaming entertainment planned for the event. For context, the itinerary will include the “latest video game (reveals), esports tournaments, hardware showcases, merchandising, board games galore, live performances, meet & greet with influencers, and much more.” (Gamescom Asia, n.d). As for the Main Stage, it will feature live performances, gameplay with special guests, panel discussions, cosplays, and much more, all part of the 2-day event.

Just finishing its Tokyo Game Show 2024 exhibition, Riseup Labs eagerly anticipates the immense opportunities a second global event of this scale could offer. Moreover, being centered in the Asia Pacific region, the event serves as a major junction connecting businesses and boosting the region’s gaming industry. 

Riseup Labs looks forward to an auspicious time at Gamescom Asia 2024, engaging with prospects and showcasing its achievements. The game development company is also eager to represent Bangladesh in the global gaming arena.

Gamescom Asia 2024 will run from the 17th to the 20th of October at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The conferences and business segments will take place on the 17th and 18th and entertainment segments on the 19th and 20th.

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