Industry voices from around the world are invited to help shape the conversation at the 2027 edition, while BIG Festival prepares to celebrate its milestone 15th anniversary
2027 B2B Program speakers are invited to Apply Now
São Paulo, 16 October, 2026 – gamescom latam, the Latin American edition of the world’s largest games event, is officially gearing up for its next edition, taking place from April 22-25 2027, at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo.
Starting today, 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 January 15, 2027, at 9:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Speaker proposals close January 18, 2027, at 7:00 a.m. EST.
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 Innovation, among others. The awards also include Best Game: Brazil and Best Game: Latin America, recognizing games from these regions.
In addition to 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 returns to 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 and view festival information and rules.
Share your expertise at gamescom latam 2027
Opening October 16, 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 submissions for gamescom latam BIG Festival and the Call for Content and Speakers, visit the official gamescom latam website.
gamescom latam
gamescom, the world’s largest games event and Europe’s leading business platform for the games industry, also has an edition in Latin America. In 2027, gamescom latam will take place in São Paulo, Brazil, from 22 to 25 April at Distrito Anhembi. The event is jointly organized by Koelnmesse, Omelete Company, gamescom latam BIG Festival, and game – the German Games Industry Association. gamescom latam also features gamescom latam BIG Festival, the world’s largest independent games competition, bringing together celebration, innovation, and business under one roof.
About game – The German Games Industry Association
We are the association of the German games industry. Our members represent the entire video game ecosystem, from development studios and publishers to esports event organizers, educational institutions, and other related entities. We are co-organizers of gamescom, the world’s biggest event for video games. We are a shareholder in the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK), the Foundation for Digital Games Culture, the esports player foundation, game events, and the collecting society VHG, as well as co-host of the German Computer Game Awards. Serving as a central point of contact for media, as well as political and social institutions, we provide comprehensive expertise in areas including market development, game culture, and media literacy, and address any inquiries or concerns. Together, we are making Germany the heart of gaming worldwide. With games, we enrich the lives of all people.
About Koelnmesse Brasil
Koelnmesse Brasil is a subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, the leading international organizer of trade fairs in the gaming and entertainment industries. Headquartered in the fairgrounds in Cologne, Germany, gamescom is the world’s largest computer and video games event and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry. gamescom brings together passionate gamers, B2B visitors, and exhibitors from all over the world with a highly effective approach – in person on-site and digitally from anywhere in the world. This makes gamescom the leading B2C, B2B, and B2G gaming event. In addition to the event at its headquarters in Cologne, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio internationally: in Thailand, gamescom asia provides a powerful additional industry platform for the fast-growing Asia-Pacific gaming market, comprehensively matching supply and demand.
About Omelete Company
Omelete Company is the largest and most recognized independent pop culture company in Latin America, daily discussing movies, series, games, music, and comics, reaching over 25 million fans every month. Through brands like Omelete, CCXP, gamescom latam, Gaules, Chippu, and Mundo Ticket, we create content and experiences for those who love Fantasy, Fiction, Superheroes, and Games—breathing and living the entertainment universe both digitally and in person.
