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9 days of everything games.
For industry professionals, gamers and anyone interested in the world of play.
14 – 22 Nov ’26, Breda (NL)
Program
LAN OF LEGENDS
a three day League of Legends LAN-party
NEWMAN ESPORTS TOURNAMENT
the biggest school esports tournament in the Netherlands
TREASURE HUNT
kraak de code én win een Nintendo Switch 2
B'GAME OPEN EVENING
new games and creative tech right in the heart of Breda
BREDA APPLIED JAM
design a game that strengthens society’s resilience
SERIOUS GAMING & BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
two days, one thread: serious gaming for health and living environments
KUNST & TECH CAFÉ
for and with education professionals with an interest in Art & Technology
GRAPHICS PROGRAMMING CONFERENCE
the international conference for real-time and interactive graphics programming
FILM PROGRAM
where games meet the big screen, iconic films inspired by the worlds of games
CODERDOJO - MAKERSBASE
where kids learn to code, build games and meet like-minded makers
DUTCH GAME WEEK CONFERENCE
a two-day celebration of creativity and innovation in everything games
DUTCH GAME AWARDS
honoring the best of the Dutch game industry
GAMEHEARTS: GAMES, HERITAGE, ARTS & CULTURAL COLLABORATION
bringing games and culture into the same conversation
DICE & ADVENTURES - TTRPG (16+)
roll the dice, join a table and play
PLAYFUL EXPLORERS
discover new games, retro arcades, and an expo for all ages
CODERDOJO - FLAPPY BIRD
young game makers wanted: learn to code and build Flappy Bird
MYSTERY GAME TOURNAMENT
easy to play, hard to master
Expos
EXPO: CODE, KNOPPEN & KUNST
druk zelf de knoppen in en bewonder het vakmanschap
EXPO: FROM IDEA TO INTERACTION
every digital world starts with an idea, come and see how it comes to life
EXPO: PLAYABLES
discover a selection of minimalistic games by indie studio Playables
Workshops
ACADEMY WORKSHOP: UTILIZING TRIM TEXTURES FOR STYLIZED GAMES BY ISA RAAIJMAKERS
utilizing trim/tileable textures on medium poly assets
ACADEMY WORKSHOP: ART PILLARS FOR YOUR PROJECT BY RASMUS POULSEN
from good ideas to strong visual foundation, learn to build art pillars for your project
ACADEMY WORKSHOP: WHIMSICAL CREATURE DESIGN BY NICHOLAS KOLE (SOLD OUT)
From Tip to Tail in Procreate
CODERDOJO - MAKERSBASE
where kids learn to code, build games and meet like-minded makers
CODERDOJO - FLAPPY BIRD
young game makers wanted: learn to code and build Flappy Bird
UPDATES
4 November 2026
SPECIAL PLAYGROUNDS ACADEMY WORKSHOPS DURING DUTCH GAME WEEK
enhance your knowledge
21 October 2026
Become a Dutch Game Week Treasure Hunt Hotspot!
29 July 2026
Studio Partner Packages are live!
get your studio into the heart of Dutch Game Week 2026.
12 June 2026
WANT TO TAKE PART IN DUTCH GAME WEEK?
we like to get to know you!
11 June 2026
🏆 DUTCH GAME AWARDS 2026 - SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!
submit your game before 1st of July
CONFERENCE LINE-UP
DGW x MeetToMatch
The Dutch Game Week Conference on 19 + 20 Nov in Chassé Theater brings together studios, investors, and publishers for two days of networking, insights, and collaboration.
With a Business Pass, you’ll gain access to MeetToMatch to schedule and manage meetings with the right partners in a dedicated area.
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