BitSummit 2027 Opens Indie Selection Entries for May Event
The BitSummit executive committee is accepting general exhibitor entries for the Official Indie Selection ahead of the 15th edition, set for May 21-23, 2027 in Kyoto.
The BitSummit executive committee has opened entries for the "BitSummit Official Indie Selection" for general exhibitors for BitSummit 2027, according to gamebusiness.jp. The event is scheduled for May 21 to May 23, 2027 at the Kyoto International Conference Center (Miyako Messe) in Kyoto.
May 21 will be a business day reserved for industry attendees, while May 22 and 23 will be open to the public. This will mark the 15th edition of BitSummit.
Entries close on January 31, 2027 at 16:00. The entry fee is 2,750 yen per title and is non-refundable regardless of the screening outcome.
Exhibitors who pass screening will pay an exhibition fee of 33,000 yen per booth. A student discount of 11,000 yen per booth applies when the representative is a student. Screening results are scheduled to be sent by email in mid-to-late March 2027.
Background
BitSummit was founded in late 2012 to introduce Japanese indie games overseas. The first event in 2013 was an industry gathering of about 200 visitors; by 2026, attendance had grown to more than 68,000. BitSummit the 13th, held in 2025, drew more than 58,000 visitors.
Quick answers
When is BitSummit 2027?
BitSummit 2027 runs from May 21 to May 23, 2027 at the Kyoto International Conference Center (Miyako Messe) in Kyoto. May 21 is a business day, while May 22 and 23 are public days.
What is the deadline for BitSummit 2027 exhibitor entries?
Entries close on January 31, 2027 at 16:00. The entry fee is 2,750 yen per title and is non-refundable regardless of the screening result.
How much does it cost to exhibit at BitSummit 2027?
Exhibitors who pass screening pay 33,000 yen per booth. A student discount of 11,000 yen per booth is available when the representative is a student.