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Xsolla heads to Atlantic Canada: Game Invest East & XP Game Connect Atlantic
June 2, 2026•2 min
Atlantic Canada is fast becoming one of gaming's most exciting emerging regions, and Xsolla is showing up to be part of the story. From June 3–5, 2026, Xsolla will participate in two back-to-back industry events across the region, bringing expertise, workshops, and real conversations about what it takes to build a game studio in today's market.
"Atlantic Canada has a growing community of talented developers, creators, and industry leaders," said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla. "We're excited to be part of conversations that help shape the future of gaming in the region."
“Atlantic Canada continues to emerge as an exciting hub for game development talent and innovation,” said John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada, at Xsolla. “Xsolla is proud to support these events and contribute to conversations that help empower developers, build ecosystems, strengthen industry connections, and accelerate growth across the region.”
Want to speak with an Xsolla expert at XP Game Connect Atlantic? Visit: https://xsolla.com/events/xp-game-connect-atlantic-2026/booking
Game Invest East: Surviving and Thriving in Disruptive Times
At Game Invest East, held in partnership with Scaffold, Xsolla's Manny Hachey, Senior Director of Developer Success, will join a panel titled "If You Can Make It Here." Alongside Kate Edwards of Geogrify and Amir Satvat of Tencent Games, the panel will dig into how studios in emerging regions can find their footing amid a broader industry that feels anything but stable. Hachey brings a uniquely personal angle to the conversation. A native of Atlantic Canada who built her career in Germany's games industry, she returns home with hard-won experience and a firsthand case study in what it means to leave, build something meaningful abroad, and come back with proof of concept.XP Game Connect Atlantic: Practical Tools and Regional Vision
On June 5 in Halifax, Xsolla continues its presence in Atlantic Canada at XP Game Connect Atlantic. John Nguyen, Regional VP Canada, and Ted DiNola, Developer Evangelist, will host a hands-on workshop "Full Picture to Fast Lane: Xsolla Ecosystem Overview & Live SDK 3 Integration" that gives developers actionable strategies for navigating today's rapidly evolving market. Nguyen will also moderate a panel exploring the future of game development in Atlantic Canada, joined by voices from Iron Fox, Alpha Dog, Besszong, and Interactive NB.
Why Atlantic Canada, Why Now
Atlantic Canada has been quietly building something real a growing community of developers, studios, and industry organizations creating conditions for long-term success. Xsolla's presence at both events reflects a genuine belief in the region's trajectory, not just a conference appearance.
"Atlantic Canada has a growing community of talented developers, creators, and industry leaders," said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla. "We're excited to be part of conversations that help shape the future of gaming in the region."
“Atlantic Canada continues to emerge as an exciting hub for game development talent and innovation,” said John Nguyen, Regional Vice President, Canada, at Xsolla. “Xsolla is proud to support these events and contribute to conversations that help empower developers, build ecosystems, strengthen industry connections, and accelerate growth across the region.”
Want to speak with an Xsolla expert at XP Game Connect Atlantic? Visit: https://xsolla.com/events/xp-game-connect-atlantic-2026/bookingFeatured articles
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