Indie developers can now submit their games to compete at Gamescom Latam for free.
BIG Festival opened its call for the April 2027 show in São Paulo on Friday, alongside a separate call for speakers. Both calls are free to enter and close in January ahead of the April 22-25 show at Distrito Anhembi, according to the announcement. Game submissions will close on January 15, and speaker proposals close January 18. The news also marks BIG Festival’s 15th anniversary.
Gamescom Latam is set to take place in late April, from April 22-25, 2027. The conference will be held at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo, Brazil. One of the world’s largest gaming industry events, Gamescom Latam is the Latin American edition of Gamescom. The event is organized by Koelnmesse, Omelete Company, BIG Festival and Game, the German Games Industry Association.
The Gamescom Latam press release called for independent developers anywhere in the world to submit their games in anticipation of next spring’s event. Selected titles will have the chance to compete for awards, as well as get playtime from visitors at the event. Developers will have the chance to showcase their games in a no-cost exhibition program.
BIG Festival, an acronym for the Best International Games Festival, was first launched back in 2012. The festival’s 2026 edition drew an all-time record of 966 submissions, spanning from across 75 different countries. BIG Festival has been a core part of Gamescom Latam since 2024.
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