Discover the Complete Lineup for the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2024

With just three weeks to go, the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit is approaching, and we're excited to share the full agenda for the event. For those unfamiliar, the HR Summit is a day-long conference featuring discussions and breakout sessions focused on crucial HR, leadership, and talent-related issues, culminating in the 2024 Best Places To Work Awards at the prestigious Royal Institution in London. Tickets are available now. This year's sessions cover a wide range of topics, including leadership development, remote team management, and employee support during turbulent times. Additionally, we'll delve into the differences in work approaches across generations, AI's potential impact on HR, and the mental health crisis, as well as strategies for employers to provide support. We'll also discuss neurodiversity, with a specific focus on unlocking and supporting neurodiverse talent, and address the skills crisis by exploring innovative ways to develop talent pipelines. Leading game studios such as Compulsion Games, Dlala, Futurlab, Maverick Games, Rare, and Wardog will share their expertise, alongside experts from FreshSeed, Game Studio Training, GamePlan, Mastered, NextGen Skills, RKD, and more. Below is the full schedule: Main Stage: 09:00: Registration and refreshments, 09:30: Welcome to the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit with Christopher Dring, 09:40: Navigating current economic and labor market conditions with Sheila Attwood, 10:00: Understanding the potential and pitfalls of AI in the workplace with Tommy Thompson, 10:20: Break, 10:45: Panel discussion on divergent expectations of work and management across generations, 11:30: Practical tips for mental health and wellbeing support with Hayley Blundy, 11:50: Building trust and positivity in challenging times with Steve Cuss, 12:15: Lunch, 13:15: Maintaining personal boundaries and wellbeing as an HR leader with Emma Smith, 13:45: The Skills Crisis Report - six months on with Gina Jackson OBE, 14:10: Neurodiversity in the games industry with Pierre Escaich, 14:35: TBA, 14:50: Leadership through times of change, 15:40: Networking and drinks, 17:00: The GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards 2024, 18:00: Drinks reception. Breakout Room 1: 10:45: Overcoming mental health challenges in the games industry, 11:30: Addressing the leadership and line manager gap, 13:15: Managing uncertainty in remote teams, 14:00: The skills half-life. Breakout Room 2: 10:45: Games industry salary survey results, 11:30: Creating spaces for neurodiverse workforces, 13:15: Developing new talent pipelines through apprenticeships, 14:00: Stories of great mental health and wellness in the workplace. The event concludes at 19:00. Tickets are available, and sponsorship inquiries can be directed to George.Corner@gamesindustry.biz