The 2026 Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show lineup features major publishers including Capcom, Bandai Namco, The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, and PlayStation via partners, complemented by exhibitors such as 4Divinity, Elementa, Gryphline, Kuro Games, Razer, AMD, and Lenovo.

John Romero will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award on the main stage and attend fan meetings, marking a centerpiece moment for the event.

Xsolla is sponsoring the Invest Circle and VIP XPerience to enable meetings between developers, publishers, and investors, alongside a program of pitch and reverse-pitch competitions.

Cosplay activities return with a larger prize pool of 300,000 baht and a new Best Duo category, plus meet-and-greets with international guests such as John Romero and Thai creators.

Primetime programming will begin online on October 29 with new trailers and indie showcases, running concurrently with a Steam Festival offering demos, promotions, and wishlists.

The inaugural event in 2025 drew over 206,000 attendees from nearly 100 countries, with thousands of professionals in the business area across four days.

Organizers Koelnmesse, Show No Limit, and Online Station emphasize international participation and expanded support for independent developers through an indie area and the Thailand Pavilion.

Confirmed speakers include industry leaders such as Nick Herman, Dennis Lenart, Zhen Fang, Jane Lau, Emilio Coppola, and Yoan Fani se, with additional rosters highlighting global perspectives.

Thailand Game Awards 2026 will expand to 31 categories, introducing three new indie categories and a WINGS Award to recognize gender-diverse leadership.

The event theme is The Heart of Gaming, with the Bangkok press conference revealing exhibitors and an expanded entertainment area.

More than 70 speakers from over 20 countries are slated across four stages, headed by John Romero delivering a keynote and receiving a lifetime achievement award, alongside a broader conference lineup.

The event takes place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok from October 29 to November 1, 2026, with business activities running October 29–30 and a focus on a balanced mix of platform, engine, and creative disciplines.