Game Industry Conference, JUN 25th-27th, Katowice

Have more GIC than ever!

GIC POZNAŃ
It is a massive professional hub featuring 300+ lectures, the CEEGA Awards, and specialized recruitment zones. It focuses on advanced technical content and industry-leading inclusivity initiatives like scholarships and on-site daycare. Collocated with Poznań Game Arena B2C expo.

GIC Sprint KATOWICE
The new summer edition designed for a more relaxed, accessible experience. It brings the GIC’s high-quality talks and B2B networking to Silesia with lower ticket prices, making it an ideal mid-year touchpoint for the community.

Polish Game Industry

As seen at the Game Industry Conference, the Polish gamedev scene is thriving. Poznań Game Arena, one of Europe’s most significant game expos held alongside GIC, draws over 68 000 visitors to experience games and hardware from 180+ exhibitors. It remains the premier gathering for the Polish industry, which now boasts more than 820 studios and publishers hiring 14,500 developers.

When accounting for the full ecosystem, including QA, localization, outsourcing, and services – the workforce effectively doubles. This massive scale makes the conference the ultimate destination for networking with the people driving Poland’s global success.

Knowledge Sharing

At the GIC, we prioritize the learning value of every session, believing that high-quality content and actionable insights far outweigh “big names.” To ensure every attendee finds their perfect match, we use a unique difficulty rating system (1 – basic, 2 – intermediate, 3 – advanced), that targets talks that provide deep value even to veteran developers.

Every presentation undergoes a rigorous submission and review process, with our dedicated Advisory Board meticulously verifying the technical and professional potential of each talk. This commitment to excellence has cemented the GIC’s reputation as a premier teaching event, delivering only the highest caliber of industry expertise.

B2B Networking & Pitching

The GIC provides the best B2B opportunities to reach industry professionals from Poland and across Central and Eastern Europe. Using our meeting app, you can schedule well-organized sessions with the precise business partners you are looking for. To unlock this on-site meeting system, you must arm yourself with a Business Pass.

Beyond standard networking, the GIC hosts high-level pitching events where creators can present their projects directly to global investors and publishers. These sessions are a vital gateway for studios seeking funding, publishing deals, and direct industry feedback in a focused environment.

International Careers Expo

Geek Careers has been a vital pillar of the conference, serving as the premier bridge between world-class recruiting companies and ambitious job seekers. Renowned as the top hiring destination for both Polish and international talent at all experience levels, the expo consistently attracts industry giants such as Larian, Activision Elsewhere, Techland, CD PROJEKT, or 11 bit studios. With over 20 recruiting companies participating annually, it offers unrivaled networking opportunities for candidates and studios alike. Access is entirely free for all GIC attendees, and a specialized one-day Open Pass is available to ensure the event remains accessible to those with limited time or resources.