What Games Gathering does

Games Gathering is a B2B conference organizer founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, operating as a sole proprietorship (FOP) under CEO Oleksandr Khrutskiy. The company produces annual game-development conferences in multiple Ukrainian cities — including Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa — positioning itself as the largest B2B game-dev conference in Eastern Europe. It also runs the "Games from Ukraine" national-initiative booth at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, targeting 350,000+ international visitors. Core programming includes the Indie Blast exhibition and awards for independent developers, a Job Board for recruitment (€25–€50 per posting), and structured networking amenities such as Business Lounge and Beer Point.

The underlying technology stack is built around the Pine.events platform for online coordination, meeting scheduling, and virtual expo capabilities. Revenue is generated through three streams: tiered conference tickets (€9 Online, €49 Standard, €99 Premium, €159 Business), corporate sponsorship packages starting at €900 (with Platinum, Gold, and Silver tiers), and Job Board transactional fees. Target customer segments are vertical-focused: game developers, game studios/publishers, investors and publishers, and job seekers. Flagship-tier relationships with Epic Games, Ubisoft, Nintendo, Microsoft, Unity, Larian Studios, CD PROJEKT RED, Guerrilla Games, and others provide sponsor and speaker support.

The company's go-to-market is event-driven, with primary distribution through direct website sales (ggconference.com) and partner-network channels (devgamm.com, GameDev.camp). Marketing uses email newsletters via MailerLite, Facebook, and Telegram organic channels. The organization also operates humanitarian-adjacent programming under the "Gamedev Under Bombs" charity initiative supporting Ukrainian developers who joined the Armed Forces, embedding social mission into the conference brand during wartime operations.

Name

Games Gathering

Legal name

Олександр Хруцький

Website

https://ggconference.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Games Gathering organizes B2B game-development conferences in Ukraine (Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa) and runs the "Games from Ukraine" booth at Gamescom in Cologne, serving game developers, publishers, investors, and job seekers via tickets, sponsorships, and recruitment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Game Industry Conferences and Events

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

Keywords

• Game development conferences
• B2B gaming events
• Indie game exhibitions
• Gamedev recruitment services
• Conference sponsorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Conference Tickets: Revenue from selling tickets to annual game development conferences with multiple tiers (Online, Standard, Premium, Business)
2. Sponsorship Packages: Corporate sponsors pay €900+ for partnership opportunities, brand visibility, and booth presence at conferences
3. Job Board Fees: Companies pay to post job vacancies - €50 for offline+online placement, €25 for online-only placement

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Games Gathering organizes annual B2B game development conferences in Ukrainian cities (Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa) and runs the Games from Ukraine initiative at Gamescom. It sells tiered conference tickets (Online €9, Standard €49, Premium €99, Business €159), corporate sponsorship packages starting from €900, and Job Board recruitment listings (€25-€50 per vacancy) to connect game developers, publishers, investors, and recruiters.

Product overview

Games Gathering is a B2B gaming conference company operating in Ukraine since 2015, organizing the largest game development conference in Eastern Europe. The core offering centers on the Games Gathering Conference series held annually in cities like Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv, combined with the Games from Ukraine initiative showcasing Ukrainian developers at Gamescom. The product portfolio includes supplementary programs such as Indie Blast for indie game exhibitions, the Job Board for recruitment, Beer Point and Business Lounge for networking, Main Party and Preparty for social events, and the Ukrainian Charity Event for humanitarian support. Additional services include Virtual Expo for online attendance and Gamedev Bus for transportation. The company positions itself as a platform connecting game developers, publishers, investors, and industry professionals through conferences, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Games from Ukraine: Ukrainian gaming industry initiative representing Ukrainian studios at international events like Gamescom
• Indie Blast
• Indie Blast Awards
• Gamedev Under Bombs

Products and services

• Games Gathering Conference Annual B2B game development conference series held in Ukrainian cities since 2015, bringing together game developers, publishers, investors, and industry professionals for lectures, networking, and business development. Tickets sold in four tiers: Online (€9), Standard (€49), Premium (€99), and Business (€159).
• Indie Blast

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1500+ live attendees and 1000+ online participants at flagship Kyiv events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and standard.

• VG EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Games Gathering conference, manages PR and marketing for Ukrainian game industry initiatives at international events
• GDBAYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer, online pitching platform for game developers to connect with publishers and investors
• VALUES VALUEcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOfficial HR Partner providing job board services and candidate guidance for recruitment during conferences
• GSC Game WorldflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor, flagship Ukrainian game developer known for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, supports Ukrainian game industry representation
• WMG InternationalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor, leading ad-tech company specializing in game promotion and monetization, connects Xbox, PlayStation, Steam with audiences
• Farom StudiomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor, game development and outsourcing studio offering full-range development services
• MobihuntermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor, mobile marketing agency with 10+ years experience, verified partner of AppsFlyer and Adjust
• FrogwaresmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor, independent game studio with 8M+ units sold, developer of Sherlock Holmes series
• Godlike HostmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor, B2B server rental and managed infrastructure provider for game development
• PlayToMaxstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor, HTML5 game developer with 13+ years experience, offers playable ads development
• AB GamesstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor, Ukrainian F2P hidden object game developer with Hidden City played by 1M+ daily players
• Frag LabstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor, Kyiv-based FPS game developer creating next-gen free AAA game Shatterline
• Pine.eventscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner providing online platform for virtual events and meeting scheduling system
• Global Game JamstandardStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner, world's largest game creation event; Ukrainian participants have been part of GGJ for 9 years
• devgamm.comstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner, game development conference and matchmaking platform
• Devcom GlobalstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner, developer conference brand at Gamescom
• PocketGamerstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerConference partner, leading mobile gaming industry media outlet
• GoogleflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporter, partner of Boosteroid for gaming on Chrome OS
• UbisoftflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporter, major international game publisher
• Epic GamesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporter, provides top speakers including Krzysztof Pachulski as Evangelist
• NintendoflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporter, provides speakers including Mao Sugiyama as Business Development Manager
• Unity TechnologiesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporter, David Helgason as Unity Technologies Founder speaks at events
• MicrosoftflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporter, major technology and gaming platform company
• PlaytikamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporter, mobile gaming leader with 9M+ daily active users
• WargamingmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporter, known for World of Tanks and other AAA titles
• GameloftmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporter, global mobile game developer
• KingmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporter, creator of Candy Crush Saga
• PlariummajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporter, developer of RAID: Shadow Legends with 450M+ players
• Red BeatmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor, mid-size studio with 20+ years experience, worked on HALO 2, NBA Playgrounds, Cossacks
• BoosteroidmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor, world's largest independent cloud gaming provider, partner of Google, Samsung, Mercedes-Benz
• Flexus GamesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor, Ukrainian team with 250M+ game downloads
• Larian StudiosflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop speaker contributor - Baudelaire Welch as Senior Narrative Designer, developer of Baldur's Gate 3
• Obsidian EntertainmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop speaker contributor - Josh Sawyer as Studio Design Director
• CD PROJEKT REDflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop speaker contributor - Kacper Niepokólczycki as Lead Environment Artist
• Guerrilla GamesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop speaker contributor - Benjamin McCaw as Narrative Director
• Amanita DesignflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop speaker contributor - Jakub Dvorský as CEO
• Bohemia InteractiveflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop speaker contributor - Ivan Buchta as Creative Director
• Blizzard EntertainmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop speaker contributor - Angelina Cherniak as Senior concept artist/outsource supervisor
• NetflixflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop speaker contributor - Tory Polska in Visual development

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DevGamm: DevGamm is a B2B game development conference series operating across Eastern Europe and other regions, targeting the same developer/publisher/investor audience as Games Gathering. Both run multi-city conferences around game development and are listed as distribution partners.
• Casual Connect: Casual Connect organizes international B2B conferences for the games industry, with focus on casual, mobile, and indie segments. It targets the same developer-publisher-investor ecosystem as Games Gathering and competes for similar sponsorship dollars.
• Devcom: Devcom is the official developer conference of Gamescom, focused on B2B networking and content for game developers and publishers. As a direct peer in scope (B2B gamedev conferences) and a listed Games Gathering distribution partner, it competes for the same sponsor and audience pools.
• Pocket Gamer Connects: Pocket Gamer Connects runs a global series of B2B conferences focused on mobile and games industry professionals, including developers, publishers, and tool providers. It overlaps heavily with Games Gathering's mobile-gaming sponsorships (e.g., Playtika, Plarium, Mobihunter) and is listed as a media partner.

Broad incumbents

• PAX (Penny Arcade Expo): PAX is a major gaming events series (operated by ReedPop) running consumer-focused expos in multiple countries. While B2C-oriented rather than B2B, it overlaps with Games Gathering's broader gaming community positioning and competes for sponsor mindshare among the same publishers.
• Game Developers Conference (GDC): GDC is the largest and most established B2B game development conference in the world, held annually in San Francisco. It serves overlapping developer, publisher, and platform-holder audiences, operating at vastly greater scale but with a broader global remit than Games Gathering.

Regional players

• Nordic Game: Nordic Game is a regional European B2B game development conference held in Malmö, Sweden. It serves a comparable audience of developers, publishers, and investors but primarily the Nordic market rather than Eastern Europe, positioning it as a non-overlapping geographic peer.
• ChinaJoy: ChinaJoy is Asia's largest digital entertainment and game industry expo, combining B2B trade show elements with consumer exhibition. Comparable in scale to Gamescom (which Games Gathering partners with) and serves a similar trade-show-for-games-industry function in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GamesGathering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/games-gathering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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