Alberta Games Series (AGS) - Sustainable Indies and the Pathway to AA in Alberta
Digital Alberta is thrilled to announce the fourth installment of the Alberta Games Series (AGS), coming to Edmonton on October 7 and 8.
Two remarkable days of programming featuring international + national speakers, studio pitch competition, games showcase, networking, and an after party you wont forget!
Our previous events sold out — secure a spot, buy your tickets today.
That's a wrap! See you next year!
- Speakers
- 16+
- Tickets
- 200
- October 7th Venue
- Edmonton Unlimited
- October 8th Venue
- Amii
- After Party - Oct. 7th, 6pm
- Rocky Mountain Icehouse
Sponsored by
Host
Alberta Games Series is hosted by Edmonton’s own Leif Oleson-Cormack
Comedian, writer, and narrative designer. Known for his one-man-show, “The Disney Delusion” which received a sold out run at the 2021 Edmonton Fringe Festival.
Moderator
Chris Entwistle is the Head of Game Product for Artificial.Agency - Generative behavior for the future of games.
Pitch Competition
Sponsored by
Scaffold InstituteFive Alberta based studios will pitch their projects with the winner and runner up gaining an invite to participate in Game Invest West.
Congrats to Thirtythree Games | Rebounder for winning the 2025 AGS Pitch Competition!
Shout out to runner up - Ode Software | Highway Hijinks!
Finalist Studio
Game
WaanSoft
Solitary Island
Ode Software
Highway Hijinks
SteamRaVeN Madd Studios
Skarnfell
ravenmaddstudios.comThirtyThree Games
Rebounder
SteamEat the Sun, Shoot the Moon
Keeps
DiscordSchedule
Business & Opportunity in Games @ Edmonton Unlimited
Attention & Craft in Games @ Amii
Registration and Networking
Badge Pickup and Breakfast with your Peers
- MST
Opening Remarks - Welcome to Alberta Games Series
Chris Entwistle, Head of Game Product at Artificial.Agency
- MST
The Canadian Game Industry in 2025 (The Opportunity for Alberta)
Paul Fogolin, CEO at Entertainment Software Association of Canada
- MST
Budgeting for a Sustainable Gaming Studio in the Current Economy
Matthew Walach & Muddassir Mahmood - Co-founders & Partners of Insert Coin
- MST
Panel - The Future of Alberta's Games Ecosystem
Ronnie Villanueva (Edmonton Screen), Derek Moser (CED), and Mike McCready (NAIT). Moderated by Dorian Rowe
- MST
Special Announcement, Indie Showcase, and Lunch
We have a special announcement from some folks in Calgary, plus catered lunch, exhibitor video game demos, and networking!
- MST
Panel: Beyond Games - Using game developers skills in other markets
Andrea Urbina (ELIXR SIM), Nathan Nasseri (ResVR), Chris Entwistle (Artificial Agency)
- MST
Building an Indie Studio in Alberta: Lessons from the Ground Up
Tuncer Deniz, CEO - Shifty Eye Games
- MST
TBA
- MST
Pitch Competition
Featuring five Alberta game studios and guest judges Noah Decter-Jackson (CIAIC), and Guillaume Thérien (Triptyq Capital). Moderated by Jon Higgins (CGDA).
- MST
After Party
Rocky Moutain Icehouse - Jasper Ave
- MST
Business & Opportunity in Games @ Edmonton Unlimited
Registration and Networking
Badge Pickup and Breakfast with your Peers
- MST
Opening Remarks - Welcome to Alberta Games Series
Chris Entwistle, Head of Game Product at Artificial.Agency
- MST
The Canadian Game Industry in 2025 (The Opportunity for Alberta)
Paul Fogolin, CEO at Entertainment Software Association of Canada
- MST
Budgeting for a Sustainable Gaming Studio in the Current Economy
Matthew Walach & Muddassir Mahmood - Co-founders & Partners of Insert Coin
- MST
Panel - The Future of Alberta's Games Ecosystem
Ronnie Villanueva (Edmonton Screen), Derek Moser (CED), and Mike McCready (NAIT). Moderated by Dorian Rowe
- MST
Special Announcement, Indie Showcase, and Lunch
We have a special announcement from some folks in Calgary, plus catered lunch, exhibitor video game demos, and networking!
- MST
Panel: Beyond Games - Using game developers skills in other markets
Andrea Urbina (ELIXR SIM), Nathan Nasseri (ResVR), Chris Entwistle (Artificial Agency)
- MST
Building an Indie Studio in Alberta: Lessons from the Ground Up
Tuncer Deniz, CEO - Shifty Eye Games
- MST
TBA
- MST
Pitch Competition
Featuring five Alberta game studios and guest judges Noah Decter-Jackson (CIAIC), and Guillaume Thérien (Triptyq Capital). Moderated by Jon Higgins (CGDA).
- MST
After Party
Rocky Moutain Icehouse - Jasper Ave
- MST
Attention & Craft in Games @ Amii
Registration & Breakfast
Coffee and Pastries with your Peers
- MST
Opening Remarks
Chris Entwistle, Head of Game Product at Artificial.Agency
- MST
The Craft of Co-Dev: How Collaboration Really Works
Travis Gibson, Senior Business Development Manager at Snowed in Studios
- MST
Prepare for Launch: Go-To Market in the Modern Industry
Luke Simms, Associate Product Marketing Manager - Digital Extremes
- MST
VR Multiplayer Mayhem: Unique Solutions to Challenges at VRCAVE
Nathaniel Rossol, Co-founder - vrCAVE
- MST
NAIT Courses, Indie Showcase, and Lunch
Mike McCready talks us through what's happening at NAIT, plus catered lunch, exhibitor video game demos, and networking!
- MST
Bake In Your Community Early: Lessons for Developers in the Attention Economy
Jessica Clark-Bojin, Celebrite Pie Artist - Pies Are Awesome Ventures
- MST
Panel: Hard Talk, Games Industry Challenges and How to Navigate
Tuncer Deniz (Shifty Eye Games), Josh Nilson (Maskwa Games), Noah Decter-Jackson (CIAIC)
- MST
The Last 80%: How to hit deadlines and ship games
Mark Darrah - Game Consultant & Former Electronic Arts VP
- MST
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