Around 3,000 meetings were arranged through the Meet@Develop matchmaking platform. The conference featured talks from industry leaders and studio executives. Develop:Brighton celebrated its 20th anniversary last week by welcoming a record 5,804 game developers, publishers and industry professionals from around the world. The event recorded a 5% increase in attendance compared to 2025, and facilitated around 3,000 meetings through its Meet@Develop professional matchmaking platform. This year's conference featured industry leaders and studio heads who shared insights and experiences aimed at helping developers navigate the challenges facing their studios and games.