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
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May 21st – GaMaYo Leeds + GR VIP Reception at Project House Leeds
It’s the return of GaMaYo with number 26, featuring networking, game demos and more for game-makers in The North including roundtables with experts to give you advice.
If you would also like to demo a game at the event, please indicate details on the “Game Demo” question when you get your ticket.
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June 17th – GR Student Showcase, University of Salford
June 18th – GR Careers Conference, University of Salford
Book tickets for the event here. Students studying at our Educational Partner Institutes are able to attend this event for free._
July 1st – Game Republic Summer Arcade Party
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Aug 26th – GR meet up at Gamescom with special guests
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Sept 17th – Online webinar TBA
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October 14 – 16th – GR New Horizons
October 14th – VIP Reception
October 15th – GR New Horizons Conference and Expo + After Party
October 16th – GR event to be revealed
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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
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Please note this programme is subject to change and there will be additional events added as the year progresses