Gamathon returns to Lagos for six days of workshops, investment conversations, industry meetings and public showcases.
Key facts
- Event: Gamathon 2026
- Dates: October 26–31, 2026
- City: Lagos, Nigeria
- Expo venue: The Zone Tech Park, Gbagada (October 31)
- Announced speakers: Corrie Green (Unity) and Mia Ginaé Watkins (Riot Games)
- Audience: African developers, publishers, investors, artists and technology companies
Gamathon 2026 will take place in Lagos from October 26–31, bringing together African developers, publishers, investors, artists and technology companies.
Gamathon 2026 schedule
| Date | Programme |
|---|---|
| October 26 | Industry dinner |
| October 28 | Women in Games workshop |
| October 29–30 | Unity workshops and masterclasses |
| October 31 | Industry Day and public expo at The Zone Tech Park, Gbagada |
Details have been published by Africacomicade and outlined by Nexal Gaming. Announced speakers include Unity’s Corrie Green and Riot Games’ Mia Ginaé Watkins.
Lagos as an African games-business hub
Nigeria has one of Africa’s largest potential gaming audiences, but its development ecosystem still faces gaps in finance, specialised training and international publishing relationships.
Gamathon can help address those gaps by placing business meetings, technical education and consumer discovery within the same programme. Unity’s involvement should be particularly useful to developers seeking practical production knowledge.
The Women in Games workshop also addresses representation in an industry where women frequently encounter limited access to professional networks and leadership opportunities.
The results should extend beyond attendance
Conferences create lasting value when they lead to publishing agreements, investments, jobs or finished games. Public follow-up will help the industry understand which studios secured new opportunities and which projects moved closer to release.
For creators attending Gamathon, preparation will matter. Teams should arrive with concise pitches, playable builds, budgets and clear requests for publishers or investors.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Gamathon 2026?
Gamathon 2026 runs from October 26 to 31, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. The closing Industry Day and public expo is at The Zone Tech Park in Gbagada on October 31.
Who is speaking at Gamathon 2026?
Announced speakers include Corrie Green from Unity and Mia Ginaé Watkins from Riot Games.
How should developers prepare for Gamathon?
Teams should bring a concise pitch, a playable build, a budget and a clear request for publishers or investors.