MIGS 2026
B2B conference connecting the video game industry in Montreal
MIGS 2026, the Montréal International Game Summit, will bring together video game industry professionals on November 10 and 11 at Grand Quay in Montreal. The conference combines content on game development, business, publishing, artificial intelligence and mobile games with networking opportunities, professional meetings, an Indie Zone, a Business Showfloor and an ExDev Hub.
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About the Event
MIGS 2026, the Montréal International Game Summit, is a B2B conference dedicated to the video game industry and one of Canada's major professional gatherings for the sector. The 2026 edition takes place on November 10 and 11 at Grand Quay in the Port of Montreal, with general hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Presented by La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec in partnership with XP Gaming, the event brings together developers, publishers, service providers, investors and other industry professionals. Its program combines expert sessions with dedicated spaces for business, exhibitions, meetings and discovering independent studios and games.
Content and sessions
MIGS 2026 features four content stages covering different areas of the industry. Sessions address game development, business, publishing, artificial intelligence and mobile games, alongside content for professionals looking to explore new strategies, tools and trends. The program also includes a PG Connects Stage and MIGS Dev Shorts, offering shorter talks focused on practical topics.
Indie Zone and showfloor
The Indie Zone gives attendees an opportunity to discover new games and meet the teams building them. MIGS also features a Business Showfloor focused on company-to-company connections and an ExDev Hub designed to connect studios with external development partners. These areas complement the conference sessions and make the event both a learning and discovery environment.
Networking and business meetings
The business component is central to MIGS. Attendees can use MeetToMatch to arrange professional meetings and can also use spaces such as the Business Lounge for conversations and networking. The conference is particularly relevant to developers, publishers, investors, service providers and other professionals seeking business opportunities, funding or collaboration within the video game industry.
Venue and schedule
MIGS 2026 takes place at Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal, located at 200 De la Commune Street West. The main event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on November 10 and 11. Main registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on November 10, while VIP attendees also have access to an exclusive welcome activity on November 9.
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Highlights
MIGS 2026 takes place November 10–11 at Grand Quay in Montreal.
General event hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days.
Programming covers game development, business, publishing, AI and mobile games.
The event includes an Indie Zone, Business Showfloor and ExDev Hub.
MeetToMatch allows attendees to arrange professional meetings.