Spielwarenmesse will run from Jan. 28-Feb. 1, and with it comes the Game Inventors Convention. 

The Game Inventors Convention will have its third iteration on Friday, Jan. 31, during the Spielwarenmesse trade show. The convention welcomes tabletop game designers of all levels into the exhibition center to network, gain insight into design practices, and more. Registration to secure one of the game tables is now open. 

The convention will run from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., with prototypes and other concepts presented throughout the day. The GamingHour networking party closes out the day from 6-10 p.m. This year’s Game Inventors Convention hosted 145 participants from 18 countries, and Spielwarenmesse eG expects to see similar numbers this year.

“The fact that some 90% plan to be there again next year highlights the event’s relevance,” says Christian Ulrich, Spokesperson of the Executive Board at Spielwarenmesse eG. “We are looking forward to a large number of new game ideas.”

Spielwarenmesse eG offers several packages to potential participants, including a Participation Package with access to the trade fair, a presentation table, a listing on the Spielwarenmesse website, and more. The convention will take place on Jan. 31 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Registration for the Game Inventors Convention next year is open now on the official webpage.