Thank you! See you next year!

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC • OCTOBER 30 - 31

montreal international game summit

Join us at Marché Bonsecours on October 30–31, 9 – 5pm, for the 2024 Montreal International Game Summit (MIGS)!

La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec, in partnership with XP Gaming, is proud to present MIGS 2024, Canada’s longest-running B2B video game conference dedicated to the business of gaming and the continued growth of Québec and Canada’s resilient video game industry.

MIGS connects game publishers, investors, developers, and service providers for two days of global networking, expert speakers and panels, as well as a dedicated exhibit space featuring an indie game showcase.

who attends

MIGS welcomes publishers, external development buyers and key decision makers from across the video game industry. Here’s just a sample of the companies you can expect to connect with this year.

2024 publishers

2024 exdev buyers

more to be announced!

programming highlights

Business Lounge powered by MeetToMatch

Targeted networking powered by the MeetToMatch platform. Seamlessly schedule your meetings weeks in advance, and connect with decision makers you need to drive your business forward, all in one dedicated space.

ExDev Game Caviar Lounge

Bringing the world’s largest external development marketplace to MIGS 2024 made possible by Game Caviar to forge connections between some of the world’s best game developers, publishers, and services providers.

MIGS Indie Pitch Competition

Join us on the main stage to watch live indie pitches to top publishers and learn what makes a good pitch!

Hosted by Jason Della Rocca, the winning pitch will be eligible for a 2025 XP All Access Pass, offering VIP access to all XP events across Canada for 2025.

Exhibits

Meet the diverse range of companies and studios that drive creativity and innovation in the industry. 

Discover groundbreaking tools and services, future hits in the Indie Zone, or showcase your own work at your booth.

iNDIE ZONE @ Loto-Québec

The Loto-Québec Indie Zone offers publishers, investors, and creators the chance to check out the latest innovative indie games.

Conferences

Gain actionable insights to drive success through expert-led talks, panels, and fireside chats that are laser-focused on the business of video games.

Chai & Diversity Hour

Join Harish Rao (Sony Interactive) and Ayan Abdu (BOSi Art Studios) for the Chai & Diversity Hour. Enjoy a cup of chai while exploring ethnic representation in external development with actionable insights for real change.

VIP Welcome Cocktail Presented by Keywords Studios

Join us on Oct 29th for the VIP Welcome Cocktail presented by Keywords Studios.

Connect with fellow industry leaders for an exclusive evening of drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the famed Marché Bonsecours.

red barrels gin tasting

Try the exclusive Pistachio Gin by Distillerie du Quai, inspired by The Outlast Trials, Red Barrels’ iconic horror game.

Happy Hour presented by Behaviour Interactive

On Oct 30th, Behaviour Interactive invites you to join us for an end of day Happy Hour at Marché Bonsecours.

Coffee Station offered by Pixel Audio

We all know the industry runs on caffeine. Start your day on the right note 🎵 each day of the conference courtesy of Pixel Audio.

game caviar MIGS Closing Celebration - Halloween Themed (Costumes optional)

Help us celebrate the industry and close out MIGS 2024! Starting at 4pm on October 31st at Marché Bonsecours.

conference key topics

  • MIGS Indie Pitch Competition
  • Exploring Common Reasons Partnerships Fail
  • Creating an Environment for Effective Communication
  • The Games Industry’s Labor Outlook
  • Multiplayer Made Simple
  • Content Creator Programs
  • How To Secure Funding
  • IP Development and Collaboration in Gaming

programming schedule

Speakers

Click on a speaker to view their bio and see what sessions they are speaking in.

more to be announced

VIP - Elevate Your MIGS Experience

Exclusive Access: VIP Lounge

Step into the VIP Lounge—a quiet, exclusive space perfect for high-level discussions, strategic meetings, or just unwinding.

Catered Lunches & All Day Refreshments

Enjoy lunches from iconic local Montreal restaurants, curated to give you a taste of the city’s culinary offerings. Refreshments are available all day to keep you energized.

VIP Networking

Join us on Oct 29th for the VIP Welcome Cocktail presented by Keywords Studios. Connect with fellow industry leaders for an exclusive evening of drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the famed Marché Bonsecours.

the organizers

La Guide du jeu vidéo du Québec is a non-profit cooperative that brings together independent and international video game developers, creators, educational institutions and entrepreneurs in related fields based in Quebec. It organizes the MIGS event annually, the flagship event for our industry. 

La Guilde is the world’s leading video game industry association with over 300 members and is the largest of its kind in the world.

XP Gaming connects the global video game industry for business, recruitment and education.

Through world class B2B conferences, XP Gaming brings businesses, investors and subject matter experts together to foster new industry opportunities. Using their proprietary employment platform, and Career Day events they drive recruitment initiatives that connect recruiters with job seekers. And through their education initiatives they help future professionals understand their career prospects and post-secondary academic options.

Diamond partners

platinum partners

La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec thanks the City of Montreal for its financial support in the realization of the MIGS 2024 project.

Gold partners

Silver partners

Associate partners

Key partners

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