Game Anglia Festival 2026

Our annual festival celebrating the East of England's video games industry returns on Friday 6 February 2026 at University of Suffolk!

A day filled with inspiring talks, independent game developers and educational institutions. 


2026 Keynote Speakers

For 2026, the Game Anglia Festival has two seasoned speakers who will be sharing their experiences with the participants. 

Dragos Liche Portrait

Dragos Liche

Games Designer at Ubisoft 

A University of Suffolk graduate, Dragos is currently working as a Games Designer for The Division 2. He is passionate about good UX design, combat balancing and coming up with exciting new features!

Mikel Laws Portrait

Mikel Laws

Principle 3D Artist at Uplift Games

Principle 3D Artist at Uplift Games currently working on Adopt Me, with 14 years experience as a 3D and generalist artist in the games industry having worked on console, mobile, PC and VR titles.

Games Showcase

Celebrating current and upcoming talent in the East of England's video games industry. 

The 2026 Game Anglia Festival 2026's Curator is still to be announced!

Submit your game before Saturday 24 January, 2026 at 10am.

Game Anglia Awards

The Game Anglia Awards celebrate the vibrant and innovative gaming industry in the East of England. This prestigious event recognizes and honours the achievements of talented individuals and studios across a range of categories: Best Student Game, Best Independent Game and Game of the Show. The awards showcase the region's contribution to the global gaming scene and provide a platform for networking, inspiration, and industry recognition.