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Game Quality Leaders Summit

GameQuality.org is proud to announce the third annual Leaders Summit focussed solely on the craft of game quality. The 2025 Summit will take place at the William Gray Hotel in Montreal over the course of three full days, facilitated once again by the enigmatic Laura Thomson-Staveley.

Tuesday 21 – Thursday 23 April 2026

William Gray Hotel, Montreal

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Why This Summit Matters

This is your chance to join an elite gathering of quality leadership professionals. Now in its third year, Game Quality Leaders has been built to foster generosity, exchange and ambition among those shaping the future of game quality in studios worldwide.

Experienced Leaders share insights and ambitions, while talent and ideas from the
next generation are nurtured to continue advancing the craft.

You’ll share bold ideas and push the boundaries of what the discipline can be – all in a dedicated forum for growth, connection and influence.

What We’ll Do Together

Game Quality Leaders is more than a conference – it’s a workshop, think tank and incubator all in one. Expect:
  • Deep discussions on the craft, challenges and future of game quality
  • Leadership-focused education, panel sessions and case studies
  • Targeted networking and mentorship moments
  • Collective ideation to define a path forward for game quality across studios
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Who Should Attend

This event is tailored for a very specific audience:

  • Senior leaders and directors from large studios
  • Senior QA managers in major organizations
  • QA directors in small and mid-size studios
  • Senior leaders at outsource partners (no sales participants)

We curate a select cohort of committed, diverse and passionate professionals to ensure each connection is meaningful.

Past attendee studios include: Xbox Game Studios, PlayStation Studios, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Riot Games, 2K, Netflix, Netease, Jagex, Pipeworks, Niantic, Supercell, Turtle Rock, DAQA, Testronic, Huwiz, and more.

Outcomes You Can Expect

By attending Game Quality Leaders, you will:

  • Gain clarity on how quality leadership can shape studio-wide culture
  • Join a cross-studio network of peers who support, mentor and collaborate
  • Help establish an industry-level succession framework for game quality
  • Acquire fresh insights, best practices and innovations to bring back to your studio
  • Be part of this annual destination for voices like yours

What You Get

As an attendee, you will receive:

  • Full access to all sessions, panels and workshops
  • Networking dinners, coffee break connections and curated matchmaking
  • Pre-reads, resource packs and post-event follow-up materials
  • A cohort directory (opt-in) to stay in touch
  • Access to the Leaders Alumni LinkedIn Group and monthly drop-in sessions
  • Ongoing cross-studio working groups throughout the year

Pricing & Logistics

  • Standard Rate: USD $3,499 per person (excl. travel, transfers, lodging)
  • Early Bird: USD $2,999 until 31 January 2026
  • A room block will be made available to guests at approx. USD $249/night
  • Spaces are strictly limited

Note: we intentionally run this summit with zero sponsorship, so you get an unbiased, peer-led experience

Agenda Snapshot

Day 1

  • Opening keynote & industry view
  • 2030 Vision
  • Personal Change Challenge
  • Collective Change Challenge
  • Group lunch and evening meal

Day 2

  • Roundtable discussions
  • 1-2-1 mentoring
  • Review and refresh industry-wide initiatives
  • Group lunch and evening meal

Day 3

  • Deep dive – new initiatives
  • Working sessions
  • Group lunch and closing reception
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Testimonials & Endorsements

It really was a "10/10 - no notes" experience. Great company, great conversations, actionable discussions, and great food to boot.
I have many more wise and seasoned perspectives and contacts now after the summit. I think we're going to do great work to continue our momentum throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this event for?

For senior and emerging leaders in game quality – managers, directors, leaders in QA disciplines from studios and 3rd party partners. Please note, this is not the place for sales or business development.

We believe in intimacy – smaller groups mean deeper conversations, increased trust and stronger network connections.

Of course, your attendance in the sessions is important to ensure your voice helps drive the outcomes. In order to maintain a ‘safe space’ for sharing and collaboration, none of the sessions will be recorded. However, session notes and outcomes will be captured, synthesized and shared with all attendees after the Summit.

Yes, of course! The summit is a great place for leadership teams to develop together.

To give attendees the most relevant peer group to work with, there will be two tracks on day 1 of the Summit. Primary Leaders are those with 10+ years of experience and should be leading Quality departments (i.e managing managers). Our Ascending Leaders are ambitious with 3+ years of management experience.

There is no sponsorship of the Leaders Summit. Select vendor partners are invited to attend as long as they meet the criteria of Leadership in the quality craft and are committed to sharing their experience and driving towards a bright future for the discipline. This is not the place for sales pitches and there is no event sponsorship or sponsored content.

Business casual – come comfortable, ready to fully engage.

We’d love to have you

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Have questions? Get in touch at hello@gamequality.org