International Indie Festival ‘BitSummit’ Reveals Venue Map and Event Details

The BitSummit Organizing Committee launched a special website today (the 23rd) featuring the venue map and event schedule for ‘BitSummit PUNCH,’ an indie game exhibition to be held in Kyoto, Japan, from May 22 to 24. The site also introduces various details, including the event’s MCs and opening performances.

Announcer Ai Yokomachi and J-mon, who have served as MCs since BitSummit Gaiden, will return to host the stage for BitSummit PUNCH. Additionally, the public days on the 23rd and 24th will feature a performance by game music composer Professor Sakamoto.

An official PR supporter campaign for public day attendees will also be held. A giveaway campaign linked to official broadcasts by popular streamers will be conducted via the official BitSummit X account, with five winners selected by lottery to receive a ‘BitSummit PUNCH Official T-shirt’ signed by all the performers. The entry period runs from the 24th to May 25th; to enter, users must follow the official X account, repost the campaign post, and submit a cheering comment or illustration via the entry form.

In collaboration with the live streaming app 17LIVE, a space has been set up where attendees can interact with 17LIVE’s V-Livers. Furthermore, the top five creators selected through an in-app event will be featured in ‘BitSummit PUNCH’ collaboration outdoor advertisements, which will be displayed at various locations around Kyoto Station from May 18 to 24. Popular TikTok creator team TIZZ TRIDENT will also participate as official reporters, sharing scenes from the event via TikTok.

Several international influencers, including popular Taiwanese influencer Mibin, will also participate to introduce various indie games to their respective countries. Co-founders of G-EIGHT, Taiwan’s largest indie game event—including Rayark co-founder ‘Tony’—will also visit the venue. The G-EIGHT co-founders will engage with indie gamers on-site and later introduce key titles and events through an official report.

BitSummit PUNCH will take place at Miyako Messe in Kyoto from May 22 to 24. Further details about the event can be found on the official X account and website.