Future Fest Connect 2026 Announced!
Learn the Future. See the Future. Be the Future.
April 21-22, 2026 • Durham Convention Center • 301 W Morgan St • Durham, NC 27701
Welcome to Future Fest Connect, the East Coast’s premier convention celebrating technology, gaming, and the creative future.
Here, visionaries, developers, educators, and dreamers come together to explore the ideas and tools shaping tomorrow — from investment to game development and storytelling.
Whether you’re building the next great game, launching a tech startup, or simply curious about what’s next, Future Fest Connect is where your future begins.
Introducing Our Featured Speaker!
Meet Elias Toufexis! Elias Toufexis has played dozens of major characters on television in shows like: Star Trek: Discovery, Shadowhunters, Lost Girl, Alphas, Stargate Atlantis, Smallville, Bitten, Houdini & Doyle, and particularly memorable characters on Supernatural, & The Expanse.
He is one of the busiest Performance Capture actors, with characters in video games, films and television. All captured digitally.
Learn more about Elias Toufexis and our other speakers!
Innovation Focus
Cutting-Edge Demos, Panels, and Emerging Tech
Step into the future of gaming, tech, and creativity. The Innovation Showcase is the centerpiece of Future Fest Connect — a dynamic space where the latest technologies and ideas come to life.
Interactive Demos: Experience the newest breakthroughs in game design, AR/VR storytelling, education, and esports infrastructure.
Startup Spotlights: Discover groundbreaking work from indie studios and early-stage tech innovators as they present live demos to investors and the public.
Thought-Leader Panels: Hear from industry pioneers as they explore how technology is transforming entertainment, education, and communication.
Hands-On Tech Labs: Dive into live workshops hosted by major software and hardware companies — learn tools, try new platforms, and prototype with cutting-edge systems.
