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Korea’s Top B2B Games Event, PlayX4, Returns in 2023 with Exciting Features

The renowned business-to-business (B2B) games event, PlayX4, has announced that it will take place on May 11th & 12th, 2023. Organized by Gyeonggi Content Agency, PlayX4 has become the most significant international games event in Korea, attracting 380 games companies from around the world in 2022.

The event’s success in 2022 resulted in exports of $134.35 million, solidifying its position as a key platform for the global games industry. Building on this success, PlayX4 2023 will be a two-day event held at the B2B event hall in KINTEX Hall 6, Ilsan. To accommodate travel restrictions and enable wider participation, the event will offer both in-person and online experiences.

PlayX4 2023 will also feature business matching opportunities, allowing game publishers and buyers to connect directly, regardless of whether they can attend the event physically or virtually.

Assistance for Visitors

Gyeonggi Content Agency is committed to supporting visitors to PlayX4 2023. To facilitate the participation of overseas buyers, the agency will provide three days of hotel accommodation and breakfast during the event. Additionally, free interpreters proficient in English, Chinese, and Japanese will be available throughout the event. Online participants can take advantage of 24-hour business matching and game consulting services with professional interpreters.

The official website for PlayX4 2023 was launched a few weeks ago and has already received applications from over 200 companies across Europe, North America, the Middle East, China, Japan, and Southeast Asian countries.

Global Attendees

PlayX4 2023 will attract major buyers and publishers from around the world, including industry giants such as Microsoft X-Box (US), SEGA (Japan), 505 Games (Italy), Gameforge (Germany), Bilibili (China), GARENA (Southeast Asia), VTV LIVE (Vietnam), and Epik (Singapore).

The organizers anticipate that more than 70 percent of the delegates will attend the event in person. Stringent safety measures will be in place to ensure the well-being of exhibitors and visitors.

Interested overseas buyers and publishers can visit the official website to learn more about PlayX4 2023, explore exhibitor information, and make reservations in advance. Information about immigration and visas can also be found on the official website of the Korean Immigration Office or by contacting the office directly.

Event Details:

  • Dates: Thursday, May 11th – Friday, May 12th, 2023
  • Venue: (Offline) Hall 6, Ilsan Kintex / (Online) Virtual Conference Platform can be accessed via the PlayX4 website

Benefits:

  • Business matching – 1:1 business matching support for every participant (international publisher, VC)
  • Interpretation support – 1:1 interpretation service provided (English/Chinese/Japanese)
  • Company’s profile and information will be included in the ‘Directory book’
  • Domestic/overseas publishers, VC participant fee is free

Register now.