It is true!  Sue speaking at DinoCon 2026!  We teased this on social media and today we can confirm that Sue Judd from Everything Dinosaur will be presenting at this year’s DinoCon. Her presentation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the company’s first in-house dinosaur model.

The talk is titled “It Takes a Team to Build a T. rex“. It takes place at 10am on Saturday 25th July in the Library Room at DinoCon. The DinoCon event is being held over the weekend of 25th and 26th July at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel (Birmingham, England).

Sue from Everything Dinosaur will be a keynote speaker at DinoCon 2026. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

For Sue, this event marks a special milestone. It will be her first public presentation at DinoCon. Indeed, it is her first time presenting about dinosaurs. As a result, visitors can expect a personal and honest account of the challenges behind designing a scientifically accurate dinosaur model.

Sue Speaking at DinoCon

The Everything Dinosaur Evolution Tyrannosaurus rex model took more than three years to develop. However, the project involved much more than sculpting a prehistoric animal. The development team brought together palaeontologists, artists, digital designers and model collectors. Furthermore, the project explored sustainability goals, innovative manufacturing methods and new digital technologies.

The Everything Dinosaur Evolution range is now in stock. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

To view the award-winning Everything Dinosaur Evolution range: Everything Dinosaur Evolution Models.

Sue’s talk explains how these different skills combined to create the final model. In addition, she will discuss how the lessons learned are helping shape the forthcoming Triceratops figure.

Collectors and dinosaur fans often see only the finished model. However, this presentation reveals the planning, collaboration and problem-solving behind the scenes.

Unique Insight into Dinosaur Model Design

This DinoCon presentation focuses on the people behind the project as much as the prehistoric animal itself. Consequently, visitors will hear how a small UK-based company developed an ambitious museum-quality figure range.  It is an astonishing project.  Aiming to change the world one dinosaur model at a time.

Sue will discuss the inspiration behind Everything Dinosaur Evolution and the importance of following the fossil record. In addition, this presentation will provide unique insights into the company’s collaborative work with palaeoartists and designers.  There will even be time for some questions too.

A date for your diary. Sue from Everything Dinosaur will be presenting at DinoCon 2026.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

Building the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex

The Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex became the company’s first in-house prehistoric animal model. The figure was developed with support from experienced palaeoartists and digital sculptors. Additionally, the project reflected Everything Dinosaur’s commitment to responsible manufacturing and long-term sustainability goals. The development process also highlighted the importance of community involvement. Feedback from collectors helped influence several stages of the project.  Indeed, this process is on-going and suggestions about which models to make next are welcome.

As a result, the award-winning 1:33 scale Tyrannosaurus rex model combined scientific research with practical design experience.

Visit DinoCon This July (2026)

DinoCon continues to grow as one of the UK’s most exciting dinosaur-themed events. The convention attracts collectors, families, artists and prehistoric animal enthusiasts from across the country. Therefore, Sue speaking at DinoCon provides visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the creative process behind prehistoric animal model development.

Sue commented that she was excited to have been approached about speaking at this prestigious event and added:

“I’m thrilled to speak at DinoCon and share how our team turned an idea into the Everything Dinosaur Evolution T. rex. This presentation celebrates collaboration, creativity and our commitment to building scientifically accurate dinosaur models inspired by the fossil record.  Moreover, I can provide exclusive insights into our new Triceratops.”

Fans of Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops and prehistoric animal collectibles will not want to miss this fascinating presentation.

Sue’s presentation, “It Takes a Team to Build a T. rex“, takes place in the Library Room at 10am on Saturday 25th July.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The multi-award-winning Everything Dinosaur website: Museum-quality Prehistoric Animal Models.