{"id":7593,"date":"2025-09-18T17:32:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laguilde.quebec\/?p=7593"},"modified":"2025-11-21T13:36:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T18:36:53","slug":"global-games-industry-gathers-in-montreal-for-the-2025-montreal-international-game-summit-migs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laguilde.quebec\/en\/global-games-industry-gathers-in-montreal-for-the-2025-montreal-international-game-summit-migs\/","title":{"rendered":"Global games industry gathers in Montr\u00e9al for the 2025 Montr\u00e9al International Game Summit (MIGS)"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7593","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-non-classifiee"],"acf":{"page_rows":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_boxes","row_title":"Canada\u2019s largest video game summit doubles in size to host participants from 25+ countries in Montr\u00e9al","row_texts":[{"type":"texte","text_content":"MONTR\u00c9AL, September 18, 2025<\/b> \u2013 The Montr\u00e9al International Game Summit (<\/span>MIGS<\/span><\/a>), Canada\u2019s largest and longest-running video game industry event, will take place November 11\u201312, 2025 at Grand Quay in the Old Port of Montr\u00e9al. With a footprint twice the size of 2024, MIGS 2025 is set to welcome participants from more than 25 countries, reinforcing Montr\u00e9al\u2019s position as an international hub for the global games industry.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe new venue provides 54,000 square feet of bright, open space across two levels, creating the scale needed to accommodate more delegates, more programming, and a stronger international presence. Organized by <\/span>La Guilde du jeu vid\u00e9o du Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><\/a> and produced in partnership with <\/span>XP Gaming<\/span><\/a>, MIGS 2025 will welcome thousands of developers, publishers, investors, and service providers from across Canada and more than 25 countries worldwide to exchange knowledge, secure partnerships, and expand opportunities in North America. \u201cFor centuries, the Saint Lawrence River has been the gateway to North America,\u201d says Jean-Jacques Hermans, Executive Director of La Guilde du jeu vid\u00e9o du Qu\u00e9bec. \u201cMIGS now carries that legacy forward as a gateway to the North American video game industry.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe expansion also unlocks a major leap in programming as MIGS 2025 expands from one to four stages. Among them is the MIGS Audio Summit presented by Audiokinetic, celebrating the company\u2019s 25th anniversary and showcasing the globally renowned Wwise Tour. The added capacity enables richer, more focused content across core areas of game development and external development, as well as production, business, and technology.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMIGS 2025 strengthens Canada\u2019s role in external development with the expanded ExDev Hub presented by Game Caviar. Montr\u00e9al\u2019s transatlantic position makes it a natural meeting point for companies from Europe, North America, the Middle East, and beyond. Connecting 200+ buyers with Game Caviar\u2019s global network of 1,400 service providers, the ExDev Hub establishes MIGS as a major North American platform for external development. \u201cExternal development drives so many of the partnerships that move our industry forward,\u201d says Jason Smith, Founder, Game Caviar. \u201cThe ExDev Hub at MIGS 2025 further expands and builds on Montr\u00e9al\u2019s role as a central hub for external development in North America.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nInternational presence is also set to grow significantly, with over 40% of invited speakers coming from outside Canada. Industry leaders will represent countries including Sweden, Denmark, United States, Poland, Switzerland, and China, with speakers from Arrowhead (<\/span>Helldivers II<\/span><\/i>), Savvy Games (<\/span>Monopoly GO<\/span><\/i>), Sandfall Interactive (<\/span>Clair Obscur: Expedition 33<\/span><\/i>), and 11 bit studios (<\/span>Frostpunk<\/span><\/i>) to name a few. They\u2019ll be joined by select Canadian voices, including Playstack, publisher of the hit game <\/span>Balatro<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u201cMIGS is about connection,\u201d says Jason Lepine, Founder, XP Gaming. \u201cFrom indies taking their first steps to seasoned studios shaping global hits, Montr\u00e9al is where the international games industry comes together to collaborate, exchange ideas, and drive the business of creativity forward.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMIGS is expanding access with a new Content Pass for emerging professionals and curious creatives exploring game development. Available at a discounted rate of $349 CAD until October 17 (regular price $399 CAD), the pass includes:<\/span>\r\n