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Beyond the Booth: Top networking parties at G-Star Korea 2026

October 21, 2026

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It’s almost November, and for game industry professionals, this means that it’s time for a trip to South Korea for one of the market’s biggest conferences. As we count down the days until G-Star Korea 2026, it’s time to apply for the hottest networking events that will take place “beyond the booth.” To help you find them, we’ve compiled a list of the best G-Star Korea parties and networking opportunities!

⭐ We’re heading to G-Star as well! Book a meeting with our team → 

G-Star events at a glance

Name Type of event Date
Pre-G-Star 2026: Undercover Networking night Nov 12
Borderless Growth Lounge Coffee chat lounge Nov 19-20
Sip. Connect. Grow Coffee chat lounge Nov 19-20
NAS Forest Networking lounge Nov 19-20
Next Round Business Networking Party Night party Nov 19
RE:WIND '99: G-STAR 2026 Night party Nov 19
G-Star 2026, Canada Networking Reception Networking night Nov 19
Roblox: CREATORS OWN THE NIGHT Night party Nov 20

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Pre-G-Star 2026: Undercover

Mistplay, together with AB180, Digital Turbine and Google, will host a Pre-G-Star night in Seoul. It will be a laid-back occasion to meet industry professionals ahead of the conference and exchange ideas and connections. You can also expect a fun game activity to add a twist to the night!

  • When: Thursday, Nov 12, 6.30-10.30 PM
  • Where: Underground Gangnam, Seocho District, Gangnam-daero 53-gil, Seoul
  • Organized by: Mistplay, AB 180, Digital Turbine and Google
  • Cost: Free
  • This is an invitation-only event

Borderless Growth Lounge

Mintegral, AB180, and Remerge will host the Borderless Growth Lounge just steps away from BEXCO. It will be an opportunity to grab a coffee, and discover actionable growth strategies spanning user acquisition, measurement, and re-engagement. There will also be personalized one-to-one expert coffee chats and a deep-dive brunch seminar to help scale your business.

  • When: Thursday, Nov 19 (9:30 AM - 6:30 PM) & Friday, Nov 20 (11:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
  • Where: Hollys Busan Centum City Branch, 24 Centum 2-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
  • Organized by: Mintegral, AB180, and Remerge
  • Cost: Free
  • Register: Here

Sip. Connect. Grow @ G-STAR 2026

Another coffee lounge where you can learn about monetization and marketing attribution. Sip, Connect, Grow is hosted by Adjust, Adikteev and Skyfall, and will give you some interesting networking opportunities. 

  • When: Thursday, Nov 19 & Friday, Nov 20, 9 AM – 6 PM
  • Where: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 20 Centum 3-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
  • Organized by: Adjust, Adikteev and Skyfall
  • Cost: Free
  • Register: Here

NAS Forest

Step away from the chaos of the conference and unwind at Nas Forest, hosted by KT nasmedia. Designed as a relaxing outdoor lounge, this space offers the perfect environment to recharge your batteries in a cozy setting and host casual meetings over complimentary wine or beer. You can also add a bit of fun to your break by joining the Treasure Hunt to score exclusive souvenirs and enter the daily lucky draws.

  • When: Thursday, Nov 19 & Friday, Nov 20, 10 AM – 5 PM
  • Where: Mirabel Garden, 8th Floor, Grand Blanc (Centum Hanssem Building, 25 Centum 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan)
  • Organized by: KTnasmedia
  • Cost: Free
  • Register: Here

NEXT ROUND Business Networking Party

Join industry peers for an evening of connections and conversations at the "NEXT ROUND" Business Networking Party. This late-night gathering offers a pressure-free environment to mingle with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and build valuable new relationships after a busy day at the conference.

  • When: Thursday, Nov 19, 6 PM – 12 AM
  • Where: Barcode Pub & Lounge, 1st Floor, 46 Jung-dong 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
  • Organized by: Quasar Zone, Naver Cloud, Primus, Adforus
  • Cost: Free
  • Register: Here

RE:WIND '99: G-STAR 2026

AppsFlyer, Discord, Smadex, and BidMachine invite you to take a trip down memory lane to wrap up the first day of G-STAR. Set in a retro nightclub, this after-party brings together key gaming industry leaders for a vibrant night of 90s music, unlimited beer and soju, and a live stage performance by 90s K-pop icon So Chan-hwee.

  • When: Thursday, Nov 19, 8 PM – 11 PM
  • Where: One-Two-Three Night Club, Basement Level 1, Paradise Hotel (296 Haeundae Beach-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan)
  • Organized by: AppsFlyer, Discord, Smadex, and BidMachine
  • Cost: Free
  • Register: Here (note: this event is exclusively for gaming companies and publishers)

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G-Star 2026, Canada Networking Reception 

The Embassy of Canada invites all gaming professionals to enjoy a night of international networking. With a lucky draw and a free shuttle from BEXCO to the hotel, it’s one of the most welcoming events of the week.

  • When: Thursday, Nov 19, 7 – 10 PM
  • Where: Westin Josun Busan, 2nd Floor, Rose Room
  • Organized by: Embassy of Canada in Korea
  • Cost: Free, but limited space
  • Register: Here

Roblox: CREATORS OWN THE NIGHT

Roblox invites creators, developers, and industry professionals to "CREATORS OWN THE NIGHT," an exclusive evening dedicated to exploring the platform's potential as a new ecosystem for games and content. Attendees can enjoy signature Roblox-themed cocktails, connect with experts across various fields, and discover how to bring new ideas to life on the world’s leading creative platform.

  • When: Friday, Nov 20, 6 PM – 12 AM
  • Where: Grand Josun Busan Hotel, 292 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
  • Organized by: Roblox
  • Register: Here

We’ll be there: Let’s meet in Busan!

Our Korean team will be at G-STAR 2026, so don’t miss the chance to meet us in person! Whether you’re a game advertiser looking to reach high-intent players or a brand looking to turn rewarded gaming into a loyalty engine, book a meeting with us to see how Mistplay can help you grow.

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