gamescom, a privately owned company headquartered in Germany, was founded in 2009 and operates with approximately 510 employees. Functioning as the world's largest event and trade fair for computer and video games, the company hosts an annual event in August at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. It serves as a major hub for the international gaming industry, featuring new game reveals, esports, cosplay, and a substantial business-to-business area for industry professionals.