MIGS 2026 Montréal: Dates, Speakers and Event Details

2026-11-10 · Montréal

Grand Quay in Montréal

Held at the Grand Quay in Montréal, MIGS 2026 is a premier two-day B2B summit bringing together the international video game ecosystem to focus on industry growth and studio operations.

The Montréal International Game Summit (MIGS) is Canada's largest and longest-running B2B video game industry event, bringing together developers, publishers, investors, and service providers. The two-day summit features dedicated areas like the EXDEV Hub, Business Lounge, and Indie Zone, alongside program tracks covering financing, international growth, studio strategy, and a new PG Connects Stage focused on mobile and AI.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Video game startup founders, independent studio heads, and gaming service providers aiming to scale operations or secure capital will find relevant programming. It targets leadership seeking discussions on financing, global expansion, and new technical approaches across mobile and artificial intelligence.

What happens

Programming spans specialized tracks centered on international growth, studio strategy, and project financing. Dedicated spaces include the Indie Zone, an EXDEV Hub, and a Business Lounge, complemented by the PG Connects Stage highlighting artificial intelligence and mobile gaming developments.

Who's in the room

Around 1,750 attendees participate, including publishers, game developers, industry service providers, and investors. Speakers include Jason Lepine of XP Gaming and Jean-Jacques Hermans from La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec, representing the local and broader international development ecosystem.

How to prepare

Review your studio portfolio and business metrics before arriving, as the summit features extensive B2B networking zones rather than structured pitch contests. Prepare clear explanations of your current development roadmap, production needs, or service offerings to facilitate productive conversations with potential publishing and funding partners.

Organizer: La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec

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At a glance

Attendance
About 1,750 attendees expected
Sectors
Media gaming

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Jason Lepine — Founder, XP Gaming (Speaker)
  • Jean-Jacques Hermans — Executive Director, La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec (Speaker)

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