Game Quality Forum Global 2025

Welcome to the Game Quality Forum!

On a Quest for a Hard Reset - Back to the Future for Global Gaming: Players, Product, Positivity

The Game Quality forum is on a quest - a quest to help the industry's unsung heroes to slay the dragons of layoffs, doing more with less and AI uncertainty.

After a tough few years, it's time for QA and Localization to rewrite their destiny and get back to building seamless, high-quality, localised and gamer-centric player experiences. As player demands change and as platform loyalty is replaced by platform diversity, our event remains the place to tackle every major quality issue. From promoting accessibility and personalising player experience, to delivering live service QA and assuring quality for complex games, we're the sword to your shield.

Every hero needs a respite from dragon slaying, so in 2025 we're about more than the technical challenges. Alongside the streamed QA & Localization sessions, we're launching a brand new content stream, live on the EXPO floor and covering all-important people issues. How do we address toxicity and protect our teams and players from online hate? How do we tackle burnout and build good culture around mental health? How do we place Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our studios and our games?

In addition, we're co-locating Game Quality Forum with a brand new event, The Game Publishing and Marketing Summit. Why? One, because we realise that player community and support are part of a bigger publishing mission. Two, because QA and Localization are going through hectic change and we want to double our efforts to support them. Three, because Game Quality was launched to be the voice of the industry's unsung heroes, and many of those in publishing also need our help.

Two separate conferences. One bigger community. No dragons (probably). The hero's journey is never easy, but the prize - a hard reset for one of the most creative global industries - is more than worth fighting for.

Why Attend the Game Quality Forum?

Here are the top 10 reasons why you should be attending!

• Unparalleled Focus: GQF is exclusively tailored for the post-dev community, specifically targeting QA, Localisation, and Player Community professionals.
• Industry Insight: Stay ahead of the curve with in-depth discussions on the challenges faced by the gaming industry, including layoffs, burnout, and the constant demand for innovation.
• Global Networking: Connect with leaders, managers, and team members from around the world, fostering collaboration and idea exchange with both indie and AAA studios.
• AI Integration: Gain valuable insights into the integration of AI and automation in game development, understanding its benefits, challenges, and real-world applications.
• Interactive Learning: Experience more interactive sessions, including gamified round tables and team-focused discussions, enhancing engagement and knowledge-sharing.
• Diverse Perspectives: Hear from experts about overcoming challenges related to organisational differences, communication, and working with external professionals, providing a holistic view of the industry.
• Actionable Takeaways: Leave with with actionable takeaways, from easy wins with AI implementation to efficient team communication strategies, making an immediate impact on your studio's processes.
• Talent Retention Strategies: Learn effective strategies for retaining talent in the AI age, addressing the unique challenges of the gaming industry and ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce.
• ROI Demonstration: Acquire skills to demonstrate the value of post-dev functions to higher management, showcasing the importance of QA, Localisation, and Player Community in product development.
• Mental Health and Confidence Building: Explore strategies for dealing with burnout, imposter syndrome, and building self-confidence in a fast-paced gaming environment.