The global game exhibition, G-STAR 2023 is the largest South Korean gaming convention organized by the Korea Association of Game Industry (K-GAMES) and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST). This year, G-STAR will be held from November 16 to 19, both online and offline. In this article, we will provide every major piece of information that we know about G-STAR 2023 so far.
G-STAR 2023: Overview
G-STAR is an annual game, trade, and all-round show for the video game industry organized by the Korea Association of Game Industry, managed by the G-STAR Organizing Committee and Busan IT Promotion and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST).
The exhibition is held in November every year. The applications for this year are now fully booked and closed for both BTB and BTC. The exhibition was primarily held in the Seoul Capital Area, but it was relocated to Busan in 2009 and now, G-STAR 2023 is set to take place from November 16th to 19th, both online and offline, promising to captivate enthusiasts, developers, and industry professionals alike.
G-STAR 2023: Schedule
Offline Application
- Early Bird Application: 2023/04/05 (Wed) ~ 05.24 (Wed), 16:00 (KST)
- Official Registration: 2023/06/08 (Thu) ~ 09/07 (Thu), 16:00 (KST)
Online Application
- Official Registration: 2023/04/05 (Wed) ~ 09/07 (Thu), 16:00 (KST)
Period
- [BTC] 16th (Thu) ~ 19th (Sun), November, 2023/4 Days
- [BTB] 17th (Thu) ~ 19th (Sat), November, 2023/3 Days
- [G-CON] 16th (Thu) ~ 17th (Fri) November 2023/ 2 Days
Venue
- Online: G-STAR TV Channel
- Offline: BEXCO, Busan, Korea
Composition
BTC program
- Online: G-STAR TV Channel
- Broadcasting introduction and demonstration contents of the newly released games and various real-time Live programs on stage.
- Offline: You can enjoy a varied experience such as playing newly released games, and events in BTC.
- PC/Online Game zone, Mobile Game zone, Arcade Game zone, Board Game zone, Console Game zone, SME Pavilion, Korea’s Content Industry Pavilion, Event Stage, etc.
BTB Program
- Online: G-STAR Live Biz Matching
- Non-face-to-face meetings with various types of devices anywhere and anytime.
- Offline: You can find business opportunities at BTB Hall which is an exclusive and relaxed space just for businesses.
- International Pavilion, Game Company Booths, Network Lounge, Matching Making System, and others.
Concurrent Events
- Welcome Reception, Opening Ceremony, G-CON, Korea Game Awards, Indie Game Showcase, Game Cosplay Awards, E-Sports Events and others.
G-STAR 2023 is now all set to take place from November 16 to 19, 2023. Interested fans can head on to official G-STAR website for any other information and upcoming updates.
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