GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2026 Lineup Announced for October 1 in London

GamesIndustry.biz has announced the full lineup for its 2026 HR Summit, taking place October 1 at The Royal Institution in London. The day-long event brings together industry leaders to discuss people management, workplace culture, and the future of games business operations.

The summit features keynotes from Sarah Venables, founder of the HR Confidence Club, who will discuss the future of people leadership; Jonny Hopper, CEO of Glowmade Studio, addressing workplace culture as a competitive advantage; and Harvey Elliott and Carmen Martino from Playstack on turning culture into business impact.

Morning sessions focus on immediate challenges facing HR professionals, covering AI integration, upcoming legislation, unions, neurodiversity support, and employment relations. Afternoon programming shifts to leadership strategy and how people initiatives drive business success amid ongoing industry disruption.

All keynote presentations are followed by breakout sessions held under Chatham House rules, allowing attendees to discuss sensitive topics including managing performance during business turmoil, developing skill pathways, and addressing AI's expanding role in HR and broader business operations.

The summit concludes with the 2026 Best Places to Work Awards, recognizing excellence in small, medium, and large companies across categories including Education, Diversity, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Award sponsors include Amiqus, Playground Games, IO Interactive, Games London, and Special Effect.

Tickets are available through the event website.