Summits Call At GIC

Highlights

  1. Four dedicated summits
  2. Focused strictly on intermediate and advanced real-world case studies
  3. Detailed review and constructive feedback for every submission
  4. Complimentary Business Pass with full access and networking parties
  • Nearest deadlines:
  • September 14th:
    LegalSummit
    Audio Summit
    Marketing Summit
  • September 20th
    Management & Operations Summit

Summits at Poznan GIC'26

Bringing together game marketing professionals from Poland and around the world. Focused on practical knowledge, real-world case studies, and strategies that actually work. Summit explores how games are discovered, marketed, and brought to players today. Through sessions, it creates a space to exchange experience and tackle the real challenges of marketing games in an increasingly competitive global industry.

Submission deadline: September 14th

 

Serves as a vital hub for legal experts, studio founders, publishers, and regulators navigating the gamedev industry. Focused on emerging regulations, IP protection, and publishing contracts, the summit bridges cutting-edge law with practical gamedev realities through expert talks and high-level discussions where innovation and compliance intersect.

Submission deadline: September 14th

Brings together sound designers, composers, and audio engineers from Poland and around the world. Focused on both the craft and technical mastery of game audio, the summit explores adaptive music, implementation, and sound design pipelines through practical talks, post-mortems, and expert workflow breakdowns.

Submission deadline: September 14th

Makes its debut at GIC, uniting operations managers, HR and finance specialists, and studio founders. Focused on areas such as studio culture, talent retention, financial management and studio scaling, the summit tackles real-world gamedev operational challenges through peer-driven presentations, roundtable discussions, and actionable best practices.

Submission deadline: September 20th

Deadlines

  • Open Call for the GIC closed on August 12th
  • This call is for the summits only:
    • Call for Legal summit ends September 14th
    • Call for Audio Summit phase ends September 14th
    • Call for Marketing Summits ends September 14th 
    • Call for Management and Operations Summit ends September 20th

Scope and requirements for talks

  1. Language:
    All talks should be delivered in English, except for topics specific to Poland, such as legal or tax-related issues.
  2. Scope:
    There are no strict thematic limitations. The key question to answer is:
    “Will the audience of game developers benefit from this talk?”
    • Talks may, but do not have to, align with existing tracks. We’re open to creating new tracks if the topic has value.
  3. Experience level:
    • Talks are classified by attendee experience levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced.
    • We are primarily looking for advanced and specialized topics, as beginner-level content is widely available elsewhere.
  4. The ideal talk:
    • Practical: Based on real-world experiences and addressing challenges in game development.
    • Detailed: Offering in-depth insights and actionable takeaways that developers can apply in their own work.

Talk formats

  • Short: 20 minutes + 5 minutes for Q&A.
  • Long: 45 minutes + 10 minutes for Q&A.
  • Other formats, such as lightning talks, roundtables, and Ask Us Anything sessions, are currently by invitation only. Please do not submit them.

Submission and review Process

  • Review system:
     GIC uses one of the most advanced review systems, managed by our Advisory Boards. Each submission is assessed by at least three advisors who evaluate its strengths, weaknesses, and suggest improvements.

  • Review steps:

    • GIC and the Summits Advisory Board jointly review all submissions.
    • You may be asked to update your submission or respond to reviewers’ questions.
    • Even if your talk is not accepted, you will always receive constructive feedback.

Speaker benefits and responsibilities

  • Benefits:

    • A complimentary Business Pass, which includes:
      • full access to the conference, expo zones, and the business meeting system,
      • access to the business lounge with refreshments, snacks, and lunches,
      • invitations to evening parties with free food and drinks.

  • Responsibilities:

    • Attend the conference in person and deliver the talk live.
    • Cover your own travel and accommodation expenses.
    • Hold the rights to the content you present.
    • Dedicate sufficient time to prepare the talk and presentation.

Note: Talks are rated by the audience using a mobile app, and scores are publicly visible.

How to submit:

  • Complete all required fields in the submission form to facilitate the review process.
  • If you’ve submitted before, log in with your existing account. You can reset your password if needed.
  • Don’t be too superficial or vague in the takeaway and vertical slice fields — these are crucial for reviewers and most often lead to requests for updates.
  • Focus on practical insights, creative strategies, and case studies. Unobvious solutions and bold ideas are especially welcome, while parts considered common knowledge can be skipped.
  • When submitting your talk, remember to select the correct track.

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Best Speaker Award

GIC has always prioritized high-quality presentations. At GIC’26, the Best Speaker Award will be presented for the fourth time.

  • Prizes: €1,000 and “eternal glory.”
  • Categories: Since 2021, there have been three categories, and we’re in discussions with sponsors to expand these and offer bigger prizes.
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