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Summit Photo

Friday 17 - Sunday 19 July 2026
Royal Geographical Society, London

Enjoy talks, exhibitions and workshops with speakers sharing stories and insights from around the world.

Explore how photography and filmmaking can drive positive change and address global challenges. 

Whether you're passionate about photography or simply care about our planet, we want you to be a part of the conversation. This is a chance to reflect, debate and be inspired while hearing from world-renowned photographers, leading scientists, explorers and policymakers.

With talks, exhibitions and workshops, discover insights and stories of change and hope from around the world. 

Confirmed speakers include Areeba Hamid (Co-leader Greenpeace), James Balog, Samar Abu Elouf, Bertie Gregory, Simon Townsley, Aaron Gekoski, Shahidul Alam, and Mandy Barker.

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Programme

Find out more about the weekend's line-up of speakers.

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Speakers

Get to know our Summit Photo speakers and their remarkable work.

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Plan your journey

Find out how you can reach us via underground, bus, national rail, and other means, and learn about bike and parking facilities at the Society.

Tickets on sale now

Date: Friday 17–Sunday 19 July

Day pass: £25 non-member, £15 member

Online: £25 non-member, £15 member

Member ticket rates apply for members of Royal Geographical Society, Royal Photographic Society and Photoworks.

If you have any accessibility requirements, find out more about access at the Society, or contact access@rgs.org

 

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Partners

This event is organised in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society, Photoworks and the Royal Photographic Society, and supported by official sponsor Rolex.

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