Are you an indie developer? Are you currently working on a new mobile, PC, or console game?
If you are, consider registering for the Very Big Indie Pitch during The Dubai GameExpo Summit 2026 powered by PG Connects on May 20–21.
What is the Very Big Indie Pitch?
The Very Big Indie Pitch (for mobile, PC, and console games) is a quick-fire competition which gives developers five minutes (including Q&A) with each of our panels of experts. All participants will get feedback in real-time and post-event via email too. And the winners get prizes ranging from promotional packages to tickets and even expo tables at one of future conferences.
When does it take place?
The Very Big Indie Pitch is scheduled to run on Wednesday May 20 from 14:00–17:00.
**DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MONDAY, MAY 6, 2026**
How do I get involved?
If you fancy the chance of winning the Big Indie Pitch, getting signed up couldn’t be easier.
The basic criteria:
- You can pitch games for any format: Mobile, PC, Console
- You can pitch your game even if you’ve pitched it at a previous BIP
- We prefer to see unreleased games, though we’re happy to see games that are out too
- We allow studios with a max of 12 members to enter the Very Big Indie Pitch (this includes the staff of any partners you are working with)
Simply hit the button below to complete the form to submit your game for consideration.
The deadline for applications is Monday, May 6, 2026.
All submissions will be notified if they are successful in their application to pitch at the event. For more information please see our Big Indie Pitch guide here.
**Please note that the sooner you enter the better a chance of being shortlisted you have. We advise not leaving it until the deadline to apply. If you enter early and wish to update your entry, please email Jupiter Hadley at: [email protected].**
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