Last Years Teaser for Orlando FL
Unreal Fest 2026 (officially Unreal Fest Chicago 2026) is Epic Games' flagship community event for Unreal Engine developers, creators using UEFN (Unreal Editor for Fortnite), and others in the Epic ecosystem.
It's focused on Unreal Engine advancements, real-time tech, games, film, simulation, architecture, and more.
Key Details
- Dates: June 16–18, 2026
- Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, Lakeside Center, Chicago, Illinois (USA)
- Highlights:
- The State of Unreal keynote (on June 17), where Epic shares major updates for Unreal Engine, UEFN, and the broader Epic ecosystem.
- Sessions, demos, networking, showcases of innovative projects, new features/tech deep dives.
- It's the main Unreal Fest for 2026, with the State of Unreal broadcast from here.
Tickets
- Super early bird pricing is currently available at $549 (a $200 discount off the full $749 price).
- Early bird offer lasts until February 16, 2026.
- Tickets and more info: Unreal Link
Call for Proposals (Speakers)
- If you're interested in presenting (showcasing projects with Unreal Engine, UEFN, MetaHuman, etc.), submissions are open.
- Deadline: January 22, 2026 (11:59 PM EST / very soon—only a day or so left as of now).
- Selected speakers get perks like free Unreal Fest pass, hotel stay, dedicated networking, party access.
- Apply here: [cvent.com abstract submission] or via the Unreal Engine news page.
The event was announced in mid-December 2025, and hype is building with recent posts about tickets and the looming speaker deadline. If you're into UE5/UEFN development, it's shaping up to be a big one—especially with the State of Unreal return.
Planning to attend or submit a talk? Let me know more details if you want help digging into specifics! 🚀
