Event News

The fully digital gaming expo returns May 23–24, 2026, with confirmed exhibitors, a first look at the booths built inside the event and a brand-new Alienware partnership inside the ENDIX world. ENDIX, the free interactive digital gaming expo on Steam and Epic Games Store, today revealed its full exhibitor lineup for the May 23–24 edition, alongside the first preview of in-event booths and a new collaboration with Alienware.

Alan Boswell Group is to sponsor the branded guest wristbands at the forthcoming MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. GOLD AND PLATINUM TABLES NOW SOLD OUT! But we still have tickets for sale, so book here. Kate Walker, Account Director at Alan Boswell Group, said: “We’re thrilled to be sponsoring the MCV Develop Awards …

Games Growth Summit, the games industry’s essential commercial conference, takes place in 3 weeks, with a packed agenda featuring some of the most respected voices in games development, publishing, investment, and strategy. Hosted by Will Freeman, the day kicks off with a data-led fireside chat from Omdia’s George Jijiashvili and …

Manchester Games Network, a new business organisation, launches today to strengthen Greater Manchester’s international reputation in the games sector.

Keywords Studios has been announced as the sponsor of the Major Publisher of the Year Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. GOLD AND PLATINUM TABLES NOW SOLD OUT! But we still have tickets for sale, so book here. Natalie Jones, Global Brand Director at Keywords Studios, said: “At Keywords Studios, our …

New Designers returns from 1 - 4 July with a new, multidisciplinary format, bringing together +2,500 graduating designers across all disciplines in one place. It’s a key moment for students and early‑career creatives as they begin to connect with the design industry, build networks, and take their next steps. Game design is one of the disciplines that we represent, and we provide opportunities for aspiring designers to explore pathways into the industry. 

Develop:Brighton has announced that its conference programme is now live, with more talks to be added soon. You can explore what’s scheduled so far across each track over the three days, as the event marks its 20th anniversary with speakers from Epic Games, Frontier Developments, ustwo, Dead Nice Studios, Ubisoft and more. …

Games Done Quick (GDQ), the leading organizer of charity speedrunning events, and gamescom, the world’s biggest event for computer and video games, today announced gamescom GDQ, a new live event taking place August 28-30, 2026 at the event. This marks GDQ’s first-ever event hosted in Europe and its first official partnership with gamescom. 

TIGA, the trade association representing the UK games industry, has announced that the TIGA Games Industry Awards (www.tiga.org/awards) are back for 2026, with nominations now open to game developers and publishers, educators, and technology and service providers. Entries will close at midnight on Friday July 24th.

The Brazilian Game Developers Association (Abragames), with Brazil Games and in partnership with The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency – ApexBrasil, has announced a robust and strategic participation at Gamescom Latam 2026, underscoring Brazil’s growing role as a global hub for game development and international collaboration. With a comprehensive …