Games for Change, a New York-based non-profit, is expanding its reach to the UK through a partnership with the London Games Festival. The inaugural Games for Change London Summit, scheduled for April 15, 2026, will be a pivotal event in the industry, bringing together a diverse range of professionals and innovators.
The summit, curated by Video Games Industry Memo editor George Osborn, will take place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge. It aims to explore the potential of games in driving positive social change, fostering collaboration between industry experts, educators, policymakers, and innovators.
The event's agenda has been meticulously crafted with input from the Games for Change London advisory board, comprising influential figures in the industry:
- Jude Ower, Chief Strategy Officer at Planet Play
- James Delaney, Founder and Managing Director at BlockWorks
- Sarah Ticho, Director at Hatsumi and Joint Managing Director of XR Health Alliance
- Phil Stuart, Founder and Executive Creative Director at Preloaded
- Deborah Mensah-Bonsu, Social Impact Specialist at Supercell
The summit welcomes speaker submissions, with a deadline of February 26, 2026. This opportunity allows industry professionals to share their insights and contribute to the discussion on the social impact of games.
Michael French, Director and Head of Games London at the London Games Festival, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, 'Games for Change has cultivated a global community dedicated to the social impact of games. Hosting the Games for Change Summit in London is a significant milestone for the festival, showcasing the UK's leadership in creativity, innovation, and game development.'
Susanna Pollack, President of Games for Change, added, 'The London Games Festival provides an ideal platform for our UK debut. This partnership enables us to connect our global community with London's diverse talent and ideas, as well as voices from across the UK and Europe, fostering meaningful collaborations centered around games for impact.'
The London Games Festival 2026 will run from April 13 to April 19, offering a comprehensive celebration of the gaming industry's potential for positive change.
