June 16–18

Unreal Fest Chicago 2026

Unreal Fest Chicago 2026 is on the horizon! Join fellow devs in the Windy City as we celebrate the Epic community, showcase innovative projects, dive into new features and technology—and share what’s next for Unreal Engine and the Epic ecosystem.

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Get inspired with two full days of sessions

Unreal Fest in Chicago 2026 will feature all-new presentations, demos, and labs across two action-packed days. Explore the latest engine features, hear from fascinating industry-expert speakers, and connect with Epic’s team of experts ready to answer your questions.

The session agenda for Unreal Fest Chicago is now live—check it out to see what we have in store for you.

An audience member asks a question in a session at Unreal Fest.

State of Unreal

The countdown is on—Unreal Fest Chicago is nearly here! Tune in to the State of Unreal livestream for news about Epic’s developer tools and services, highlights from across the community, and a look at what's ahead.

This year is about tools and workflows developers can actually use to build great games and experiences. Expect real conversations, not massive live tech demos.

The show begins at 7 AM PT | 9 AM CT | 10 AM ET | 3 PM BST on June 17—mark your calendars and set up a notification on YouTube.

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Areas to explore

From a buzzing expo floor packed with booths and demos to a chilled-out gaming lounge where you can play games and unwind a little, there’s lots to explore.

Expo

Hit the expo floor and dive into Unreal Engine, UEFN, Fab, MetaHuman Creator, Epic Games Store, Epic Online Services, and more. There’s also lots of innovative UE-driven tech to experience, developed by our partners.

Dev Hub

Need some expert advice on your Unreal Engine project? Join us in the Dev Hub, where Epic devs will be standing by to answer your questions.

Gaming Lounge

Take a load off and play some of the latest and greatest Unreal Engine and UEFN-built games with fellow attendees.

Unmissable meetups

Badges & Beverages opening mixer

Start Unreal Fest right at our registration and opening mixer event. Pick up your badge and swag, grab a little liquid refreshment, and rub shoulders with fellow attendees before the action kicks off.

Wednesday night reception

Hang out with fellow attendees at this social event. It’s the perfect way to unwind after the first full day of sessions—swing by to mingle, swap notes, and unwind.

The Unreal Fest Party

It wouldn’t be Unreal Fest without a party. Come celebrate with the Epic Games team at the Ramova Theatre.

Partner sponsors

We want to give a big shout out to our partner sponsors. You rock.