14 - 16 July 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole
Bringing the Game Dev Community Together
Welcome to Develop:Brighton
Develop:Brighton is the only event in the UK that brings the entire game-making industry together - from micro indies to global studio superstars, to learn from each other, share ideas and experiences, network and do business in a friendly and inclusive environment.
Our 2025 event attracted a huge 5,500 attendees and we can't wait to welcome the games industry back this year, on the 20 year anniversary of Develop:Brighton.
Early Bird passes for our 2026 event are available until 3 June, so register now to benefit from a discounted rate.
Conference Programme
Our Develop:Brighton 2026 programme is taking shape and we are thrilled to announce some brilliant speakers, with more to be confirmed very soon. The programme has something for everyone - with tracks covering every discipline of game making. Our focus for 2026 continues to be delivering practical take-aways and vocational content to give you the chance to “skill-up” and do what you do even better.
Conference tracks:
2026 Speakers
Taking place on the evening of Wednesday 15 July at The Brighton Dome, the Develop:Star Awards will once again bring together the game dev community to celebrate the creative excellence of game makers behind the best games of the previous 12 months.
news
8 April 2026
Indie Showcase Submissions Open
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31 March 2026
First Keynote Announced
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19 March 2026
First Speakers Announced
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12 February 2026
Develop:Star Awards Submissions Open
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28 January 2026
Registration now open for Develop:Brighton 2026
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14 January 2026
Speaker submissions are open
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18 July 2025
Develop:Brighton announces record attendance for 2025
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14 July 2025
Develop:Star Awards 2025 Winners Announced
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