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# Canadian Esports & Gaming Industry Summit (CEGIS) Announced for Vancouver
- URL: https://www.agamingnetwork.com/canadian-esports-gaming-industry-summit-cegis-announced-for-vancouver/
- Published: 2025-03-04T19:31:31.000Z
- Updated: 2025-03-04T19:31:31.000Z
- Author: Marcel Dee
- Tags: Events

**Galint Gaming**, in partnership with the **BC Esports Association**, has announced the inaugural **Canadian Esports & Gaming Industry Summit (CEGIS)**, set to take place at the **Vancouver Convention Centre** alongside **Battle of BC 7**.

This **first-of-its-kind** event is designed to **foster connections, strengthen industry culture, and create a unified, sustainable vision for Canadian esports**.

### **Why CEGIS Matters**

“Esports is getting its seat at the global table, and this is our chance to align and move forward together,” says **Kevin Dhir, CEO and Founder of Galint Gaming**.  
  
CEGIS will serve as a **collaborative space for industry professionals**, helping to **build partnerships, explore new opportunities, and drive industry-wide growth**.

### **Event Highlights**

**Panels & Presentations**

- Six **key sessions** on major topics:
  - Esports storytelling
  - Event production
  - Industry growth & sustainability
  - Collegiate esports development
  - Game design & esports integration
  - Esports tourism & its economic impact

**Featured Speakers**  
Industry leaders including:

- **Melissa Burns** (President, Esport Canada)
- **Chris Lamarucciola** (Esports Manager, Conestoga College)
- **CK Dhaliwal** (Business Development, ESID/AESA)
- **George Rogers** (Community Director, Aether Studios)

**Interactive Panels**  
Attendees can **ask questions, share insights, and contribute to discussions**, making for a dynamic and **collaborative experience**.

**Networking Opportunities**  
CEGIS is **designed for industry professionals** looking to **expand their network**, **create new business opportunities**, and **strengthen Canada’s esports ecosystem**.

**Access to Battle of BC 7**  
A **CEGIS pass** grants access to **both** the **industry summit** and **Battle of BC 7**, one of Canada’s top esports tournaments.

### **Event Partners & Sponsors**

CEGIS is backed by **leading organizations**, including:

- **Destination Vancouver**
- **CreativeBC**
- **DigiBC**
- **Novus Entertainment**
- **ASUS**
- **GenG**
- **BC PavCo**

### **Get Involved**

**Tickets** are available now at [**cegis.ca**](https://cegis.ca/?ref=agamingnetwork.com).

For **partnership, sponsorship, and exhibitor opportunities**, visit the **official event website**.

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