A networking mixer that brings together the games industry, NGOs and educators to celebrate games as a force for peace and unity.
Our Vision
In a time of wars and crises, we see it as our responsibility as game makers to contribute to a better and peaceful future. With our event we want to evoke hope and conversations through short hand-picked keynotes, highlighting games industry adjacent associations, and showcasing a number of games that advocate for and envision a peaceful tomorrow.Of course our event will also be a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded creatives, artists and activists.Creating an evening full of hope & connection!
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Deadline Extention
You need a little more time for the application?
We heard you! To offer more developers the opportunity to apply and showcase their games for free at the Games for Peace Mixer in Cologne during gamescom week, we’re extending the application deadline for another week! The new deadline is the 17.07.2026If you (or anyone you know) is working on a game that is pro-peace, anti-war, about a better future, or anything similar to that - share your games with us! We would love to showcase and highlight your work!
Call for Associations
Are you an association, NGO, institution, or community organization passionate about the potential of games to create positive impact?The Games for Peace Mixer is a new networking event that takes place in Cologne on the day before gamescom and aims to bring together change makers to celebrate games as a force for peace and unity.We would love to welcome partners that share this vision and explore how you can contribute to the event. Reach out to us via mail or any of our socials to discuss how to get involved:
team[at]gamesforpeace.com
Call for Sponsors
You want to have a positive impact on the games industry this year?
You want to share hope & community with others?
Then we would like to invite you to help us realize the Games for Peace Mixer together! Whether you can sponsor a round of drinks for the participants, one or multiple gaming stations, or simply share our cause with your community.
We are happy to work out the specifics of a potential sponsorship, or cooperation with you - just reach out via Mail (team[at]gamesforpeace.com) or any of our socials!
Call for Games
You're working on or have released a game thats pro-peace, anti-war, or about a better future?Submit your game until the 10th of July to be featured at the Games for Peace Mixer during gamescom week 2026 to showcase it for free to a curated audience of changemakers!The Games for Peace Mixer is a networking mixer that brings together the games industry, NGOs, and educators to celebrate games as a force for peace and unity.Submissions are curated by an international jury of industry experts.You can find additional details about how to submit and the submission form here:
Press Release
The Games for Peace Mixer aims to bring Hope, Dialogue and Connection to gamescom Week 2026Cologne, Germany – On Tuesday, August 25, the Games for Peace Mixer will bring together game developers, artists, activists, NGOs, educators, institutions and media representatives for an evening dedicated to exploring games as a force for peace, empathy and positive change just ahead of gamescom.Hosted at Cologne's Mülheimer Kulturbunker, the event will welcome around 200 attendees from across the international games ecosystem, creating a setting that encourages meaningful conversations and genuine connections.The evening will feature around 20 game stations showcasing titles that advocate for peace and understanding, alongside keynote contributions from leading experts and activists. Most importantly, it will provide ample opportunity to connect with fellow creators, changemakers and community builders from across the industry and beyond.The Games for Peace Mixer is organized by a team of enthusiastic volunteers. Key members include Isabel Grünberg (GAME:IN/Positive Impact Games), Tristan Hantschel (Freelance), and David Zapfe-Wildemann (Neoludic).Isabel Grünberg states: "There's no stronger driver of hope than connection & community, so why not make an event where we can share our grievances to stay hopeful and build a better tomorrow."So come celebrate the positive power of games with us!Event DetailsWhen: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Where: Mülheimer Kulturbunker, Cologne
Who: Around 200 attendees from the games industry, NGOs, institutions, education and mediaFurther information, speakers and participating games will be announced soon.
Meet the organizers
David Zapfe-Wildemann, Isabel Grünberg, & Tristan Hantschel met each other during their studies at the Cologne Game Lab.
David is a game designer & co-CEO of Neoludic Games, the creators behind the indie-hit "Tiny Bookshop".
Isabel is a freelance game & narrative designer, currently working for Positive Impact Games on "The Regreening", and is the head of events for GAME:IN e.V., as well as a mentor for The Very Secret Society of Women in Games.
Tristan is a senior game & level designer and industry expert. He has extensive knowledge of the development scene, and served as a juror for several game award committees.With the current state of the industry and world politics, David wanted to create an event for people to connect and share their ideas, hopes, & wants for the future. He quickly approached Isabel to help him realize this event with her expertise in event planning. Together they also got Tristan on board, who - with his extensive knowledge in jury work and the industry - was the perfect fit to help set up a jury and shape the program of the night.
