Apply to present at Unreal Fest Chicago 2026
Call for Proposals for Unreal Fest Chicago is now open! Interested in presenting a session at the event? Apply today.
Taking place June 16-18 in The Windy City, this will be our flagship Unreal Fest for 2026—and where we’ll announce the latest news on Unreal Engine, Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), and the Epic ecosystem.
It’s a great opportunity for speakers with something to shout about to reach an engaged audience of Unreal Engine and UEFN developers. The deadline for speaker submissions is January 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
Taking place June 16-18 in The Windy City, this will be our flagship Unreal Fest for 2026—and where we’ll announce the latest news on Unreal Engine, Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), and the Epic ecosystem.
It’s a great opportunity for speakers with something to shout about to reach an engaged audience of Unreal Engine and UEFN developers. The deadline for speaker submissions is January 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
What we’re looking for
We want sessions that will leave festgoers inspired, energized, and enlightened.Unreal Fest is a place to connect, share knowledge, uncover new opportunities, and celebrate the achievements of our community.
You might have a compelling project to showcase, or a smart workflow to solve a specific challenge. Perhaps there are technical insights, tips, or tricks you can share that might benefit the community.
If it’s innovative, imaginative, or illuminating—and built in Unreal Engine or other Epic tools—we’re interested!
Why you should apply
Speakers will receive a complimentary Unreal Fest Chicago pass that gets you access to the expo hall, talks, networking opportunities, and the Unreal Fest Party. You’ll also get a complimentary hotel stay (terms apply) for the duration of the event.Additionally, we record and post Unreal Fest sessions on our YouTube channel and the Epic Developer Community after the event. This can exponentially extend the reach of your session outside of Unreal Fest, giving your presentation global visibility.
Unreal Fest sponsorship opportunities
We’re opening up exclusive sponsorship opportunities for our worldwide Unreal Fest shows, and we’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in working with Epic for these events.This is a great chance to showcase your brand and connect with a wide range of leading Unreal Engine partners, developers, and customers—not to mention Epic teams! If you’re interested in partnering with us, please fill out this survey to kick off the conversation.
See you in Chicago
That’s all for now! We look forward to seeing your session proposals.Remember to submit them by January 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST—and we hope to see you in Chicago.