The skills shortage was a key topic of discussion at the recent HR Summit hosted by GamesIndustry.biz. Industry leaders and HR professionals explored strategies to address the growing gap in talent within the sector.

Additional speakers have been announced for the upcoming GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit this September, focusing on the skills gap and nurturing new talent.

The HR Summit, set for September 18, will be held at the Royal Institution in London. Tickets can be purchased here.

Gina Jackson, founder of Skillfull, will present updates on her report on the skills crisis in one of the sessions. Additionally, Phil Atkinson from NextGen Skills will explore apprenticeship opportunities during a breakout session.

Scott Baxter, operations director at Wardog Studios, will talk about training in an era marked by rapid skills obsolescence.

Apart from skills development, the summit will cover various themes like team morale, leadership in turbulent times, AI, neurodiversity, hybrid working, and mental health. The event concludes with the 2024 Best Places To Work Awards. Tickets are accessible here.

Last year's event at BAFTA was sold out. This year, a larger venue will accommodate the event. The panel of experts includes Andy Coley (Games Studio Training), Eimear Slattery (RKD), Emma Smith (Hestia Talent), Gina Jackson (Pitchify), Hayley Blundy (Futurlab), Lisa Opie (Ubisoft), Michael Chan (Compulsion Games), Perri Lewis (Mastered), Phil Atkinson (NextGen Skills), Pierre Escaich (Ubisoft), Sarah Brewster (Fresh Seed), Sarah Sorrell (Safe In Our World), Scott Baxter (Wardog), Sean Hogan (RKD), Sheila Attwood (Brightmine), Tommy Thompson (AI and Games), and more speakers to be announced.

Those interested in sponsorship can reach out to George.Corner@gamesindustry.biz.

The judging phase for the Best Places To Work Awards is nearing its end, with just a few weeks remaining for companies to participate. Registration is open here.