African talent Global markets
Play without borders
- Date
- 19 - 21 June 2025
- Venue
- Balmoral Convention Center Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Headline
Sponsor
3000+
Total in-person attendance Studios, gamers, enthusiasts, policy makers, investors, educators
40M
Media impressions across channels
Reach over 2M users
Great value for partners and the video games ecosystem
Partners
We are supported by an ecosystem. Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.
We exist to provide a pathway for the growth and development of the African video games ecosystem for the global marketplace
Why Should You Care?
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Conference
Insightful talks and Panel sessions with leading voices in video games, culture, storytelling, trade and investment
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Workshops
Hands-on sessions led by experts, designed to upskill creators, students, and professionals in game development, IP development, funding and investment
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Exhibition
A vibrant showcase of games, tech, art, and innovation from across Africa and the global markets.
Featuring global game showcases, Indie Games Showcase, VR experiences, playtesting and game activations -
The Pitch Stage
A platform for emerging game developers to showcase their original game ideas as playable prototypes to a live audience of publishers, investors, and industry leaders. Register to participate
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B2B Networking Events
Curated invite-only connecting game industry professionals, studios, and service providers to spark partnerships, deals, and collaboration across Africa and beyond.
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Esports Finals
A high-energy esports event celebrating the best African players across a few titles. Join thousands of fans for an unforgettable showdown of skill, style, and spectacle.
Our Speakers
We brought together the most audacious thinkers, doers and investors in the Video Games Ecosystem.
Hugo Obi
Founder, Maliyo Games
Teddy Kossoko
Founder, Masseka and Gara Store
Evans Kiragu
CEO and Founder Mekan Games
Soukayna Ennaji
Business Dev. Manager Virtuos Games
Temi Afolabi
Xbox Global Expansion (Africa & Middle East)
Bukola Akingbade
Founder, Kucheza Gaming
Chris Diafouka
Gaming Marketing Specialist Red Bull
Mickael Newton
Social Impact Manager, Ubisoft
Marianne Ournac
Technical Cooperation Officer French Embassy in Nigeria
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Build Community
Date: 19th June 2025 Thursday
Venue: xbox, Glover Road, Ikoyi
- Welcome Address
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- Bukola Akingbade, Lagos Games Week
- ID@xbox
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- Temi Afolabi, Xbox
- Panel Session: Pathways to Progress: Building a Games Ecosystem That Fits Our Context
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- Soukayna Ennaji (Virtuos Games), Teddy Kossoko (Gara Store), Temi Afolabi (Xbox), Marianne Ournac (French Embassy)
- Games for Change
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- Echoes Game Jam winners
- Africa Comicade & GamesConnect Africa
- Creating games merging African and European creators, the Awalé Game Jam wrap up
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- Mickael Newton, Ubisoft
- Pitch Stage Finals sponsored by Maliyo Games
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- The Jury
- Hugo Obi, Temi Afolabi, Teddy Kossoko, Marianne Ournac, Soukayna Ennaji
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PLAY WITHOUT BORDERS
Date: 20th June 2025 Friday
Venue: Balmoral, VI, Lagos
- The State of the Nigerian/African Games Industry
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- Hugo Obi, Maliyo Games
- The State of the Nigerian/African Games Industry
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- Hugo Obi, Teddy Kossoko, Vulane Mthembu, Temi Afolabi, Soukayna Ennaji
- Social Innovation in gaming, brilliant examples from indies and major video game companies
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- Mickael Newton, Ubisoft
- Gaming in Africa: From Hustle to Industry
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- Teddy Kossoko, Masseka / Gara Store
- Marketing Authenticity in Games
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- Chris Diafouka, Redbull
- Lessons from a Global Games Outsourcing Partner
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- Soukayna Ennaji, Virtuos Games
- Esports Panel
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- Gamr Curated Session
- The Creator Economy
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- Don Senti (Roblox Creator)
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ESPORTS FINALS
Date: 21st June 2025 Saturday
Venue: Palms Mall, ShopRite Lekki, Lekki, Lagos
- Morning
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- Gamr X Season 4
- Afternoon
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- Gamr X Season 4
- Evening
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Secure Your Spot Sign Up
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Indie Game Showcase
Shortlisted studios and communities can showcase their games at no cost
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Volunteers and Exhibitors
Interested in being a volunteer or an exhibitor at Lagos Games Week?
Contact Us
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