GAME AiCON Seoul 2026 to Spotlight Korean Indie Game Development

Seoul will host GAME AiCON Seoul 2026, a business-to-business (B2B) game event focused on connecting indie game developers with publishers and investors. Sponsored by the Korea Artificial Intelligence Game Association, the event aims to foster growth within the Korean indie game scene and facilitate global partnerships.

Event Details

GAME AiCON Seoul 2026 will take place from May 26 to May 28, 2026, at the Tex+Fa Hall, located on the 3rd floor of the Textile Center at Samsung Station in Seoul. GAME AiCON serves as a platform for networking, presentations, business matching, and indie game showcases.

Global Indie Game Selection

The event is currently recruiting Korean indie game studios for the ‘Global Indie Game Selection.’ This initiative provides selected studios with a range of benefits, including:

• An official showcase booth
• Opportunities to pitch their games to publishers and investors
• Access to a premium business matching system (MeetToMatch)
• Professional support programs, such as pitch deck coaching and publishing strategy mentoring
• Global promotional support through official channels, including the event website, media partners, social media, and Steam event pages
• Networking opportunities and invitations to exclusive parties
• Event passes for team members
• Potential connections to overseas exhibitions like China Joy Game Connection, WePlay, PGDX, and IndieX

Who Can Apply?

The recruitment targets domestic indie game studios – including individual developers and businesses – that are developing games for PC, console, mobile, and HTML5 platforms. Games with English localization will be prioritized during the selection process. GAME AiCON Seoul 2026 is positioned as Asia’s focused B2B game conference.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted through the ‘Event-Us’ platform via the ‘Global Indie Game Selection – Korean Studio Recruitment’ page. The application deadline is March 31, 2026, and selected studios will be notified via email on April 6, 2026.

Expanding Korean Game Industry Presence

GAME AiCON Seoul builds on the success of its inaugural event in 2025, which attracted over 900 game industry professionals. Nexon Developers Conference 2026 highlights the continued growth of the South Korean game industry, with a focus on artificial intelligence integration.