Summit Photo 2026

The planet is under pressure – how can photography help?

This July, Summit Photo returns to the Society to explore how photography and filmmaking can drive positive change and address today’s global challenges.

Join the Society over three fascinating days to hear presentations by world leading photographers, filmmakers, policy advisors, and NGOs working in the field of environmental and humanitarian issues on the power of visual media to inspire, inform and effect change.

Join us for powerful presentations, workshops, and micro lectures.

If you can't attend in person, this event will also be livestreamed.

Programme and times

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

• Friday: 11.00am-8.30pm
• Saturday: 11.00am-8.30pm
• Sunday: 11.00am-5.15pm

Booking information

• Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
• Please make your selection for the days you wish to attend on the booking screen, you will need book a place for each day you wish to attend.

Attending in-person

• We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door. Please use the Society's entrance on Exhibition Road.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

Accessibility at our events

We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:

• Step-free access to the event
• Accessible toilets
• Assistance dogs are welcome
• Hearing loop

For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org