Game Republic New Horizons 2026 draws 461 visitors, up 78%
The Middlesbrough conference hosted 48 speakers including Ken Kutaragi and Rebecca Lautner, with MeetToMatch meetings rising from 100 to 257.
Game Republic New Horizons 2026 drew 461 visitors to Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, up 78% from 259 the previous year, according to gamesindustry.biz.
The conference ran from October 14 to 16, 2026. More than 100 attendees travelled from London and the South East, while international visitors came from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, China, Italy, Japan, Canada, the US, France and the Netherlands.
Meetings arranged through MeetToMatch rose from 100 to 257. Nintendo business development and developer relations representatives hosted a breakfast session for developers and publishers.
The event featured 48 speakers, including former SCEI chairman and group CEO Ken Kutaragi and Landfall chief business officer Rebecca Lautner. Sessions involved IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak, Housemarque, Bithell Games and 4J Studios.
Game Republic New Horizons will return in 2027.
Quick answers
When was Game Republic New Horizons 2026 held?
It was held at Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough from October 14 to 16, 2026.
How many visitors attended Game Republic New Horizons 2026?
461 visitors, up 78% from 259 the previous year.
Will Game Republic New Horizons return in 2027?
Yes, the event will return in 2027.