What is PG Connects? Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona is the 52nd iteration of the market-leading conference series that has been running for 11 years, with events in 12 cities across three continents. We already run the biggest b2b games event in the UK (PGC London), the biggest in the Nordics (PGC Helsinki) and the biggest in the MENA region (Dubai Game Expo Summit & PGC Jordan).
The events connect all parts of the ecosystem from indie devs to triple A publishers, web3 builders to AI-pioneers, monetisation experts and tool-makers to investors and media. With 2 days of conference content, match-making meetings, expo exploring and multiple fringe activities, each event brings a mix of local/regional and international visitors.
Now we’re bringing the show to Barcelona on June 3-4th, as the city is proving to be a growing powerhouse in the Spanish games industry.
Interested in attending or getting involved? Here are 10 good reasons why you should:
10 benefits of attending PGC Barcelona 2025
- Pitch to leading games investors
- Over $1.5 billion of deals have either originated or concluded at PGC events
- Connect with leading global investors to discuss your funding needs via the meeting system or our dedicated Investor Connector fringe event
- Connecting developers with publishers
- Over 65% of delegates will be game-makers, either indies, devs or publishers
- The event is a great opportunity for publishers and developers to do business
- We even have dedicated fringe events – Publisher-Developer Speedmatch and the Big Indie Pitch designed to encourage this
- Learn the latest trends, techniques and tips to grow your games business
- We have over 100 experienced speakers who’ll be sharing their insights, tips and war stories over 17 themed tracks covering everything from global trends, investment and game development techniques to growth, monetisation and new technologies such as AI, web3, XR and cloud based or browser gaming
- Tracks include: AI Advances, Developer Toolkit, GameDev Stories, IP Unlocked, Monetiser, Game Maker Insights, Incredible Indies, Show Me the Money, The Growth Track & Browser Breakthroughs
- Meet the world’s leading game companies
- Our shows bring the biggest names in the games industry, and we’re expecting over 500 businesses to be represented at PGC Barcelona
- So far these include: King, Metacore, Rovio, Epic Games, FunPlus, Bandai Namco, Garena, Homa, InnoGames, Imperia Online, Amber, Gameloft, Lab Cave, Playgama, Nazara, Kingsoft, Netflix Games, Product Madness, MyGamez, Asmodee, Belka Games, Crazy Games, Plarium, SuperPlay, Forklift Interactive, Plug In Digital, Scopely, Sandsoft, Social Point, Ubisoft, Unity, Xbox and Zeptolab… with many more to come!
- Plus Monetisation experts, Payment Providers & Data Experts such as: Appsflyer, Addict Mobile, Aghanim, Almedia, AppCharge, Xsolla, Digital Turbine, Elevatix, FastSpring, GameAnalytics, Mintegral, Sensor Tower, Ready Player Me, RTB House, Stash, Tappx, YouAppi
- Directly reach the real decision makers
- Around 30% of the delegates at PGC events are C-Level or founder
- Over 68% at PGC Barcelona are senior management decision makers
- Network & get business done during the day & after hours!
- Although we have content about industry issues and game development techniques, PG Connects is above all a business event
- The central Meet-to-Match system allows visitors to locate relevant companies and arrange meetings at the specific numbered tables
- We have 3 fringe events focused around making specific connections between developers, publishers and investors
- Plus there is ample space for networking around the expo and in the evening drinks parties on both Monday and Tuesday
- Celebrate and support the Spanish games ecosystem!
- Whilst the event will bring visitors from over 70 countries to Barcelona, the core point of the event is to celebrate and support the regional ecosystem and game-making in Spain
- Indie developers will be showcasing their wares
- Experience the world’s leading independent games conference
- Outside of the big national events Gamescom, GDC, Chinajoy and TGS, PG Connects is the biggest and longest running conference, drawing 1-3K delegates per show from all over the world.
- We’ve been running for 11 years and Barcelona will be our 52nd edition!
- Discover new platforms and technology
- The event covers all platforms from mobile, console and PC through to emerging spaces like XR, blockchain or browser gaming
- We also focus on new technologies that are changing the way games are made and sold such as AI, cloud technology or D2C webshops
- Explore the wonderful city of Barcelona and it’s growing games ecosystem
- For those out of town, PGC represents a great excuse to visit an incredible city and enjoy the sights, sounds and hospitality
- Barcelona is also one of the hottest and fastest growing game hubs with a mix of international offices alongside numerous start-ups and indies
What to expect:
- Over 1,000 global games industry attendees at the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower
- 19 conference tracks with more than 100 expert speakers
- Mobile, PC, Console, AI, HTML5, XR and more
- A comprehensive expo area with booths and meeting spaces
- Indie showcase tables and pitching competition
- Integrated meeting platform for business matchmaking (MeetToMatch)
- Specialised fringe events connecting investors, publishers, and developers
- Evening networking reception and a buzzing industry party
- Global Connects Party and Wrap-up Mixer with Epic Game Store
- Career Zone is supported by Game Factory Talent and sponsored by Sandsoft
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