{
  "id": 2389257,
  "title": "IGN Entertainment brings Women In Gaming networking event to Gamescom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/ign-entertainment-brings-women-in-gaming-networking-event-to-gamescom",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T14:00:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GamesIndustry",
    "slug": "gamesindustry",
    "url": "https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ign-entertainment-brings-women-in-gaming-networking-event-to-gamescom"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IGN Entertainment is organizing a Women in Gaming networking breakfast at Gamescom on the morning of August 26th. Supported by GamesIndustry.biz, the event will be held at the Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt in Cologne from 8:30-10:30 AM. Attendees will enjoy a curated Gaming Trends presentation and have the chance to network with women and allies in the industry, aiming to build lasting relationships throughout the Gamescom week and beyond. Tickets are free, but limited and can be requested through a specified link. This event builds upon the success of IGN Live's WIG events in Los Angeles in June and London in April, which featured presentations and panels led by female industry leaders from companies like Xbox, EA, CD Projekt Red, Sony, and IO Interactive. Discussions covered topics such as creating successful brand partnerships and career longevity for women in leadership roles.",
  "summary": "IGN Entertainment is hosting a Women in Gaming networking breakfast at Gamescom, on the morning of Wednesday 26th August. The event is supported by GamesIndustry.biz , and will take place in the Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln from 8.30-10.30. Read more",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}