The original and leading event for competitive socialising professionals and leisure operators looking to pivot into the sector returns in September.

Competitive Socialising The Power of Play will take place at The Lighthouse in London’s Camberwell on Tuesday 15 September 2026.

The event, now in its sixth year, will bring more than 1,000 guests together to network, learn from industry leading panels and talks and socialise into the night. Since launching, Competitive Socialising The Power of Play has established itself as a must-attend date in the hospitality industry diary.

This year Competitive Socialising The Power of Play returns with a refreshed look and is now independently owned by leading hospitality events operator Inntegra.

The event will include a full day business conference packed with keynote speakers, research & insight and business building case studies. Suppliers and operators will also have plenty of opportunity to network and discuss the latest products and trends.

The event will also host the Gamechangers Competitive Socialising Awards, with eight categories designed to celebrate the most creative and inspiring operators and venues across the country.

Gamechangers and Inntegra founder Jade Craig said: “We are thrilled to be bringing our event to The Lighthouse in September. We have made a few changes this year, but what remains the same is the way Competitive Socialising The Power of Play, brings this hugely innovative sector together to share ideas and inspire operators and suppliers.

“Competitive socialising continues to lead the way in the evolution of hospitality, and we are proud to bring a diverse range of talented and curious professionals together to continue its progression.

“We are looking forward to another day packed full of insights, networking, celebration and fun. As the competitive socialising sector has continued to grow so too has our event and we can’t wait to welcome guests through the doors.”

The new Diversified Pub of the Year award will recognise a pub that has successfully embraced competitive socialising, focusing not on the scale of its offering but on its quality and impact on the business.

Enter the awards:

https://www.gamechangers.org.uk/awards/competitive-socialising-awards

Get your tickets:

https://www.inntegra.co.uk/events/compsoc26-the-power-of-play-awards