African talent Global markets

Play without borders

Date
19 - 21 June 2025
Venue
Balmoral Convention Center Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Headline
Sponsor

ambassade de france un nigeria

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?

  • Conference

    Insightful talks and Panel sessions with leading voices in video games, culture, storytelling, trade and investment

  • Workshops

    Hands-on sessions led by experts, designed to upskill creators, students, and professionals in game development, IP development, funding and investment

  • 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

  • B2B Networking Events

    Curated invite-only connecting game industry professionals, studios, and service providers to spark partnerships, deals, and collaboration across Africa and beyond.

  • 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.

  • 2025-06-19T08:00:00.000Z

    Build Community

    Date: 19th June 2025 Thursday

    Venue: xbox, Glover Road, Ikoyi

    Welcome Address
    • Bukola Akingbade, Lagos Games Week
    ID@xbox
    • Temi Afolabi, Xbox
    Panel Session: Pathways to Progress: Building a Games Ecosystem That Fits Our Context
    • Soukayna Ennaji (Virtuos Games), Teddy Kossoko (Gara Store), Temi Afolabi (Xbox), Marianne Ournac (French Embassy)
    Games for Change
    • Echoes Game Jam winners
    • Africa Comicade & GamesConnect Africa
    Creating games merging African and European creators, the Awalé Game Jam wrap up
    • Mickael Newton, Ubisoft
    Pitch Stage Finals sponsored by Maliyo Games
    • The Jury
    • Hugo Obi, Temi Afolabi, Teddy Kossoko, Marianne Ournac, Soukayna Ennaji
  • 2025-06-20T08:00:00.000Z

    PLAY WITHOUT BORDERS

    Date: 20th June 2025 Friday

    Venue: Balmoral, VI, Lagos

    The State of the Nigerian/African Games Industry
    • Hugo Obi, Maliyo Games
    The State of the Nigerian/African Games Industry
    • Hugo Obi, Teddy Kossoko, Vulane Mthembu, Temi Afolabi, Soukayna Ennaji
    Social Innovation in gaming, brilliant examples from indies and major video game companies
    • Mickael Newton, Ubisoft
    Gaming in Africa: From Hustle to Industry
    • Teddy Kossoko, Masseka / Gara Store
    Marketing Authenticity in Games
    • Chris Diafouka, Redbull
    Lessons from a Global Games Outsourcing Partner
    • Soukayna Ennaji, Virtuos Games
    Esports Panel
    • Gamr Curated Session
    The Creator Economy
    • Don Senti (Roblox Creator)
  • 2025-06-21T08:00:00.000Z

    ESPORTS FINALS

    Date: 21st June 2025 Saturday

    Venue: Palms Mall, ShopRite Lekki, Lekki, Lagos

    Morning
    • Gamr X Season 4
    Afternoon
    • Gamr X Season 4
    Evening

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  • Pitch Stage

    Structured live presentation to pitch games to a panel of experts.

    Register
  • Indie Game Showcase

    Shortlisted studios and communities can showcase their games at no cost

    Register your studio
  • Volunteers and Exhibitors

    Interested in being a volunteer or an exhibitor at Lagos Games Week?

    Contact Us

Partners

For Enquiries, Book a meeting with Lagos Games Week

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