Maybe there is a way to sneak in before some events begin. I can suggest you to go to the website of Summer Game Fest and use the contact form at the bottom of the page! Maybe sending this direct message to the Summer Game Fest might allow you to participate by the end of the fest. I'd do the same by contacting other upcoming events and see if there is a way to have them sneak the game into the events. I am certain that after most hosts see the ambitious game if there is a way to sneak the game in they'd do it.
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I'd say you should definitely look into Gamescom in August. Maybe contacting them this month might prove useful. I'll try to seek for some other events.
Also maybe contact Geoff Keighley and The Game Awards. If the game is not going to release this year The Game Awards includes world premiers, including some indie titles. I think after contacting them and maybe corresponding with them there might be a way to have the game shown there too?
Although submitting is closed maybe try to contact Steam for the festival today and see if you can use the new demo to present the game. This event is one of the biggest this year and it'll be a huge lost opportunity. There is still time until it starts.
https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/steamgamefestival
You have the new upcoming demo, a steam page and etc, so you're pretty much eligible I hope to submit for the event. Miracles might happen, I hope!
Woah! Thanks so so much for the amazing suggestions & advice! Some of the event you mentioned are def on our list, and we have noted the rest too, this is super helpful! We have indeed gotten in touch with someone from Steam regarding a late submission just 2 weeks ago to which was politely responded to; that we were unfortunately unable to sneak in anymore at the time, perhaps we'll give it another shot!
Also, apologies for the late reply - we shifted gear crunching away, burning midnight oil to complete this demo update, there's a limited time to respond at the moment, but we'll try to check in as often as we can here! Massive thanks again for all the suggestions :D