Brighton, United Kingdom — July 10, 2026 — With 5,500 attendees in 2025, Develop:Brighton, the UK’s biggest conference and expo for Game Developers, is set to open its doors next week, bringing together the industry’s diverse talent.
A Growing Hub for Game Development
Develop:Brighton will once again serve as the UK's biggest conference and expo for Game Developers. The event is designed to foster insight, inspiration, and networking across the entire game-making industry. It provides a crucial platform for professionals to learn from peers, share experiences, and conduct business within a friendly and inclusive environment.
The conference has seen consistent growth, reflecting the vitality of the sector. In 2025, the event attracted 5,500 attendees. This builds on a strong showing in 2023, which saw just under 5,000 attendees, and a significant increase from the 3,000 game dev professionals connected at the 2021 event.
Connecting the Game Dev Community
The event is tailored for the entire Game Dev community, from global superstars to micro indies, ensuring a broad spectrum of perspectives. It will welcome game-making industry professionals, game developers, and studio leads (2024), alongside individuals starting out in the industry and those in education. This diverse attendance signals a robust marketplace for ideas and future collaborations.
Develop:Brighton 2026 will also host several concurrent events, expanding its reach and offerings. These include the prestigious Develop:Star Awards 2026, XDS Ignite, the Indie Showcase competition, and the Indie Bootcamp. A series of Roundtables will also provide focused discussions for participants.
Organized by Tandem Events
Develop:Brighton is organized by Tandem Events, a name familiar to many in the game sector. Tandem Events also orchestrates The Develop:Star Awards, which will run concurrently with the main conference this year. This dual focus underscores their commitment to recognizing and fostering talent within the industry.
For those looking to shape the conversation, speaker submissions for Develop:Brighton 2026 were open until Wednesday, February 11. This early deadline highlights the structured planning behind the event, ensuring a curated program for attendees.
For more details on the schedule and participating companies, visit http://www.developconference.com