Visions of the Future for the Canadian Video Game Business

The Canadian video game landscape is evolving in real time. While 2024–2025 challenged the resilience of studios across the country, there are early signs of rebound: new projects are launching, paused games are resuming development, and a fresh generation of entrepreneurs is reentering the space.

This panel explores the real shifts shaping Canadian studios—from new funding models and global player behavior to emerging tech and changing publisher relationships. Panelists will share all the things about how they’re adapting to a new era of game commerce and where they see the greatest opportunities for growth.

Beneath it all lies one essential question: What does the next chapter look like for Canadian developers?