The Busan Indie Connect Festival Organizing Committee (hereafter BIC Organizing Committee) has officially unveiled the list of sponsors for this year's event.

BIC 2026 is looking to push the boundaries of the indie gaming ecosystem, bringing in a wider array of global sponsors than in previous years. These partners will be integrated into the BIC 2026 experience—both online and offline—through exhibition booths, on-site branding, and collaborative promotional campaigns, all designed to help indie developers reach a broader global audience.

Leading the pack as the Executive Sponsor is Google Play. The company has already announced its support plans, including the 'BIC x Google Play IndieFest Awards', which will be presented to all participants of BIC 2026.

The Platinum Sponsors for this year are Pearl Abyss and the Korea Creative Content Agency. Smilegate Stove has secured a Gold sponsorship, while the Silver tier features three companies: Visual Dart, Epic Games, and NC. Rounding out the list, the Bronze Sponsors are AdPopcorn, the Game Rating and Administration Committee, and Megazone Cloud.

BIC 2026 kicks off its online festival from August 7 to August 28, where you can explore the showcased titles on the official website. The action then moves to the physical realm from August 14 to August 16 at Hall 2 of the Busan BEXCO Exhibition Center I. The event will host business days, the Busan Indie Wave Conference, and various stage programs, where sponsors will engage directly with attendees via their on-site booths and branding.

Joo Sung-pil, the Chairperson of the BIC Organizing Committee, expressed gratitude, stating: "We are truly thankful to the global sponsors who have chosen to join us on this meaningful journey for this year's BIC Festival." The Chairperson added: "We aim to be a solid bridge connecting creators, users, and the industry, establishing meaningful links at the heart of the global indie game ecosystem to provide tangible support for developers."