Games industry events

Develop:Brighton is delighted to reveal the first keynote for this year’s event: ustwo’s Maria Sayans (CEO), Daniel Gray (Chief Creative Officer) & Peter Pashley (Chief Development Officer) will be taking to the stage to present ustwo games: A Positively Playful Business.

The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancaster Hotel, overlooking London’s Hyde Park.  The Player’s Choice Award is now open for voting via Vote | MCV Awards  ABOUT Player’s Choice Award New for this year, the Player’s Choice Award puts the power …

Emma Smith and Jason Avent join an expanding lineup of industry leaders bringing real-world insight into scaling studios, navigating growth, and building lasting success. With over 20 years in the industry, Jason has worked with companies including Electronic Arts, Warner Bros, Zynga, and Disney. From founding Boss Alien (creators of CSR Racing) to …

Digital entertainment marketplace G2A.COM today announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with World of Warcraft professional guild Echo Esports. This sponsorship supports Echo’s latest bid to become champions of the World of Warcraft: Midnight Race to World First (RWF). The collaboration marks a decade of G2A.COM’s involvement in esports, with total investments exceeding €12 million globally.

Game Dev Heroes, the awards initiative created to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked individuals powering the games industry, is expanding internationally with the launch of Game Dev Heroes Benelux 2026.

MCV/DEVELOP has announced Portal as the sponsor of the drawing competition at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.

Expo Gamers, the Adriatic region’s premier boutique games industry event, is proud to announce world-class speakers and strategic partnerships for the 2026 edition, taking place on May 29–30 in the stunning coastal city of Opatija.  A Roster of Global Industry Titans The program will feature speakers from giants like Larian …

The organizers of BCN Game Fest, RetroBarcelona and SAGA Saló del Gaming join forces in a new yearly video game convention which aims to become the largest video game event for both professionals and gamers in Southern Europe, SAGA Barcelona Game Fest, which will take place on October 9, 10, and 11, 2026, at the Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc venue, the same 14000 squared meters space where other international innovation-focused events happen, like Mobile World Congress.

The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancaster Hotel, overlooking London’s Hyde Park.  YOU NOW HAVE AN EXTRA WEEK TO ENTER – ENTRIES CLOSE MARCH 30th! You can nominate for the awards right now HERE: through the form on our official awards …

Develop:Brighton announced some of the first confirmed speakers. There will be an incredible variety of topics and speaker talent who promise to share their inspiring stories, varied experiences & offer practical advice. Details of confirmed talks and speakers so far can be found here, with more being announced over the …