Games for Change debuts in London with summit at London Games Festival
Games for Change (G4C), a global organisation promoting social impact through games, will hold its first UK event in London on Thursday, April 15, 2026. The Games for Change London Summit will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge. The summit is part of London Games Festival, which runs from Monday, April 13, to Sunday, April 19, 2026.
George E. Osborn, editor of Video Games Industry Memo, will curate the summit and lead discussions on gaming’s role in driving real-world change. The event will feature talks, panels, and roundtables for developers, educators, and innovators. Attendees will explore how games can inspire positive change in communities and education.
Games for Change has spent more than 20 years supporting creators, educators, and social innovators worldwide. Its flagship festival in New York City has inspired international chapters across six continents. The London summit marks the organisation’s first event in the United Kingdom.
Speaker submissions for the summit are open until Monday, February 26, 2026. Individuals and organisations working at the intersection of games and social impact can apply through the official summit website. Partnership opportunities are also available for companies wishing to support the summit.
Advisory board guides summit
The summit’s agenda is supported by a dedicated advisory board composed of long-term contributors to Games for Change. Members include Jude Ower MBE of Planet Play, James Delaney of Blockworks, Sarah Ticho of Hatsumi and XR Health Alliance, Phil Stuart of PRELOADED, and Deborah Mensah-Bonsu of Supercell.
Michael French MBE, Director of London Games Festival, said hosting G4C reflects London’s role as a global hub for creativity and game development. “This is a landmark moment for the festival and the UK games industry,” he said. Susanna Pollack, President of Games for Change, added that London provides a unique platform to connect local talent with the global community and create meaningful collaborations.
Tickets and programme details
Tickets for the Games for Change London Summit are now on sale. The full programme, including speakers, panels, and roundtables, will be published on the official summit website in the coming months. The event will run alongside London Games Festival, attracting global participants and media coverage.
The summit aims to inspire new collaborations and innovations in social impact gaming. Attendees will gain insights from international creators, educators, and policy-makers. The event reinforces London’s position as a centre for game development and social innovation.
