PAX Aus has announced that Holly Longdale, Executive Producer of World of Warcraft, will headline its Storytime session at PAX Aus 2026.
Longdale currently oversees one of gaming’s most influential MMORPGs, leading development across World of Warcraft, including the recently released Midnight expansion as part of the ongoing Worldsoul Saga, as well as World of Warcraft Classic.

Before joining Blizzard, Longdale spent nearly two decades working in the MMO genre. Her career includes helping bring World of Warcraft Classic to life, working at Disney Studios, and serving as both a designer and executive producer on EverQuest and EverQuest II.
During her Storytime session, Longdale will reflect on her career in online gaming, discussing the evolution of the MMO genre and sharing lessons learned from building and supporting player communities over the years.
PAX Aus 2026 will take place October 9–11 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with Longdale’s appearance set to be one of the event’s headline presentations.
Badges for PAX Aus 2026 are available now ahead of Australia’s largest gaming festival.






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