Indie Pods for XP Game Summit 2026 are officially sold out.
The fact that they sold out early this year shows that more studios are coming in with a clear plan to showcase their game and take advantage of this B2B environment to move their business forward.
We’ll keep you up to date on the full XP Indie Showcase lineup.
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How Indie Studios Can Make the Most of a B2B Event
The connections you make shape what comes next for your studio.
XP events are built to make it easier to connect with publishers, funders, partners, and service providers. MeetToMatch and the overall environment are designed around focused conversations, all in one place.
How you approach those two days has a direct impact on what you walk away with.
A few areas tend to make the biggest difference:
- Booking your meetings early through MeetToMatch
- Knowing who you want to meet and why
- Keeping your pitch clear and easy to grasp
- Using your demo to start conversations
- Staying in touch after the event
Across XP events last year, those kinds of conversations have contributed to over $52M in reported deal activity.
Having a clear plan going in makes a big difference in what you get out of it.
We’ll expand on this over time, but this is a useful lens to bring into XP.
MeetToMatch Opens Tomorrow
Meeting requests open Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00 AM Eastern.
Conference Pass and VIP Pass holders will receive their access details by email throughout the day.
Getting in early gives you more flexibility in who you meet and when. Access is available to confirmed ticket holders.
Don’t have a ticket yet? You can still join at the Early Bird rate. Click here.
Volunteer Applications Are Open
Looking to get involved in XP Game Summit 2026, meet people across the industry, kickstart your career and be part of how the event runs behind the scenes? Join us a volunteer!
XP26 – Final Week for Exhibitors and Partners
Looking to reach a focused B2B audience of game industry decision-makers? This is the final week to join XP Game Summit 2026 as an exhibitor or partner.
Reach out to us at [email protected]
XP Game Summit Attendees Get Special Access to the Canadian Game Awards
May 21 • John Bassett Theatre
The Canadian Game Awards take place May 21 at the John Bassett Theatre in Toronto and XP Game Summit attendees receive special access:
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VIP Pass holders receive complimentary general admission (RSVP required) and 50% off VIP upgrades
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Conference Pass holders receive 50% off general admission tickets
Details will be shared directly with attendees. View XP Game Summit passes
Thanks for reading. Looking forward to sharing more in the weeks ahead.
Ryan Sno-Wood and the XP Team
