Gotland Game Conference 2026
The future of game design
June 9-10th, Visby, Gotland
About the conference
A public showcase of student games, game design research and industry exchange.
Gotland Game Conference brings together students, alumni, educators, researchers, industry professionals and visitors for a few intense days of playtesting, talks, feedback and celebration.
Program
Conference days
Showcase Day
Play student games, meet the teams and explore the exhibition floor.
- Student game exhibition
- Public playtesting
- Jury meetings
Talks and Panels
Meet developers, researchers, educators and alumni in sessions about game development and game culture.
- Industry talks
- Research presentations
- Alumni sessions
Awards Ceremony
Celebrate the students and close the conference with awards, guests and project highlights.
- Student awards
- Jury selections
- Evening ceremony
Student games
The exhibition is the heart of the conference.
Every year, students from the Department of Game Design present new games to visitors, industry guests, alumni and an invited jury.
Speakers and jury
Guests from games, academia and culture
Game Design
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Production
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Research
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