On September 25\u201326, 2025, Trebinje will host the first Mediterranean Gaming Festival, an international conference dedicated to gaming, esports, creative industries, tourism, and digital innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What makes this festival truly special is that, for the first time in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trebinje will welcome numerous prominent names from the global gaming and creative industries, along with guests from more than 20 countries across different continents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This unique international event will bring together leaders from gaming, esports, creative industries, tourism, and digital innovation, as well as representatives of domestic institutions, international organizations, the diplomatic corps, and business and industry leaders. The aim is to exchange ideas and explore the transformative role of gaming in culture, business, and community development in the region and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over two days, participants will have the opportunity to experience esports tournaments, indie game showcases, VR\/AR demo zones, panels, and workshops, while partners and sponsors will have the unique chance to present themselves to a broad audience and establish direct contacts with global industry leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Goran Kuzmi\u0107<\/strong>, Secretary General of the Esports Federation of BiH and President of the Esports Federation of Republika Srpska, stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mayor of Trebinje, Mirko \u0106uri\u0107<\/strong>, added: \u201cIt is a great honor for Trebinje to be chosen as the host of this international festival. Our city is well known for its tradition, culture, and hospitality, and now we are demonstrating that we are ready to become a center for new technologies and creative industries. The Mediterranean Gaming Festival is an opportunity to connect tourism, digital innovation, and culture into one powerful development story.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the course of the two-day program, participants will attend panel discussions, inspiring keynotes, and case studies on topics such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the professional program, the festival will feature a VIP dinner, as well as a special segment on the second day dedicated to discovering Trebinje\u2019s cultural and historical heritage and tourist attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The festival is held under the auspices of the City of Trebinje, with the support of relevant institutions, companies, and international organizations. The Organizing Committee brings together distinguished professionals from the fields of gaming, business, and creative industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mediterranean Gaming Festival Trebinje 2025 aims to connect the gaming and esports industry with tourism, creative industries, and education, with the goal of strengthening regional cooperation and opening new development perspectives for the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGaming and esports are no longer just entertainment \u2014 they are drivers of new jobs, innovation, and international cooperation. Trebinje has the potential to become a recognized regional hub for creative industries, and this festival is a step towards building bridges between industry, education, and local communities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n