Events & Activations

Featuring competitions, networking, and opportunities to showcase talent, aimed at fostering growth and collaboration within the industry.

The Alberta Game Jam is a dynamic 48-hour event where game developers of all levels collaborate to create games based on a secret theme, fostering creativity, community, and skill-building in Alberta's vibrant gaming scene, both in-person and online.

AGS unites game development professionals for two days of engaging programming, international speakers, a games showcase, networking opportunities, and an exciting after-party.

A laid-back monthly gathering for creative professionals, focused on meaningful conversations, new connections, and creative inspiration.

Canada’s fastest growing gathering dedicated to celebrating diversity and helping more underestimated innovative and creative people in gaming achieve their dreams. The gathering includes a pitch quest, village expo, publisher’s zone, and game jam.

Traditionally held on the first weekend of November. In 2024, Game Day will be early in the month (November 2) blending spooky excitement with fundraising frenzy for the 16th year of Extra Life! 

Fragapalooza is an annual four-day LAN party in the Edmonton area where gamers bring their own devices to play PC and console games, featuring official and unofficial tournaments.

Provides aspiring game developers with workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities, allowing participants to learn from industry professionals and collaborate on game projects in a supportive environment. Plus, a new show and tell format for its monthly meetups.

Game Con is Canada's largest gaming convention, a three-day expo where attendees can play hundreds of games from global studios, enjoy entertainment, and make new friends while discovering unique experiences. Happening in Edmonton from 2024-2026.

During K-Days, discover and play new games made by indie developers, including games made in Alberta. Video games, table top games, VR/AR games, and more...we've got it all. At GDX, there's a game for everyone in your family.