SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 5, 2025 – Europe’s premier B2B event for the games development community, the devcom Developer Conference 2025 (#ddc2025), has officially announced its first wave of speakers and sessions, signaling a robust start to what is expected to be its most comprehensive program yet. Alongside the content reveal, devcom is also recruiting its on-site support team, offering paid, short-term positions for professionals eager to be part of the behind-the-scenes operations.
Confirmed sessions highlight devcom’s leadership in industry dialogue
The announcement of the first confirmed speakers and sessions marks the beginning of the detailed conference program rollout. While the full schedule continues to evolve, this early insight underscores devcom’s role as a central platform for sharing expertise in game design, development, production, and publishing.
Held annually just prior to gamescom, devcom attracts thousands of professionals from around the world, facilitating high-level industry networking and strategic knowledge exchange. Attendees can expect sessions on cutting-edge development workflows, platform-specific strategies, AI integration in game design, and the evolving economics of publishing in global markets.
New paid support team roles reinforce devcom’s commitment to professionalization
In a notable update for 2025, devcom is transitioning its support team positions from voluntary roles to paid, short-term employment. The roles will run from Sunday, August 17 through Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with an hourly wage of €15 (gross).
This reflects devcom’s ongoing commitment to fair labor practices and its positioning as a serious professional hub. Team members will also receive:
- Access to all sessions and networking events when off-shift
- Full catering during working hours
- A complimentary trade visitor ticket to gamescom 2025
- Real-world experience at Europe’s largest developer conference
“We’re looking for people who bring energy and initiative,” the devcom team emphasized. “Punctuality, self-drive, and a positive mindset are essential. English fluency is a must, and participation in our on-site briefing on Sunday is mandatory.”
devcom reflects broader trends in professional game development ecosystems
As the global gaming industry matures, developer-focused events like devcom are evolving to reflect increased demand for year-round value, industry alignment, and inclusive professional development. In addition to its flagship August conference, devcom has expanded to host leadership summits, curated dinners, and industry services throughout the year.
This growing B2B ecosystem stands in contrast to consumer-focused events, emphasizing long-term collaboration, recruitment, investor relations, and studio partnerships. devcom’s continued expansion into a year-round content and networking platform reflects a broader market need for consistent, high-quality industry dialogue.
Driving innovation through diversity, inclusion, and sustainability
devcom continues to ground its programming and operations in three core values: diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. These priorities influence not only speaker selection and programming, but also internal hiring and staff development initiatives.
By offering transparent recruitment, fair pay, and open access to sessions, devcom is setting an example for event operations across the European tech and creative sectors.
Strategic opportunities for developers and studios
For studios and professionals aiming to connect with the European and global games development community, devcom offers:
- Direct access to publishers, platform holders, and investors
- Opportunities to submit indie titles and apply for scholarship support
- Curated business matchmaking and pitching events
Professionals interested in joining the 2025 support team can now apply online, with evaluations beginning July 21. As the devcom program continues to expand, early engagement offers clear advantages in networking, visibility, and knowledge acquisition.
Learn more about the devcom Developer Conference 2025 program and support team applications at www.devcom.global.