Sir Ian Livingstone CBE
Co-Founder and General Partner, Hiro Capital.
Speaker tracker
Kingdom of Gaming 2026 speakers.
Named speakers, creators, streamers and esports figures will appear here only after public confirmation.
Last checked: 1 October 2026
1 October organizer update. The first five named industry speakers remain confirmed; the latest email promotes this lineup and says further reveals are coming.
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First names announced for KOG26.
Roles below reflect the latest public launch materials; session times are still pending.
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Julien Merceron
CTO at Bandai Namco Studios and Delphi Interactive.
Saifi Ismail
President of Yalla Group and GM of RHQ.
Riley Russell
Head of US Studio, Kojima Productions.
Omer Faruk Gungor
Studio Director, Motion Blur Game Studio.
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Programme themes
The major conversation areas are already clear.
The organizer has outlined themes spanning investment, AI, ecosystem building, creator/talent development, game craft and technology.
Money, Power & The New Owners
AI, The Industry's Most Dangerous Conversation
Build Ecosystems From Scratch
From Player To Creator Nation
The Craft and Technology Of Play
Believer lineup signal
Creators and esports names are expected.
The event homepage says its confirmed lineup includes streamers, YouTubers, esports teams and influencers, but the names are still being announced.
Streamers & YouTubers
Promoted as part of the Believer experience.
Teams & legends
Exhibition matches and esports personalities are part of the stated experience.
Builders & leaders
Studios, publishers, investors, platforms and ecosystem leaders shape the business programme.
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Source status
Confirmed, not inferred.
The five names above are drawn from the latest public launch materials. We still distinguish confirmed speakers from creators, teams, guests and general attendees.
Session titles and timings remain incomplete, so speaker pages will connect to the schedule only when specific sessions are confirmed.
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