adminNordic Game 2026 attendance increased by 6% compared with the previous year, as developers and industry professionals gathered in Malmö. The event brought together representatives from more than 1,100 companies across 59 countries, alongside a programme of talks and online broadcasts.
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Nordic Game 2026 attendance and event highlights
The conference hosted 179 speakers across five stages. The programme included Liquid Swords CEO Christofer Sundberg, Embark Studios design director Gerardo Basurto, Wishfully’s Adam Stjärnljus and Klas Eriksson, and Jennifer Svedberg-Yen of Sandfall Interactive.
Main stage sessions were also streamed live on YouTube, Twitch and Stream. The broadcasts attracted more than 150,000 viewers. This figure represents online viewing, separate from the reported increase in in-person attendance.
For anyone comparing industry events, these figures offer a useful snapshot of Nordic Game’s international reach: the company count reflects participating organisations, while the speaker and livestream numbers show the scale of its programme and digital audience.
Organisers highlight the community and indie games
Program director Jacob Riis described the week as a strong gathering for the game development community. He credited the people attending the conference and those organising associated events in partnership with the organisers for helping create a broader programme around the main event.
Riis also characterised the year’s discussions as a moment for independent developers and fresh creative approaches. In his view, games can be valued for their artistic impact and the feelings they leave with players, rather than being judged only by monetisation or the amount of time someone spends with a product.
This perspective is relevant for visitors following independent game development: conference sessions can provide a chance to hear how studios think about creative direction, player experience and the wider challenges facing the industry.
Awards and what to know about Nordic Game 2027
Arc Raiders received Nordic Game of the Year, as well as awards for Best Technology and Best Audio. The results added an awards element to a programme that included talks, networking and related events.
The next edition, Nordic Game 2027, is scheduled to take place from May 25 to May 28. People planning to attend can use those dates as an early planning reference and check official event updates for future information about registration, venues and the programme.
What the Nordic Game 2026 attendance figures show
The 6% rise in Nordic Game 2026 attendance, participation from more than 1,100 companies in 59 countries, and over 150,000 livestream viewers point to strong interest in the event both in Malmö and online. Together with its 179 speakers and five stages, the figures give prospective attendees a clear overview of the conference’s scale ahead of the 2027 edition.
