Games Growth Summit Returns with Industry-Defining Lineup — Last Tickets Available

Games Growth Summit, the games industry’s essential commercial conference, takes place in 3 weeks, with a packed agenda featuring some of the most respected voices in games development, publishing, investment, and strategy.

Hosted by Will Freeman, the day kicks off with a data-led fireside chat from Omdia’s George Jijiashvili and Liam Deane, offering a frank assessment of the industry’s real state of play in 2026 covering AI, market saturation, and where genuine growth opportunities lie.

Adam Keely, Head of IT at Code Wizards Group, then shares the ten cybersecurity and IT essentials every growing studio needs before approaching a publisher or entering due diligence.

A panel featuring Arden Aspinall, Michael Pattison, Emma Smith, and Eugene Evans, chaired by Viki Freeman, explores how studio culture and leadership style directly drive commercial momentum.

Jason Avent and James Brooksby sit down with Natalie Griffith to share hard-won lessons on resilience and navigating change as a games business leader.

Wayne Emanuel of CTRL + IMPACT then makes the case for how partnerships between games companies and charities can create genuine mutual value for audiences, brand purpose, and long-term growth.

After lunch, a heavyweight funding panel featuring Dave Burpitt, Nick Button-Brown, Gina Jackson OBE, and John Clark, chaired by Michael French MBE, will break down what a winning pitch looks like in 2026 and where the money is actually flowing.

Fieldman Robinson of Vertical Voyage joins transmedia consultant Alex Moyet to explore how games IP can serve as a launchpad across film, TV, music, and beyond.

A commercial strategy panel featuring Ann Hurley, Otisha Sealy, and Lidia Rumley will tackle how studios can build scalable growth through brand, marketing, and communications.

The day closes with Chris van der Kuyl CBE of 4J Studios in conversation with Will Freeman, sharing over two decades of experience including behind-the-scenes stories from the Minecraft console ports and his work as an investor and chairman.

With two networking breaks and a sit-down lunch, Games Growth Summit is as much about the conversations in the room as those on the stage.

Tickets start from £50. Secure your place now at https://gamesgrowthsummit.eventbrite.co.uk