place GAMM Game Museum
Admission is free
ADMISSION FREE
- November 19th to 20th
- GAMM Game Museum
welcome
Welcome to Checkpoint Festival of Interactive Experiences
A vibrant, immersive gathering designed to convene the most imaginative and forward-thinking voices in the European games sector. More than just a conference, Checkpoint Festival, is where artistry meets enterprise—celebrating the cultural and artistic value of interactive works while exploring fresh approaches to collaboration and sustainable business.
November 19 - 20, 2026
Be part of Europe’s Playful Renaissance.
On November 19 and 20, 2026, GAMM hosts the third edition of the Checkpoint Festival—two days dedicated to video games as a form of cultural expression, a creative medium, and a phenomenon capable of engaging with diverse worlds. Admission is free.
Why you should Join Event
Forward Thinking Voices
A schedule focused on games culture, diversity, inclusion and innovation with national and international speakers.
Unique Experiences
Checkpoint isn't just a Festival, it's an interactive experience, dive into European culture and stay tuned for exclusive experiences in the city of Rome and beyond.
Networking
An occasion to create new connections and dive into old ones in a location central in Europe with a vibrant atmosphere celebrating the cultural and artistic value of interactive works
Innovative Venue
GAMM Game Museum awaits you in its dynamic brand new space with three thematic areas a unique collection digital and physical and more than 1000 games to play.
Hybrid Mode
The 2026 event will be a hybrid event—accessible both in person and online—to broaden participation and remove barriers for underrepresented communities worldwide
Landmark Gathering
Join us to celebrate culture, empower creators, and advance inclusion across the European video games sector.
The Speakers
John Smith
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Michael Dennis
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Sarah Michelle
Expert Designer
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Katty Wilson
Expert Designer
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Schedule (Coming soon...)
Round Table: Authorship in Video Games
A round table dedicated to the topic of authorship in video game works.
GTA: In-Depth Panel & Media Partnership
An in-depth panel dedicated to Grand Theft Auto and its impact on gaming culture.
Media partnerScreenWorld Documentary Screening
Milestone
A talk dedicated to Milestone and the history of the Italian studio.
AIV
Training for new authors. A meeting with AIV – Accademia Italiana Videogiochi (Italian Video Game Academy).
GTA and Cinema: The Culture of Grand Theft Auto
A round table on the relationship between GTA culture, cinema, audiovisual imagery and pop culture.
Media partnerGTA, Influencers and the Audience
A meeting with influencers and the audience, with a final moment dedicated to playing GTA 6.
Authorship in Interactive Works
A talk dedicated to the topic of authorship in interactive works.
Age of Games: History and Video Games
An in-depth look at the relationship between history, video games and public outreach.
Invader Studios
A meeting with Invader Studios and an in-depth look at Italian game development.
EFGAMP: Video Games, Authorship and Museums
A streamed meeting with EFGAMP. Special moment: an award presented to Andreas for his contribution to the topic of authorship and museums.
AwardSanta Cecilia + AIV
A talk on the relationship between music, education and video games, with Santa Cecilia and AIV.
DJ Set & Aperitivo
Closing the third edition of Checkpoint Festival with a DJ set and aperitivo.
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The venue
GAMM Game Museum
Address
Via delle Terme di Diocleziano, 35 · Rome, Italy
Dates
Thursday, November 19 – Friday, November 20, 2026
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Admission is free on both days, November 19 and 20, 2026.
The third edition takes place on Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20, 2026, with sessions from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The venue is the GAMM Game Museum, Via delle Terme di Diocleziano 35, Rome, Italy.
Two days of talks, round tables and a documentary screening, with a focus on authorship in video games, Italian game development, training for new authors, and the links between games, history, music and education.
Thursday includes the GTA sessions, ending with a moment dedicated to playing GTA 6. Friday closes with a DJ set and aperitivo.
Checkpoint Festival is organized by Kabuto S.R.L. in partnership with the GAMM Game Museum.
For questions about the program or media partnerships, use the contact form on this page or write to info@checkpointfestival.com.
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