It’s been 5 years!
You can feel it when it happens.
When people who love what they do connect, ideas flow, resonate, and build into something greater, shaping the industry.
It’s incredible. Five years in, that’s still what drives XP.
🤫We’ve been working with Soft Rains on something for XP26
More soon.
Important Dates and Info
- Indie Pitch applications close today! (Tuesday, April 28th). XP Indie Pitch Presented by Ubisoft
- Early Bird pricing ends May 1. Get your ticket
- Volunteer applications are open. Get behind the scenes and connect with the industry.
- Hotel discount ends April 29 – Book your room
- MeetToMatch is open – got your ticket? Start booking meetings
- Social template is live. Share that you’ll be joining us in Toronto.
- XP26 Programming is live. Start planning your schedule
- VIP Welcome Mixer – May 20, 7-11 pm. Add it to your calendar.
Industry Updates
Join gamescom dev 2025 – First speakers announced, indie expo & scholarship partner applications now open!
🔹 Key Updates:
🎤 First speakers announced
We’re happy to reveal the first program details for our major conference in August!
See confirmed speakers from Sucker Punch Productions, Riot Games, Compulsion Games and many more: https://dev.gamescom.global/conference/program/
🎮 Call for Indies – Showcase Your Game! Apply by May 8
Enter your project now for a shot at being one of 24 indie teams selected to secure a sponsored booth at gamescom dev for only 299 €.
Find out more: https://dev.gamescom.global/conference/indies/
🎓 Scholarship program – Partner Applications open until May 28
Support diverse and underrepresented game developers by becoming a scholarship partner. Help bring new talent to gamescom dev & gamescom: https://dev.gamescom.global/conference/scholarship-program/
▶️ Find out more and get your tickets now!
IndieGameBusiness® Deep Dive: Building Strong Publishing Partnerships
On May 27th, IGB returns with the next edition of our Deep Dive series. Deep Dives are an immersive, full-day experience packed with expert insights and interactive discussions. We’ll explore the strategies that drive success, from identifying the right publishing partner and negotiating strong publishing deal terms to establishing clear communication and building productive working relationships that support your project from kickoff through launch. Lock in your spot and build smarter.
IndieGameBusiness® is hosting the next installment of our Deep Dive series on May 27, 2026. Get ready to learn how to negotiate strong publishing deals and build lasting relationships with your publisher in expert led sessions.
Save the Date:
Don’t miss out! Register Now and help your game reach its full potential!
We’ll keep sharing updates from across the industry as they come.
Next week: the next Guest Insight Series installment, and something new.
Ryan Sno-Wood and the XP Team
