Pitching & Showcases
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how to apply
Project pitching and showcases for professional teams, studios, and developers are a chance to connect with investors, publishers, or distributors who will be part of the jury. Participants will be able to present their game projects to the public and industry experts, get feedback, find partners for development, employees, and network with investors.
event dates & location
28-30 November 2025, Yakutsk, Russia
participation capacities
Up to 12 projects in Pitches.
Up to 30 projects in Showcases.
Benefits for selected projects:
- opportunity to present your project as part of Gem Game Expo;
- mentorship and creative support through a preparatory lab;
- assistance with organising further collaborations and representation on the international stage.
Up to 30 projects in Showcases.
Benefits for selected projects:
- opportunity to present your project as part of Gem Game Expo;
- mentorship and creative support through a preparatory lab;
- assistance with organising further collaborations and representation on the international stage.
application timeline
Apply until 15 September 2025
Announcement of Results : October 1, 2025
Announcement of Results : October 1, 2025
platform requirements
Desktop / Mobile.
project requirements
Presentation and documentation quality
Each team must indicate project title, development platform and current development stage (concept / work in progress / demo version).
Please also provide
- link to a pitch deck (mandatory);
- link to build, prototype, or gameplay video (optional).
Ready for an offline presentation
Teams selected by the festival organizers are required to attend the pitch or showcase day to present their project offline.
Innovation and market potential
Assessment of the project’s potential profitability and innovativeness, its ability to attract an audience and become commercially successful.
Team experience and professionalism
Assessment of team skills, experience, and collaborative capabilities.
Each team must indicate project title, development platform and current development stage (concept / work in progress / demo version).
Please also provide
- link to a pitch deck (mandatory);
- link to build, prototype, or gameplay video (optional).
Ready for an offline presentation
Teams selected by the festival organizers are required to attend the pitch or showcase day to present their project offline.
Innovation and market potential
Assessment of the project’s potential profitability and innovativeness, its ability to attract an audience and become commercially successful.
Team experience and professionalism
Assessment of team skills, experience, and collaborative capabilities.
How will the pitch work?
Speakers on stage during the presentation:
Maximum 2 speakers per team.
Presentation timing:
5 minutes
Q&A timing:
5 minutes
Required materials for the presentation:
1. Pitch presentation;
2. Game trailer/teaser.
By November 5, selected teams must confirm attendance and submit materials to the organizer’s email or to the pitching coordinator on Telegram.
Participants submit their project in a structured form:
Concept, goals and target audience, gameplay and key features, monetisation strategy and projected revenue.
Maximum 2 speakers per team.
Presentation timing:
5 minutes
Q&A timing:
5 minutes
Required materials for the presentation:
1. Pitch presentation;
2. Game trailer/teaser.
By November 5, selected teams must confirm attendance and submit materials to the organizer’s email or to the pitching coordinator on Telegram.
Participants submit their project in a structured form:
Concept, goals and target audience, gameplay and key features, monetisation strategy and projected revenue.
How will the gaming showcase area be arranged?
We provide a complimentary booth (projector for content display, stand for laptop, table or shelf for promo materials or merch — if needed, 2 chairs). We will also set up gaming stations where anyone can try out your game alongside the games of other showcase participants.
Equipment you need to prepare:
Playable build with autoplay and debug modes that allows you to switch levels, and reset the game process.
Hardware for demo:
for mobile games: tablet and headphones;
for desktop games: laptop, headphones, and wireless mouse.
Equipment you need to prepare:
Playable build with autoplay and debug modes that allows you to switch levels, and reset the game process.
Hardware for demo:
for mobile games: tablet and headphones;
for desktop games: laptop, headphones, and wireless mouse.
Application
You can submit more than one project, just fill out the application again
Registration form
Official registration provides access to the main venue of gem at the Historical Park "Russia — My History" (multimedia exhibitions, music and game showcases, lectures, and discussions) + to the business program, participant database, negotiation area, and closed business events.
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Become a gem Speaker
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