How to enter the Competitive Socialising Awards
The Competitive Socialising Awards is hosted by Inntegra and the Gamechangers Organisation. Back for it’s third year, this highly anticipated event celebrates the innovators and achievers within the nightlife and competitive socialising sectors.
The awards are a recognition of the hottest, trendiest businesses in the competitive socialising sector. Nominees include suppliers, venues, individuals and organisations. Categories include: Outstanding Venue, Activity of 2026, Greatest guest experience, best newcomer, best diversified pub, best menu, best multi-site operator.
Awards are provided and sponsored by various high-profile organisations. In 2026, NDML will be providing the Multi-Site Operator of the Year award.
Entry to the awards is here – Enter | Competitive Socialising Awards | Gamechangers Organisation
Alternatively, contact NDML handler to express your interest in being recognised by the awards. – Contact Us – NDML
Where are the competitive socialising awards?
Lighthouse Theatre, Camberwell Road, London SE5 0DP.
When are the competitive socialising awards?
Tuesday 15th September 2026. 10:30 am – 11:45 pm The awards will take place after the Power of Play conference, at the same venue.
The Power of Play conference at the Lighthouse Theatre
Preceding the Competitive Socialising Awards, will be the Power of Play day conference. The conference includes nightlife operators, industry organisations and experts explaining there past year’s research and what information they would like to impart to the sector.
The year’s speakers include:
- Jonny Powell, CEO, 501 Fun
- Steve Ware, Founder, SingPods
- Sharon Dickinson, Commercial Director, Gamechangers Organisation
- Jade Craig, Managing Director, Gamechangers Organisation
- Molly Davis, Head of Communications, BII
- Brad Nobbs, CEO, BookedIt
- Matt Eley, Editor-in-Chief of The Oracle
- Matt Barnwell, Managing Director, IH Solutions
- Jo Lynch, Account Director, KAM Insights
With your Power of Play conference ticket, you also receive access to the plethora of suppliers and distributors promoting their services. Top of the range food, drinks and games will be complimentary throughout the day. Nightlife businesses and suppliers will be invited and attending, hence the event offers fantastic networking opportunities. Ultimately the event aims to showcase why play-led venues continue to attract audiences, generate repeat visits and create brand loyalty.
What is the price of the ticket for the Power of Play Conference and the Competitive Socialising Awards?
General Admission Tickets – Attend both the Power of Play day conference + the evening portion including the Awards.
For Operators – £29.99
For Suppliers – £399
Evening Only Tickets – Tickets to attend just the evening portion of the day, including the Awards.
For Operators – £19.99
For Suppliers – £299