Beyond the wishlist: how to secure the right partners at MIGS and Pocket Gamer Connects Montreal 2026
November 5, 2026•3 min
Your Steam page is live. Wishlists are trickling in. What now? Building a great game is only half the battle; the real challenge is bringing it to market, funding your studio's growth, and landing the right commercial partners.
If you are ready to take your project to the next level, head to the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal from November 10–11 for the Montreal International Game Summit (MIGS) and Pocket Gamer Connects Montreal on November 10. As a global commerce company, Xsolla is heading to Montreal to help developers and industry professionals navigate commercial opportunities and strategies for bringing games to market.
Unlocking the Deal: Insights You Can Use
Securing funding or a publishing partner can feel like navigating a black box. That is why during MIGS and Pocket Gamer Connects Montreal, you won't want to miss our dedicated sessions and panels focused on game development and commercial strategy.
Highlights include the MIGS speaking session "How to Sell Your Games - Not What You Think," hosted by John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada at Xsolla, alongside panelists Lindsay Daggitt and Mario F. Machado. At Pocket Gamer Connects Montreal, join the session "How Indies Ship and Earn More" and the 30-minute panel "The Future of Mobile Gaming: Gaming, Growth, Engagement & AI".
As John Nguyen puts it: "Connecting directly with developers at events like MIGS allows us to tailor strategies that truly empower studios to navigate commercialization and scale their games globally."
Five Areas of Engagement at MIGS & PGC Montreal
Xsolla's presence in Montreal is built around five key areas of engagement designed to help studios level up:
Five Areas of Engagement at MIGS & PGC Montreal
Xsolla's presence in Montreal is built around five key areas of engagement designed to help studios level up:
- Business Development: Meet 1-on-1 with the Xsolla team to discuss commercial opportunities, custom monetization strategies, web shop integrations, and payment solutions tailored specifically to your game.
- Speaking Session at MIGS: Attend "How to Sell Your Games - Not What You Think," hosted by John Nguyen (Regional Vice President, Canada at Xsolla) with panelists Lindsay Daggitt and Mario F. Machado.
- How Indies Ship and Earn More: Discover practical strategies for shipping games and maximizing revenue during this dedicated Pocket Gamer Connects session.
- The Future of Mobile Gaming: Join a 30-minute panel covering Gaming, Growth, Engagement & AI.
- The Big Indie Pitch: Watch indie developers pitch their projects, with Xsolla serving as a judge to evaluate and support emerging talent.
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