GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit Makes Its Return This October

The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit is set to return for its third consecutive year, with the event once again taking place at the prestigious Royal Institution in London. Scheduled to occur on Thursday, October 2nd, the summit will culminate in the 2025 Best Places To Work Awards. Early Bird tickets are currently available for purchase at a price of £130 plus fees. As in previous years, the event promises to tackle the most pressing issues currently facing HR professionals within the games industry. The first set of confirmed speakers includes Nicky Ormrod, Chief People Officer at Sega Europe, alongside Simon Court and Dan Bobby from Value Partnership, with additional speakers to be announced in the near future. Their presentation, titled 'SEGA – Recode for Growth', will delve into the partnership between Sega Europe and Value Partnership as they navigated a pivotal moment in the company's history. According to Ormrod, "With SEGA Europe at a critical juncture in 2023/24, our primary challenge was to steer the business towards a trajectory of positive growth. Rebuilding trust, confidence, and clarity regarding our direction was the essential first step in our Recode journey." Court adds, "The transformation of SEGA into Recode for Growth necessitated a fundamental shift in mindset – to rekindle the essence of SEGA and focus on what truly matters to players, studios, partners, and our people – the IP. Together, we crafted a novel strategy, narrative, and cultural framework to define our new destination and underpin the journey to get there..." Notably, Simon Court is also the author of the leadership book 'Founder's Legacy', with the first 100 ticket purchases for the HR Summit including a complimentary copy of the book. As highlighted in the foreword, Court played a pivotal role in transforming the mobile game publisher Miniclip from a startup into a more professional company. The event will feature roundtable-style sessions, breakout spaces, and ample networking opportunities. Amiqus is once again the sponsor of the event. For those interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact George.Corner@gamesindustry.biz. Companies can now submit their entries for the 2025 Best Places To Work Awards, with further details available here.