Games Link Conference 2026
About this Event
This conference brings founders, local talent and industry leaders all under one roof for a day of knowledge exchange, learning and celebration of the vibrant Vancouver game development scene. This is the event of the summer, don't want to miss it!
Sold out in 5 weeks last year. What you get in 2026:
👾 Learn from active professionals what makes or breaks games products in 2026, what gets funded, and how to reach gamers in an increasingly competitive market.
👾 Network on high ground with a dedicated conference theme and great opportunities to connect with industry leaders, seasoned professionals and founders alike.
👾 We will showcase Vancouver's up and coming developers in a grand showcase. Get your booth sign up in right now with our boothing package!
Our content reveals:
Jonathan Ng (Maison Bap): Be a proactive designer so you can be a lazy marketer.
Jonathan is one of the masterminds behind Yap Yap, a break out indie game selling over 1M units in 2026. Come watch how he breaks down the design and marketing decisions needed to test their product, go viral and build a massive community of gamers around what they want to play.
Two Regions, One Corridor: Challenges and Opportunities for BC and WA
Featuring Seattle Indies' President Tim Cullings, Creative BC Program Analyst Nicholas Klassen, and our own David Boguslavsky, hear about the the opportunites that Vancouver and Seattle provide to devs and creators to excel on the west coast.
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Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Doors Open and Registration
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Talk #1- Two Regions, One Corridor: Challenges and Opportunities for BC and WA
Info: Featuring Seattle Indies' President Tim Cullings, Creative BC Program Analyst Nicholas Klassen, and our own David Boguslavsky, hear about the the opportunites that Vancouver and Seattle provide to devs and creators to excel on the west coast.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Talk #2 - Be a proactive designer so you can be a lazy marketer w/ Jonathan Ng
Info: Jonathan is one of the masterminds behind Yap Yap, a break out indie game selling over 1M units in 2026. Come watch how he breaks down the design and marketing decisions needed to test their product, go viral and build a massive community of gamers around what they want to play.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Showcase+ Refreshments
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Talk #3
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Talk #4
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ending Panel
🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
After Party+ dinner!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 65.23
