Level Up Showcase Returns to Toronto with New Venue and Zynga as Title Sponsor
Feb 26th, 2026, Toronto, ON – Level Up Showcase returns April 7, 2026, continuing its mission to spotlight Ontario’s top post-secondary game development talent. This year’s event will take place at the Sheraton Centre Toronto, welcoming students, industry professionals, recruiters, and the public for an afternoon dedicated to discovering the province’s next generation of game developers.
Organized by digital media faculty from leading Ontario institutions in partnership with XP Gaming Inc., Level Up Showcase has become a cornerstone of Ontario’s gaming ecosystem. The event provides students with a professional platform to showcase their games, receive industry feedback, connect with hiring studios, and compete for top honors.
Zynga joins the event as Title Sponsor for 2026, underscoring the company’s commitment to supporting emerging talent and investing in the future of game development in Ontario.
Attendees will have the opportunity to play student-created games, meet the developers behind them, and participate in the closing awards ceremony celebrating standout projects.
Event Details:
Date: April 7, 2025
Venue: Sheraton Centre Toronto, ON
Tickets: Register for Free @ levelupshowcase.com
For more information on the show, or sponsorship opportunities, please visit us at levelupshowcase.com.
Press kit and media assets can be found here.
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About Level Up Showcase:
Founded and organized by digital media faculty from post-secondary institutions across Ontario, Level Up Showcase has grown into Ontario’s premier student game development event, bridging the gap between emerging talent and the game development industry.
Participating Schools:
- Algoma University
- Algonquin College
- Brock University
- Cambrian College
- Canadore College
- Centennial College
- Conestoga College
- Fanshawe College
- George Brown College
- Georgian College
- Humber College
- Max the Mutt College
- McMaster University
- Mohawk College
- Niagara College
- OCAD University
- Ontario Tech University
- Seneca College
- Sheridan College
- Toronto Film School
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- University of Toronto
- York University
About XP Gaming Inc:
XP Gaming connects the global video game industry through world-class B2B events that drive business, collaboration, and industry growth.
In addition to flagship conferences such as XP Game Summit, Montreal International Game Summit (MIGS), and XP Indie Biz Connect events across Canada, XP Gaming supports initiatives that strengthen the industry’s talent pipeline. By partnering with academic institutions and industry leaders, XP Gaming helps emerging developers gain visibility, access professional networks, and transition into sustainable careers within the global game sector.
Learn more at: xpgaming.biz
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Media contact:
Ryan Sno-Wood
XP Gaming Inc.
Email: [email protected]
