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Mediterranean Gaming Festival Trebinje 2025
September 25-26, 2025.
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9:00
Professional Registration & Welcome Coffee
At 9 o’clock, visitor registration for the festival begins.
Opening Ceremony & Keynote
Welcome remarks from the City of Trebinje and organizers, followed by an inspiring keynote: The Mediterranean as a Creative Hub.
10:00 -
10:45
Plenary Panel: The Future of the Mediterranean Gaming Industry
A high-level discussion on the trends shaping gaming in the region: from market expansion and cross-border collaboration to investment opportunities. Leaders will outline how the Mediterranean can position itself as a rising force in the global gaming economy.
Networking break: Coffee & Refreshments
Meet. Connect. Create.
11:45 -
12:30
Case Study: Phigital Project
Discover how the innovative Phigital Project successfully bridges the gap between physical and digital gaming experiences. This session showcases real-world examples of how augmented reality, location-based gaming, and digital storytelling can transform traditional spaces into interactive gaming environments.
Panel: Creative industry as a driver of tourism, industry, and gastronomy development in Herzegovina and Mediterranean region
This panel explores how gaming can intersect with local culture, food, and heritage. Experts will discuss how digital storytelling, gamification, and creative content can help valorize Trebinje’s tourism offer and popularize cultural-historical locations across the Mediterranean
12:50 -
14:00
Networking Lunch
Meet. Connect. Create.
Panel: Women in Gaming and Creative industries
Highlighting female voices in game development, esports, and creative industries, this panel sheds light on representation, role models, and opportunities. Participants will discuss pathways for women to thrive in gaming — as players, creators, and leaders.
15:00 -
16:00
Keynote or Fireside Chat: Creative Industries & Gaming
A spotlight on how gaming connects with film, music, and design in building the Mediterranean’s creative economy.
VIP Dinner & Reception
An exclusive networking evening featuring local gastronomy, music, and first-look showcases.
19:30
THEME:
Opening the Mediterranean Game Economy
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10:00
Keynote: Esports as a Driver of Regional Growth
An inspiring keynote highlighting how esports can fuel economic development, foster innovation, and position the region as a rising player in the global digital economy.
Panel: Esports Industry – Challenges and Opportunities
A deep dive into the fast-growing esports ecosystem in the Balkans and Mediterranean. Industry leaders and players examine infrastructure, sponsorships, team building, and the potential for the region to become a competitive esports hub.
10:30 -
12:00
Networking break: Coffee & Refreshments
Meet. Connect. Create.
Panel: Gaining by Gaming
Gaming is more than entertainment — it creates jobs, new business models, and skills for the future. This panel uncovers how gaming drives innovation, education, and entrepreneurship, and how individuals and companies can “gain by gaming.”
12:30 -
13:30
Panel: From Indie Dreams to Global Hits
Indie developers share their journeys of turning creative ideas into successful games. Panelists will discuss publishing pathways, funding opportunities, and scaling strategies to bring Mediterranean-made games to the global stage.
Networking Lunch Cultural & Tourist Visit in Trebinje
Guided tours of cultural and historical heritage sites, complemented by local gastronomy and wine experiences. An opportunity to connect in an informal setting while showcasing Trebinje’s identity.
16:00
THEME:
Innovation, Value & Cultural Experience
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