Play what’s next. Meet who’s making it.
Future Fest Connect brings indie game developers, speakers, awards and family fun together in Durham. Year one was a blast. Year two is bigger, and it’s free to attend.
Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, 2027. At The Fruit in Durham, North Carolina. Free admission, limited seating.
- Saturday, September 25 Doors open 10 am, close 10 pm
- Sunday, September 26 Doors open 10 am, close 7 pm
The Fruit
305 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701
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Year one, up close
Your Future Begins Here
One festival, plenty of ways to spend it. Start anywhere.
Durham Game Awards
Indie games go head to head and the crowd gets a say. Back your favorite.
See the winnersIndie World
Walk the floor and play new games, right next to the people who built them.
Explore Indie WorldEpic Gaming Learning Lab
Learn by playing. Hands-on fun for curious minds.
Enter the labSpeakers
Industry voices on games, tech and where it all goes next.
Meet the speakersDefending Durham
A community fundraiser tournament that gives back to Durham.
Learn moreKid’s Nights
Evenings made for young players and their families.
Bring the kidsWhy you’ll want to be there
Play it first
Try games before the rest of the world has heard of them, and tell the developer what you think on the spot.
Meet the makers
Indie devs, speakers and local creators are all under one roof. Say hello, ask questions, make new friends.
Bring everyone
From first-time players to seasoned developers, there is something for every age and every skill level.
Year one set the bar
The first annual Future Fest Connect put indie games in front of Durham. Meet the games that took home the first Durham Indie Game Awards:
Don’t hear about it afterwards
Tickets are free, but seating is limited. Claim yours before they’re gone, and tell your friends.
Thank you to our partners, sponsors and vendors, including Passanante’s Home Food Service, for making year one happen.