As gamescom opens its doors in August, Cologne and North Rhine-Westphalia once again become the center of the national and international games industry.
On this occasion, the State Government of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW, and Cologne’s economic development agency, KölnBusiness, cordially invite you to the NRW Games Reception.
Wednesday
26 August 2026
Doors open: 06:30 PM
Start time: 08:00 PM
Pier near the exhibition grounds
Eichberger Landebrücke Köln-Deutz
Rheinparkweg 1
50679 Cologne
We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of personal exchange, networking, and fresh impulses for innovation, investment, and international cooperation within the games industry.
Please confirm your attendance by August 19th, 2026 through the form below.
Entry & Admission
Please note that this invitation is not a ticket. You need to confirm attendance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with your personal QR code.
Your QR code serves as your admission credential. It's non-transferable and valid for personal use only. Please present your QR code (digital or printed) at the entrance.
Our event venues are fully accessible, ensuring unrestricted access for all guests.
Photography, Audio & Video Recordings
During the event, photos, audio recordings and video recordings will be made. These may include images and recordings of attendees. The material may be used for documentation, public relations and communication purposes, including publication on websites, social media platforms, print media, photo galleries, moving image formats and other media, including television. Use is unrestricted in terms of time, location and medium and is free of charge. If you do not wish to be recorded or photographed, please inform the staff at the information desk upon arrival.
Data Security
We hereby fulfill our obligation to provide information in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR. You are receiving this invitation because we have stored your contact information in an invitation database. You may object to the continued storage and use of your data at any time by sending a message to event@koeln.business.