GameFest 2026 will take place in Tashkent with the participation of Warner Bros. Games and Pixar

GameFest Uzbekistan, an annual international festival dedicated to the gaming, animation, and creative technology industries, will take place on May 15-16 in Tashkent.

This is one of the largest events in Central Asia, and for the third time it will serve as a platform for bringing together game developers, animation studios, investors, publishers, and gamers from around the world.

The festival program includes:
— Game & Animation Expo: a showcase of games, studios, and projects
— Cosplay shows
— Conferences on game development and animation featuring international speakers
— Pitch sessions with investors
— Musical performances and shows
— Workshops and masterclasses from renowned companies
— Game Jam and other interactive activities.

Among the speakers:
— Gerson Da Silva from Ironhide Game Studio, one of the creators of the game Kingdom Rush
— Kyle Dunlevy from Framestore, who worked on visual effects for blockbusters such as "Spider-Man: No Way Home," "Captain Marvel," "Pokémon," and "Mulan"
— Simon Christen from Pixar, who contributed to animated hits like "Luca," "Coco," and "Toy Story 4"
— John Cipriani, ex-Supercell, art director of the Clash of Clans project
— Sabrina Jacq from Warner Bros. Games, producer of game cinematics including Gotham Knights and Assassin’s Creed.

The festival is aimed at gamers, game developers, animators, digital artists, investors, publishers, cosplayers, and anyone interested in the gaming and creative industries.

Entry is free, register via the link.

When: May 15-16
Where: Tashkent, Zo’r TV Renessans Hall