Game Con, Canada’s largest gaming convention, is returning to Edmonton with a brand new venture — the first ever North American Games Industry Summit (NAGIS) Powered By Xsolla.
An industry-focused B2B event, NAGIS will bring together leaders, creators, and innovators, with a focus on making partnerships, investments, and more. The new show will take place on June 18-19, 2026, and will be directly connected to Game Con Canada (GCC), which then takes place on June 19-21.
“NAGIS is built to be a deal-making room for the North American games industry — and pairing it with Game Con Canada gives it immediate scale, momentum, and relevance,” said Chris Meilleur, CEO of Game Con Canada via a press release. “We’re creating a place where executives can build partnerships during the day, then step onto the show floor and experience the community, culture, and market
demand that powers this industry.”
The show has also already announced its first keynote speaker as Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari. Bushnell also went on to found other companies, including Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theater and Etak.
Additionally, the show has an advisory board that includes Luke Azevedo, CEO of Edmonton Screen, and Mark Darrah, former director at BioWare on the Dragon Age franchise.
Here’s an overview of who NAGIS is designed for,
- Game studios and publishers (AAA to indie)
- Independent developers and small studios seeking partners and publishers
- XR, spatial computing, and emerging technology companies
- Platform and hardware partners
- Investment and economic development organizations
- Service providers supporting production, marketing, and distribution
The show will boast a wide array of programming, including industry panel sessions, game dev showcase zones, curated networking, pitch sessions, and more.
You can see more info at the official website, and tickets will be announced in the coming days.
