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MONTREAL
GAMES
WEEK

▶ NOV 10-16 ◀

Montreal Games Week is a community-based, inclusive event with the goal of celebrating video games in all their forms!

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WHAT IS
MONTREAL GAMES WEEK?

Montreal Games Week is a series of events organized by community members from our industry, taking place all across the city. It's must-attend week for everyone interested in our local video game industry.

OUR MISSION

Create a dynamic and inclusive space where people can meet to celebrate the best of what the Montreal games industry has to offer. Developers, entrepreneurs, game studios, and people who are curious or otherwise passionate about games are welcome to join and celebrate.

Encourage collaboration and shine a light on existing community organizations in our ecosystem.

Promote innovation, knowledge-sharing and the discovery of new creations in order to help strengthen the games culture in and around Montreal.

OUR VALUES

Inclusivity — Creativity — Community — Accessibility — Sustainability

 

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

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Émilien Roscanu

La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec

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Mariève Beauchemin

Indie Asylum

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Rebecca Cohen Palacios

Pixelles

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Richard Atlas

Game Dev MTL

PROGRAM

  • LAN Extra Life
    LAN Extra Life
    Fri, Nov 07
    ÉTS (Pavillion A)
    Play Games. Heal Kids. Change Futures. Participate in the massive LAN put on by ÉTS in support of Extra Life, a charity which supports the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
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  • Montreal International Game Summit
    Montreal International Game Summit
    Tue, Nov 11
    Grand Quai de Montréal
    MIGS is where game business happens, driving B2B opportunities and industry growth in Québec, Canada, and the world.
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  • Game Dev 5 à 7
    Game Dev 5 à 7
    Tue, Nov 11
    Meltdown Montréal
    A networking event for all types of game developers to meet and socialize. Société MGD currently runs a weekly event on Tuesdays at Meltdown and we would like to extend an invite to EVERY game developer in town for this event, especially for MTL Games Week!
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  • 11-16 November - Pixels 'N' Poutine Indie Game Showcase
    11-16 November - Pixels 'N' Poutine Indie Game Showcase
    Tue, Nov 11
    Various Locations
    Pixels & Poutine is partnering with poutine shops around town to host a series of indie game demos for the public. Indie game submissions open until October 26th, click the link for full schedule, info, and to submit your game!
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  • Development Panel + Show & Tell
    Development Panel + Show & Tell
    Wed, Nov 12
    Trottier Lobby (McGill University)
    Come join us for a panel consisting of different game developers working in the industry! After the panel we'll be hosting a show and tell, where students who sign up can display their game while people walk around, talk to developers, and the panelists will give input and advice!
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  • Rich's Relaxing Chats
    Rich's Relaxing Chats
    Thu, Nov 13
    Gearbox Montreal (TBC)
    Join us for a series of chill, small group roundtables proposed by and led by members of the community (like you!). All levels welcome, sign up to receive all the details and sign up for the specific talks that interest you!
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  • Indie Cheers X DevTeamDrinks
    Indie Cheers X DevTeamDrinks
    Thu, Nov 13
    3 Brasseurs Saint-Paul
    🎮 DevTeamDrinks and IndieCheers are two popular gamedev meetups in the vibrant city of Montreal. They bring together the dynamic local game development community — from the biggest AAA studios to the amazing indie devs!
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  • Scientific Game Jam - Presentation of Winners
    Scientific Game Jam - Presentation of Winners
    Fri, Nov 14
    Planetarium de Montréal
    The Montreal Scientific Game Jam will be present at the Researchers' Night! We'll be showcasing two of the video games produced: Super Flower Conservationist Turbo, a game about how plants adapt to their environment, and Metromotions, a game about the impact of plants on emotions.
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  • Game Dev Drink Mtl
    Game Dev Drink Mtl
    Fri, Nov 14
    Memento! - Brasserie Artisanale
    Whether you're a seasoned game developer or someone aspiring to enter the industry, this casual and fun night is perfect for you. Connect with friendly people and come have a drink!
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  • Nov 15-16 : GAMERella Game Jam
    Nov 15-16 : GAMERella Game Jam
    Sat, Nov 15
    District 3 Innovation Hub
    The GAMERella Game Jam is a friendly, stress-free, educational game-making marathon happening November 15-16, 2025 downtown Montreal.
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  • Orb Sunset Night Light
    Orb Sunset Night Light
    Sat, Nov 15
    Parc Frédéric Back
    A sunset outing to Frédéric Back Park where we will be painting with light on the bioluminecent orbs as part of a larger playful experience/story. Arrive by 4 for sunset at 4:30!
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  • Pixelles Make Games Showcase
    Pixelles Make Games Showcase
    Wed, Nov 19
    Location is TBD
    Celebrate the future of game-making with games, food bites and drinks.
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