GameDev Connect '26

About the event

GameDev Connect '26 is a two-day weekend event in Brno for people who make games or want to. It is run by the GameDev Area community and co-organised by the City of Brno and the South Moravian Region. It is built around one idea: putting working game developers, studios and newcomers in the same place so they can learn from each other and make real contacts.

What to expect

Expect a mix of talks, hands-on play and conversation. Developers from established studios and independent teams share their experience on topics ranging from building a game and marketing it to game testing, board games, storytelling in cutscenes and getting hired. Studios have booths with game presentations and merchandise, while a showcase of independent Czech and Slovak teams lets visitors test games and give feedback directly to their makers. Czech schools present student and teacher projects, and short one-to-one consultations let visitors ask about design, art, CVs and portfolios. A single ticket also covers Maker Faire Brno 2026, which runs at the same time.

Who it's for

The organisers speak to current game developers and especially future ones. That makes it a good fit for students, school and university teams, hobbyists working on a first project, and anyone looking for an internship or a first job in the industry. The programme is mainly in Czech.