Shuhei Yoshida and Greg Rice to Headline Develop:Brighton 2024

Shuhei Yoshida, the head of PlayStation Indies at Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Greg Rice, lead curator for Day of the Devs, have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the Develop:Brighton 2024 conference. Their keynote, titled 'Fostering Indie Talent and Innovation in Game Development', will delve into the obstacles faced by independent studios and the support that PlayStation offers, drawing from their extensive experience of collaborating with indie developers. According to Tandem Events managing director Andy Lane, "The expertise and experience that Shuhei and Greg bring to the table is unparalleled." He added, "Their long history of backing indie developers and the knowledge they have gained makes this keynote a must-attend, and we are excited to welcome them to Brighton this summer." The conference will also feature speakers from prominent game development companies such as EA, Ubisoft, Roll7, Ustwo Games, Rocksteady Studios, Rebellion, Unreal, Team17, and Square Enix. Additionally, James Batchelor from GamesIndustry.biz will host 'The Games Industry 2024 Survival Guide' on July 9 at 12 pm. Develop:Brighton is scheduled to take place from July 9 to July 11 at the Hilton Brighton Metropole. GamesIndustry.biz readers can receive a 10% discount on all passes by using the code LKYSQJ. To book tickets, visit the official website. As a media partner for Develop:Brighton 2024, GamesIndustry.biz will provide updates on the conference. To stay informed about the latest developments, sign up for the GI Daily newsletter to receive the most important news directly in your inbox.