Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026

Join us for PG Connects London 2026!

NEW ADDITIONS FOR 2026 – MORE INFO SOON

The leading games industry conference series, Pocket Gamer Connects, returns to London in January. Some 2,750 attendees from the games industry will gather at The Brewery for two days in January to network, discover, pitch, deal, and learn from 280+ of the world’s leading voices.

The event covers mobile, AI, blockchain, XR, as well as PC and all consoles through the inclusion of the Big Screen Gaming Summit and Beyond Games (partner events, fully accessible with a PGC ticket), and more topics across 30+ unmissable conference tracks.

Our speakers and panellists will share their expert insight into design and development, monetisation and growth, new technologies, company culture and much more. Plus, there will be all the usual fringe events during and post-conference designed to foster great networking and inspire new business opportunities, and a careers zone dedicated to those seeking their next step.

London is always our biggest and most popular conference, and the new additions for this edition will significantly elevate an already unmissable games industry offering.

For sponsorships or other business development opportunities, please contact Lisa at lisa.bisset@steelmedianetwork.com or book a meeting to discuss your requirements.

Celebrating 12 years of Pocket Gamer Connects!

We're once again back at the popular venue, The Brewery, in the heart of the City – set to feature additional meeting space to maximise attendees' networking options.

People come from all over the world to take part, and the most exciting thing for us is always the chance to meet the industry. We're using MeetToMatch as our meeting platform again, which will enable attendees to find each other and arrange meetings in our dedicated (and expanded) meeting zones.

Pocket Gamer Connects launched in 2014, with the first-ever conference of this sort taking place in London that year. Our conferences are where business gets done – Pocket Gamer Connects quickly became famous for being a place where new connections are made (hence the name) and productive meetings take place. And again in 2026, you'll be able to network with hundreds of industry insiders, and we have enhanced our tried-and-tested set up to enable even more meeting opportunities.

We'll bring together the whole gaming industry, from artists and indie studios to the media, international investors and AAA publishers. Unlike some other events, we offer our MeetToMatch meeting scheduler free to all professional delegates, with unlimited requests, so you can find that perfect contact and arrange to meet them in person.

As well as the meeting platform, there's the chance to bump into like-minded folk at the Kick-Off and Global Connects parties, Happy Hour events, and more – we'll even help you meet the right investor or publisher with our curated fringe activities.

Our focus has always been, and will always be, on getting the industry to connect.

An established international audience

Well over 64,000 industry professionals have attended the Pocket Gamer Connects international conference series since 2014, whether online or at a venue. The roadshow has landed in the UK, America, Finland, Canada, Jordan, Dubai, India, Spain, and Hong Kong with a genuinely international client base: on average, delegates from more than 45 countries attend each event (70+ for London).

In 2016, we became the biggest dedicated mobile games industry conference series in Europe and have stayed on top ever since. Not only have our previous delegates voted Connects the "best value conference", but 97% would recommend it to a colleague. These days, the event covers PC, console, AI, XR, blockchain and other platforms and technologies as well as mobile.

Previous speakers and delegates from all the key industry players include Supercell, King, Space Ape Games, Niantic, SYBO, Tencent, Telltale, Apple, Rovio, Disney, Wargaming, Kabam, NetEase, NTT Docomo, Ubisoft, Facebook, Google, Square Enix, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Gameloft, Sega, Capcom, Unity, Twitter, Snapchat, Twitch and many, many, many more.

Your London side quests

Curated fringe events like our Publisher SpeedMatch and Investor Connector sessions pair developers in rapid succession with a series of publishers or investors.

Each one is an exclusive session where our experts hand-pick businesses that we know will find objectives in common. These short, sharp encounters enable first contact for you to follow up with a longer meeting if you find a potential partner. It’s a shop window for devs to display their wares and a pipeline of prospects for anyone looking to sign up-and-coming talent. Places are limited and early application is advised as they fill up quickly and cannot be joined on the day. Look out for details in your email and on the official Pocket Gamer Connects website.

Indie Pitches

Indie devs are the lifeblood of the games industry. Pocket Gamer Connects always champions their work. Our hugely popular Very Big Indie Pitch – in both Mobile and PC & Console form – will be back in force, with indie devs competing to impress a panel of expert judges. The winners walk away with prizes, expert feedback, editorial coverage and online marketing opportunities. Again, look out for the application links once you've bought your Pocket Gamer Connects ticket, or see the Big Indie Pitch site.

Careers Zone

We’re delighted to again host the Careers Zone at PG Connects London. We know that in the current environment, many people are looking for jobs. We also know that studios have open roles that they're struggling to fill. Let us help, with online and offline activities. We’re creating a community that empowers professionals to explore the games ecosystem, connect with fellow experts, and launch amazing careers. There are packages available for jobseekers and recruiters.

Networking

If that all sounds a bit serious, remember we host parties too! On the evening before the conference starts we typically host the traditional kick-off party. Then the first full conference day will close with our awesome Global Connects Party – that’s where the networking goes on into the night, and you might just make lifelong friends and memories. Speakers and VIPs are entitled to attend a special reception on Day 1, too.

Meet the media

We welcome regional and international specialist media to our events so that your work reaches the widest audience possible. Are you a member of the press? Apply for a press pass here.

With our own publishing powerhouse behind us, you are guaranteed that our Pocket Gamer journalists will be on site for demos, interviews, and other ways to raise awareness of your brand or project to the online community outside the walls of the event.

If you’re looking for feedback on a project, stop by our Journalist Bar for a free consultation from professional games journalists from sites including PocketGamer.com. Our editors can also be contacted through the MeetToMatch platform.

What's included?

Your conference ticket includes...

• Entry to the main conference including access to all content tracks, expo and dedicated meeting areas on both days
• Access to partner events such as Big Screen Gaming Summit and Beyond Games Summit
• Invitation to access fringe sessions such as The Very Big Indie Pitch, Investor Connector, Publisher SpeedMatch, Journalist Bar and more (if eligible: free separate application required, places may be limited)
• Entry to the Kick-Off Party on the evening of Day 0
• Entry to the Global Connects Party on the evening of Day 1
• Free coffee, tea, and refreshments on both days
• Free wifi in the venue
• A personal and company profile on the MeetToMatch meeting platform and unlimited meeting invites
• Access to video recordings of all talks and panels through our VideoVault after the event
• VIP passes offer additional opportunities, including a dedicated area, bespoke catering options, and access to an exclusive networking reception

Book now – the earlier you do, the cheaper it is!

Our London events always fill up very quickly. Prices rise over time. Book now to take advantage of early discounts and subsidised tickets for indies.

Select your ticket and follow the simple online booking system. Payment is required at the time of booking, so please have your credit or debit card ready. If you don't have a credit or debit card, please see the alternative payment methods listed.

Block bookings: To arrange a discount on block bookings, please contact us if you wish to purchase more than 5 tickets via lisa.bisset@steelmedianetwork.com

Students: Heavily discounted student tickets are available, and numbers are limited. This ticket applies to anyone currently enrolled in a games industry-related course (and NOT currently in employment within the games-related industry – i.e. not a developer/UA manager/etc in possession of a student card). This is checked and ineligible tickets will be cancelled. Please note that students need to be over the age of 18 to attend the conference and over the age of 21 to attend any of the networking sessions where alcohol may be available. Access to the MeetToMatch platform may be restricted and full access to the venue may be kept to a limited number of days at our discretion. We run a programme for complimentary student tickets, organised in conjunction with recognised places of study: if you represent a university and would like to inquire about complimentary tickets for your students, please contact charlie.scowen@steelmedianetwork.com

Journalists: Please apply for accreditation here or email support@pgconnects.com

Jobseekers: There are a limited number of subsidised tickets available for those currently out of work and, dependent on our format this year, a limited number of free digital (remote access only) tickets available for jobseekers looking to access the Careers Zone jobs board. More details (when live), can be found here.

Recruiters: Special packages are available to you so that you can promote your open roles to our audience and take part in the Careers Zone. In most cases, you will also need to register for Pocket Gamer Connects to be eligible. More details (when live), can be found here.

Please note all conference tickets are subject to UK VAT at a rate of 20%. You will be sent a VAT receipt by email along with confirmation of your booking.

Terms and conditions apply. Please read the notices on the order form. For full details, please visit www.pgconnects.com/terms-conditions.