About the event
Welcome to Dev Event 2026 — a seeded sample event with everything wired up so you can click through the full ticket, badge, tournament, and POS flows on your local dev box.
Bring your own computer, bring a friend, bring nothing at all — there's something to do regardless. Use this event freely while building features; create your own from /acp/events when you're ready to model real data.
What to expect
BYOC Gaming
Bring your own setup, plug into the LAN, play with friends for 72 hours straight.
Tournaments
Counter-Strike, Rocket League, Smash, and more — cash prizes for top finishers.
Tabletop & Arcade
Board games, card games, retro arcade cabinets, and dedicated tournament tables.
Food & Snacks
On-site POS with snacks, energy drinks, and pizza nights. Sign up for a Snack Pack as an add-on.
Dev Event 2026
Venue & hotel
Hilton Garden Inn
235 Hoosick St
Troy, NY 12180
Badge options
Tabletop-Only
- All three days
- Tabletop tables
- Arcade access
- Tournament entry
BYOC Weekend
- Reserved BYOC seat
- All three days
- Tabletop tables
- Arcade access
- Tournament entry
VIP
- VIP-row BYOC seat
- Swag bag
- Priority tournament entry
- All three days
- All tabletop & arcade
Tournaments & gaming
Frequently asked questions
View full FAQ →Do I need to bring my own computer?
Only for BYOC tickets. General admission and Tabletop-Only badges don't require a setup.
Is there parking?
Free on-site lot. Overflow lot across the street if the main one fills up Friday evening.
Can I bring outside food?
Yes — within reason. No glass containers, no alcohol. Hotel has a restaurant if you want a real meal.
What's the refund policy?
Full refunds available up to 14 days before the event start date. After that, transfer-only.