The organisers of this year's Devcom Developer Conference has unveiled the first wave of speakers ahead of the event's return to Cologne this August.
There are 50 speakers already lined up, including experts from Insomniac Games, BioWare, Avalanche Studios, Hangar 13, Warner Bros Games, Don't Nod, and more.
Among the first wave is the opening keynote speaker, Kelsey Beachum, who is best known for their work as writer and narrative designer for the seminal Outer Wilds.
Also confirmed is:
Devcom reported that it's seen a surge in speaker and session submissions this year, with applications already 50% higher than it was this time last year.
The conference runs from August 18 to 20, 2024 at Cologne's new Confex venue near the traditional Koelnmesse.
Tickets are now available, with early bird discounts valid until May 31, 2024.
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