Summit Photo is your chance to learn from, connect with, and be inspired by world-leading photographers, explorers, and policymakers. Together, they’ll explore how photography and photojournalism can address the environmental and humanitarian challenges of our time.
Book a ticket for one day, two days, or immerse yourself in the full three-day experience.
Ticket information
Single day ticket £75 (sandwich buffet lunch included)
Evening ticket £25 from 6.00pm on Friday or Saturday
Live stream £25 per day (the talks will not be available to view after broadcast)
Lunchtime lectures max 70 people per lecture, first come first serve. Sign up in person at the Society. Lunchtime lectures are not included in the streaming ticket.
Friday 26 September
9.30am – Doors open
10.00am – Poulomi Basu
11.30am – Marissa Roth and Simon Townsley
12.30pm – Lunch (included in day ticket)
12.30pm – Lunchtime lecture with Deborah Ireland
2.00pm – Sue Flood and Ian Dawson
3.30pm – Benedict Allen, Ollie Steeds, and Martin Hartley
5.00pm – Professor Anjali Goswami
6.30pm – Chris Packham
8.30pm – Doors close
Saturday 27 September
9.30am – Doors open
10.00am – Helen Starr, Jermaine Francis and Kinnari Saraiya
11.30am – Esther Horvath
12.30pm – Lunch (included in day ticket)
12.30pm – Lunchtime lecture with Georges Charlier
12.30pm – Lunchtime lecture with Deborah Ireland
2.00pm – Britta Jaschinski
3.30pm – Anastasia Taylor-Lind
5.00pm – Halima Begum
6.30pm – Frans Lanting
7.30pm – Drinks reception
10.00pm – Doors close
Sunday 28 September
9.30am – Doors open
10.00am – Skinder Hundal and Jack Ky Tan
11.30am – Marissa Roth
12.30pm – Lunch (included in day ticket)
12.30pm – Lunchtime lecture with Georges Charlier
2.00pm – Susan Meiselas
3.30pm – Ami Vitale
5.00pm – Ami Vitale, Frans Lanting, M Sanjayan
6.00pm – Drinks reception
7.30pm – Doors close
- Lecture
Summit Photo evening lecture: Chris Packham
Join us for an evening lecture with TV presenter and environmental activist Chris Packham at this year's Summit Photo.
London and onlineOpen to allFriday 26 September 2025 - Lecture
The power of story: Frans Lanting
One of our greatest living biosphere photographers, Frans Lanting will present our inaugural Summit Photo keynote presentation.
London and onlineOpen to allSaturday 27 September 2025
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.
Attending online
- If you are attending the event online, the joining instructions will be emailed to you before the event.
If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org
Venue information
This event will be held at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
Plan your visit to the Society and find more information about our venue, including our address, accessibility and transport links.
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
Brought to you with support from our partners
With support from our partners, the Royal Photographic Society and Photoworks, and official sponsor Rolex Perpetual Planet, Summit Photo offers a rare opportunity for you to engage with leading voices and changemakers.
