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Game Quality Forum Global 2026 Full Agenda

Game Quality Forum Global 2026 Full Agenda

The Game Quality Forum Global 2026 Agenda is here! Join leading QA and Localization leaders from studios including CD PROJEKT RED, Funcom, Playrix, Rovio, Gameloft and Focus Entertainment in Krakow, Poland, 23–25 June.Ac ...

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Convince Your Boss Letter 2026

Present your boss with this customizable letter detailing the reasons why you should attend Game Quality Forum 2026 (23rd -25th, June), in Poland. Just download the letter template below, edit as needed, and submit! We hope to welcome you there!

GQF 2025 Post-Show Report

Dive into the highlights of the Game Quality Forum 2025 - the ONLY event to bring together Quality Assurance (QA), Localisation and Player Community professionals in one unique forum! 

Read more to discover:

🎮 Event highlights

🎮 The key interactive discussions and takeaways from industry leaders

🎮 Audience Overview

🎮 Testimonials and more!

Download the full report now!

Testimonials | Why GQF Remains To Be The One Event You Cannot Miss

Curious what made GQF 2025 the talk of the industry? We’ve collected honest, firsthand testimonials from the experts who attended — all in one exclusive infographic!

Inside, you’ll discover why senior QA, Localization, and Community & Support leaders:

  • Prioritized attending GQF 2025
  • Found this year’s forum unlike any other event 
  • Left inspired with fresh ideas and strategies

Download now to hear why your peers, with the same pressures and challenges as you, are making GQF their must-attend event.

Exclusive Industry Insights 2026

Speaker Interview | How to Balance Speed, Scope, and Scrutiny: QA, Localization, and AI Pressure

AI is transforming localization and QA pipelines, but not in the way many studios assume.

In this candid interview, Mike Kim, Business Development & Localization Director at Kong Studios, explores how automation has shifted the value of localization, why compressing validation windows creates hidden risk, and what foundations must exist before AI can truly improve quality.

Rather than focusing on tools, this conversation addresses something far more important: governance, oversight, and the structural maturity required to ship globally without accumulating quality debt.

If your studio is accelerating production while experimenting with AI, this is essential reading.

Download to learn more about:

  • Why AI reduces mechanical effort but increases the need for editorial oversight
  • The hidden risks studios create when they shorten QA and Localization timelines
  • What foundations must exist before AI can genuinely improve quality

Download this exclusive interview to understand how to protect your quality window, avoid systemic risk, and ensure automation strengthens, rather than weakens, your global launch strategy.

Case Study | AI in Localization: How Belka Games Operationalised Culturalisation at Scale - Lessons in Process, Governance, and Human-AI Collaboration

Studios are moving faster than ever, and when deadlines are tight, cultural missteps can slip through the cracks. A single mistake can spark player backlash, derail a feature, or trigger a messy last-minute rewrite.

That’s exactly why Denis Ivanov, Project Manager at UAB Belka Games LT, decided to rethink how cultural guidance fits into everyday development. His solution? Build an AI-powered Culturalisation Assistant right into the team’s Slack channel – giving anyone working on content instant, dependable answers without waiting on reviews or chasing experts.

What started as a simple idea quickly became something much bigger: a smarter, faster way for teams to create content that feels respectful, informed, and player-ready from the start.

Download the case study to learn more about:

  • 🧠 Instant cultural clarity: An AI assistant trained on 95+ internal culturalization articles – delivering quick, source-linked guidance directly in Slack.
  • 🛠️ The real build story: A behind-the-scenes look at the process: dataset design, accuracy safeguards, query handling, escalation to experts, and the practical challenges of bringing the tool to life.
  • 📈 Impact that actually shows up in development: Fewer cultural bugs, fewer rushed fixes, and smoother collaboration between writers, developers, and localization teams.
  • 🚀 A look at what’s next: How Belka Games plans to expand the assistant’s capabilities – and why this approach is quickly becoming essential for teams operating in multiple markets.

If your studio is serious about creating content that lands well everywhere, this case study is packed with insights you can utilise today – download now!

Exclusive Industry Insights 2025

Content Bundle | The Game Quality Forum 2025

The gaming industry is a vast, ever-evolving universe, where innovation, technology, and player expectations are shifting at warp speed. To stay ahead, you need more than just technical skills, you need resilience, adaptability, and a deep understanding of what makes games truly exceptional.

Our content bundle contains the interviews from Marina Ilari (CEO, Terra Localizations), Damien Peter (QA Manager, Trailmix Games), Estelle Bailly (Career Coach, Games Localization Expert, Coaching With Estelle), and Kaley Hurst (Chief Revenue Officer, Side Inc), sharing game-changing insights to empower you to navigate challenges, innovate, and excel in the gaming industry.

Get ready to level up!🚀🎮

Report | Gaming Revolution: Unveiling the Global Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Gaming Industry

AI has quite literally been a game changer for the gaming industry. Developers are benefitting from AI technologies before the games are released into markets across the globe, and once games are being played, AI is playing an increasing role in community management and support. This report focusses on the transformative impact of AI on three key functions within game development: Quality Assurance, Localization and Player Community and Support.

Download this report to learn more about:

  • The utilisation of AI technologies in game development, from revolutionising processes and enhancing efficiency.
  • The evolution and integration of AI through case studies from Europe, North America and APAC.
  • The regulations governing AI integration across different regions.

Through comprehensive analysis and case studies, this report explores the ever-evolving landscape of the post-game development cycle, each function's interaction with AI and how it is shaping its present and future trajectories

Safety Manual | Playing It Safe: The Ultimate Safety Manual for Inclusive & Resilient Gaming Communities

In today’s always-on, hyper-connected world of online gaming, community safety isn’t optional; it’s essential. At the heart of thriving player ecosystems lies a simple but powerful truth: safe spaces spark engagement, creativity, and trust. In this dynamic safety manual, Carlos Moreno, Strategy & Operations Associate Director, King (Activision Blizzard King), unpacks the real-world challenges and game-changing strategies that define community safety today.

From zero-tolerance toxicity policies to cross-cultural moderation challenges, Carlos shares hard-earned wisdom on what it takes to lead strong, healthy, and inclusive communities in gaming. This isn’t just about banning bad behaviour, it’s a practical guide to reshaping digital culture, empowering moderation teams, and building trust from the ground up. Whether you're on the front lines of community management or shaping studio-wide policy, this manual is your essential companion for creating safer, healthier online spaces.

Case Study | Mission Efficiency: Doing More with Less in the Expanding Universe of Quality Assurance

As the gaming industry continues to evolve, QA professionals are no longer just gatekeepers of quality, they are critical navigators guiding studios with leaner teams, tighter timelines, and the rise of live-service demands. The pressure is real – but so is the potential.

In this new frontier, the most successful QA teams aren't just surviving; they're innovating, automating, and unlocking smarter ways to work. At the heart of this evolution are two trailblazers who are turning limited resources into limitless opportunity – Romain Gauthier, Senior Test Automation Engineer at King, and Charlotte Sibley, Senior Live QA Lead at Creative Assembly, who have spent years charting new territory in game QA. From building frameworks, growing careers, and transforming how studios approach quality, their insights offer a rare look into how lean teams can deliver stellar impact.

Download this case study to learn more about:

  • Harness Test Automation as Your Trusted Copilot: Explore proven frameworks and strategies that enhance quality without overburdening your teams.
  • Maximise Your Team’s Impact with Smart Resource Management: Learn how to integrate automation in ways that empower, not replace, your QA talent.
  • Chart a Course for Long-Term Success in QA: Gain exclusive insights into building dynamic careers and leadership pathways in today’s evolving QA landscape.

Interview | Preparing for Launch: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Game Quality Success with Tamara Tirjak

The gaming galaxy is vast, wild, and ever-changing. To survive the mission, and thrive, you’ll need more than sharp reflexes. You need vision, adaptability, and a crew you can count on.

In this instalment of the GQF 2025 Survival Guide, Tamara Tirjak, Senior Localisation Manager at Frontier Developments, charts a course through the high-pressure, high-reward world of game quality and localization. Drawing from decades of experience, Tamara shares battle-tested wisdom on navigating creative chaos, building inclusive experiences, and staying resilient in deep space.

Download this piece to learn more about:

Agility in Action: Why adaptability is your greatest weapon in an industry where innovation never sleeps.

🧠 Mental Health Matters: Tamara's strategies for avoiding burnout and staying grounded, because nobody should suffer in silence.

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 The Power of the Crew: How strong mentorship and safe spaces can make all the difference when navigating the cosmic challenges of game dev.

🌍 Creating Universes for Everyone: Practical ways studios can build more inclusive games - starting with who’s in the room, and who’s playing the game.

🎮 Tools of the Trade: From universal translators to time-bending sidekicks, explore the creative metaphors that define localization excellence.

Whether you're just boarding the ship or you’ve been charting stars for years, this your essential guide for the journey ahead. 

Interview | Preparing for Launch: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Game Quality Success with Safe in Our World

In an industry that moves at lightning speed, Safe In Our World is the mental health charity fighting to ensure that no one is left behind. This special edition of the Survival Guide series is more than a collection of advice - it’s a mental health toolkit built for the realities of working in games.

Created by a charity dedicated to promoting global mental wellbeing in the industry, this guide combines lived experience with expert insight to shed light on the conversations that matter most. Whether you’re facing burnout, battling imposter syndrome, or simply navigating the pressures of an always-online world, this guide is a reminder: you are not alone.

Download now to learn more about:

🧠 Mental Health is Game Quality: Wellness isn’t a luxury - it’s the foundation of creative, sustainable work in games.

🎤 The Power of Self-Advocacy: Learn how to speak up, set healthy boundaries, and champion better practices for yourself and your team.

🌈 Representation That Resonates: Why games are stronger when built on lived experience, and how to embed true inclusivity into every narrative.

💪 The Ultimate Co-op Mode: Tips for sharing knowledge, preventing burnout, and creating support systems that actually work.

Created by the team at Safe In Our World, this guide is your ally in building a games industry where mental health is understood, supported, and prioritised. Thriving shouldn’t be the exception, it should be the norm.

Download this Survival Guide now and take your first step toward a safer, more sustainable future in games. 💙🕹️

Learn more about Safe In Our World here - www.safeinourworld.org

Interview | Preparing for Launch: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Game Quality Success with Estelle Bailly

As the gaming industry hurtles through an ever-expanding galaxy filled with cutting-edge technology, AI advancements, and platform revolutions, it’s more important than ever to equip yourself with the skills, strategies, and insights to thrive in this dynamic world.

In the second instalment of our Advisory Board interview series, Estelle Bailly, Career Coach and Games Localization Expert, shares her invaluable guide to surviving and succeeding in the fast-paced world of game development. From the adaptability needed to keep up with rapid industry changes, to the importance of mental resilience and self-care to avoid burnout, Estelle’s star map will help you steer through the black holes of stress and uncertainty.

Download to learn more about:

🚀 Inclusion Through Customisation: Customisable characters that reflect diverse identities help make games more inclusive and allow players to feel represented.

🧠 Focus on Mental Health: Supporting mental health in the gaming industry, through initiatives like Safe in Our World, helps create a safer, more inclusive community.

🌟 Mentorship is Essential: Finding the right mentors and learning to collaborate with others is important, as no one has all the answers in the fast-paced gaming world.

Get ready to embrace the challenges, prioritise your well-being, and discover the tools and strategies you need to navigate the future of gaming with confidence. Your adventure begins now!

Interview | Preparing for Launch: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Game Quality Success with Damien Peter

Welcome, cosmic explorers of the gaming universe! The Game Quality Forum 2025 is your command centre for mastering the vast expanse of QA, localization, and player experience. As the gaming industry hurtles through an ever-expanding galaxy of technology, AI advancements, and platform revolutions, it’s time to equip yourself with the ultimate survival guide.

Advisory Board member Damien Peter, QA Manager, Trailmix Games shares his star map for thriving in the deep space of game development. From adaptability to inclusion, from mental resilience to futuristic tools, this guide will help you conquer the black holes of burnout and plot a course toward success.

Download to learn more about:

🚀 How adaptability can make or break your game industry journey: With ever-evolving technology, business models, and player expectations, staying flexible is the key to survival.

🌠 The power of mentorship and collaboration in levelling up your career: No one succeeds alone! Discover how industry relationships can accelerate your growth and open new doors.

🎮 Why inclusion and representation should be at the heart of game development: Authentic, player-first experiences start with diverse teams and thoughtful design choices.

Sponsorship & Exhibition Information

2026 Game Quality Forum - Sponsorship & Networking Prospectus

Check out the Game Quality Forum - Sponsorship & Networking Prospectus, and explore:

  • 2026 Game Production Summit Expert Speakers
  • 2026 Game Quality Forum Expert Speakers
  • Audience Overview
  • Engagement Opportunities
  • Sponsorship Packages
  • Attendee Snapshot

2026 Game Quality Forum - 2026 Agenda

Check out the Game Quality Forum - 2026 Agenda, and explore:

  • Confirmed Expert Speakers
  • Day 1 Workshops
  • QA Track sessions
  • Localization Track sessions
  • Networking sessions

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Cian Fitton (Sponsorship Sales Manager) - partner@iqpc.co.uk

2026 Game Quality Forum - 2025 Attendee Snapshot

Check out the Game Quality Forum & Player & Community Support Forum 2025 Post Attendee Snapshot, and explore:

🎮 2025 Attendee Organisations

🎮 2025 Attendee Job Titles

2026 Game Quality Forum - 2025 Post Show Report

Check out the Game Quality Forum & Player & Community Support Forum 2025 Post Show Report, and explore:

🎮 Event highlights

🎮 The key interactive discussions and takeaways from industry leaders

🎮 Audience Overview

🎮 Testimonials

2025 Game Quality Forum - Attendee Snapshot

View the Game Quality Forum 2025 Attendee Snapshot, and explore:

  • Attendee Organizations joining us
  • Attendee Job Titles joining us

2025 Game Quality Forum Global Sponsorship & Networking Prospectus

View the Game Quality Forum Global 2025 Sponsorship & Networking Prospectus, and explore:

  • Confirmed Speaker Line-up
  • Previous Attendee Organisations
  • Sponsor & Networking Opportunities
  • Producer's welcome Intro
  • Solutions & topics of interest