QUÉBEC’S VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING GLOBAL MARKET
MONTRÉAL, Nov. 9, 2026 /CNW/ — MIGS 2026 returns to the Grand Quay in Montréal’s Old Port on Tuesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four stages will cover business, external development strategies and game development, exploring the ideas and approaches shaping the industry’s future. From AAA studios to innovative independents, speakers have built worlds, launched successful titles and led teams around the globe.
The 23rd annual edition will spotlight opportunities for Québec studios and the technological changes reshaping the industry. Highlights include:
Industry Resilience and Competitiveness
Climate Change: Structuring Studios for Success in Today’s Environment
November 10, 11:30 a.m.
Leaders from Invoke Studios, Warner Bros. Games Montréal and IO Interactive will discuss how studios are adapting to today’s industry environment.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Game Development
AI – The Reality & Impact So Far
November 10, 2:15 p.m.
Representatives from Behaviour Interactive, Virtuos, Keywords Studios and Winking Studios will examine how AI is changing game production.
The Stories Behind Québec’s Game Development Successes
Paralives: From Solo Dev to Competing with The Sims
November 11, 9:30 a.m.
Paralives Studio founder Alex Massé will explain how he grew Paralives from a solo project into a competitor to The Sims. Behaviour Interactive will also share lessons learned from managing long-running live-service games.
Business Connections, Partnerships and Development
MIGS will create opportunities for international business, particularly in publishing, investment and external development. It also reinforces Montréal’s position as a major hub for global industry partnerships.
Presented by La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec in partnership with XP Gaming, MIGS is Canada’s largest and longest-running B2B video game conference and a gateway to North America’s game industry. It offers opportunities to develop partnerships, explore funding, exchange ideas and stay ahead of industry change.
What: MIGS 2026, the Montréal International Game Summit and an annual gathering for Québec’s video game industry
When: Tuesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Grand Quay, Old Port of Montréal
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