Ken Kutaragi Unveiled as Keynote Speaker for Game Republic New Horizons 2026

The inaugural keynote speaker for Game Republic New Horizons 2026 has been revealed as Ken Kutaragi. Widely regarded as the mastermind behind the PlayStation, Kutaragi began his career at Sony Corporation in 1975 and went on to establish Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. in 1993. During his tenure, he oversaw the development of several iconic gaming consoles, including the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PSP, and PlayStation 3. Following his retirement as chairman and group CEO in 2007, Kutaragi has continued to make his mark in the industry, currently serving as the representative director and CEO of Ascent Robotics and the CEO and president of Cyber AI Entertainment. Expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming event, Kutaragi stated, "I am thrilled to be attending the Game Republic New Horizons conference in the UK, where I look forward to sharing my experiences, insights, and a lifetime of innovative endeavors with the attendees." Jamie Sefton, managing director of GR New Horizons, shared his excitement, saying, "We are honored to welcome Ken Kutaragi to GR New Horizons. His presence is a testament to our ambition to establish this conference as a premier, unforgettable event in the international games industry calendar." Earlier this month, GR New Horizons introduced its newly formed international advisory board, which will play a pivotal role in shaping the conference, scheduled to take place from October 14 to 16 at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough. GameIndustry.biz is proud to be a media partner of GR New Horizons 2026.