Future Fest Connect 2026 is happening this weekend — August 8–9 at the Durham Convention Center. If you’re a gamer, developer, tech enthusiast, or creative in the Triangle area, this is worth making time for.
What Is Future Fest Connect?
Future Fest Connect is Durham’s own home-grown gaming and tech conference — built around the intersection of gaming, technology, digital culture, and creativity. The event is designed to connect fans with creators, brands with communities, and industry veterans with the next generation of developers and players.
It’s not just a spectator event. Future Fest Connect is built around participation — interactive experience zones, hands-on activities, panels, and networking alongside the expo floor.
What’s at Future Fest Connect 2026
- Epic Games Learning Lab — hands-on with Unreal Engine and gaming development tools
- Industry speakers and panels — developers, creatives, and tech leaders
- Exhibitor and artist floor — discover new games, brands, and independent creators
- The Soar Tour — a first-of-its-kind flying car exhibit including a flying car game built in Unreal Engine
- Diverse manga showcase — including Apple Black, Clock Striker, and Hammer
- Guest: Elias Toufexis — actor known for roles across gaming and film
- Networking events included in ticket price
Event Details
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday, August 8 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday, August 9 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Venue: Durham Convention Center, 301 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
Tickets: From $20 — futurefestconnect.com
Triangle Game Stores Near Durham Convention Center
If you’re making a full weekend of it in Durham and the Triangle, the GHF NC directory has game stores nearby.
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