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GamesMarket Daily – 16 Oct 26: caggtus, Fishlabs, PEGI, Sega, gamescom latam, Diva, Play Bern, Patricia Freiberger, Galaxies
The bad news about job losses continues in Germany too. Meanwhile, many trade fairs and conventions are gearing up for their 2027 editions, whether through a new brand identity or a call for speakers. And the 2026 events are in the home straight.
Leipziger Messe Brings Patricia Freiberger On Board as caggtus Project Assistant
Patricia Freiberger is the new project assistant for caggtus Leipzig at the Leipziger Messe. She took over from Michelle Hammer on 1 October, who remains in the team and is responsible for several other parts of the event.
caggtus Leipzig Changes Brand Identity, Sells out LAN
The fifth caggtus Leipzig will take place with a new, much cuter logo and mascot identity. In addition, LAN places for the event are already sold out. The concept of the fair: A consumer expo plus a LAN hall with sleeping spaces, both visitable separately or in combination.
