The GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party returns to Brighton Pier on Wednesday, July 15, for its 20th edition. Taking place at Horatio’s Bar, the evening offers games industry professionals a chance to meet and catch up after a busy day at Develop: Brighton. The event runs from 7pm until midnight, and attendees need to purchase a separate ticket.
GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party: date, venue and time
The party is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, at Horatio’s Bar on Brighton Pier. Doors open at 7pm, and the event is due to finish at midnight. The announcement does not specify a year, so check the event organiser’s latest information before making travel plans.
Because the party takes place after a day at Develop: Brighton, it can be a convenient opportunity to continue conversations with colleagues and other people working in games. If you plan to attend, allow enough time to travel from your daytime commitments to Brighton Pier.
What the ticket includes
Tickets cost £27. Admission includes access to the party, two drinks and fish and chips. The ticket is for the evening event only: attending Develop: Brighton or the Develop: Star Awards does not include entry to the Summer Party.
- Venue: Horatio’s Bar, Brighton Pier
- Date: Wednesday, July 15
- Time: 7pm to midnight
- Ticket price: £27
- Included: Event access, two drinks and fish and chips
Tickets are sold separately from passes for Develop: Brighton and the Develop: Star Awards. Check the ticket details before purchasing to confirm the event date and any current availability.
Sponsors and industry networking
Renaissance PR and Green Man Gaming are sponsoring this year’s gathering. Renaissance PR founder Stefano Petrullo described the event as a chance to reconnect, form new relationships and celebrate people in the games industry. He also highlighted the opportunity to talk without loud music.
Green Man Gaming CMO Ian McGregor said the company was pleased to sponsor the party again, noting the value of collaboration and bringing people from across the UK games sector together. These comments reflect the event’s focus on informal networking alongside the scheduled conference activities.
For commercial enquiries about the party, contact matt.butlin@gamer-network.net. The announcement also refers to a selection of photographs from the previous year’s gathering.
Planning for the GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party
Before attending, confirm the event details and arrange your ticket separately from any Develop: Brighton or Develop: Star Awards booking. Keep in mind that the ticket includes two drinks and a meal, and plan your evening around the 7pm start and midnight finish.
With its Brighton Pier setting and dedicated time for conversation, the GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party is designed as a social gathering for people across the games industry. Checking the latest date and ticket information in advance can help make the evening easier to plan.