BIC Festival 2026
A global indie game festival for developers and gamers alike! The Busan Indie Connect Festival (BIC) is a global indie game event held annually in Busan since its debut in 2015. Now in its 12th year, BIC 2026 will take place offline for three days from August 14 at BEXCO Hall 2 in Busan, while the online festival will run from August 7 to August 28. ????#Global Indie ConferenceThe Global Indie Conference is a developer-focused conference co-hosted by the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency and the Busan Indie Connect Festival Organizing Committee.This year’s conference will feature deeper and more meaningful topics tailored to indie developers and the indie ecosystem — truly a “BIC-style” conference. From small indie teams to representatives from global platforms, the event will bring together diverse voices to share creative experiences and industry insights.????#Record-Breaking SubmissionsBIC continues to break its own submission records every year, and BIC 2026 has once again surpassed the previous year with over 856 submissions from 57 countries across the General Division, Rookie Division, and Connect Pick categories.Although it is unfortunate that not every outstanding indie game can be showcased, visitors will once again experience the prestige and quality of BIC through a carefully curated selection of indie titles.????#Key VisualTIntroducing the official key visual for Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026!Inspired by the BIC 2026 slogan, “Buff Your Indie Spirit,” the visual represents the moment when the energy of indie spirit spreads outward. Discover the three buff symbols unfolding across the UNIVERSE-INDIE world.A lucky encounter with indie games connects developers, gamers, and the industry together, while the energy created through those connections expands into new possibilities. We hope the three buff symbols — representing Discovery, Connection, and Growth — shine brighter and stronger than ever at BIC 2026. ✨#SloganThe Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026 is a stage where the creativity of indie developers meets gamers, generating powerful energy that spreads into new possibilities for the industry.Through the continuous flow of discovery, connection, and growth, the indie spirit becomes even stronger and more vibrant — truly “BUFFED.” Under the slogan “BUFF YOUR INDIE SPIRIT,” BIC 2026 aims to create the moment when the energy of indie spirit comes alive at its fullest.????Visit the official website
A global indie game festival for developers and gamers alike!
The Busan Indie Connect Festival (BIC) is a global indie game event held annually in Busan since its debut in 2015. Now in its 12th year, BIC 2026 will take place offline for three days from August 14 at BEXCO Hall 2 in Busan, while the online festival will run from August 7 to August 28.
????#Global Indie Conference
The Global Indie Conference is a developer-focused conference co-hosted by the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency and the Busan Indie Connect Festival Organizing Committee.
This year’s conference will feature deeper and more meaningful topics tailored to indie developers and the indie ecosystem — truly a “BIC-style” conference. From small indie teams to representatives from global platforms, the event will bring together diverse voices to share creative experiences and industry insights.
????#Record-Breaking Submissions
BIC continues to break its own submission records every year, and BIC 2026 has once again surpassed the previous year with over 856 submissions from 57 countries across the General Division, Rookie Division, and Connect Pick categories.
Although it is unfortunate that not every outstanding indie game can be showcased, visitors will once again experience the prestige and quality of BIC through a carefully curated selection of indie titles.
????#Key Visual
TIntroducing the official key visual for Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026!
Inspired by the BIC 2026 slogan, “Buff Your Indie Spirit,” the visual represents the moment when the energy of indie spirit spreads outward. Discover the three buff symbols unfolding across the UNIVERSE-INDIE world.
A lucky encounter with indie games connects developers, gamers, and the industry together, while the energy created through those connections expands into new possibilities. We hope the three buff symbols — representing Discovery, Connection, and Growth — shine brighter and stronger than ever at BIC 2026.
✨#Slogan
The Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026 is a stage where the creativity of indie developers meets gamers, generating powerful energy that spreads into new possibilities for the industry.
Through the continuous flow of discovery, connection, and growth, the indie spirit becomes even stronger and more vibrant — truly “BUFFED.” Under the slogan “BUFF YOUR INDIE SPIRIT,” BIC 2026 aims to create the moment when the energy of indie spirit comes alive at its fullest.
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