Vancouver, BC – March 4, 2025 – Galint Gaming, in partnership with the BC Esports Association, today announced the inaugural Canadian Esports & Gaming Industry Summit (CEGIS), taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre alongside Battle of BC 7. CEGIS is designed to build connections, grow the culture, and develop a unified, sustainable vision for the esports industry.
“Esports is getting its seat at the global table, and this is our chance to align and move forward together,” says Kevin Dhir, CEO and Founder of Galint Gaming. “CEGIS is about bringing the industry together to build lasting connections and create opportunities that strengthen our ecosystem.”
Event Highlights:
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Panels & Presentations: Six sessions tackling some of the biggest questions in esports, including storytelling, event production, industry growth, collegiate development, game design, and esports tourism.
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Speakers Include: Industry voices including Melissa Burns (President of Esport Canada), Chris Lamarucciola (Esports Manager at Conestoga College), CK Dhaliwal (Business Development of ESID/AESA), George Rogers (Community Director at Aether Studios), and more.
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Interactive Format: Panels encourage audience participation—attendees can ask questions, share insights, and contribute to the discussion.
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Networking: Build the connections that fuel business, career growth, and a stronger esports community.
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Battle of BC 7: As part of the CEGIS pass, attendees gain access to both events.
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Partners: With support from organizations such as Destination Vancouver, CreativeBC, DigiBC, Novus Entertainment, ASUS, GenG, BC PavCo
Why CEGIS Matters
Esports is evolving rapidly. With global recognition growing, from Olympic inclusion to government support, the need for industry alignment has never been clearer. CEGIS provides a space for professionals to come together, identify opportunities, and work toward a shared vision that drives growth across all levels of the industry.
Tickets are available now at cegis.ca. Partnership, sponsorship, and exhibitor opportunities are also open.
For media inquiries, interviews, or more information, visit cegis.ca.
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Media Contact:
Ryan Sno-Wood
Email: ryan@gameignite.ca
Phone: 902-818-8475
About Galint Gaming:
Galint Gaming is an international esports event production company based in Vancouver, Canada established in January 2021. They are global leaders in the space, with their flagship event Battle of BC being the largest open esports event in Western Canada.
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