President of Germany to open Gamescom Congress and attend Gamescom 2026

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German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will attend Gamescom 2026 and open the Gamescom Congress on August 27, becoming the first German head of state to visit the event. He will deliver a keynote and participate in a panel on games' role in democracy.

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Appeared in 2026-06-17.