IAM Gaming Expo, Moray’s first event dedicated to independent video games, will take place on Saturday 3 October 2026 in Elgin. Bringing together more than 20 indie developers, studios and publishers from across Scotland and beyond, visitors will have the chance to play games, meet developers, attend industry talks, enjoy live entertainment and compete in a video game tournament. The event aims to showcase the creativity of the indie games sector while inspiring future careers in game development, digital technology and the wider creative industries.
Game submissions are now closed and we are contacting everyone at the moment. Confirmed exhibitors will be added as emails are sent out
Meet The Indie Arcade Moray Gaming Expo Exhibitors… more to come
Industry Talks
Gain exclusive insights from seasoned developers, designers, and industry experts. The speaker lineup covers technical workflows, narrative design, and the business strategies behind launching successful games. Whether you are a curious player, an aspiring creator, or a veteran developer, these sessions offer valuable knowledge straight from the frontline of game development.
Featured Speakers and Talks
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- Jenny Caplan of Wee Tattie Studios will discuss navigating the new indie pipeline: starting a sustainable game studio today.
- Rafael Lontra Teixeira Studio founder and specialist in business strategy, game localisation, and platform porting.
- Chris Allen A veteran game designer, programmer, and product manager with extensive experience directing titles and handling live ops.
- Claire Morwood is a self-taught programmer, artist, and co-creator of the BAFTA-nominated Before I Forget. She explores unique multimedia interactivity and hand-crafted art styles like claymation in her games.
More Updates Coming Soon…
Live Music from The GGs!
The infamous three-piece Scottish band paying homage to amazing video game music between their regular ragequits
Get ready to drop your controllers and head to the main stage, because The GGs are hitting the road to deliver the ultimate live soundtrack for this year’s IAM gaming expo. As the exclusive live music act of the entire event, this incredible 3-piece Scottish power trio is taking over the stage for a massive, high-energy one-hour performance, fully included with your general admission event ticket!
The GGs are dedicated to capturing what makes video game soundtracks so special, meticulously rearranging everything from vintage retro themes to massive modern masterpieces. For this exclusive IAM set, the band will be blasting through heavy-hitting live arrangements from iconic franchises like Command & Conquer, Luigi’s Mansion, and Final Fantasy VII.
The GGs are scheduled to play from 2pm
Vendors and Activities
Check out our curated selection of vendors. Merchandise, activities and food to add to your day.
What’s It All About?
IAM Gaming Expo, Moray’s first event dedicated to independent video games, will take place on Saturday 3 October 2026 in Elgin. Bringing together more than 20 indie developers, studios and publishers from across Scotland and beyond, visitors will have the chance to play games, meet developers, attend industry talks, enjoy live entertainment and compete in a video game tournament. The event aims to showcase the creativity of the indie games sector while inspiring future careers in game development, digital technology and the wider creative industries.
Where Is It Happening?
We’re taking over UHI Moray, the University of the Highlands and Islands campus in the centre of Elgin. Working with the brilliant events team, we’ll be making full use of the Alexander Graham Bell Centre conference hall, lecture theatres, café spaces, meeting rooms, and more.
