# Event Details - **Event Name**: Games Link Conference 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Quiver returns with another edition of Games Link, now Vancouver's biggest founders conference!About this EventThis conference brings founders, local talent and industry leaders all under one roof for a day of knowledge exchange, learning and celebration of the vibrant Vancouver game development scene. This is the event of the summer, don't want to miss it!Sold out in 5 weeks last year. What you get in 2026:? Learn from active professionals what makes or breaks games products in 2026, what gets funded, and how to reach gamers in an increasingly competitive market.? Network on high ground with a dedicated conference theme and great opportunities to connect with industry leaders, seasoned professionals and founders alike.? We will showcase Vancouver's up and coming developers in a grand showcase. Get your booth sign up in right now with our boothing package!Our content reveals:Navigating Distribution in 2026 PanelThis panel featuring Alex Delamaire (BBI), Arthur Protasio (Fableware) and Raphael van Lierop (Hinterland) tackle tough questions about current distribution landscape and share practical advice for founders on building their go-to-market strategies.Moderated by our very own Ihor Pospishnyi- Director of Bizdev at Quiver Games!Jonathan Ng (Maison Bap): Be a proactive designer so you can be a lazy marketer.Jonathan is one of the masterminds behind Yap Yap, a break out indie game selling over 1M units in 2026. Come watch how he breaks down the design and marketing decisions needed to test their product, go viral and build a massive community of gamers around what they want to play.Two Regions, One Corridor: Challenges and Opportunities for BC and WAFeaturing Seattle Indies' President Tim Cullings, Creative BC Program Analyst Nicholas Klassen, and our own David Boguslavsky, hear about the the opportunites that Vancouver and Seattle provide to devs and creators to excel on the west coast.Flipping the Script: A Studio's Pivot from Co-Dev to Original IPArthur Protasio shares the reality of expanding from narrative co-dev to original in-house IPs. From navigating publisher pitching to securing CMF funding, learn strategies from the honest lessons of Fableware's ongoing hustle to manage risk and pursue sustainability.Want to support? SPONSOR US! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c24d7960-8593-11f1-abda-dfea10be995e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020102-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c27db120-8593-11f1-abda-dfea10be995e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020202-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c2b9cfc0-8593-11f1-abda-dfea10be995e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc17182e-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c2f0e550-8593-11f1-a089-7f7399f1c2b0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030306-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c34a01d0-8593-11f1-abda-dfea10be995e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030205-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PMDoors Open and Registration?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMNavigating Distribution in 2026 PanelHost: Alex DelamaireInfo: This panel featuring Alex Delamaire (BBI), Arthur Protasio (Fableware) and Raphael van Lierop (Hinterland) tackle tough questions about current distribution landscape and share practical advice for founders on building their go-to-market strategies.?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMBe a proactive designer so you can be a lazy marketerHost: Jonathan NgInfo: Jonathan is one of the masterminds behind Yap Yap, a break out indie game selling over 1M units in 2026. Come watch how he breaks down the design and marketing decisions needed to test their product, go viral and build a massive community of gamers around what they want to play.?: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMShowcase+ Refreshments?: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMTwo Regions, One Corridor: Challenges and Opportunities for BC and WAHost: Nicholas KlassenInfo: Featuring Seattle Indies' President Tim Cullings, Creative BC Program Analyst Nicholas Klassen, and our own David Boguslavsky, hear about the the opportunites that Vancouver and Seattle provide to devs and creators to excel on the west coast.?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMFlipping the Script: A Studio's Journey from Co-Dev to Original IPHost: Arthur ProtasioInfo: Arthur Protasio shares the reality of expanding from narrative co-dev to original in-house IPs. From navigating publisher pitching to securing CMF funding, learn strategies from the honest lessons of Fableware's ongoing hustle to manage risk and pursue sustainability.?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMTalk - TBA?: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMAfter Party+ dinner! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/games-link-conference-2026/100001988864715904 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, art, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 10 hours - Location: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 65.23, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront - **lat**: 49.288329 - **long**: -123.1204937 - **full address**: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Games Link Conference 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d88c5ac3829beed4cfbba2f97dc85cae21252d702acf984e2ee32d1e50adf5e8-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1778125049 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Games Link Conference 2026 being held? - **A:** Games Link Conference 2026 takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Games Link Conference 2026? - **A:** Games Link Conference 2026 is organized by Quiver Games. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Games Link Conference 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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