June 23 - 25 2027, at the Edmonton EXPO Centre
The North American Games Industry Summit
NAGIS Powered By Xsolla successfully launched its inaugural B2B game industry summit in Edmonton, Alberta. In 2026, the two-day event utilized over 77,000 square feet, featuring the NAGIS Powered By Xsolla Mega Stage, three dedicated conference stages, the MeetToMatch Lounge, 55 turnkey independent developer showcase booths representing studios from across North America, and the VIP Executive Lounge. The summit brought together game developers, publishers, investors, technology partners, and industry leaders for keynote presentations, networking, business development, game showcases, and strategic partnerships, establishing NAGIS as one of Canada’s fastest-growing video game industry conferences.
Together, NAGIS and Game Con Canada create a unique environment where B2B deal-making meets a massive consumer audience, connecting capital with creativity and building what’s next for the global games industry.
NEW ADDITIONS IN 2027!
- Three-day event with one GCC crossover day.
- Adding an additional exhibit hall, increasing the show to over 100,000 square feet.
- Featuring 250 independent game developers from delegations across the globe in sponsored turnkey booth spaces.
- Increasing the MeetToMatch lounge to 8400 Square feet.
- The lounge will include:
- 9 fully loaded private offices equipped with their own coffee service and snacks.
(These offices are available for purchase and exclusive use by a single company.)
- 9 fully loaded private offices equipped with their own coffee service and snacks.
- Two developer-to-publisher closed-door pitch sessions.
- Launching an Angel Investment Panel to bring more capital and visibility to developers.
- Launching an IP: From Tabletop to Digital, and Back Again
Launching an intellectual property across mediums, from board games to video games and from video games to tabletop experiences.
2027 TICKETS ON SALE THIS OCTOBER
Industry Panel Sessions
Industry Panel Sessions bring together leading voices from across the gaming and technology sectors for insightful discussions on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. Hosted across one of NAGIS’s three dedicated panel stages, these expert-led conversations offer attendees practical insights, diverse perspectives, and forward-looking ideas designed to inform decision-making and spark collaboration.
Dedicated Pitch Sessions
Dedicated Pitch Sessions give selected developers the opportunity to present upcoming games directly to publishers and venture capital partners in a high-impact, professional setting. Submissions are curated through MeetToMatch, with chosen studios taking the main panel stage supported by full AV production and large-format LED displays, creating direct pathways to funding, publishing, and strategic partnerships.
Sponsored Turnkey Booth Spaces
The Game Dev Showcase Zone provides independent game studios with a FREE sponsored turnkey demo booth to showcase new and unreleased titles. Designed to maximize visibility and industry exposure, the showcase gives developers the opportunity to present their games directly to publishers, investors, media, and industry executives attending NAGIS Powered By Xsolla, while also reaching thousands of consumer attendees during Game Con Canada.
Interested in sponsoring NAGIS or becoming one of our publishing partners? Submit an inquiry through the contact form below, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss opportunities.
2026 Sponsors
