This October, escape room professionals and enthusiasts from around the world will gather in Sofia, Bulgaria, for a one-of-a-kind event. The Escape Room Conference 2025 will take place on October 20 at the iconic The Purgatory, right alongside the World Escape Room Championship Finals.

What’s the Goal?

The conference is designed to inspire, educate, and connect. It will be divided into three thematic parts, each focusing on practical insights and real stories to help you build better rooms and collaborate more effectively within the industry.

Whether you're an experienced owner, game master, puzzle designer, or just starting your adventure with escape rooms — this conference will offer you tools, ideas, and connections to take your next step.

Who Should Attend?

The event is dedicated primarily to:

• Escape room owners,
• Game masters,
• Room designers,
• Managers and operations staff.

It’s also a perfect opportunity for:

• enthusiasts,
• aspiring creators,
• or anyone considering opening their own escape room. 

Learn from professionals about the challenges of the business, the effort behind every experience, and the tools used to optimize operations. This is your chance to see the escape room industry from the inside out.

Speakers

This year’s lineup brings international voices ready to share their unique perspectives:

• Vasilis Dalitsikas with the bittersweet topic:
   “Expectations vs Reality: Escape Room Edition”
• Zoltan Papp, who will send you off on a well-deserved break with:
   “Go on Vacation! How to Build a Self-Running ER Team”
• Verone, diving into the heart of design with:
   “Between Art and Business: Designing Games That Make You Forget You're Playing”

The full agenda you'll find HERE.

What Else Is Happening?

Every conference ticket gives you full access to The Purgatory venue, including the vibrant Fun Zone, where escape room fans from all over the globe will cheer for the finalists competing for the World Champion title.

After the talks and the championship stage are over, all attendees are invited to a lively afterparty, also hosted at The Purgatory.

Information about tickets can be found HERE.