For the past five years, Gamathon has stood as Africa’s premier convention for digital creatives in the Video Games, Immersive, and Interactive Media industry.
It’s more than just an event, it’s a platform for showcasing innovative work, networking with peers and industry leaders, and accessing opportunities for learning, collaboration, and funding.
Africa is home to the world’s fastest-growing population holds massive potential as a creative powerhouse. Yet, the industry still faces significant challenges: gaps in skills, infrastructure, and access to funding continue to slow down progress and impact the quality of output, even years after the first wave of creative startups emerged.
This year, we’re doing things differently.
With the theme “Bridge,” we're focusing on connecting global and local markets , within and beyond the creative sector.
Curious about Africa’s Video Games, Immersive, and Interactive Media scene?Then the Gamathon is exactly where you need to be.
This year’s edition features:
- An industry showcase of cutting-edge African projects
- Curated panels and hands-on workshops with top creatives and innovators
- A pitch competition for game developers
- Three creative jams focused on Game Development, Augmented Reality, and Artificial Intelligence
- Film screenings, networking sessions, and more
Come meet the key players shaping the future of Africa’s digital creative industry. Discover their work, hear their stories, and explore opportunities to collaborate and grow together.
Press & media
Africacomicade Gamathon is one of a kind. We invite you to participate experience the industry first-hand. Request a press pass for the opportunity to attend all sessions and meet the stakeholders shaking up the sector.
