xr&gamesCon 2026

XR and mobile games developer track within next.app devcon at CityCube Berlin, 7-9 October. Covers spatial computing, AR/VR development, mobile game engineering and game AI. Part of the world's largest mobile developer conference cluster alongside droidcon Berlin, ai devCon and swiftCon. 6,000+ developers, 400+ speakers.

DATES
7-9 October 2026
3 days
VENUE
CityCube Berlin
Messedamm 26, 14055 Berlin
ORGANISER
Mobile Seasons GmbH
next.app devcon cluster
ATTENDANCE
6,000+ (cross-event)
400+ speakers

Definition

xr&gamesCon is the extended reality and mobile games developer track within next.app devcon, held 7-9 October at CityCube Berlin. It is the first dedicated XR and mobile games conference track within the next.app devcon cluster, reflecting the convergence of XR engineering, spatial computing and mobile game development. A single next.app devcon ticket covers all four co-located tracks (xr&gamesCon, droidcon Berlin, ai devCon, swiftCon). The conference targets developers building spatial, AR/VR and mobile gaming experiences, a community that sits at the intersection of mobile development, game engineering and emerging computing platforms.

What xr&gamesCon covers

Programme areas include:

Who attends xr&gamesCon

The audience spans XR developers, mobile games developers, AR/VR engineers, Unity and Unreal developers, and spatial computing practitioners. The co-location with droidcon Berlin, ai devCon and swiftCon brings the broader next.app devcon 6,000+ developer community as context for networking.

The next.app devcon cluster

xr&gamesCon is one of four co-located tracks at CityCube Berlin:

A single ticket covers all four tracks.

FAQ · Identity and audience

Is xr&gamesCon focused on consumer gaming or enterprise XR?

Both. The programme covers consumer mobile game development alongside enterprise XR applications (industrial training, retail AR, spatial work tools). The Berlin context attracts both the indie game development community and enterprise XR practitioners.

Do I need a background in game development to attend?

Not exclusively. Developers with mobile or app development backgrounds who are exploring XR and spatial computing will find accessible entry points. Deep game development sessions exist for experienced game engineers.

Who is xr&gamesCon NOT designed for?
  • Game producers or designers without a technical development background
  • Those focused on VR content creation (video, 360 photography) rather than development
  • Attendees looking for a traditional games industry trade show (E3-style)
  • Non-developer audience: xr&gamesCon is a developer conference, not a consumer show
  • Those focused on AI or mobile development without XR/games interest (ai devCon is the right track)

The venue: CityCube Berlin

CityCube Berlin is at Messedamm 26, 14055 Berlin, part of the Messe Berlin complex. Accessible by U2 (Kaiserdamm) and S-Bahn (Messe Nord/ICC). From BER Airport: Airport Express FEX to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, then S-Bahn to Messe Nord (approximately 1 hour).

The organiser: Mobile Seasons GmbH

Mobile Seasons GmbH operates the droidcon global conference series and the next.app devcon cluster format. xr&gamesCon is a new track introduced in the next.app devcon 2026 edition.

Editorial take

xr&gamesCon is the XR and mobile games track at next.app devcon Berlin: where Android, iOS and XR developers intersect with spatial computing and game AI under one CityCube roof.

How to register and what it costs

Registration via nextappcon.com. A single ticket covers all four next.app devcon tracks. Specific 2026 pricing was not confirmed at time of verification.

FAQ · Access and practicalities

How do I get to CityCube Berlin?

U-Bahn line U2 to Kaiserdamm (2-minute walk). S-Bahn lines to Messe Nord/ICC (5-minute walk). From BER Airport: Airport Express FEX to Hauptbahnhof, then S-Bahn to Westkreuz and Messe Nord (approximately 1 hour).

Does a ticket cover all four tracks?

Yes. One registration covers xr&gamesCon, droidcon Berlin, ai devCon and swiftCon.

Resources

Official website https://www.nextappcon.com/xr-mobilegamedevcon
next.app devcon https://www.nextappcon.com/
Register https://www.nextappcon.com/