GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2026 reveals speaker roster and agenda
The one-day HR Summit takes place October 1 at The Royal Institution in London, featuring keynotes from HR and studio leaders. Sessions will address neurodiversity, AI in HR, workplace culture, and the future of unions, followed by roundtable discussions. The day concludes with the Best Places to Work Awards, sponsored by several industry partners.
The summit’s morning track focuses on practical HR challenges, including neurodiversity support, AI’s role in employee relations, and union engagement, with breakout sessions under Chatham House rules. The afternoon shifts to leadership and culture, featuring case studies from Glowmade and Playstack, plus roundtables on skills development and performance management during disruption.
The event closes with the Best Places to Work Awards, recognizing small, medium, and large companies, alongside special categories for education, diversity, and corporate social responsibility. Sponsors include Amiqus, Playground Games, IO Interactive, Games London, and Special Effect, with tickets available online.
This summit could help normalize proactive HR practices across the games industry, particularly around neurodiversity and AI adoption. Studio leaders and HR professionals attending may carry insights back to their teams, potentially improving retention and workplace wellbeing. The awards may also raise public awareness of which employers prioritize positive culture, influencing job seekers’ choices and pressuring other studios to follow suit.