Observed Signal · Aug 14, 2026 · Partnership · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
MIGS 2026 Adds PG Connects Mobile Summit
The Montréal International Game Summit (MIGS) will return on November 10–11, 2026, presented by La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec in partnership with XP Gaming. PocketGamer’s PG Connects Summit Montréal 2026 will be integrated into MIGS, bringing three mobile-focused conference tracks and sessions on topics including generative AI. Publishers confirmed to attend include PlayStation Studios, Focus Entertainment, Snail Games, Kepler Interactive and 11 bit studios. Early Bird tickets are on sale with a special 15% discount for PG Connects attendees. The organisers are also inviting expert speakers for mobile-focused sessions, offering complimentary VIP entry for chosen speakers.
Announces a conference partnership that adds mobile-focused programming and generative AI discussion; useful industry networking and content but not a major platform or policy change.
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- MIGS (Montréal International Game Summit) will take place on November 10–11, 2026.
- PG Connects Summit Montréal 2026 will be presented as part of MIGS, adding three mobile-focused conference tracks.
- Publishers confirmed for MIGS 2026 include PlayStation Studios, Focus Entertainment, Snail Games, Kepler Interactive and 11 bit studios.
- Organisers arranged a special 15% discount for PG Connects attendees purchasing MIGS tickets.
- MIGS is presented by La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec in partnership with XP Gaming; last year’s event hosted 1,500 attendees.
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PG Connects Summit Montréal launches Nov 10, 2026
PG Connects is launching a one-day Summit in Montréal on November 10, 2026, held within the Montréal International Game Summit (MIGS). Branded as PG Connects Summit Montréal 2026, the event focuses on Mobile and AI and is designed for up to 500 mobile games professionals. A single ticket grants access to both the PG Connects summit and the wider MIGS conference (presented by La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec in partnership with XP Gaming). The 2026 MIGS edition will feature three content stages, a business lounge, a show floor, an ExDev Hub, and an Indie Zone. Organisers are offering a 15% discount for PG Connects attendees and are inviting speaker applications with complimentary VIP entry for selected experts.
PG Connects World Tour 2026 Announces H2 Events
Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) has published its Pocket Gamer Connects World Tour 2026 schedule for the second half of the year, listing in-person events across Shanghai, Cologne, Seattle, Helsinki (PG Connects Nordics) and Montréal. Highlighted dates include PGC Summit Shanghai on July 29, the PG Mobile Games Awards on August 25 (presented in association with Samsung), the Big Indie Pitch in Seattle on September 2, PG Connects Nordics in Helsinki on October 20–21, and a MIGS x PGC Summit in Montréal on November 10. The announcement also invites expert speakers to apply for complimentary VIP entry to H2 events.
Big Indie Pitch Comes to Montréal on November 10
The Big Indie Pitch (mobile, PC and console edition) will take place on November 10, 2026 in Montréal as part of PG Connects Summit Montréal within MIGS26. Sponsored by Xsolla and run by the Pocket Gamer Connects/Steel Media family, the pitch gives developers five-minute sessions with panels of experts; applications close on October 27, 2026. Top three finalists receive editorial coverage on Steel Media sites (including PocketGamer.biz) and additional promotional prizes. Tickets grant access to PG Connects programming and the wider MIGS conference.
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