Singapore Games Week (SGW) 2021

The Singapore Games Association is proud to announce Singapore Games Week (SGW), happening from 11th to 17th October!

Held in conjunction with gamescom asia, SGW is a showcase & celebration of the Singapore Games Industry and its communities, with the goal of showcasing Singapore’s vibrant games industry to the general public, as well as the international gaming community.

SGW 2021 will feature a number of activities including a Singapore Pavilion in gamescom asia, industry networking opportunities, the SGW Virtual Village exhibition, and more! Check out the activies here

SGGA Members will also enjoy heavily subsidized rates for SGW x gamescom asia 2021 package.

For more information, please read the full SGW 2021 brief here: bit.ly/SGW2021Brief

The full press release can be viewed here, and follow us on our social platforms below:

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We look forward to seeing you there!

*Join us as a member today: bit.ly/SGGAMember

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