adminGamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 will bring international gaming companies, developers, publishers, and industry professionals together in Bangkok. The announced exhibitor lineup includes major game brands and technology companies, while the business program features country pavilions, networking opportunities, and speakers from across the global games industry.
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Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 exhibitor lineup
Confirmed exhibitors include Capcom, Bandai Namco, and The Pokémon Company. Nintendo and PlayStation will also be represented through partners. Other announced companies include 4Divinity, Elementa, Gryphline, Kuro Games, Razer, AMD, and Lenovo.
The business area is set to feature booths representing 25 countries and regions. National pavilions are planned for Austria, Germany, the Philippines, South Korea, Spain, and Thailand. For visitors planning business meetings, checking the exhibitor and pavilion details ahead of the event can help identify relevant companies and make the most of time at the venue.
Business program and networking opportunities
The business area will offer pitch and reverse pitching competitions, along with opportunities for developers, publishers, and investors to meet in person. Xsolla is sponsoring the “Invest Circle and VIP XPerience.” The program will feature more than 70 speakers from over 20 countries across four stages.
Industry professionals and media can access the business area on October 29 and 30. Attendees interested in the professional program should take note of these dates when planning their visit; the full event runs for four days.
Confirmed speakers
Id Software co-founder John Romero will deliver a keynote titled “Why We Still Make Games” and receive the event’s lifetime achievement award. Other confirmed speakers include:
- Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart of AdHoc Studio
- Zhen Fang, Roblox vice president and head of international
- Jane Lau, Tencent head of production
- Emilio Coppola, Godot executive director
- Yoan Fanise, DigixArt creative director and founder
International focus and event details
Organisers Koelnmesse, Show No Limit, and Online Station say the 2026 event will place greater emphasis on international participation. Koelnmesse Asia-Pacific General Manager Prakash Ramajillu said the plan is to bring global gaming brands to the entertainment area and expand the business area with more country pavilions and networking opportunities. He also highlighted support for independent developers through the indie area and the Thailand Pavilion, organised with Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and the Thai Game Software Industry Association (TGA).
Show No Limit CEO Pongsuk Hiranprueck pointed to the previous event’s attendance as evidence of Thailand’s role in the regional games and creative industries. The inaugural Gamescom x Thailand Game Show welcomed 206,159 visitors from 95 countries. Its business area hosted 5,590 professionals from 81 countries over four days.
Dates and venue
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 will take place from October 29 to November 1, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The combination of an international exhibitor lineup and a dedicated business program makes the event relevant to both games industry professionals and visitors interested in gaming culture. For the latest practical details, check the organisers’ event information before travelling.
With exhibitors from 25 countries and regions, a four-stage speaker program, and dedicated opportunities for industry networking, Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 is set to showcase the breadth of the Asian and global games sectors.
