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Hi Abigail 

Happy New Year!

It's the time of year to start thinking about the Develop:Brighton conference which will bring together the whole game development community for another busy, inspiring and fun-filled three days by the beach.

And that’s where you come in – as well as recruiting speakers directly, we also really want to hear from game devs and studios of all sizes who are willing to share their knowledge and experiences with fellow developers.

The deadline for submitting a talk is 19 February 2020.

IS THIS YOU?

• ?????????????????????Got tips & tricks to share on how to manage your community?
• Do you successfully manage crunch and your work-life balance?
• Had a viral success or launched a hit game????????
• Has a diversity policy helped your studio????????
• ???????Just launched a new IP?
• Working on an Apple Arcade game? 

These are just some of the things our delegates would love to hear about, so if this is you then why not come and share your experiences?

WHY SPEAK?

• Share things with like-minded devs
• Help shape the conference content
• Great publicity for your studio
• Free conference pass for all speakers??????????????

HERE'S A TASTE OF LAST YEAR'S DEVELOP:BRIGHTON

Develop:Brighton is all about game devs helping each other to make better games, so come and get involved!

We look forward to seeing you in Brighton. 

Ali Fearnley

Conference Director

Hi Abigail 

Happy New Year!

It's the time of year to start thinking about the Develop:Brighton conference which will bring together the whole game development community for another busy, inspiring and fun-filled three days by the beach.

And that’s where you come in – as well as recruiting speakers directly, we also really want to hear from game devs and studios of all sizes who are willing to share their knowledge and experiences with fellow developers.

The deadline for submitting a talk is 19 February 2020.

IS THIS YOU?

• ?????????????????????Got tips & tricks to share on how to manage your community?
• Do you successfully manage crunch and your work-life balance?
• Had a viral success or launched a hit game????????
• Has a diversity policy helped your studio????????
• ???????Just launched a new IP?
• Working on an Apple Arcade game? 

These are just some of the things our delegates would love to hear about, so if this is you then why not come and share your experiences?

WHY SPEAK?

• Share things with like-minded devs
• Help shape the conference content
• Great publicity for your studio
• Free conference pass for all speakers??????????????

HERE'S A TASTE OF LAST YEAR'S DEVELOP:BRIGHTON

Develop:Brighton is all about game devs helping each other to make better games, so come and get involved!

We look forward to seeing you in Brighton. 

Ali Fearnley

Conference Director

Hi Abigail 

Develop:Brighton is all about bringing the development community together to share ideas, network and learn from each other. With a focus on the current issues facing game devs, our conference offers delegates real takeaway - practical advice, useful insights and inspiration which will actually help you go back to the studio and make even better games.

And, while we're busy recruiting speakers directly, we'd also like to invite you to send in your own ideas for talks. 

The deadline for submitting a talk is 19 February 2020.

IS THIS YOU?

• ?????????????????????Got tips & tricks to share on how to manage your community?
• Do you successfully manage crunch and your work-life balance?
• Had a viral success or launched a hit game????????
• Has a diversity policy helped your studio????????
• ???????Just launched a new IP?
• Working on an Apple Arcade game? 

These are just some of the things our delegates would love to hear about, so if this is you then why not come and share your experiences?

WHY SPEAK?

HERE'S A TASTE OF LAST YEAR'S DEVELOP:BRIGHTON

Develop:Brighton is all about game devs helping each other to make better games, so come and get involved!

We look forward to seeing you in Brighton. 

Ali Fearnley

Conference Director

Hi Abigail 

As you’re probably aware, mobile makes up the biggest part of the worldwide games market. So, we’re introducing a new track this year dedicated to exploring the best business strategies and game design for mobile F2P games. 

If you’re a mobile game developer with a successful game we’d love you to come and share your experiences at this year’s conference – and so would our attendees!

NEW MOBILE TRACK – IDEAS FOR TALKS

• How we did it insights from successful mobile F2P games
• Managing live ops
• Maximising ad and IAP monetisation
• App Store optimisation
• Marketing-led game concept testing
• Ad creative optimisation
• Calculating return on advertising spend???????

These are just some of the things our attendees would love to hear about, so if you have experience of any of these areas or anything else to do with mobile game dev then why not

come and share your experiences?

WHY SPEAK?

HERE'S A TASTE OF LAST YEAR'S DEVELOP:BRIGHTON

Develop:Brighton is all about game devs helping each other to make better games, so come and get involved!

We look forward to seeing you in Brighton. 

Ali Fearnley

Conference Director

Hi Abigail 

Develop:Brighton is all about bringing the development community together to share ideas, network and learn from each other. With a focus on the current issues facing game devs, our conference offers delegates real takeaway - practical advice, useful insights and inspiration which will actually help you go back to the studio and make even better games.

And, while we're busy recruiting speakers directly, we'd also like to invite you to send in your own ideas for talks. 

The deadline for submitting a talk is 19 February 2020.

IS THIS YOU?

• ?????????????????????Got tips & tricks to share on how to manage your community?
• Do you successfully manage crunch and your work-life balance?
• Had a viral success or launched a hit game????????
• Has a diversity policy helped your studio????????
• ???????Just launched a new IP?
• Working on an Apple Arcade game? 

These are just some of the things our delegates would love to hear about, so if this is you then why not come and share your experiences?

WHY SPEAK?

HERE'S A TASTE OF LAST YEAR'S DEVELOP:BRIGHTON

Develop:Brighton is all about game devs helping each other to make better games, so come and get involved!

We look forward to seeing you in Brighton. 

Ali Fearnley

Conference Director

Hi Abigail 

As you’re probably aware, mobile makes up the biggest part of the worldwide games market. So, we’re introducing a new track this year dedicated to exploring the best business strategies and game design for mobile F2P games. 

If you’re a mobile game developer with a successful game we’d love you to come and share your experiences at this year’s conference – and so would our attendees!

NEW MOBILE TRACK – IDEAS FOR TALKS

• How we did it insights from successful mobile F2P games
• Managing live ops
• Maximising ad and IAP monetisation
• App Store optimisation
• Marketing-led game concept testing
• Ad creative optimisation
• Calculating return on advertising spend???????

These are just some of the things our attendees would love to hear about, so if you have experience of any of these areas or anything else to do with mobile game dev then why not

come and share your experiences?

WHY SPEAK?

HERE'S A TASTE OF LAST YEAR'S DEVELOP:BRIGHTON

Develop:Brighton is all about game devs helping each other to make better games, so come and get involved!

We look forward to seeing you in Brighton. 

Ali Fearnley

Conference Director

Hi Abigail?

At Develop:Brighton we're passionate about making sure our conference programme reflects the ever changing trends of the games industry.?

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And, as mobile now makes up the biggest part of the worldwide games market, we've introduced
a new track dedicated to exploring the best business strategies and game design for mobile F2P
game dev.?So, if you're a mobile developer don't miss this opportunity to hear some of your
brightest and most successful peers share their secrets and stories.

View a message from Develop:Brighton regarding COVID-19

Super Early Bird

Book your conference pass by 8 April to save over 30% that's?as much as
?355 on a 3 day pass!

And if you're an indie dev studio with 4 people or less there are even greater savings to be had by booking a Micro Indie pass - from just ?100!

MOBILE TRACK SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Corentin Delprat
Hutch

Kate Killick
Mojiworks?

Jeonghee Jin Pearl
Abyss?

Elizaveta Kostyukhina

Supersolid Games

Ioana Cazacu

Mojiworks

Jason Avent

TT Odyssey

Greg Sue
MAG Interactive?

Simon Prytherch
Kwalee?

Isabel Davies
Purewal & Partners

GET INVOLVED

Develop:Brighton brings together all sectors of the development community from micro indies to the largest studios and everyone in between - over 3,000 game dev professionals all under one roof.

So if you're interested in gaining access and exposure to the largest gathering of developers anywhere in the UK, then Develop:Brighton is for you.

DEVELOP:STAR AWARDS - ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Taking place on the evening of Wednesday 15 July - during?Develop:Brighton -?the?Star Awards?will once again bring together the game dev community to celebrate the creative excellence of the game devs behind the best games of the last 12 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to shout about your achievements, showcase your work and gain the recognition you deserve.

Entry is open from now until 3 April 2020.

FIND OUT WHAT PEOPLE THINK ABOUT DEVELOP:BRIGHTON

Don't miss our Super Early Bird rates - book your conference pass by 8 April to save over 30% that's?as much as ?355 on a 3 day pass!?

We look forward to seeing you in Brighton.

Ali Fearnley

Conference Director

Hi Abigail?

We hope you''re safe and well.

Since the recent government announcement regarding large-scale events, we've been in discussions with the Brighton Hilton about what would be possible in November.?

Regrettably, we've come to the decision that due to the scale of Develop:Brighton it would be impossible to safely hold a physical event that would incorporate the conference, expo, Develop:Star Awards and the numerous networking and social events which take place during the week.?

It's been a really tough decision to take, but the safety of our 3000 attendees remains our priority.?

So this year, between 2-4 November, Develop:Brighton Digital will take place featuring a host of outstanding speakers from the development world, and on Wednesday 4?November we will once again salute the brightest and best during the Develop:Star Awards which will also be digital.

In September more details will be released about the speakers and their topics, but for now please get the dates in your diary for what will be a lively three days discussing, sharing and celebrating our brilliant creative industry.

Naturally we look forward to being back in Brighton next year 13 - 15 July 2021, but in the meantime stay safe and look out for more info on Develop:Brighton Digital coming soon.

The Develop:Brighton Team.

Hi Abigail?

Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 / Coronavirus crisis we have been receiving enquiries about the status of this year's Develop:Brighton.

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The health and safety of our visitors is paramount and therefore we are monitoring the situation closely, taking advice from Public Health England to ensure we do what is in everybody's best interests.

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As Develop:Brighton 2020 is taking place in July we are working towards holding the event as planned. However, we are evaluating this situation on a daily basis and will continue to do so over the coming weeks.

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In the event that we do have to cancel Develop:Brighton then we will let the community know as soon as possible and offer all delegates a refund on their passes.

Thank you for your patience.

The Develop:Brighton Team

Hi Abigail?

We're really excited because Develop:Brighton Digital will be opening its virtual doors on Monday morning - so only a few days to go until we bring the game dev community together again.

We've got a great few days lined up for you - including inspiring sessions from some of the best in the business, the Expo, networking in the "Hilton" Bar?and the Develop:Star Awards. See what's on below.?but?register TODAY if you don't want to miss out!

View the conference programme?here

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KEYNOTE SESSIONS

Todd Howard,
Bethesda Game Studios

Dominic Robilliard, PlayStation and Pixelopus

Gary Whitta, Screenwriter, Author
& Game Designer

LIVE PANELS

KEYNOTE PANEL

10am Wednesday 4 November
Running a Game Studio - All You Need to Know

Host:??Elle Osili-Wood, Video Games Presenter and Journalist

Four of the UK''s most inspiring studio heads share their years of experience and insights into running a successful studio today. The discussion will cover establishing a creative and productive workplace, making profitable games and selling them in the ever-changing landscape of this industry. They will also examine the importance of accessibility, inclusion and community within games today. More.

Panellists:?

Aj Grand Scrutton,?
Dlala Studios

Maria Sayans,

ustwo games

Imre Jele,?
Bossa Studios

Veronique Lallier,
Hi-Rez Studios

4pm Monday 2 November
Diversity - The Road to the Future

Host: Kish Hirani, BAME in Games

The Diversity Star Award celebrates an individual who has shown a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the games industry. In this session the 2020 Diversity Star nominees get together to discuss their experiences of diversity in the industry, the challenges they've faced personally and in championing the cause. More.

Panellists:?

Harinder Sangha,?
Sumo Digital

Liz Prince,?
Putting The G Into Gaming/Amiqus

Robin Gray,?
Gayming Magazine

Ian Hamilton,
Independent

Shay Thompson,?
Level Up Link Up

4pm Tuesday 3 November
The LGBTQ+ Games Industry & Allyship

Host:?Ian Masters, Flick Games

Meet the founders of Out Making Games, the UK's only Network of LGBTQ+ Games Industry Professionals as they discuss their progress since forming (at the Develop Conference!) and our plans for the future. Join them for a discussion about representation and allyship in the industry.?More.

Panellists:?

Elli Shapiro,
Rocksteady Studios

Zoe Brown,
PlayStation London Studio

Liam Price,
Sheridans

VIEW SESSIONS BY TRACK

EXPO

Running alongside the virtual conference for all 3 days is the Develop:Brighton Digital Expo. You'll be able to swap virtual business cards, see live demos and talk to exhibitors in real time just as if you were standing in the Expo!

Why not get involved - take a booth in our digital expo!?

CONTACT US NOW

NETWORKING

Nothing beats meeting in person, but our networking feature allows attendees to be just as interactive with each other.?

• Virtual Hilton?Bar - "meet" up with familiar faces or make new contacts
• ???????Digital business cards - facilitate networking
• Video chat - instantly connect with other attendees
• Lock down your groups - for private chats or meetings
• Flexibility - opt out at any point during the event or altogether

STAR AWARDS

Headline Sponsor

The?Develop:Star Awards?will recognise the very best games and talent within the industry and bring the dev community together to celebrate the creative excellence of the game devs behind the best games of the last 12 months.

View this year's Shortlist here...?

Make sure you tune in at 5pm GMT?on Wednesday 4 November - register for Develop:Brighton Digital below and you'll automatically be sent an invite for the Star Awards!

We look forward to "seeing" you on 2 November.

Stay safe!

The Develop:Brighton Digital Team

Hi Abigail?

We hope you're staying safe and well.

As you're probably aware, this is the week we should all be getting together in?Brighton?to?share?

ideas, network and catch-up over a beer or two. Sadly, given the current situation?we can't do that.?

We all know nothing beats meeting in person but until we can all do that safely again, we'd like to share some of our favourite keynote sessions from the past few years, so if you missed them or you'd like to watch them again, be our guest.

WATCH THESE KEYNOTES NOW:

To Infinity and Beyond
Sean Murray,

Hello Games

A Life in Games

John Romero,

Romero Games

A Fireside Chat
Shuhei Yoshida,

PlayStation Worldwide Studios

Rami and Mike: One on One
Rami Ismail, Vlambeer

Mike Bithell, Bithell Games

Stay: How Not to Burn Out?
Brenda Romero,

Romero Games

25 Years of Frontier
David Braben,?

Frontier Developments

The?Star Awards?will once again celebrate the creative excellence of the game devs behind the best games of the last 12 months.

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The Develop Stars are an exciting opportunity to shout about your achievements, showcase your work and gain the recognition you deserve.

Entry is open until 24 July.

We'll be in touch soon, but in the meantime stay safe!

The Develop:Brighton Team.

Hi Abigail?

We hope you're staying safe and keeping well in these uncertain times.

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As you're probably aware by now, due to the COVID-19 situation Develop:Brighton has moved from July to 2 - 4 November this year. The Develop:Star Awards will take place on the evening of Tuesday 3 November and both events will still take place at the Hilton Brighton Metropole following the same format our community knows and loves.

NEW DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

Now we've moved to November, we've also extended our deadlines so please make a note of these new dates.

• ???????Develop:Star Awards entry deadline 24 July
• Develop:Brighton Super Early Bird rates end 29 July
• Indie Showcase competition entry opens 3 August and entry deadline 4 September

HEADLINE KEYNOTE:

Bethesda Game Studios' Todd Howard will deliver this year's headline keynote and receive the Develop Star Award in recognition of his accomplishments and contributions to the industry.

View our 2020 speakers?here >

REGISTRATION:

• If you've already registered, your pass will automatically be transferred to the new dates so you don't need to do anything. However, if you have any questions regarding your registration please don't hesitate to contact us.
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• If you haven't booked your pass yet, and would like to then registration is still open?here >???????

DEVELOP:BRIGHTON 2019 SESSIONS:

As most of us are at home with more time on our hands at the moment, we'll be sharing some of our favourite sessions from Develop:Brighton 2019 online and free of charge over the next few weeks. So, watch out for the links on our Twitter?feed @developconf

We look forward to welcoming you to Brighton in November?and in the meantime, we wish you all the best in these difficult times.

The Develop:Brighton Team

T: +44 (0)20 3927 6440

E: hello@tandemevents.co.uk

Hi Abigail?

We hope you're staying safe and keeping well in theses challenging times.?

As most of us are at home with more time on our hands,?we were thinking now might be a good time to?share some of our favourite sessions from Develop:Brighton 2019. So, if you missed any of?these talks last year, weren't able to attend or would like to hear them again then be our guest.

WATCH THESE 2019 SESSIONS NOW:

Creating Dreams with Media Molecule
Media Molecule Team

This fireside chat with the MM directors will discuss the challenges of creating a tool that works both for a professional development studio and a newcomer to digital creation - and what happens when you open up the doors of creativity to everyone.?Interview by Will Freeman.

Everything Tells a Story
Haden Blackman, Hangar 13

Veteran game developer and Hangar 13 Global Studio Head Haden Blackman (The Force Unleashed, Mafia III) will describe the key components of "story," describe the differences between "narrative" and "story-telling," and outline the importance of bringing these concepts to all aspects of game development.

Help! Games Under Attack!
Dr Jo Twist, Ukie

This session will contextualise the World Health Organisation ''gaming disorder'', loot boxes, the blurring of lines between games and gambling, Brexit, and what the hell is next. You will be armed with myth busting truths, some ideas as to what you need to look out for, and come away comforted that It''s All OK.

Why Game Designers Should Study Stage Magic
Shringi Kumari, University of York

This talk provides a window into the wealth of design knowledge and insight for game designers from the world of magic. Two key principles of magic - affording perceived causal relations and forcing perceived-free choice - will be presented with pointers for game designers.

Watch this space - we'll be posting more free archive sessions soon, but if you'd like to see who's speaking this year click?here >.

We look forward to welcoming you to Brighton in November?and in the meantime, we wish you all the best in these difficult times.

The Develop:Brighton Team

T: +44 (0)20 3927 6440

E: hello@tandemevents.co.uk

Hi Abigail?

After a hugely successful event last year, the Develop:Star Awards are back!

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Taking place on the evening of Wednesday 15 July - during?Develop:Brighton -?the?Star Awards?will once again bring together the game dev community to celebrate the creative excellence of the game devs behind the best games of the last 12 months.

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This is an exciting opportunity to shout about your achievements, showcase your work and gain the recognition you deserve.

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Entry is open from now until 3 April 2020.

THERE ARE 17?CATEGORIES YOU CAN ENTER:

• Best Visual Art
• Best Narrative
• Best Game Design
• Best Audio?sponsored by Dolby
• Best Original IP
• Best Innovation?sponsored by Amiqus
• Diversity Star???????
• Best QA and Localisation Provider???????
• Best Creative Provider

• Recruitment Star
• Best Technology Provider
• Publishing Star?sponsored by?GamesIndustry.biz
• Tomorrow's Star
• Best Mobile Game
• Game of the Year
• Best Micro Studio
• Best Studio

Entry is free for all categories and you can enter as many categories as you like. Once entries are closed a panel of industry experts will create a shortlist of finalists and the winners will be voted for by the game dev community.

GET INVOLVED

The?Develop:Star Awards?offer a range of sponsorship opportunities so whatever your aims, there's something to suit all pockets and we love coming up with bespoke and fun ideas. From sponsoring an award to table giveaways - we're always happy to chat about how we can help you get your message across.

We're really excited to hear about all the amazing things you've been up to in the last year so don't miss out on your opportunity to shine and remember?you've got to be in it to win it!?

We look forward to seeing you in Brighton.?

Ali Fearnley

Conference Director

Sponsors

Hi Abigail?

We are super excited to announce that Bethesda Game Studios' Todd Howard will deliver the headline keynote on Wednesday 15 July at Develop:Brighton this year, as well as receiving the 2020 Develop:Star Award for his?outstanding achievement and contribution to the industry.

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Don't miss out on our Super Early Bird rates available until 8 April.

OPENING KEYNOTE JUST ANNOUNCED:

Going Nuclear: The Story of Todd Howard & Bethesda?

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Todd will reflect on 26 years in the video game industry, from 1995's The Terminator: Future Shock to the upcoming Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI.?During this fireside chat Todd will share some of the highs and lows of making games spanning multiple decades, platforms and genres. Starting out as a designer and producer at Bethesda in 1994, Todd rose to fame as game director for The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series.

More...

OTHER SPEAKERS JUST ANNOUNCED INCLUDE:

Bogdan?Vera
Media Molecule

Shayleen Hulbert
Freelance Artist

Tom Winbow
Ralph

Nicolette Stewart
Crytek

Simon Prytherch
Kwalee ? ? ??

Julia Melvin
Ubisoft

Rosalie Wilson
Creative Assembly

David Fernandez Huerta
Ustwo Games

Rachel Rakowski-Gaskin
Jagex Game Studio ? ? ??

Jarl Ostensen
Polystream

Kate Killick
Mojiworks???

Guy Cocker
High Score

Adam Vincent
Rocksteady Studios

Alexia Christofi
PlayStation London Studios

Tommy Thompson
AI and Games

Stevie Ward
Future ?

Aiden Rodgers
Indie Game Developer?

Natalie?Wicks

Double Eleven

GET INVOLVED

Develop:Brighton brings together all sectors of the development community from micro indies to the largest studios and everyone in between - over 3,000 game dev professionals all under one roof.

So if you're interested in gaining access and exposure to the largest gathering of developers anywhere in the UK, then Develop:Brighton is for you.

DEVELOP:STAR AWARDS - ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Taking place on the evening of Wednesday 15 July - during?Develop:Brighton -?the?Star Awards?will once again bring together the game dev community to celebrate the creative excellence of the game devs behind the best games of the last 12 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to shout about your achievements, showcase your work and gain the recognition you deserve.

Entry is open from now until 3 April 2020.

FIND OUT WHAT PEOPLE THINK ABOUT DEVELOP:BRIGHTON

Don't miss our Super Early Bird rates - book your conference pass by 8 April to save over 30% that's?as much as ?355 on a 3 day pass!?

We look forward to seeing you in Brighton.

Ali Fearnley

Conference Director

Hi Abigail?

We're excited to announce details of Develop:Brighton Digital taking place 2 - 4 November and although we sadly can't meet face to face this year,?we're still committed to bringing the game dev community together!

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We have a great line-up of outstanding speakers in store for you including the headline keynote from Bethesda's Todd Howard.

Don't miss:?

• 40 inspiring sessions across 8 different tracks
• Interactive Expo - network and talk to exhibitors live
• ???????Connect with other attendees in our virtual networking bar!
  
• Develop:Star Awards online ceremony

All free thanks to the generosity of our friends at Amazon Web Services.

OPENING KEYNOTE

Going Nuclear: The Story of Todd Howard & Bethesda?

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Todd will reflect on 26 years in the video game industry, from 1995's The Terminator: Future Shock to the upcoming Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI.?During this fireside chat Todd will share some of the highs and lows of making games spanning multiple decades, platforms and genres. Starting out as a designer and producer at Bethesda in 1994, Todd rose to fame as game director for The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series.?More...

SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Peter Field,
Media Molecule

Grant Allen,
Dlala Studios

Corentin Delprat, Hutch

Elizaveta Kostyukhina, Supersolid Games

Kish Hirani,

Terra Virtua

Harinder Sangha, Sumo Digital

Tamara Tirj?k, Frontier?

Mitchell Smallman, Netspeak Games

Arnie Birgisson,?
Amazon Web Services

Jarl Ostensen, Polystream

Shayleen Hulbert, Freelance Artist

Alexander McKinney-Raphelt, Mediatonic Games

Natalie Wicks, Double Eleven

James Binns, Network N

Bogdan Vera, Media Molecule

Lydia Andrews, Ubisoft

EXPO

Running alongside the virtual conference for all 3 days is the Develop:Brighton Digital Expo. You'll be able to swap virtual business cards, see live demos and talk to exhibitors in real time just as if you were standing in the Expo!

Why not get involved - take a booth in our digital expo!?

CONTACT US NOW

NETWORKING

Nothing beats meeting in person, but our networking feature allows attendees to be just as interactive with each other.?

• Digital business cards - facilitate networking
• Video chat - instantly connect with other attendees
• Lock down your groups - for private chats or meetings
• Digital Bar - "meet" up with familiar faces or make new contacts
• Flexibility - opt out at any point during the event or altogether

STAR AWARDS

The?Develop:Star Awards?will recognise the very best games and talent within the industry and bring the dev community together to celebrate the creative excellence of the game devs behind the best games of the last 12 months.

Make sure you tune in at 5pm GMT?on Wednesday 4 November - register for Develop:Brighton Digital below and you'll automatically be sent an invite for the Star Awards!

We look forward to "seeing" you on 2 November.

Stay safe!

The Develop:Brighton Digital Team

Hi Abigail?

The?Develop:Star Awards?recognise the very best games and talent within the industry and bring the development community together to celebrate the creative excellence of the game devs behind the best games of the last 12 months.?

Winners will be announced during the Develop:Star Awards online ceremony?at 5pm GMT on 4 November - hosted by?Strictly's Alan Dedicoat.?

Don't miss out on the excitement - register now FREE and join us for the big reveal!

Please note:?If you've already registered for Develop:Brighton Digital then you will automatically have access to the Awards, you don't need to register twice.

Headline Sponsor

AND THE NOMINEES ARE...

The shortlist was selected by a panel of?industry experts and developers, who reviewed more than 200 submissions across 16?categories.?

• Assemble With Care - ustwo games
• Control - Remedy Entertainment / 505 Games
• Dreams - Media Molecule / SIEE
• Knights and Bikes - Foam Sword / Double Fine Presents
• Sayonara Wild Hearts - Simogo / Annapurna Interactive??????????????

• Control - Remedy Entertainment / 505 Games
• Disco Elysium - ZA/UM
• Heaven''s Vault - inkle
• INMOST - Hidden Layer Games / Chucklefish
• Life is Strange 2 - DONTNOD Entertainment / Square Enix

• Assemble With Care - ustwo games
• Disco Elysium - ZA/UM
• Dreams - Media Molecule / SIEE
• Lair of the Clockwork God - Dan Marshall / Size Five Games
• What the Golf? - Triband

• ???????Control - Remedy Entertainment / 505 Games
• Dreams - Media Molecule / SIEE
• Knights and Bikes - Foam Sword / Double Fine Presents
• Sayonara Wild Hearts - Simogo / Annapurna Interactive
• Total War: Three Kingdoms - Creative Assembly / SEGA??????????????

• Assemble With Care - ustwo games
• Control - Remedy Entertainment / 505 Games
• Disco Elysium - ZA/UM
• Dreams - Media Molecule / SIEE
• What the Golf? - Triband

• Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey - Panache Digital / Private Division
• Autonauts - Denki / Curve Digital
• Disco Elysium - ZA/UM
• Dreams - Media Molecule / SIEE
• Heaven''s Vault - inkle

• Gemma Abdeen - Media Molecule
• Harinder Sangha - Sumo Digital
• Liz Prince - Putting The G Into Gaming
• Robin Gray - Gayming Magazine
• Shay Thompson - Level Up Link Up
• Ian Hamilton - Independent???????

• INLINGO
• Localsoft
• PTW
• Testronic
• Universally Speaking??????

• PitStop Productions
• SIDE UK
• Warp Digital

• Amazon Web Services Game Tech
• Game Maker Studio 2
• Genba Digital
• Unity
• Unreal Engine???????

• Aardvark Swift
• Amiqus
• Big Planet Recruitment
• OPMjobs
• Skillsearch Limited
• Datascope???????

• Bethesda Softworks
• Curve Digital
• Nintendo
• SEGA Europe
• Team17???????
  

• Assemble With Care - ustwo games
• Call of Duty: Mobile - Timi Studios / Activision
• INMOST - Hidden Layer Games / Chucklefish
• Sayonara Wild Hearts - Simogo / Annapurna Interactive
• What The Golf? - Triband???????

• Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo
• Control - Remedy Entertainment / 505 Games
• Disco Elysium - ZA/UM
• Doom Eternal - id Software / Bethesda Softworks
• Dreams - Media Molecule / SIEE???????

GET INVOLVED

The?Develop:Star Awards?offer a range of sponsorship opportunities so whatever your aims, there's something to suit all pockets - from sponsoring an award to headline sponsor. We're always happy to chat about how we can help you get your message across - it''s not too late so why not get involved?

We look forward to "seeing" you on 4 November!

The Develop:Star Awards Team?

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We're excited to announce details of Develop:Brighton Digital taking place 2 - 4 November and although we sadly can't meet face to face this year,?we're still committed to bringing the game dev community together!

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We have a great line-up of outstanding speakers in store for you including the headline keynote from Bethesda's Todd Howard.

Don't miss:?

• 40 inspiring sessions across 8 different tracks
• Interactive Expo - network and talk to exhibitors live
• ???????Connect with other attendees in our virtual networking bar!
  
• Develop:Star Awards online ceremony

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OPENING KEYNOTE

Going Nuclear: The Story of Todd Howard & Bethesda?

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Todd will reflect on 26 years in the video game industry, from 1995's The Terminator: Future Shock to the upcoming Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI.?During this fireside chat Todd will share some of the highs and lows of making games spanning multiple decades, platforms and genres. Starting out as a designer and producer at Bethesda in 1994, Todd rose to fame as game director for The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series.?More...

SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Peter Field,
Media Molecule

Grant Allen,
Dlala Studios

Corentin Delprat, Hutch

Elizaveta Kostyukhina, Supersolid Games

Kish Hirani,

Terra Virtua

Harinder Sangha, Sumo Digital

Tamara Tirj?k, Frontier?

Mitchell Smallman, Netspeak Games

Arnie Birgisson,?
Amazon Web Services

Jarl Ostensen, Polystream

Shayleen Hulbert, Freelance Artist

Alexander McKinney-Raphelt, Mediatonic Games

Natalie Wicks, Double Eleven

James Binns, Network N

Bogdan Vera, Media Molecule

Lydia Andrews, Ubisoft

EXPO

Running alongside the virtual conference for all 3 days is the Develop:Brighton Digital Expo. You'll be able to swap virtual business cards, see live demos and talk to exhibitors in real time just as if you were standing in the Expo!

Why not get involved - take a booth in our digital expo!?

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NETWORKING

Nothing beats meeting in person, but our networking feature allows attendees to be just as interactive with each other.?

• Digital business cards - facilitate networking
• Video chat - instantly connect with other attendees
• Lock down your groups - for private chats or meetings
• Digital Bar - "meet" up with familiar faces or make new contacts
• Flexibility - opt out at any point during the event or altogether

STAR AWARDS

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The?Develop:Star Awards?will recognise the very best games and talent within the industry and bring the dev community together to celebrate the creative excellence of the game devs behind the best games of the last 12 months.

Make sure you tune in at 5pm GMT?on Wednesday 4 November - register for Develop:Brighton Digital below and you'll automatically be sent an invite for the Star Awards!