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· 5 days, 4 hours ago • Sophie McEvoy

Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 announces four additional pavilions from Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and the US

Briefing

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 has added four new pavilions from Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and the US, bringing the total to 20 pavilions across 12 markets. The show is positioning itself as a major cross-regional business event, with exhibitors now coming from 29 countries and regions.

The newly confirmed pavilions are backed by the Ministry of Creative Economy of Indonesia, JETRO, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, and the US Embassy Bangkok. They join existing pavilions from Austria, Germany, the Philippines, South Korea, Spain, and Thailand, while South Korea is also sending six delegations led by KOCCA and regional agencies.

For developers, the practical value is straightforward: more concentrated access to publishers, investors, platform holders, and regional partners in one place. Organizers are leaning hard into the event’s role as a gateway between Southeast Asia and the wider global market, which matters for teams looking to localize, publish, or expand distribution in fast-growing territories.

The event runs October 29 to November 1 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. The business area is open October 29-30 for industry professionals and media, and the conference will feature more than 80 speakers from 27 countries, headlined by John Romero.

“This is where East meets West in games.”

— Felix Falk, game managing director · On the business case for the event
At a glance
what
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 added four new pavilions and now totals 20 pavilions.
who
New pavilions come from Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and the US; event is organized under Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show.
when
Event runs October 29 to November 1, 2026; business area is October 29-30.
impact
Expands access to publishers, investors, platform holders, and regional partners for studios seeking business deals.
Signal Positive

More access to partners and markets for studios

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