Games for Change has revealed a collaboration with the London Games Festival

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A collaboration between Games for Change, a non-profit from New York, and the London Games Festival is being established as the organization makes its debut in the UK.

Scheduled for April 15, 2026, the first-ever Games for Change London Summit will be hosted at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, with curation by George Osborn, editor of the Video Games Industry Memo.

The event aims to unite industry experts, educators, policymakers, and innovators, focusing on leveraging games to drive beneficial social transformations.

Guided by an advisory board, the summit's program features notable members such as:

Jude Ower, chief strategy officer of Planet Play
James Delaney, founder and managing director of BlockWorks
Sarah Ticho, director of Hatsumi and joint managing director of XR Health Alliance
Phil Stuart, founder and executive creative director of Preloaded
Deborah Mensah-Bonsu, involved in social impact at Supercell

Those interested in speaking at the summit are invited to submit their proposals by February 26, 2026.

Michael French, director of the London Games Festival and head of Games London, remarked, "The integration of the Games for Change Summit into the London Games Festival marks a significant milestone, underscoring the UK's reputation for creativity and innovation in game development. We are excited to present its premiere UK edition."

Susanna Pollack, president of Games for Change, expressed, "The London Games Festival presents an ideal stage for our introduction to the UK, facilitating connections between our global network and the distinctive talents and perspectives found in London, alongside participants from the UK and Europe, to foster impactful partnerships in gaming."

The London Games Festival 2026 is slated to occur from April 13 to April 19.