Join your Quality Assurance and Localization community
at the Game Quality Forum
23 - 25 June 2026 | Poland

Name: Game Quality Forum
Start: 2026-06-23
End: 2026-06-25

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Join Forces to Master Automation and Deliver Player‑First QA and Loc

At Game Quality Forum 2026, we’re bringing studios together for a new chapter - one where Quality Assurance and Localization teams learn how to navigate fast-evolving player expectations, expanding platforms, and the growing influence of AI in development.

This year is about strengthening your toolkit. How can Quality Assurance and Localization adapt faster? How can teams use automation and AI as helpful allies instead of unpredictable foes? And how do we keep delivering polished, localised, player‑first experiences as worlds become bigger and more complex?

By sharing hard‑earned lessons and avoiding common AI pitfalls, studios can progress faster, reduce risks, and build stronger foundations for long‑term quality. When QA and Localization teams collaborate, the whole industry unlocks new achievements, together.

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Stellar Moments from GQF 2025

2025 Post Show Report

Last June, 200+ gaming legends from 150+ companies across 30+ countries united in Lisbon for the Game Quality Forum 2025. As the only global event dedicated to the champions of QA, Loc, Community & Support, this was the global stage where game quality took centre spotlight! Check out the official Post Show Report below!

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2025 Testimonial Infographic

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

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Previous GQF speakers:

Chelsea Adams

Editor - QA Craft

Game Quality

Jack Washer

QA Project Lead

Frontier Developments

Tony Citrolo

Localization Manager

Frontier Developments

Belén Agulló García

Executive Consultant, Innovation

Terra Localizations

Waldemar (Deco) Piekarski

Localization Project Manager

CD Projekt Red

Mariia Strilchuk

Localization Engineer

CD Projekt Red

Monika Zaleska

Localization QA Analyst

CD Projekt Red

Franck Couee

Manager, Mobile Apps (Localisation)

The Pokémon Company

Mariia Strilchuk

Localization Engineer

CD PROJEKT RED

Ekaterina Zaytseva

Senior Localisation Manager

Frontier Developments

Michelle Mangio

Senior Director, QA & Engineering

Epic Games

Waldemar Piekarski

Localization Project Manager

CD Projekt SA

Mike Kim

Business Development/ Localization Director

Kong studios

Camille Faivre d'Arcier

Localization Project Manager

CCP Games

Lauren Maslen

Production Director - Mighty Build and Test

Mighty Games Group, a Keywords Studio

Julia Figueroa

Localization Director

Sound in Words

Matt Austen

Gaming Technology Solutions

TransPerfect

Teddy Bengtsson

Founder & Director

RoundTable Studio

Ievgen Makarevych

Localization Manager

AB Games

Denis Ivanov

Project Manager

UAB Belka Games LT

Tamara Tirjak

Senior Localisation Manager

Frontier Developments

Simon Sandrock

QA Manager

Team17

Gabriel Tendera

Senior Gameplay QA Analyst

CD PROJEKT RED

Wojciech Ostrowicz

Localization Engineer

Cloud Imperium Games

Zuzanna Widz

Senior UX Writing & Localization Specialist

Ten Square Games S.A.

Katerina Florinskaya

Head of Localization

Strikerz Inc.

Lukasz Rygielski

QA Lead

Netease Games

Henning Lube

Product Owner, Project Manager

Sviper

Priscilla Bermea

Senior Manager, Localization Operations EMEA + Americas

Riot Games

Estelle Bailly

Career Coach (& Games Localization Expert)

Coaching With Estelle

Sky Tunley-Stainton

Partnerships & Training Manager

Safe in Our World

Romain Gauthier

Senior Test Automation Engineer

King

Luka Vuksic

Software QA Engineer

Nordeus

Gerald Staffaneller

Senior Manager Software Quality Assurance

IGT

Laura Massey

Head of QA

Frontier

Nathanaël Hélin

Manager, Global Localization Strategy & Optimization

Ubisoft

Nikola Zarić

QA Software Engineer

Nordeus

Rafn Herlufsen

Director - Player Experience & Community

CCP

Wouter van Vugt

EMEA Communications & Community Engagement Senior Director

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe

Jupiter Hadley

Head of Community

Toya Play Studio

Dennis Abe

Community Manager

King (Activision Blizzard King)

Lauren Wade

Head of Player Communications

Kolibri Games

Carlos Moreno

Strategy & Operations Associate Director, Development Services

King (Activision Blizzard King)

Fiene Ziegler

Senior Community Management Specialist

InnoGames GmbH

Evan Teicheira

Player Community Lead

Fortis Games

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WHAT THE QA AND LOC COMMUNITY THOUGHT OF #GQF

These presentations were very well-rehearsed, there was a lot of story-telling and they were incredibly helpful reminders of why we work in games and what this can bring to others

There were a ton of great speakers bringing their expertise to the table. I appreciated the diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and companies, and very much hope to continue seeing that group expand even more in the future

GQF is always a very valuable event. This year, I have particularly appreciated the mentorship programme that happened on the first day, but also how detailed many of the presentations have been. All speakers have been very open when discussing their processes and solutions. I've come back to work with a long list of ideas to implement in my team

There's much to be done in the dynamic world of localisation and I am excited to be a part of it. GQF helped me to spark renewed passion

This year's event was very good and had some incredible insights on automation. I had some interesting talks about Latin American Spanish localisation as well. The event constantly keeps me aware of movements in the industry and I look forward to it each year

The event has been immensely worthwhile! It was my first GQF, but I was able to connect with a lot of people, both on the developer and service provider end. I learned a lot about the current trends in the industry. It was also comforting to talk with other localisation professionals and learn that we all share many of the same struggles. Looking forward to next year's event!

This year, honestly, was fantastic. The talk content was great, the sponsors were more diverse and didn't just include testing vendors, and we had the off-site social event which we missed last year. The social networking was better than previous years