July 2025 is all about the pulse of pop culture, where gaming, tech, and anime scenes level up. It’s the kind of month where community-driven moments take the spotlight.
Whether you’re into uncovering the next big title, exploring fresh ideas, or checking out clever tech innovations, this month offers something for every kind of geek.
Let’s take a look with GIANTY at what’s stirring across the scene.
Level Up: What’s Happening in Gaming This July
Develop:Brighton 2025
Time: July 8-10
Location: Brighton, UK
Starting with Develop:Brighton 2025, the UK’s premier game industry event that unites everyone from global studios to indie developers in a welcoming and inclusive space.
With 13 diverse tracks – including the new Performance track – plus free Roundtables and an Indie BootCamp, the conference offers practical, hands-on content designed to help attendees sharpen their skills, share ideas, network, and grow their careers.
BitSummit 2025
Time: July 18-20
Location: Kyoto, Japan
BitSummit is Japan’s independent game development festival held annually in Kyoto, growing from a small industry event in 2013 to attracting over 38,333 attendees by 2024.
Founded to showcase Japanese indie developers to the world, it features keynotes from industry legends and support from major companies like Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft.
Beyond games, BitSummit is known for its vibrant music scene, hosting renowned composers and artists.
Celebrated globally and covered by top gaming media, BitSummit remains a developer-driven festival that continues to grow and inspire the indie game community year after year.
Philippine GameDev Expo 2025
Time: July 25-27
Location: Manila, Philippines
PGDX, held for the first time in Manila in 2023, is a landmark event that showcases Filipino game developers’ talents on a global stage.
Organized by CBZN Perspective and the Game Developers Association of the Philippines, it brings together local and international industry leaders, featuring panels, a thriving indie game scene, and exhibitors from major gaming brands.
The event offers valuable insights for creators and businesses alike, highlighting the Philippines’ growing role in the gaming industry while providing opportunities for networking, skill-building, and celebrating Filipino creativity.
Tech on Display: Standout Showcases & Events of July 2025
Momentum AI San Jose 2025
Time: July 15-16
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
Momentum AI San Jose 2025 is a two-day summit designed for enterprise tech and data leaders to explore how AI can transform large-scale business operations, products, and services.
The event features cross-industry panels, case studies, interactive roundtables, and new forums such as the CIO Forum – a private gathering for executives to discuss real-world AI challenges, strategies, and outcomes – and the new AI Risk Forum, which focuses on secure AI deployment.
Attendees will benefit from curated learning and networking experiences, including Q&A sessions, executive dinners, and sponsor-led briefings, all aimed at helping organizations benchmark, scale, and successfully implement AI.
Women Impact Tech West Regional Virtual Accelerate Conference
Time: July 24
Location: Virtual – Western USA
Women Impact Tech is a supportive community dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and advancing women in technology by fostering collaboration, professional growth, and belonging.
With a mission to drive innovation through diversity and inclusion, the organization focuses on three core pillars:
- Providing knowledge and insights into industry trends and work-life balance
- Creating meaningful connections to build lasting support networks
- Promoting progress in hiring by linking skilled women technologists with forward-thinking companies.
Their recent Chicago Accelerate Conference united 1,200 women engineers and leaders, reflecting their commitment to building a thriving, inclusive tech ecosystem.
ChannelCon 2025
Time: July 29-31
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
ChannelCon 2025, hosted by the Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA), is the premier event for IT channel professionals, emphasizing that the future is human, with technology as the enabler.
It offers attendees the chance to connect with industry experts, gain actionable insights, and explore new ways to grow their businesses and careers.
Tailored tracks support MSPs and solution providers with best practices and growth strategies, vendors and distributors with equal partnership opportunities and specialized training, and industry associates with networking and relationship-building across the broader tech community.
From Screen to Scene: July’s Anime Buzz
Anime Expo 2025
Time: July 3-6
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Anime Expo 2025 is looking to deliver yet another unforgettable celebration of Japanese pop culture, continuing its legacy since its origins in 1991 as “Anime Con” by UC Berkeley’s Cal Animage Alpha club.
Organized by the non-profit SPJA, this year’s event brings together fans and industry leaders from around the world for an exciting, high-energy experience in anime, music, fashion, and gaming.
Highlights from AX 2025 include:
- Electrifying concerts by top Japanese artists, including Hiroshi Kitadani (known for his iconic songs from One Piece and Kamen Rider) and FLOW, the J-rock band behind multiple anime hits.
- An impressive AMV (Anime Music Video) competition that showcases fan-made masterpieces blending editing skill and deep anime appreciation.
- As always, Incredible cosplay throughout the convention halls, with thousands of attendees bringing characters to life through detailed costumes and performances.
There is something for everyone: The Artist Alley, a vibrant hub of creativity, filled with handmade prints, crafts, clothing, and original comics of talented artists; or panels that offer deep dives into the anime world, from insider industry talks to passionate fan-led discussions on trends and series.
Once again, AX is the ultimate gathering for anime lovers, leaving attendees inspired and looking forward to it every year.
No Time To Rest!
July 2025 has been a non-stop ride through the heart of gaming, tech, and anime culture. This month proved one thing: innovation and passion are at an all-time high.
But this isn’t the end – it’s only the beginning. The insights gained, connections made, and ideas sparked this July will ripple through the rest of the year and beyond. Whether you are networking or exploring new frontiers, the message is clear: there’s no slowing down!
The scene is alive, the future is collaborative, and the next big breakthrough might be just one event away. So catch your breath with GIANTY – if you can – because there’s no time to rest.
