GameFest 2026: Tashkent to Host Region’s Largest Gaming and Animation Festival
2026-05-12 14:15:00 / News of ministry
The event will bring together more than 10,000 specialists, investors, publishers and game developers from over 40 countries.
International experts from the United States, Japan, South Korea, India, China, Canada, France, Germany, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Italy, the United Kingdom and other countries are expected to attend.
The festival program will include:
Game Forum — sessions on global trends and opportunities in the gaming industry;
Animation Forum - master classes on animation and digital content;
International Game Jam - a 48-hour international hackathon;
ScaleUp & Fund: Pitch Session — an investment session for startups;
B2B Growth Exchange - business meetings between investors and developers;
Games and Animations Expo - an exhibition of projects by local and international studios;
Cosplay Show - creative performances and prize competitions;
Music Fest is a show program featuring well-known DJs and musicians.
Venue: Renaissance Hall complex
Registration: www.gamefest.uz
GameFest 2026 will serve as a major platform for advancing Uzbekistan’s creative economy, GameDev and animation industries, while strengthening international cooperation in these areas.