Big Indie Pitch Expands to Paris Games Week with Speed-Dating Format for Developers
The Big Indie Pitch competition is launching at Paris Games Week on October 23rd, offering indie developers a chance to present their games to industry judges in five-minute sessions. Participants receive immediate feedback and written evaluations, with top entries earning editorial coverage, potential exhibition space, and other prizes. The event is free to enter for developers with a Paris Games Week Business ticket.
The Big Indie Pitch operates as a structured networking opportunity where developers present their projects in rapid five-minute intervals to panels composed of industry professionals spanning publishing, investment, and media sectors. Participants benefit from immediate verbal critique during sessions plus detailed written feedback delivered subsequently, ensuring value regardless of competitive placement. The event has expanded its geographic footprint significantly, with competitions scheduled across multiple continents and cities throughout the final quarter of 2026 and into early 2027.
This expansion could affect indie developers by reducing geographical barriers to industry exposure, potentially democratizing access to publishers and investors who traditionally concentrate in major gaming hubs. The format may benefit smaller studios lacking established networks or marketing budgets by providing direct contact with decision-makers. However, participation barriers—such as conference ticket costs and limited spaces—could create accessibility challenges for developers in resource-constrained regions or from underrepresented backgrounds within the industry.