XP Game Summit 2025: Leveling Up Canada’s Gaming Industry in Toronto
Toronto is on the brink of a significant XP boost! The highly anticipated XP Game Summit 2025 is set to return to the prestigious Hyatt Regency Toronto from June 12–13, coinciding with the city’s inaugural Video Game Month. This is where Canada’s $5.1 billion games sector converges to forge connections, elevate standards, and pave the way for the next wave of global gaming sensations.
What’s New This Year?
This year’s summit is bigger than ever, welcoming over 300 companies and 17 publishers—nearly triple last year’s numbers. That’s a clear sign: the demand for export-ready Canadian content and creative IP is at an all-time high. As part of Toronto’s Video Game Month, XP Game Summit is one of seven major events expected to draw over 40,000 attendees citywide, spotlighting gaming as both a cultural powerhouse and a serious driver of innovation across film, AI, and immersive tech.
With a diverse range of more than 44 sessions, panels, and workshops, XP25 is not just about business growth in a fiercely competitive global market. The programming delves deep into the essentials—funding, publishing, IP, UX, marketing, and production—with expert-led masterclasses and actionable insights designed for everyone from indie devs to industry giants.
Some of this year’s can’t-miss sessions include:
- Fireside chat with Sheldon Carter, President, Digital Extremes
- We Created a Global Gaming IP – And So Can You
- Owning the Player Relationship: How Direct-to-Consumer is Reshaping Game Growth
- Mastering AI for Game Development – From “FGF” to Final Release
- The Audience Imperative: Building Live Time Value of Indie Game Companies
- It Takes a Village: Bringing Narrative to Disney Dreamlight Valley
- Moderate to Modify: Using AI and Psychology to Build Safer, Healthier Gaming Communities
The speakers represent a who’s who of the industry—think Epic Games, Ubisoft, Riot Games, Finji, Telefilm Canada, Digital Extremes, Serenity Forge, Indie Asylum, and Xsolla, just to name a few.
XP25 is also hosting its largest Indie Showcase yet, featuring over 40 games ready for hands-on demos. MeetToMatch supercharges the event’s business matchmaking, and community vibes are strong with the VIP Welcome Mixer and the always-anticipated Indie Pitch Competition.
For those looking to dig even deeper, June 11 features two hands-on workshops: one on building game IPs and brands and another on game UX and cognitive science, led by industry veterans Christian Fonnesbech and Celia Hodent.
Why XP Game Summit Matters
With 88% of Canadian-made games sold internationally, the summit is a launchpad for new partnerships, fresh ideas, and global growth. As Jason Lepine, XP Gaming Inc.’s CEO, puts it: “XP Game Summit builds on that momentum by connecting creators, funders, and partners to drive real business, global growth, and lasting value for Canada’s digital economy.”
Whether you’re a developer, publisher, investor, or just passionate about games, XP Game Summit 2025 is the place to be. By attending, you'll gain valuable insights, make crucial connections, and be part of the driving force behind Canada's digital economy. Ready to unlock your next level? Registration is open now.
Game on, Toronto!
