Summit Ticket
12th - 13th October
$150
- Both days of
the summit - Talks & Panel
Discussions - Breakfast & lunch
- Networking mixer
-
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discounts from
partner hotels Exclusive discounts
from partner hotels
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About
the Event
The Game UX Summit is a professional event dedicated to advancing User Experience in the video game industry. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this in-person summit will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 12th-14th 2026.
Attendee Guidebook
Student Ticket
12th - 13th October
$50
- Both days of
the summit - Talks & Panel
Discussions - Breakfast & lunch
Early Bird Summit
ENDED
$100
- Both days of
the summit - Talks & Panel
Discussions - Breakfast & lunch
- Networking mixer
-
Exclusive
discounts from
partner hotels Exclusive discounts
from partner hotels
Event
Schedule
Mon, 12 Oct
9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Evening Onwards
Summit talks
Full day of professional talks and speaker sessions focused on game UX and related disciplines.
ProgramNetworking Mixer
Networking mixer on the evening of October 12, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with speakers, peers, and industry professionals.
Tues, 13 Oct
9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Summit talks
Full day of professional talks and speaker sessions focused on game UX and related disciplines.
ProgramWed, 14 Oct
9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Masterclasses
A dedicated day of masterclasses, designed for deeper learning and more focused discussion. You can attend one of the masterclasses happening in parallel if you buy an additional Masterclass ticket. A Summit ticket is required (masterclasses have limited seats and are reserved for Summit attendees).
Speakers
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Noor Amin
(she/her)
Senior Game Designer
Riot Games
Png Yi Wei
(he/him)
Founder and
Director
Kurechii
Jami Lukins
(she/her)
UX Director
Blizzard
Laura Elek
(she/they)
Senior UX/UI Designer
PlayStation Studios
Kate Fomina
(she/her)
UIUX Creative Director
UX is Fine
Dr Ng Yiing Y'ng
(she)
Senior Lecturer
UOW Malaysia
Abhishek Agarwal
(he/him)
Principal UX Designer
Ubisoft
Lydia Ho Lee Wei
(she/her)
Game and Narrative Designer
Józef Kulik
(he/him)
Senior Research and
Accessibility Lead
PlaytestCloud
Chloe Hodgson
(she/he)
UX Designer
Freelance
Kate Edwards
(she/her)
CEO / CXO & Cofounder
Geogrify / SetJetters
Foo Yi Chyuan
(he/him)
Digital Media Design
Lecturer
The One Academy
Aurelie Bosc
(she/her)
Associate Producer
Ubisoft
Thomas Bodin
(he/him)
Senior UX Designer
Ubisoft
Luis Duarte
(he/him)
Principal User
Researcher
PlayStation Studios
Michelle Choi
(she/her)
Principal UI/UX Artist
PlayStation Studios
Fabiana Mascolo
(she/her)
Senior UI/UX Designer
Fenris Creations (CCP Games)
Charlotte Couderc
(she)
Senior UI Artist
CD Projekt Red
Greg Haynes
(he/him)
Principal UI/UX Artist
PlayStation Studios
Stefan Marcus Baier
(he/him)
Co-Founder,
Director of Development
Streamline Studios
Andrew James
(he/him)
Publishing & Release Manager
Streamline Studios
Xingyu Zhang
(he/him)
Game UX Researcher
Tencent
Fan Yi
(she/her)
Game UX Researcher
Tencent
Oct 14
Masterclasses
* Summit ticket required
Game Accessibility Masterclass
Józef Kulik (he/him)
— PlaytestCloud
Cognitive Science and Game UX
Strategy
for Video Game Development
Celia Hodent, PhD (she/her)
— Independent
Expanding Your Game’s Global
Reach through Culturalization
Kate Edwards (she/her)
— Geogrify / SetJetters
Game UI/UX Design Fundamentals
Sebastian Wang (she/her) & Laura Elek (she/they)
— PlayStation Studios
2026
Organisers
Host
PlayStation Studios Creative, part of Sony Interactive Entertainment, is an award-winning internal agency serving the creative needs of PlayStation Studios worldwide. Working as a global team, we foster an environment where creativity can thrive while delivering industry-leading work. Across four core disciplines — Brand Design, UI/UX, Motion Graphics, and Film & Video — we partner closely with game development, marketing, and PR teams to create impactful projects for audiences around the world.
PlayStation Studios Malaysia, established in 2020, supports this broader mission as part of the global PlayStation Studios network, with the Kuala Lumpur-based Creative team contributing high-quality design and creative services across APAC and international markets.
Hosting and Platinum Partner
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is the national agency under the Ministry of Digital driving Malaysia’s digital economy. Celebrating 30 years of accelerating digital transformation, MDEC leads the Malaysia Digital (MD) initiative, fuelling innovation, investment, and inclusive growth across the digital landscape. Guided by the pillars of digital rakyat, digital economy, and digital government, MDEC champions Malaysia’s path to becoming an AI Nation by 2030 and partners globally to build a resilient, competitive digital ecosystem.
LEVEL UP KL is a premier Southeast Asia Game Developers Conference, organised by MDEC. Over the past decade, LEVEL UP KL has grown into a flagship event for game developers across Southeast Asia to interact, learn and share knowledge—offering business and technical insights, as well as future-shaping trends from thought-leader keynotes and high-level panels from all over the world.
Celia Hodent
Summit Chair
Celia Hodent is recognized as a leader in the application of user experience and psychology in video game design and in the development of UX strategy and process in game studios.
She is also the founder and curator of the Game UX Summit, which launched in Durham, NC, in May of 2016, hosted by Epic Games.
General
Details
UX Summit
Location
Where
To Stay
VE Hotel
& Residence
Walking distance
$$–$$$
Modern 4-star, direct-access accommodation at Bangsar South’s Connexion Event Centre with stylish rooms, dining, and pool.
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Komune
Living
Walking distance
$$–$$$
Modern hotel and co-living property few minutes away from CCEC, with comfortable rooms, a rooftop pool, and co-working spaces.
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St. Giles
Mid Valley
4.1 km
$$–$$$
Connected to Mid Valley Megamall, offering comfortable rooms, dining, pool, and easy shopping.
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Kimpton
Naluria
11 km
$$$
Luxury boutique hotel in TRX district, offering direct metro access, rooftop views, and upscale dining nearby.
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Traders
Hotel
13 km
$$–$$$
Stylish, central KLCC hotel offering iconic Twin Tower views, rooftop bar, and superb service.
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Mandarin
Oriental
13 km
$$$
Iconic 5-Star luxury nestled beside KLCC Park and Petronas Towers, offering unmatched access to premium shopping.
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Grand Hyatt
Kuala Lumpur
13 km
$$$
High-rise 5-Star hotel offering vast rooms, direct Petronas Towers views, and a glass-walled sky dining floor.
More infoSafety &
Conduct
We are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone. Further details of the Code of Conduct for participants can be found at LINK
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support@gameuxsummit26.com
About
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is a vibrant, diverse city where cultures, ideas, and innovation meet. Its dynamic tech and creative scene makes it an inspiring backdrop for connecting, collaborating, and shaping better experiences.