On May 29 and 30, Opatija will again become an unavoidable point on the map of the gaming industry. The third edition of the Expo Gamers fair and conference brings an impressive array of international experts, well-known voices and representatives of today's most powerful gaming companies to the Opatija Riviera, confirming the status of this event as the leading gaming gathering in the region of Southeast Europe.
During two days, Expo Gamers brings industry and audience together through a unique combination of conference program, fair and entertainment event, creating a space where professionals, developers, investors, but also passionate gamers from all over Croatia and the region meet.
This year's program features several tiers of tickets and content – tailored to both fans and professionals from the video game industry. Representatives from today's most influential gaming studios and companies, including Larian Studios, Electronic Arts (EA), Supercell, Kuuasema, CM Games and Housemarque, along with a strong regional scene represented by Croteam, Mad Head Games and Outfit7.
The arrival of guests from the mega-popular and multiple award-winning game Baldur's Gate 3 is particularly noteworthy. The voices loved by players all over the world are coming to Opatija: Tim Downie (Gale) and Andrew Wincott (Raphael), as well as Borislav Slavov, the award-winning composer responsible for the unforgettable music of this global hit. Visitors will have the opportunity to attend their panels and lectures, but also meet them live through a special "Meet & Greet" zone with autographs and photos.
"We are extremely proud of the third edition of Expo Gamers, which grows year by year and confirms its international importance. We managed to combine the top names of the industry with a relaxed atmosphere by the sea, which makes Opatija an ideal place for exchanging ideas, networking and creating new opportunities", according to the organizers Valentina Mišković Yoe and Marta Glažar.
The fair part of the event brings rich content and activations for all visitors. Along with exciting esports tournaments and guest appearances by popular influencers, visitors will have the opportunity to compete in games, try out the latest VR technology, and explore the range of gaming equipment and popular geek shops at numerous exhibition stands. The Indie Zone, which gathers domestic and international independent developers and game studios, is also unavoidable, giving them the opportunity to present their projects to a wider audience and connect with publishers and investors.
This year, Expo Gamers confirms its role as a platform that connects creativity, technology and business, with a unique experience that combines a professional program and a relaxed festival atmosphere in one of the most beautiful locations on the Adriatic.
Tickets are available through the official website www.expogamers.com in several categories, and the organizers invite schools and organizations to apply for group discounts.
Expo Gamers is supported by the City of Opatija, the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, the Ministry of Culture and Media, the Tourist Board of the City of Opatija, the Croatian Tourist Board, the Alpe-Adriatic Association and the Croatian Audio-Visual Center, along with other partners and sponsors.
