Gaming, AI, and Even a Flying Car: Future Fest Connect Is Coming to Durham
Durham, NC — The future is coming to Durham! Tickets are moving fast!
Future Fest Connect, Durham’s homegrown gaming and technology expo, is officially inviting students, gamers, creators, aspiring developers, and tech enthusiasts to secure their tickets now for one of the region’s most unique hands-on gaming and innovation experiences.
Designed as an introduction to game development and technology careers, Future Fest Connect delivers real opportunities for school-aged students, college students, and early-career professionals looking to break into gaming and tech industries.
Attendees will gain access to experiences rarely found in one place, including the Epic Games Learning Lab, Durham’s First Indie Game Awards, independent game developer showcases, resume and portfolio reviews by industry professionals, networking opportunities, industry speakers, and even a flying car showcase demonstrating the possibilities of future innovation.
“This event was created because Durham deserves a gaming and technology conference that connects people directly to opportunity,” said Jatovi McDuffie, Founder of Future Fest Connect.
“We are creating a space where students can ask career questions, creators can showcase their work, and attendees can gain real insight into the industries shaping tomorrow. Our mission isn’t to make a convention, it is to make a difference.”
Future Fest Connect is more than entertainment. It is a pipeline to education, workforce development, creativity, and human innovation.With growing interest from students, families, creators, and technology professionals across the region, organizers are encouraging attendees to purchase tickets early.
Why Buy Early?
Access a one-of-a-kind gaming and technology experience in Durham
Connect directly with developers, creators, and industry professionals
Participate in career-building resume and portfolio reviews
Discover independent games and emerging technologies
Learn about education and workforce pathways in gaming and tech
Be part of Durham’s first major event focused on gaming innovation and future technology
Whether you dream of building games, working in technology, growing your creative career, or simply experiencing what the future looks like, Future Fest Connect was built for you.
Future Fest Connect was born from a simple but powerful idea: Let’s bring a gaming and technology conference to Durham, North Carolina.
Now, that vision is becoming reality.
Tickets are available now and early purchase is strongly encouraged.
EVENT INFORMATION
Location: Durham Convention Center, Durham, NC
Date: August 8th and 9th
Buy Tickets: www.futurefestconnect.com
Don’t wait until you hear about it afterward.
Learn the Future. See the Future. Be the Future.
About Future Fest Connect
Future Fest Connect is an introductory gaming and technology experience designed for school-aged students, college learners, and early-career individuals interested in exploringopportunities in game development and the broader digital economy. The event leverages the power of gaming to engage young people through a medium they already know and enjoy, using that connection to inspire interest in STEM/STEAM education pathways and future-ready careers.