Event tips for toy experts
June 2025
Game Designers’ Convention Göttingen 2025 – Game Designers Association
May 31 – June 1, 2025
Göttingen, Germany
Göttingen transforms into a creative lab for everyone developing, testing, and refining game ideas. Whether newcomers or seasoned professionals – this event offers space for exchange, constructive feedback, and exciting contacts with publishers and like-minded creators
Organizer: Spiele-Autoren-Zunft e.V.
ASTRA’s Marketplace & Academy 2025
June 1 – 4, 2025
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Independent toy retailers meet hands-on learning and direct product interaction. Beyond the expo floor, participants can join interactive sessions to deepen industry knowledge and form strategic connections.
Organizer:Astra Toy
KINDER EXPO UZBEKISTAN 2025
June 4 – 6, 2025
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
This trade fair focused on children’s worlds brings together providers from education, play, and equipment sectors. Those interested in innovative concepts for kindergartens, schools, or retail can gain new insights from Central Asia – and establish valuable business contacts.
Organizer:Expo Position
International Day of Play
June 11, 2025
Worldwide
A day that unites: The International Day of Play invites people worldwide to celebrate the right to play – and highlight its value for creative, social, and emotional development. Educators, families, organizations, and play lovers – start your own actions and inspire others!
BRANDmate – B2B-Networking für Licensing & Partnerschaften
June 25 – 26, 2025
Essen, Germany
Connections with potential are made here: BRANDmate brings together decision-makers, creative minds, and visionaries in a fresh event format. Whether it's matchmaking, talks, or direct project initiation – this is the place for those with ideas and a forward-thinking mindset.
Organizer: BRANDmate GmbH