gamescom 2024 Was Already Breaking Records Months Before Opening
Months before the doors opened in Cologne, gamescom 2024 was already reporting unusually strong early exhibitor demand. The figures were released by Koelnmesse and game – The German Games Industry Association.
For more context, read our later feature on how gamescom grew into the world’s biggest gaming event.
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Early Booking Numbers Jumped
At the time, gamescom reported a 66% increase in booked exhibition space and a 28% increase in company registrations compared with the same point the previous year.
A Growing International Event
Exhibitors from 42 countries were already expected, reinforcing gamescom’s role as an international meeting point for developers, publishers, media, business partners, and players.
More Than the Public Show Floor
The devcom developer conference runs alongside gamescom, creating business opportunities before the public event begins.
August 20–25, 2024
gamescom 2024 was scheduled for August 20–25 in Cologne and online. The early registration numbers suggested the event was heading toward another major year.
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Written by Ronny Fiksdahl, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Fix Gaming Channel.
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