Find talks, meetups and hands-on sessions for people working with technology across Sussex. From software engineering and AI to data, cloud, DevOps, games and XR, this is where the more technical side of the local digital scene comes together. Whether you are building products, writing code, exploring machine learning or keeping an eye on what local teams are making, Sussex has a steady mix of practical events and specialist communities. Browse what is coming up across Brighton, Worthing and the wider county. Use the listings below to compare dates, organisers and formats, then subscribe or follow the communities that match the way you work, learn and meet people locally. New events are added as organisers publish them, so the page stays useful for planning ahead as well as spotting something happening soon.
The Farm Digital Freelancers Meetup
The Farm is a networking group for freelance web and app designers, developers, copywriters and people with related mobile/digital skills. We meet every Wednesday…
Develop:Brighton
Develop:Brighton is the only event in the UK that brings the entire game-making industry together – from micro indies to global studio superstars, to…
Brighton Indie Coffee
Stuck indoors alone working on video game related stuff all day? Live in Brighton & Hove? Get out of the house & come along…
Brighton Indie Coffee – DEVELOP Edition
\\\ Develop Conference Edition! \\\ Note: change of venue – we're skipping St Ann's Well and headed to Alcampo this week so that Develop…
Game Dev Heroes 2026
The Game Dev Heroes Awards celebrate the unsung heroes of the games industry and recognise the people working behind the scenes. Nominated by developers…
Feast Of The Devs
We invite you to kick off the first night of Develop:Brighton 2026 with us at Feast Of The Devs, our official fringe event bringing…
Games Aid Charity Poker Tournament at Develop: Brighton 2026
Games Aid returns to Develop:Brighton with a charity poker tournament for 70 industry peers. The event page describes an evening of Texas Hold Em…
Spill the Tea by the Sea with OMG
Out Making Games invites attendees to join a fun evening by the beach with OMG. The event listing places it at The Seahorse on…
Brilliant Indie Treasures ’26
Brilliant Indie Treasures is an annual Brighton showcase held during Develop week, focused on previously unseen, unpublished or undercelebrated indie games and the people…
Hivemind World Games Mixer – Brighton
Hivemind World describes this Brighton mixer as a curated evening for founders, executives, publishers and investors shaping the next generation of games. The format…
The Farm Digital Freelancers Meetup
The Farm is a networking group for freelance web and app designers, developers, copywriters and people with related mobile/digital skills. We meet every Wednesday…
Brighton Indie Coffee
Stuck indoors alone working on video game related stuff all day? Live in Brighton & Hove? Get out of the house & come along…