GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2026 Set for London
The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2026 takes place October 1 at The Royal Institution in London, ending with the Best Places to Work Awards.
The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2026 will take place at The Royal Institution in London on October 1, sponsored by Amiqus.
The programme runs across a full day, with more than a dozen talks and sessions on people and workplaces. The morning is built around key issues for people professionals in game businesses, while the afternoon turns to effective leadership and people strategy for business success.
Keynote speakers include Sarah Venables of the HR Confidence Club, Jonny Hopper of Glowmade Studio, and Harvey Elliott and Carmen Martino of Playstack.
Session topics cover neurodiversity in the workplace, AI in HR, workplace culture, and the future of unions in games workplaces. Breakout sessions will be held under Chatham House rules.
The day closes with the 2026 Best Places to Work Awards, which recognise companies across small, medium, and large categories alongside special awards for Education, Diversity, and Corporate Social Responsibility. The awards are sponsored by Amiqus, Playground Games, IO Interactive, Games London, and Special Effect.
Quick answers
When and where is the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2026?
It will be held at The Royal Institution in London on October 1.
Who is speaking at the HR Summit 2026?
Keynote speakers include Sarah Venables of the HR Confidence Club, Jonny Hopper of Glowmade Studio, and Harvey Elliott and Carmen Martino of Playstack.
What are the Best Places to Work Awards categories?
Categories cover small, medium, and large companies, plus special awards for Education, Diversity, and Corporate Social Responsibility.