Under the Patronage of H.E. Minister of Communications Eng. Mustafa Sanad

Gamers Connect Awards 2026

A world-class awards ceremony honoring excellence and creativity in game development and content creation

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2026/11/28
Iraqi Cinema, Al-Jadiriya Mall
Free Entry

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Event Details

2026/11/28

Saturday

Iraqi Cinema

Al-Jadiriya Mall, Baghdad

Free

Free Entry

Under the Patronage of H.E. Minister of Communications Eng. Mustafa Sanad

Audience Age Distribution

56% (19-24)
24% (25-34)
17% (Under 18)

Audience Source

84% from Baghdad
13% Provinces
2% International

Audience: Game developers, players, tech enthusiasts, students, and companies

AWARDS ROADMAP & TIMELINE

The Awards Journey: From Nomination to Coronation

Follow the complete timeline of opening and closing dates for nominations, shortlisting deliberations, public & jury voting, and the grand coronation ceremony.

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Scheduled
STAGE 01

Public & Jury Nominations

Open call for game and creator nominations

Accepting initial nominations and suggestions from the gaming community and independent jury across all award categories.

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Nominate Now ↗
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STAGE 02

Shortlisting & Jury Deliberation

Internal vetting & finalizing shortlisted nominees

Nominations close. Specialized jury panels vet entries against criteria to establish the final official shortlist.

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View Jury Committee ↗
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STAGE 03

Official Nominees & Final Voting

Nominee reveal & official voting period starts

Official announcement of nominees and opening of voting platform (75% jury evaluation weight + 25% public vote).

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Vote For Nominees ↗
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STAGE 04

Voting Closed & Final Preparations

Auditing results & secret coronation prep

Voting closes completely. Scores and weights audited, with final winner identities encrypted until coronation night.

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Register to Attend ↗
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STAGE 05

Grand Ceremony & Winner Coronation

Iraqi Cinema - Jadriya Mall, Baghdad

Coronation ceremony live from Baghdad announcing winners with international industry figures, developers, and live broadcast.

Gamers Connect Awards 2026

Award Categories

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#01

Game of the Year

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#02

Best Game Direction

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#03

Best Narrative

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Best Art Direction

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Best Score & Music

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#06

Best Performance

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Best Technical Achievement

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#08

Best Action/Adventure Game

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Best RPG Game

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Best Multiplayer Game

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Best Indie Game

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Best Family Game

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Best Mobile Game

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#14

Most Anticipated Game

Judging Criteria & Transparency

75%

Expert Panel

A select group of experts, developers, and accredited critics in the gaming industry locally and internationally

25%

Public Vote

Engaging the Iraqi and Arab gaming community to choose their favorite games and content creators

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Event Partners & Sponsors

We are proud to partner with leading organizations that make this exceptional event possible.

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Sponsorship Packages

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Contact us now to discuss available sponsorship opportunities and how your brand can be part of the biggest gaming event in Iraq.

Why Sponsor the 2026 Edition?

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Elite, Government & Public Mix

  • Strategic & sovereign presence: Direct communication with state leaders and ministers
  • Massive digital coverage: Reach exceeding 10 million views and interactions
  • Cinematic visual dominance: Showcase your brand in premium quality
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Naming Rights & Exclusive Experience

  • Association with excellence: Exclusive naming rights for major awards
  • Booths & advertising spaces: Spaces to showcase and demo your products
  • Business relationships: Ideal environment for strategic partnerships
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Official Cover & B2G Network

  • Sovereign & official credibility: Brand association with a Ministry-sponsored event
  • National leadership: Establish your company as a strategic success partner
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Return on Investment (ROI)

  • Extended marketing campaign: Intensive brand exposure during public voting period
  • Clear ROI: Comprehensive post-event analytics report
  • Permanent documentation: Brand immortalized in official event video