Dates of Game Republic and industry partner events for 2026
The Game Republic events programme is supported by Official Partners Red Kite Games, Xsolla and Double Eleven.
Game Republic Members get free access to events and significant discounts on industry events. To find out how to be part of Game Republic click here
To join the conversation with developers across The North and attend FREE Discord chats on the first Tuesday of every month – join the Great Northern Games Discord
October 7th – Game Republic Student Club webinar – Breaking into the Games Industry: Recruitment and what studios are looking for.
To apply to join the Game Republic Student Club and access the webinar series, students must be studying at a Game Republic Educational Partner institution and should complete the membership form. You can also speak to your course leader or tutors for webinar details. Educational Institutions that would like to join Game Republic, should contact us directly on gamerepublic.net/join-us
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October 14 – 16th – GR New Horizons
October 14th – VIP Reception
October 15th – GR New Horizons Conference and Expo and IndieStars + After Party
October 16th – GR event to be revealed
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October 23rd – Game Republic x EGX Investment Summit
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November 18th – Game Republic Student Club webinar – Creating a Strong Portfolio: Getting noticed
To apply to join the Game Republic Student Club and access the webinar series, students must be studying at a Game Republic Educational Partner institution and should complete the membership form. You can also speak to your course leader or tutors for webinar details. Educational Institutions that would like to join Game Republic, should contact us directly on gamerepublic.net/join-us
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November 26th – GaMaYo and GR Awards
WX in Wakefield
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December 4th – Christmas Party and GR Legendary Quiz and a very special twist
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January 28th – Trends and Opportunities for 2027
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February 9th – Let’s Talk Games
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February 24th – Steam Webinar with Valve
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March 12th-14th – Games Weekend
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April 28th – Game Republic Careers Conference
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May 20th – GaMaYo
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June – GR Student Showcase
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7th July – GR Summer Party
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14th July – GR Publisher Breakfast at Develop
Please note this programme is subject to change and there will be additional events added as the year progresses