[Event news] One Week Until Develop:Brighton 2026

Taking place next week, between 14 – 16 July, we can’t wait to bring the game dev community together to mark our 20^th anniversary.

Whether you’re a seasoned studio leader, an aspiring indie developer, or you’re new to our amazing industry, Develop:Brighton offers something for everyone.

• CONFERENCE

The three-day event will feature 100+ talks, hosted by speakers from the likes of ustwo, 4J Studios, Xbox, Epic Games and more, each bringing practical insights and real experiences to help you tackle the challenges facing your studio & your games.

• EXPO

Taking place on Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 July, attendees will have the opportunity to get up-to-date with the latest dev technology and get hands-on with all the games on display. Expo-only pass holders also get access to a number of free conference sessions.

• MEET@DEVELOP

To maximise on the networking opportunity at Develop:Brighton, we offer a networking tool – Meet@Develop – which all registered visitors can use to contact each other and set up meetings to connect with fellow industry guests.

• INDIE SHOWCASE

10 independently developed games have been shortlisted by a panel of industry experts based on the games’ innovation & originality. These games will be featured within the Expo & attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite.

• DEVELOP:STAR AWARDS

Taking place at The Brighton Dome on Wednesday 15 July, the Develop:Star Awards recognise the very best games and talent within the industry with categories that enable studios of every size to shine. Join us in celebrating our amazing industry!

• AFTER HOURS

Each year, there’s an abundance of networking opportunities at Develop:Brighton. As well as the events organised by Develop, there’s also a whole host of ‘unofficial’ after-hours events and parties in the evenings.

We can’t wait to see you in sunny Brighton next week!

REGISTER HERE